While I never got the backstory on how Hatch became interested in Jessie, I did enjoy reading it. The story has a fairly suspenseful plot and some interesting secondary characters. Recommended.
From the back cover:
The free-spirited rebel of her powerful family, Jessie Benedict was determined not to marry her father's protege, Sam Hatchard. But no one was taking "NO!" for an answer: not Jessie's mother and stepmother, ex-wives affectinately known as "The Moms"...not her father, Vincent, whose two spectacularly failed marriages left him somewhat lacking as a matchmaker. And certainly not Hatchard, the infuriating match in question, a chip off Vincent's workaholic block, compellingly masculine and an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Jessie couldn't deny that Hatch was hot, all right--hot for the empire he planned to build using her inheritance!
The free-spirited rebel of her powerful family, Jessie Benedict was determined not to marry her father's protege, Sam Hatchard. But no one was taking "NO!" for an answer: not Jessie's mother and stepmother, ex-wives affectinately known as "The Moms"...not her father, Vincent, whose two spectacularly failed marriages left him somewhat lacking as a matchmaker. And certainly not Hatchard, the infuriating match in question, a chip off Vincent's workaholic block, compellingly masculine and an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Jessie couldn't deny that Hatch was hot, all right--hot for the empire he planned to build using her inheritance!
Jessie Benedict is the peacekeeper in her family. Her father, Vincent Benedict, is a workaholic who just doesn't know how to deal with the members of his family. Jessie runs interference when her mom or stepmother need money from Vincent. She re-arranges his schedule when her father forgets about a school function he promised to attend for her little sister. She does all of these things willingly, but she isn't about to marry her father's new CEO, Sam "Hatch" Hatchard, to keep that business in the family. He may be sexy, but Jessie sees Hatch as a carbon copy of her father and she isn't about to marry someone who cares more about the business than his family. Hatch cares for Jessie. He must figure out a way to convince her he is nothing like her father when it comes to relationships.
This book was originally published in 1991 and it feels like it. Hatch is a typical arrogant, alpha hero from the 90's. He's in charge and knows he will eventually get Jessie in line with his plan. Jessie is a smart but quirky heroine who can't keep a job. She's been fired over and over from various jobs. Her latest position is as an assistant to a psychic. When the psychic is hospitalized, Jessie takes over a case involving a missing college student and a dangerous cult. When Hatch learns of the case she is working on, he volunteers to help her exposes the cult.
I listened to the audio version of this book. It was narrated by Amy McFadden who did an incredible job with the many characters. My rating: 4 Stars.
This book was originally published in 1991 and it feels like it. Hatch is a typical arrogant, alpha hero from the 90's. He's in charge and knows he will eventually get Jessie in line with his plan. Jessie is a smart but quirky heroine who can't keep a job. She's been fired over and over from various jobs. Her latest position is as an assistant to a psychic. When the psychic is hospitalized, Jessie takes over a case involving a missing college student and a dangerous cult. When Hatch learns of the case she is working on, he volunteers to help her exposes the cult.
I listened to the audio version of this book. It was narrated by Amy McFadden who did an incredible job with the many characters. My rating: 4 Stars.
From the cover: The free-spirited rebel of her powerful family, Jessie Benedict was determined not to marry her father's protege, Sam Hatchard. BUt no one was taking "NO!" for an answer: not Jessie's mother and stepmother, ex-wives affectionately known as "The Moms" ... not her father, Vincent, whose two spectacularly failed marriages left him somewhat lacking as a matchmaker. And certainly not Hatchard, the infuriating match in question, a chip off Vincent's workaholic block, compellingly masculine and an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Jessie couldn't deny that Hatch was hot, all right - hot for the empire he planned to build using her inheritance!
Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective - starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she's not taking orders from any man. IMagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally, but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to get to "YES!" for an answer.
Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective - starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she's not taking orders from any man. IMagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally, but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to get to "YES!" for an answer.
great book awesome condition
