I need a wife – and fast – for a quick, no-strings-attached marriage.And I think I know exactly who to ask … burped – the girl I laugh and play with now. My sweet, mischievous angel.
And I’d do anything to keep my Emma safe and secure.
Even marry again.
So I pick the only woman I can think to trust – my reliable, straightforward colleague – and I offer her a deal she can’t refuse.
Marry me for the custody battle, and I’ll make her a partner in my medical practice.
Three short months, and it will be over. No attachment. No risk.
It’s the perfect plan.
…except for the secret crush she’s had on me for years.
…and the way that I suddenly can’t take my eyes off her.
Living together and seeing who she really is – outside of practical, formal clothes and a strictly professional environment – changes everything.
Within weeks, we’re rewriting the deal. Adding caveats. Sneaking into each others’ rooms.
As the court battle heats up, things get even hotter between us…until I realize it’s not just my daughter I want to be fighting for.
It’s Jessica too.
And the life we could have together.
Single Dad’s Wife is a hot, fun romance with plenty of sweet, tender moments, a few tugs on the heartstrings and absolutely no cheating or cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed!
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I really did enjoy this story, I was not sure what to expect from the title, and went in blind… it was a good story.
Jessica and Nathan, he’s her boss, work together at a family medical practice, she’s the doctor who takes on more than her job descriptin entails.
Nate’s ex wife, returns suddenly demanding all kinds of things which throws Nate into a three ring circus, and he goes to Jessica with a mad proposal, where it will benefit both of them. Jess agrees to being Nate’s wife.
Nate’s ex was a sadistic woman, clearly with issues, and rather than dealing with them logically – she runs…
We follow Nate dealing with an unacrimonious custody battle, and whilst his own intuition and beliefs are strong, he goes along with his lawyer’s suggestion of being married will make for a better case.
I loved Jessica’s determination, her can-do attitude, although she did not act on her feelings for Nate, whilst they were un-orthadoxically together, they did have an amazing natural chemistry.
They had a bond, that went above and beyond co-workers, and one they both started to accept their feelings for each other, their relationship developed on an even deeper level. They were then able to show solidarity with dealing with the aftermath of the courtcase.
This was a suspensful storyline, with plenty of action to keep your interests piqued through, both with the storline and the bedroom antics.
It was a thought provoking book.
WOW! Ms. Swann has outdone herself again.
It’s really unbelievable how lifelike and realistic, how profound and tangible she creates her characters.
Nathan and Jessica are no exception, as well as Emma and the side characters.
Nathan as a single father is threatened by his ex-wife with a custody trial. Since it is considered likely that his ex will be given custody, even though she cheated on her ex-husband and left him with a baby, Nathan takes the only remaining option and marries his colleague Jessica, who has secretly had a crush on him for a long time…
This type of plot has been written umpteen times in this or a similar form. But never in such a haunting and emotional way. The tension rises until the end and barely kept me on my seat, and is paired with all kinds of feelings … restlessness, desperation, despondency, growing affection, light-hearted banter, passion …
If this book is not a must-read and page-turner, then I have not read one yet!
Absolutely fantastic!
When Nathan’s ex-wife returns he was fine with giving her visits with their daughter but then she admitted she wanted custody he knew he was in trouble. After talking to his lawyer he knows it’ll be better if his is married and settled down. When Jessica hears what Nathan is dealing with she agrees to be his wife it doesn’t hurt that she’s had a crush on him since she started working for him. He makes her a partner in the business and they get married. Soon things become very real and its like they are a real family. However when his ex learns about Jessica she isn’t happy. Will Nathan lose custody? Can they see that they really have a family already?
This is a sweet story that will steal your heart as you read it. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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I got a free copy of this book from Prolific Works and I voluntarily chose to review it. I truly enjoyed this book. Lara Swann did a great job with this book, it is well written. This was a quick easy read for me. I would encourage any and everyone to get this book. It is worth your time and effort. I will be reading more Lara Swann books.
It was just ok for me. It wasn’t bad but there was nothing that got me enthusiastic about turning the page to see what was going to happen next. I absolutely would read another book by this author. I never judge whether I like an author by the first book that I read. That book may not have been for me but that does not mean that I won’t like her other books. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Nathan needed a wife and he needed one fast. Faced with a custody battle over his three year old daughter, he could only come up with one solution. He propositions Jessica, a fellow doctor in his family practice. He offers to make her a partner in the practice if she will agree to marry him and be his “wife” for the custody proceedings. Like any good book, the two fall in love and the rest is literary history. I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and the plot was well thought out.
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Lara Swann The book was so interesting that I read it in one breath. Interesting plots, even more interesting plots with many additional life topics. A story so familiar from other people’s stories, you see a completely different side of the story and realize the injustices of life. You wait for the end and hope they will be deserved. And as always love conquers all.
Really loved it and reccomend.
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I received this book as an ARC for free but an voluntarily reviewing
Both went into it without giving a one month notice to become Husband and wife. It was obvious clear that Jessica was in over her head. Nathan wasn’t about to give Emma up for no reason at all.
What would you do for the man you’ve had a long-standing crush on? Jessica finds out when her boss Nathan needs a fake wife. Nathan owner of his own medical practice needs a wife to keep custody of his daughter who better to ask than his long time co-worker. They get married he gives her a full partnership in the practice what could go wrong. Feelings develop and they become a family until the unthinkable happens. There is plenty of drama and angst, lots of feelings, and cutie-pie Emma. I really enjoyed reading this book, loved the characters.
A nice fake marriage romance read
Jessica, the newest physician in the practice, has had a crush on Nathan, the owner of the family practice, since she started. As the story progresses a situation arises, drastic measures are taken, and making their way through the worst-case scenario together is not guaranteed. Lara Swann’s Single Dad’s Wife is a nice fake marriage romance read with hints of childish glee.
I received a free copy of the book from the author via Booksprout. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Passion 4 stars – I felt like the book showed a very real portrayal of a custody battle and its mental toll on the child. Aside from the fake marriage arrangement, everything feels realistic – Stephanie’s depression and her overwhelmed state of motherhood, Lori’s recovery from anorexia, Jessica’s passion as a primary care physician and Nathan’s anxiety and turmoil over the custody issues. This story has depth and attempts to create awareness about mental health and the role primary care medicine can play in helping patients with it. The story blended the romance, the passionate sex and the emotional issues so well. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
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Jessica has been working for Nathan’s medical practice for a couple of years. All while holding a major crush for the man. Nathan has been absorbed with running his practice and raising his little girl. The craziness starts when his ex-wife Stephanie shows up after 3 years away and sues him for custody of their daughter. This was a combo of friends to lovers and Kramer vs Kramer. The emotions and chemistry are real. I’m rooting for Jessica and Nathan to realize their love for each other as well as for little Emma to have a stable place to land. A couple of times, I almost chucked my kindle.
These are characters you end up rooting for. A thrill ride in a different sense. It was great to see the growth in each character, even the supporting ones.
Read this book. You will love this adventure.