Product Description

Take–no–prisoners deal–maker Sean O’Banyon ate Wall Street financiers for lunch. So why was he losing sleep over a fresh–scrubbed nurse in old jeans and a too–big T–shirt? Maybe it was those warm green eyes. Or the way she blushed when he got personal. There was no denying the serious chemistry between them. But sooner or later Lizzie would learn his deep, dark secrets: First, he had trust issues. And second—he’d rather not go into the whole family thing. He didn’t do relationships…but amazingly, Lizzie made him want one anyway.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #585131 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Can't wait for the next 2 in the trilogy!
Every so often one picks up a book and for some reason it hits all of those deep buttons we try to ignore. In other words, we all like a Cinderella story even if we think we are far too sophisticated to want one! Sometimes series fiction rises above itself by being well-written and peopled with characters that get under your skin. For me, this book, despite its inane and rather juvenile title was one of those times when I was sure I was about to read something silly and shallow but I was, in fact, moved and entertained greatly.

Nurse Lizzie Bond hasn't had it easy. She works hard and lives modestly, caring for an elderly neighbour and mentally inadequate mother. When her neighbour dies, she tries to locate his family but when she does, she runs into a whole wall of contradictions. Working through them brings her close to Sean O'Banyon - Wall Street giant with a hurt soul and a heart full of angst. Seemingly opposites, Lizzie and Sean are each the missing half of the other.

This book is the first of a trilogy telling the stories of three brothers whose horrific childhood has marked each of them deeply. I, for one, can't wait for the next instalment for the author writes well, creates wonderfully well-rounded characters and tells a damned good story. Wonderful stuff!

Like a fine wine her books get better with age
I received my book yesterday and read the whole thing within two hours-- I simply couldn't put it down. I'll skip a long synopsis and instead state that Sean and Lizzie were definitely a random coupling. Lizzie is financially responsible for her mother, working two jobs to support them both. Sean is a rich playboy who earned every dollar of his money by putting himself through school. However, once he meets Lizzie he realizes that she might actually care about him for who he is and not his money. Jessica took the time to provide a good backdrop for Sean and why he has issues with trust. Excellent character development--at the end I was emotionally invested in ALL of the characters and not ready for it to be over so soon.
Jessica did a good job setting up the storylines for his brothers--I myself am definitely looking forward to Mac's story!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a happily ever after with a few predictable bumps and twists along the way.
Also for those familiar with The Black Dagger Brotherhood we have a brief mention of one those lovely men in leather :) For those who are not familiar you are seriously missing out.

If you read just one...you will be an addict!
Without a doubt one of my favorite contemporary authors. I LOVE this woman's writing. She has a gift. She can put you into a characters mind, give them strength, yet they aren't perfect. Each of her characters has their own unique personality. I love that! One of my biggest complaints about most authors is that they seem to give me the same story in every book I read. I do expect HEA's, but I still expect a unique journey to finding that HEA in each book. I mean whose life will be a carbon copy of another? Ms. Bird is truely a talent when it comes to giving me what I expect. 1. HEA, 2. a unique story, 3. Characters that I would love to meet and befriend. People I can relate to on some level...no I am not a billionare, but I can relate to the struggle and daily issues. I recommend any book written by either her or her alter ego J.R. Ward. You won't be disappointed!