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Three Times a Lady (Arabesque)

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Ms. Bryant has done it again! Her sophomore book is tha bomb! Jordan Banks, a wealthy single dad of 5 adopted kids and Mia, his new beautiful next door neighbor are a couple just destined to be together. Spurred on by the kids, and a very sweet but chauvenistic grand-father, Mia and Jordan finally find each other. You can't help but to root for them all the way. As they struggle not only with the kids and their matchmaking, they also have demanding careers. Jordan, a famous author and Mia, a very successful financial analyst. For a time, they both lose sight of what's important and allow others to interfere in their relationship. And what would a good romance be without a little "catfight" on the side? :)

Ms. Bryant tells a very sensual story as Jordan spins a web of love, catching Mia and never letting her go. Run, don't walk, as fast as you can, buy this book! You'll laugh and cry and pump your fist into the air, as they triumph over all adversity and find that pot of gold, at the end of the rainbow!

An intelligent busy no-nonsense career woman and a klutzy work-at-home dad does not seem to make a compatible couple. But the old adage opposites attract seem to apply in this case.
Jordan is a successful writer of mysteries who is an accident always ready to happen who has adopted five children. Mia moves next door to Jordan and his brood back in her old urban New Jersey neighborhood much to her social climbing mother's chagrin.
She immediately becomes involved with the precocious children who seize on the idea that Mia would make a great mom and they set out to make it happen.
Mia thinks Jordan is a clumsy nerd and he thinks she is a high maintenance career woman but their opinions change of each other and the attraction is dynamite. But they are not moving fast enough for the kids so with the help of their grandfather they devise a plan that has Mia and Jordan locked up in the downstairs playroom overnight. Sparks fly but their courtship is not without hitches. Mia's busy work schedule, her mother's matchmaking meddling, a journalist who has the hots for Jordan and the issues of trust are just a few of the roadblocks to making this a smooth ride.

This was a lively romance with plenty of sensuous love scene, well-developed characterizations including the children, and realistic scenes. I loved the feel of the commitment both Mia and Jordan had for their city and the realness of their characters. This is a top romance for 2001.

Nobia's second effort definitely kicks the heat up a notch. Jordan Banks successful writer and father as well as perpetual klutz has let career and love of his children dominate his life. Mia Gordon successful financial anaylist let her love of work become her play leaving no room in her climb to the top for the love of a good man.

Jordan's children are determined to have a mother for themselves as well as a wife for their dad, so when pretty, smart, and caring Mia moves in next door, she fits their bill. Mia is not immediately impressed with her scruffy, clumsy neighbor and Jordan sees Mia as an uptight workacoholic that could never settle for his kind of life. However, there are five forces at work to give them both a different view. Jordan and Mia soon discard initial assumptions as they become more than just neighbors. Jordan ignites a passion in Mia that work could never duplicate, she finds herself needing to balance more than career as her man and his brood become more important in her neatly organized life. Jordan's desire for Mia goes beyond his thoughts on his next mystery novel, she satisfies more than just his physical need but also the deep need of his heart. With outside distractions that have other intentions for the two lovers they must let trust and true love become the ties that bind their lives eternally.

I really liked the secondary characters, Clinton and Minnie and most especially the kids Rajahn, Tia, Kimani, twins Amina and Aliya. I was even glad for Amanda and Terrence. Niobia is certainly on my list of favorites.

I recently read Ms. Bryant newest book, HEAVENLY MATCH, and that book prompted me to purchase THREE TIMES A LADY.

Listen, this was a funny, sexy, and intriguing book that I read in one night. Rarely do I connect to newer authors, but Ms. Bryant's great story telling ability, erotic love scenes, and wonderful character development have made me a fan for life.

Great book!

I bought this book while on a "never-read author" kick and I'm so glad I did. The book jacket said the story would start off gradually and sizzle to the end (or something to that effect) and they were ever so right.

Mia, Jordan and family provided a welcome look into how well step-families can becomes regular old families. Plus the fact that Jordan was such a skilled lover probably didn't hurt any! Niobia Bryant is very good at writing love scenes that are believable and sensual at the same time. It may seem like an easy thing to do, but after reading many many romance novels, I realize it must not be. It's hard to read a love scene where you're thinking "they'd break their necks if they did that!" HaHaHa....none of that in this novel.

If you're looking for a quick, engaging read with a few twists and turns thrown in for good measure, pick this up! I'll be getting Ms. Bryant's first novel as well and am looking forward to reading it. Enjoy.

When she moves next door she has no idea what she in for.When she first meets the kids she has no idea she is going to fall for the kids.All five but htose kids give all potential mates for their dad and next door neighbor a run for their money.This book was not only funny but charming.

The sophisticated and successful Mia Gordon decided to purchase her own home. As she was moving in she noticed that her neighbors kids just made them self at home inside hers. She was wondering who would have 5 kids in this day and age. Most of her friends were too busy to have one kid let alone have 5. She found that their father the best selling author Jordan Banks was a clumsy man that kind of reminded you of Steve Urkel.

Jordan Banks was so clumsy, I started thinking I hope he doesn't kill himself before he gets the girl (smile). Well Jordan fooled Mia and me too! He really knew how to get a girls attention. Mia couldn't help but be attracted to him. Jordan had compassion and when Mia found out that he adopted all 5 children she was even more attracted to him.

These kids decided that they wanted Mia to become their mother, so they devised a plan to make that happen. Even when a couple of other people threatened to make their dream a reality, they went into action. They had to get these people out of the picture, so that they could become a real family.

I think Ms. Bryant did a wonderful job at bringing a light-hearted comedy to us. I loved the secondary characters and their budding relationships. The children had wonderful personalities. I even enjoyed the smart mouthed Tia, the oldest girl. Even though this is only her second book, she writes well and has brought wonderful stories to us. Great Job Niobia!!

I'm not a book lover but I do love a good read every now and then. Since I have discovered Arabesque books I can't put them down. I LOVED this story. I was a great read and very interesting. The characters came to life. I felt like I lived in the neighborhood too!! It would be nice to read a continuation of this story. Niobia Bryant has done a great job and I look forward to reading more of her works.

This book Three Times A Lady, I thought was excelent. I followed the story line very well. The kids were adorable, I loved how they got their dad together with the next door neighbor and how they did it. Very much enjoyed it

Niobia Bryant has given us another wonderful love story.

You would never think that a classy lady like Mia would fall in love with Jordan Banks A. K. A. Mr. Klutz. This man was so clumsy, I kept laughing when things would happen. I kept saying to myself, I know this can't be the hero, he keeps falling. I also wondered will the man off himself before they even fall in love. Mia thought he was kind of Steve Urkle like when they first met. Then she started to get to know him better. Well, Jordan Banks provedto me that he may be clumsy, but he was the ultimate lover for Mia. He would even ask her can anyone else make you feel like this. All I could think was LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!

Mr. Banks 5 children played a lead role in getting him and Mia together. These children knew they wanted Mia as their mother. They were determined to do just that! From, Raj the oldest to the twins each child had a strong bond with their father. Even when another man and woman threatened their plan, they found a way to get them out of the picture. Tia the oldest girl with her smart mouth just brought the children's character full circle.

This book had me laughing and smiling throughout. I feel Ms. Bryant is a wonderful storyteller and this is only her 2nd book. If you have never read any of her books, please pick up Admission of Love (MAJOR!) and this one. If you don't you will definitely miss a treat!