Underfoot (Mass Market Paperback)

by Leanne Banks (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
Banks, known for her sexy, feel-good romps, revisits the employees at Bellagio Shoes in this delightful stand-alone sequel to Feet First (2005). Trina had one night of wild consolation sex with advertising contractor Walker after he was dumped at the altar, and now, a single mom, she is assigned to work with Walker on a new ad campaign. How is Trina going to tell him that the one thing he never wanted in life, the thing that he took surgical measures to prevent, has happened? Anxious to keep her daughter to herself, Trina is glad that Walker refuses to believe that he could be a father, but when Walker's uncle hears about the baby's bright orange hair, he encourages Walker to take a DNA test. Trina's mom is a bit of a problem, but once she gets together with Walker's uncle, she has less time to interfere in Trina's life. Book by book, Banks is creating a thriving fictional community that readers will want to revisit time and time again. Diana Tixier Herald
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Review
"... wonderful blending of the very sensual side of romance...well-paced...snappy writing...right on dialogue...series to be savored." -- —Connie, Once Upon a Romance

"...brings the world of shoes into your home with UNDERFOOT ...keeps you on the edge of your seat...." -- --Lysa Demorest, Writers Unlimited

"...fun, lighthearted story...skillfully executed narrative and...Southern charm make for an engaging tale of love and friendship." -- --Marilyn Weigel, Romantic Times BOOKclub

"...snappy dialogue and intriguing characters who make you care...Don’t miss the fun and laughter galore..." -- —Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today

"...the sequel to the fun Feet First contemporary romance is a delightful tale..." -- –Harriet Klausner

"Top Pick! This story . . . is told by an author at the top of her game." -- Romantic Times on Some Girls Do

"When life gets tough, read a book by Leanne Banks." -- New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373770529
• ISBN-13: 978-0373770526
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #410,356 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome second in the Bellagio series, August 14, 2006

By	Tracy Vest (Northern California) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Bellagio Shoes PR whiz Trina Roberts finds herself comforting jilted groom Walker Gordon, who was publicly humiliated when he was left at the altar by bridezilla Brooke Tarantino. He confides to Trina that the main reason he was marrying Brooke is their shared desire not to have children, since his childhood was marred with an inept and absent father. Far too many mojitos results in a night of passion neither remembers completely. Nine month later, Trina is giving birth to the wedding favor she received on his wedding night, while he is off in Paris concentrating his advertising efforts on the European market.

When Trina finds herself arriving late to a hastily called meeting, she comes face to face with the father of her child for the first time in 15 months. She holds him at arm's length, which confuses Walker since he knows that they had a consensual one night stand. But forced to work in close proximity, Walker soon is privy to Trina's secret, and though he has no intentions of making any claims on the child, he will provide financially. Trina, ever the independent woman wants nothing to do with his money. What she finds is that she wants his heart.

Banks fantastic sequel to "Feet First" maintains the magic and chemistry of its predecessor. Unplanned pregnancy is usually a trite plot device, but in Banks' very capable hands, it is elevated to a charming story laced with witty dialog and lots of sensuality. Followed up by "Footloose" which features Bellagio secretary Amelia.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read!, March 5, 2006

By	Patti Fischer "pattifischer" (Clarkston, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The night Walker Gordon got dumped, on national television, he hooked up with co-worker and friend Trina Roberts for a night of drinking and hot sex. He doesn't remember a lot of what happened that night and he moved to Europe shortly thereafter. Now he's back in Atlanta at Bellagio Shoes and will be working closely with Trina. He wouldn't mind taking up where they left off fifteen months ago, but she turns him down. Then he meets her six-month old baby daughter...

As much as Trina prefers to keep the information from Walker, she also knows she must tell him that he fathered her child. She's taken aback by his attitude of "I won't be a father" but he suddenly has to change his tune when he learns Maddie is his. Now both Trina and Walker have a lot of adjusting to do as they learn to become parents together while fighting their mutual attraction.

Admittedly, two characters getting drunk, having sex and conceiving a child can be unsympathetic, but Leanne Banks gives Walker and Trina ample motives; Walker was just dumped by his fiancée and Trina is unaware she's in love with him. UNDERFOOT will leave you with a smile on your face as you laugh at the situations. Forget about the secret baby plot that sometimes appears worn in other stories. With snappy dialogue and intriguing characters who make you care, Leanne Banks breathes life into UNDERFOOT and makes it hard to put down. And who can resist a cute baby, or sympathize as Trina tries to cope as a single mom with the baby's daddy hovering around?

Get on your feet and run to the store as fast as you can to get your copy of UNDERFOOT. Don't miss the fun and laughter galore in UNDERFOOT.

Patti Fischer for Romance Reviews Today

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Underfoot--Joyfully Recommended Read, August 20, 2006

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Trina Roberts has been attracted to Walker Gordon for a very long time. Since he was engaged to be married to the boss's granddaughter, she never thought that he'd ever notice her. When Walker is jilted at the altar, a little too much alcohol and sympathy ends up in a one-night stand with long reaching consequences. In order to get over his humiliation, Walker heads to Paris for a year--little knowing that his one night with Trina has left him with daughter; a daughter he meets when he finally returns. The one thing in his life that Walker never intended to be, was a father, but slowly both Trina and his daughter begin to find their way into his heart.

Underfoot is perfect reading. Fun, yet sensual with a depth of feeling that left me feeling completely satisfied. Walker is the kind of hero I love, yummy but with issues that made me want to take him for my own. His initial hesitation when he meets his daughter shows, but it quickly passes and his doubts only made me care more about him as a character. Trina is a woman who is independent and more than happy to take care of her daughter on her own, but throughout I could feel the yearning she has for Walker. Underfoot kept me up late, unable to stop until I reached the end. I can't say too much more because I don't want to give away anymore of this story that should be a must read for romance lovers. Underfoot is wonderful book that is sure to keep you flipping the pages.


Melissa
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed