Sarah's Child (Hqn Romance) [Paperback]

Linda Howard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Series: Hqn Romance

In a split second they were gone . . .

A tragic accident took everything that mattered to Rome Matthews -- his wife, Diane, and their two little boys. And it robbed Sarah Harper of her best friend. In the two years since the tragedy, Sarah has wanted to reach out to Rome, but she knew she needed to stay away, guarding the secret she had kept from him and Diane all those years -- that she was in love with her best friend's husband.

But now Rome needs her. And though another woman will hold his heart forever, Sarah agrees to be his wife, knowing that everything has a price, including love. Then something totally unexpected rekindles her hidden hope that a marriage of convenience will become a union of love. Will Rome keep fighting his own growing need for a woman who dares him to believe there are second chances in life . . . or will he give in to the healing power of love and miracles?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Linda Howard is a superbly original storyteller." -- Iris Johansen

About the Author

Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, Dying to Please, Open Season, Mr. Perfect, All the Queen’s Men, Now You See Her, Kill and Tell, and Son of the Morning. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373771088
• ISBN-13: 978-0373771080
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but a goodie, August 27, 2001

By 

mirope "mirope" - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Sarah's Child (Hardcover)

This book was first published in 1985, and at times it will seem a bit dated. Even though there are exceptions, the idea of the career oriented secretary starting an affair with the hard driving executive has sort of faded out in these times of sexual harrassment and hostile work environments. Nevertheless, if you consider it a bit of a period piece, you'll find this a delightful read. Rome is a sexy, aggressive business man who tragically lost his wife and two young sons in a car crash. A couple of years later he is still deeply grieving, but circumstances force him to spend some time with Sarah, his wife's former best friend and a beautiful co-worker that he has always found attractive. Sarah has long carried a secret torch for Rome, and despite her reservations she is privately thrilled when Rome starts pursing her. Rome obviously has some deep emotional issues to address, and Sarah's patient understanding and loving support allow him to work out those issues. At the same time, Rome's forceful personality help push her out of her cool reserve. The biggest hurdle facing them is that Sarah would love to have Rome's baby, but he is unable to tolerate the thought of another child. There's not much plot here, but the relationship is very intense and manages to carry the book quite nicely on its own. A very satisfying book that you can read again and again.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Something Lacking -- Least favorite of Linda Howard Books, March 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Sarah's Child (Hardcover)

I'm a big Linda Howard fan. But I found myself very unsatisfied with Sarah's child. While the plot was okay, I found Rome's complete self-absorbtion to be a real turn-off. And while I liked Sarah for standing for her convictions in some parts of the book, I kept waiting for her to call Rome on being the selfish jerk he was. I was really disappointed in this book and glad that I checked it out from the Library rather than buying it.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Deserves 0 stars!, August 8, 2002

By 

mahikahn (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sarah'S Child (Paperback)

I love Linda Howard but I hated this book! You have Rome who only marries Sarah so he can have regular sex. He treats her like a hooker (except she doesn't get paid), coming to "her" room, then leaving when he's done.

When she gets pregnant (his fault more than hers) he wants her to get an abortion. A man who lost two children to a terrible accident wants to intentionally get rid of another one? While she's pregnant he won't go near her after she starts to show and never does one kind thing for her. Doesn't rub her back, fix her meals, just basically ignores her. Leaves her to give birth to HIS child alone. Then she is so spineless that she lets him climb back into "her" bed afterwards. Worse, she allows him to put her in a position where she hides her child while he pretends it doesn't exist. What kind of mother is she?What kind of creature is he?

These are two of the worst characters I've ever read. She is a total wimp and he is a cold-hearted jerk!