Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780373290291
ISBN number: 0373290292
Label: Harlequin
Manufacturer: Harlequin
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 297
Printing Date: August 01, 1998
Publishing house: Harlequin
Sale Popularity Level: 666299
Studio: Harlequin
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Desperate measures makes this one a pleasure to read. It's rather lengthy for a Harlequin. A great story about Sarah, who was ruined from society and Nicholas Halliday, who picks up the pieces. A joy to read.
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April 1869, Lower New York State and Ohio
This worth-your-time-to-read tale is about desperate measures taken in desperate times and realizing that the sun really does shine after a storm. This sweet story is also about recognizing things might not be as they appear and may actually be a blessing in disguise.
Don't pass up this quick and easy enjoyable read!
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Sarah Thorton, pregnant and with no one in the world to turn to, thought fate had smiled kindly upon her when a pair of newlyweds, Stephen and Claire Halliday, took her in while traveling on a train and allowed her to share their berth. During the night, however, there was a terrible accident, and Sarah awoke in a hospital with a broken leg, a newborn son, and the hospital staff calling her Mrs. Halliday. Sarah, penniless and unable to provide for her son or herself, wanted to set things right, but upon seeing the grief of Stephen's brother and mother, she just couldn't do it quite yet. Things snowballed out of control, until she found herself in love with Stephen's older brother - and knowing there could be no future between them because of her lies.
Nicholas Halliday could hardly believe that the somber Claire Halliday was the same person his younger brother Stephen had described in his letters, but she was his brother's widow, and he would take care of her and her son. The only problem was, he didn't expect to have feelings for his brother's wife! He couldn't let his feelings get the best of him because he had a foundry to run, and he was still unsure of Claire's motives for marrying Stephen in the very first place. Was she just a gold digger, or had she truly loved his brother? Either way, it was going to spell trouble for him if he couldn?t keep his feelings for her in check.
As usual, Ms. St. John has written another emotionally charged story. The very first Harlequin Historical I ever read was 'The Tenderfoot Bride' by Ms. St. John, and I've been hooked on her work ever since then. In this story, the character of Sarah is wonderful - she's desperate to provide a safe place for her son, but torn with guilt at her deception. One really has to wonder what they would do if put into a similar situation. At first, I didn't care too much for Nicholas, because he was always suspicious of Claire/Sarah being a gold digger, so he was rude to her and didn't trust her, but he couldn't fight his feelings of attraction for her. There were times when he let his hair down, though, and he was very tender and gentle, especially with Sarah's baby. In the end, he redeemed himself in my eyes. I won't tell you what happened at the end, but the last 50 pages or so were excellent!
Altogether, this is a lovely book. Once I started reading it, I found it almost impossible to tear myself away from it. Ms. St. John has a wonderful gift when it comes to writing and creating heart-warming characters, and I can't wait to read more of her books!
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Cheryl St. John is a top notch writer who fills the pages of her books with genuine characters in heartwrenching situations. She puts her readers right there inside the hearts and heads of her characters, making it impossible not to care what happens to them. The Mistaken Widow was a joy to read. Watching these two people fall in love, in spite of the odds against them, renewed my own faith in love and romance. Not an easy thing to do. Keep it up, Cheryl, and I'll keep on buying.
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This story was great fun. Knowing this was a take-off on the movie MRS. WINTERBOURNE, I kind of knew where the plot would lead, but the trip there was entertaining and fun. Sarah/Claire is a wonderful heroine, and I could imagine myself in her shoes as the situation steamrolls out of her control and carries her along for the ride. Nicholas is an interesting combination of hot passion and cool reserve, and watching him deal with his feelings for Claire/Sarah is like getting an insight into the male psyche. Again, if you like sweet, fun romance, I recommend this book. You won't be disappointed.
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