Some Kind of Wonderful [Mass Market Paperback]

Barbara Freethy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2001

It's the kind of story investigative reporter Matt Winters writes about -- not the kind he wants to be living. When he discovers a newborn baby girl on his doorstep, he panics ... then he desperately turns to his temptingly pretty neighbor Caitlyn Devereaux for help. After all, women are supposed to know everything about babies!

Caitlyn's natural sensuality intrigues Matt ... and heraching vulnerability as she holds the precious bundle piques his curiosity.The wedding gowns she creates are famous for fulfilling every bride'sfantasies, yet she firmly says that marriage -- and motherhood -- are not for her. But her kisses suddenly have Matt dreaming of something wonderful -- and soon he's determined to get this reluctant woman to change her mind.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A baby is the last thing hard-driving journalist Matt Winters needs. But when he finds one outside his San Francisco apartment door late one night and it turns out to belong to the sister he hasn't seen since she was nine, he knows he can't just abandon the baby. He also knows that he has to find his sister. But he needs help, which comes in the reluctant form of bridal shop owner Caitlyn Devereaux, his neighbor and a woman with sorrows of her own. Although the relationship between Caitlyn and Matt is primary, a secondary love story adds a satisfying touch to a well-written, emotionally involving romance that combines a realistic urban setting with a family-oriented plot and makes it work. An expert at creating appealing characters, Freethy is a RITA Award-winning writer of heartwarming, family-centered contemporary romances; she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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About the Author

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Barbara Freethy is the author of nine novels for Avon Books. She has captured the hearts of readers with her warm, wonderful romances that celebrate the full spirit of love. Her first novel Avon Books, Daniel's Gift, a poignant tale about a little boy and his estanged parents, won the RITA Award for Best Contemporary Romance. Other award-winning titles include Ryan's Return, Ask Mariah, and her most recent novel, Just the Way You Are.

Barbara resides in Northern California with her husband and two children.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (September 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380815532
• ISBN-13: 978-0380815531
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great story to pass the time, January 6, 2002

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K. Morgan (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Some Kind of Wonderful (Mass Market Paperback)

Caitlyn has a past she'd rather forget. Matt is looking for his past. The two live across the hall from each other but have never met. That is, until one night a baby is left in the hallway, on Matt's side, and he goes across the hall to Caitlyn for help. Together the two take care of the baby and fight the pain of each of their past.

This was a good novel. The characters were likable and well developed. They could be people we all know in real life. They each grow throughout the story and grow together as neighbors and friends. The storyline in this book seemed to be well thought out. It moved at a fairly decent pace.
There are a lot of events that happen over the one week course of this story. All in all this was a good book. I found myself reading as fast as I could because I couldn't wait to find out what happened. I would like to see a follow-up book to this story. Maybe one more in-depth with Sarah and Reverend Johnathan.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, November 8, 2005

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SR (San jose, us) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Some Kind of Wonderful (Mass Market Paperback)

I was surprised by how much I liked this book. I read it twice in two weeks. This was my first B. Freethy book, and will certainly not be my last. I am very curious about her other novels. The book is not too steamy by current standards, but thank heaven for that, because she actually crafts a very good story, and allows the reader to understand the characters. It is high on emotion, and I found myself falling in love with the hero and heroine. excellent book. very unlike other novels where a boatload of bedroom scenes surrounds a skeleton of a "plot" (ie. Shannon Mckenna)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, December 16, 2001

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areaderfromnatick "areaderfromnatick" (Natick, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Some Kind of Wonderful (Mass Market Paperback)

Barbara Freethy is a good writer. Both the heroine and hero are likeable, believable characters who go through self-discovery processes as they fall in love with each other. They become better people able to gain perspective and make commitments because of what they go through together. The author showed some strength in developing the book the way she did as well. While it's clearly a romance novel, it isn't totally a fairy tale.