Navy Husband (The Navy Series #6) (Silhouette Special Edition, No 1693) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Debbie Macomber (Author)

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Product Description
A New York Times Bestseller

When Shana Berrie's sister, a naval nurse, is sent to sea, Shana looks after her daughter, Jazmine. Lieutenant Commander Adam Kennedy, a family friend, seems to feel she needs help as a substitute parent - while Jazmine decides Shana needs help finding a husband. A navy husband, of course! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373246935
• ISBN-13: 978-0373246939
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #688,793 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 6 in The Navy Series.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A light, quick, fun read, September 30, 2005

By	a-wish-upon-a-star (USA) - See all my reviews

"Navy Husband" was an enjoyable read. This book follows two sisters, Shana and Ali. Ali is part of the Navy, and when the Navy sends her overseas, Ali reminds Shana that she had put down her name as "support person" to take care of her daughter Jasmine, in this contigency. At the time that Shana had agreed to put her name down, it had seemed to be only a technicality, as it did not seem likely that she would ever be needed, but things change, and now Ali reminds her of her agreement.

The timing could not be worse. Shana has just broken up with her five-year boyfriend, and, as a gesture (to herself) that she is starting a whole new life, Shana quits her job, moves to another city, and buys a pizza parlor (a major career change). A little girl is exactly what she does *not* need right now. In the end, though, everything works out, and as they tend to in romance land, everything works out much better than anyone could have hoped for.

I had just read some of Debbie Macomber's older books, and I thought that this book felt more contemporary (DUH ME!!) - I thought that there was more of an *edge* to her characters than I've seen in this author's older books. (Shana spends a major part of the book *breaking up* with her old boyfriend - even though, as she keeps saying "I am SO over him!") I guess Debbie Macomber has updated - although, even with the more savvy and street-smart Shana, I thought at times that she *was* a little bit too good - she's always so polite, I kept waiting for her to *really* give it to him, which she never did. I guess even city girls in Debbie Macomber's books are still sweet girls, at heart.

There was not as much emotional depth to this story as in some of her other books, but on the other hand, it was fast-paced, never boring - an enjoyable, and quick, read. And, yes, I did think that the nine year old was pretty mature for nine - but not overly so, a very mature nine year old *could* pull it off, and I guess that perhaps Jasmine had grown up quick.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved It, July 11, 2005

By	Becky Simmons (Mentor, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was the first romance novel I've read in quite sometime (I've been on a Stephen King kick since my husband introduced me to his writing a few years ago). Wow. I loved this book. My mom gave it to me after my aunt had finished it. My mom finished it in 2 days - I probably could have finished it faster than that, but housework calls!! I loved the story between the characters. The only (small) gripe I had about the book was the 9-year-old in the story. I have a 10-year-old cousin who does not act at all like this girl in the book. I know, it's a little thing, but Macomber made a point to mention her age over and over again. If she was 13, it would have been more believeable.

Other than that, though, the book was really good. As I was reading the book at my desk during my lunch break, I found myself smiling (almost laughing) along with the characters.

So it's your typical romance novel, I don't care. Sometimes you're in need of one and this one is definitely a good one. I think I'm going to have to read more of Macomber's novels.