This book was very disappointing. I don't really have the highest literary expectations when it comes to Harlequins or anything, I know the usual plotlines, they are usually easy-reads etc. So I knew right away there was going to be some sort of conflict that threatened Jake & Heather's romance and was making guesses as to what that conflict would be. I was very surprised that it consisted of Heather watching Jake talk to his partying friends for a short time and her getting all paranoid that he wanted to leave and running home to pack.

I also wished that there was more backstory. I would especially love to know more about Emerald, instead we get 4-5 mentions of her throughout the book even though she orchestrated Jake & Heather getting back into each others' lives. ( )

This was a very cute story.. Kinda cheesy but cute. Jake has just learned that he has a grandmother that loves to play match maker. Jake and Heather had met at an auction over a year ago, and ever since he hasn't been able to get her out of his head. He never got her last name and didn't know where she lived. There was no way to find her.

As the new owner of Hickory Hills thoroughbred farm, he introduces himself to the farm manager only to discover it's Heather. Not only does he find Heather, he learns they have a 6 month daughter together.

Heather has gotten through the last year telling herself how much she hates Jake, and how big of a jerk he is. She knows she can't let herself get attached to him but her heart has different plans.

This is a very cute story about Jake trying his hardest to show heather that he is a changed man and he's ready to start a family.

This book was entertaining enough, but I really don't like the hidden secret baby thing. That really annoys me. I know she says she tried to let him know..blah blah blah. If you know where someone is, it shouldn't take over a year to get a letter "return receipt only" to him! Other than that little tidbit the rest of the book/story was good. I wouldn't recommend only for the reason stated above. I know other people really enjoy those story lines and I would never take that away from them. So if that is your cup of tea..enjoy this one. ( )

A while ago I realized that I don't care for Harlequin books. They aren't bad, but they are never my favorite books, but I did find this to be a great book. Seeing a modern view of the horse farm, races, and classy parties was a nice change and an entertaining setting. I am one of those girls to swoon over a guy who adores children, and it was so sweet to see Jake get to know his little girl and fight for Heather's attention.

I enjoyed the book, but there were little things about it that irritated me. First off, I'm tired of love at first sight. I became annoyed that in every scene they began kissing. I understand that it's a Harlequin romance novel, but I prefer a book in which the juicy parts are hyped up from the rarity and agonizing wait of them. Sure, they weren't doing the dirty the entire book, but Heather and Jake were making out so often that it was hard to get excited for their interactions. Also, the number of times the word "honey" was used irritated me.

Heather easily fell for Jake, I mean, who wouldn't? He was sweet and still pulled off being enough of a 'bad' boy to be completely alluring. I'm glad Heather was strong willed enough to be cautious of Jake because he didn't sound promising at first, but, yes, I'm also glad she didn't put up too much of a fight against him.

I like the names that were chosen. I have a baby cousin named Lila Arielle, and those are the names of two characters that appeared in the book. I approve!

Overall, I thought it was a pleasant read. Cute, sweet, sexy. Jake's family sounded nice and I wouldn't mind reading their stories! ( )