What do you do when you are in love with someone who won't give you the time of day? How to do you convince her that she really is meant to spend the rest of her life with you when she avoids you at all costs? These are the questions that Alcee Jules (A.J.) Baptiste must answer. He knows that he wants to spend his life with Victoria (Vic) Bennett, but she wants nothing to do with love and even less to do with him. It is going to take all the scheming this man can do just to keep her in the state when she threatens to move to Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Baptiste clan is back, and this time A.J. Baptiste is center stage. A.J. is a single father and pediatrician with eyes for Victoria (Vic) Bennett. However, Vic has sworn off men and promises to keep her heart closed to the option of love. Her feelings are so intense for A.J., but is it love or sheer hatred? In a moment of frustration, Vic speeds away from the Baptiste estate daring death to take her. The accident that ensued would change all of their lives forever. A.J. is seriously injured and Vic decides to nurse him back to health. She also vows to care of A.J.'s twins during his extended recovery. Will this be too much? Will A.J. break down the tough exterior Vic has built up? When A Man Loves A Woman is a powerful testament of perseverance. The character development flows intimately with the story line, making you part of the Baptiste family. The romance, while believable, instills hope in the love that is available in the world. Taylor-Jones' sophomore project definitely proves she has the gift of writing page-turning romance. Can't wait to see what she has coming out next. -- Affaire de Coeur, March/April 2008 - Reviewer's Pick
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Nursing administrator Victoria Bennett has soured on love. She has sworn off men; they bring too much drama and too much pain into her life. That is, until she meets pediatrician A.J. Baptiste, a single parent who is determined to woo her. A.J. will stop at nothing to have her, and Victoria finds her resolve put to the test...but is this a fight she really wants to win?
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His Brother and Her Best Friend,
This review is from: When A Man Loves A Woman (Indigo) (Paperback)
LaConnie Taylor-Jones does it again. In her second release, When A Man Loves A Woman, the author continues to draw readers into the lives of the Baptiste men and their women. This time the story centers on Victoria Bennett, Caitlyn's best friend who is sour on love, and A.J. Baptiste, Marcel's younger brother. Will the pain from Victoria's past stop her from accepting the love A.J. Baptiste is ready, willing and able to give her?
I enjoyed the many layers of Victoria. Although she is quite educated and has reached the top of her game as a nursing administrator, what is important to her is having a heart for people; she genuinely cares about others. She exudes confidence at times and vulnerability at others. Her character is very believable. What I liked about A.J. Baptiste is the fact that despite his family wealth, he is still willing to work and give back to his community. He could probably have any woman he wants, but he is pursuing one woman, only. I was happy to see Victoria finally considering giving A.J. a chance. The story flowed well for me and while it is categorized a romance, the plot still offers a dramatic subplot that is sure to arouse reader suspense. This book does stand alone for readers who have not yet read When I'm With You, the author's first novel; nonetheless, I was glad to be brought up to date with the courtship turned marriage between Caitlyn and Marcel Baptiste. I'm looking forward to more from this author.
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In this follow up to "When I'm With You" , LaConnie Taylor-Jones unites us again with the Baptiste family. In "When A Man Loves A Woman", we find pediatrician Alcee "A.J." Baptiste and Victoria "Vic" Bennett still attracted to one another. A.J. is of the mind that a woman should not work outside of the home and of course headstrong and stubborn, Vic does not agree. This often leads to humorous interaction between the two. Vic, looking for a serious relationship and wanting to start over has made up her mind to leave Oakland and move to Atlanta. A.J. is determined this will not happen and does what he can to put a stop to things; however, a motorcycle accident hinders his plans. Or does it? The Baptiste provide close family relationships along with some humor, a hit-and-run accident and drug dealing provide the mystery while A.J. and Vic bring on the heat. Ms Taylor Jones has introduced us to some interesting secondary characters that we look forward to reading about in the future. A 5 star read, indeed.
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LaConnie Taylor-Jones' sophomore novel, When A Man Loves A Woman, is a
story you have to read. Victoria Bennett, a hospital administrator, was introduced to readers in her first novel, When I'm With You. After a very painful divorce, Victoria has decided she will never fall in love again. That is, until she meets Alcee Jules Baptist. A. J., a very handsome pediatrician and single parent to twin daughters, had already decided that Victoria was going to be his wife and mother of his twins. He only has to win her heart. When Victoria confronts A.J. about interfering in her decision to relocate from Los Angeles to Atlanta, she storms from his house and is involved in an accident. The accident is the beginning of a chain of events that forces the two together and it forces Victoria to make some very difficult decision. When A Man Loves A Woman is a very fun and captivating story to read. Jones raises issues of abuse and adultery as well as a bit of mystery for readers to solve. Readers are sure to fall in love with A.J. as he puts together his plan of romance to capture her heart. If you are a fan of the first novel, you will definitely want to read this one. Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson APOOO BookClub
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