As the only daughter of the wealthy Harrison clan, Tess Harrison has everything—except the baby she longs for. With no husband in sight, she escapes to her family’s retreat in Aspen, Colorado, visions of sperm donors dancing in her head. Instead, she finds Logan Carter. When the ruggedly handsome manager of the Harrison ski house offers to be her baby daddy in exchange for her playing his … girlfriend, Tess is breathless to begin the charade. After all, the brokenhearted heiress knows better than to fall in love . . .
She would be Logan’s dream girl, if his dark past had left him with any dreams. Now the brooding bachelor’s only hope is to satisfy his mother’s dying wish to see him happily paired off—and give lovely Tess the baby she longs for. But when he and Tess opt to make a baby the old-fashioned way, he’s fighting hard against the longing to hold on to the elusive Harrison beauty forever . . .
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With it’s delicate subject line, endearing characters, and emotionally charged words, Between You and Me delivers a story that will put a squeeze on your heart, that is certain to be felt long after the last page is turned! This beautifully crafted story lured me in, made me feel the words, hurt for the characters, rejoice with them, and left my heart overflowing… I loved every moment of it! Highly recommend!
Blessings are not found in the possessions we have, but in the people we love and the memories we make. Tess has wealth and family, but is finding it hard to obtain the one thing she wants. To be a mother. Can a rash decision and a brooding loner be the answer to her long waiting dreams? Between You and Me paves a sentimental, yet realistic road to the center of the heart with angsty romance and emotional fulfilling characters.
Between You and Me by Jennifer Gracen
The Harrisons #4
Tess really wants a child and at 37 feels her time to fall in love and have one with a husband may be running out SO she decides to head to the family ski resort where she will resort to a sperm bank for insemination. Well, the house manager for the family home just happens to be a hunk and a half named Logan Carter and after spending a bit of time with him she decides he might be the perfect person to ask to donate to her project. It seems perfect to both of them because he doesn’t want a family and she doesn’t want a husband so getting together a few times in a month during her fertile period should be a piece of cake, right? And, making a baby without test tubes and such just doing what comes naturally should not impact things at all…
As the two get to know one another better, share their pasts, explore the ski slopes together, spend those fertile nights together and become friends they find that perhaps things are not as easy as they had hoped they would be but as neither wants to renege on the bargain they made…it becomes dicey.
I enjoyed the story and the interactions between Tess and Logan BUT from personal knowledge know that sex can lead to feelings even if you don’t think it will happen…they were setting themselves up for trouble and trouble they did get…true…it was trouble they overcame and a HEA was achieved once they communicated with one another but still…
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing-Zebra Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
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4.5 star review of Between You and Me (The Harrisons #4) by Jennifer Gracen
Jennifer Gracen is a relatively new author to me and although I have not read the previous books in The Harrison series, I had no trouble diving in to Between You and Me.
Being the only girl, Tess tends to be a tad spoilt, never seeking the limelight, she is content to be in her brother’s shadows. Tess desperately wants a baby and with this in mind, turns to the man who has agreed to make her dream come true. Logan Carter is the manager of the Harrison ski house and he offers his services in exchange for her playing his girlfriend so that his dying mother is secure in the knowledge that he will not be alone when she dies. It’s a win/win for both of them ? Or is it?
Complications arise when the purely physical relationship evolves into so much more when intense feelings develop. Will Logan and Tess decide to take a chance on love or will they ignore their feelings? One click to find out as this book had me drawn in from the very first page.
This was a really enjoyable read, so much so that I am going to go and get the previous books in the series to read.
WOW!!! Words cannot describe how much I loved Between You and Me by Jennifer Gracen, book four in her Harrison series. This is a story of two people who have chosen to live life by themselves, but for different reasons. Tess Harrison has everything but the baby she longs for. After not finding the perfect man for her, she escapes New York for the family retreat in Aspen, Colorado to research sperm banks and doctors. Logan Carter has been through hell and back after Katrina hit New Orleans. Leaving behind his social work career and his alcoholism he returned to Aspen to help his widowed mom and a new career as manager of homes for the rich and famous in the mountains around Aspen. In exchange for Logan agreeing to be her baby daddy, the old fashioned way, Tess will play his girlfriend to appease Mama Carter who is dying of cancer. The more time Logan and Tess spend together practicing their roles, the closer they get, becoming best friends and more. However, neither was looking for love or a soul mate. Could Tess and Logan get beyond the hurt and fears from their pasts?
I really loved reading this book and had trouble putting this book down. Ms. Gracen is a wonderful story teller drawing me into her books, making me forget the world around me and not letting me go until I turned the last page. I highly recommend this book to other readers
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Tess Harrison is the oldest child with 3 brothers & a stern, cold father. When their mother left, Tess stepped up & took over mothering all 3 boys as they grew up. Now, 2 out of the 3 have their own families & she’s left with no significant other in her life. She’s bored & tired of worrying about everyone else. She wants a child & is determined to have it by herself so she decided to head to the ski house for several months.
Logan Carter is the property manager for the Harrison’s ski house. He’s had a crush on Tess since he’d met her. She did manage to hurt him with a comment a year ago & he hasn’t seen her in the same light since. Now she’s in Colorado for several months. Will things change?
This story is one of learning to trust & let someone into your life. Tess has been hurt in the past & doesn’t want to let any man into her life. Logan was hurt by a rich, selfish woman & he can’t help putting some of that on Tess. It was interesting reading about the journey they each must take to get to each other & how they grow & develop from it. The banter is witty & sarcastic. You’ll find yourself falling in love with them.