Saturday, June 11, 2011

Just the Way You Are by Christina Dodd


From Goodreads
When Hope Prescott’s parents disappeared, her carefree teenage life vanished forever. She and her three siblings were separated and sent to different foster homes around the country. Now, seven years later, Hope is still searching for them. To support herself, she works for an answering service, and cares for her clients as if they were family. When wealthy bWhen Hope Prescott’s parents disappeared, her carefree teenage life vanished forever. She and her three siblings were separated and sent to different foster homes around the country. Now, seven years later, Hope is still searching for them. To support herself, she works for an answering service, and cares for her clients as if they were family. When wealthy businessman Zachariah Givens hires Hope’s service, Hope initially mistakes Zack for his butler. Tired of being coddled and flattered because of his money, Zack is charmed by Hope’s candor, not to mention her sexy voice, and keeps up the charade. As their friendship turns into passion, Zack is determined to have her, even if that means the unthinkable – marriage. But when Hope discovers his deception, Zack knows he must solve the mystery that haunts Hope’s past in order to convince her that their futures lie together….


My Thoughts

Love this book! Read it in just two sittings. It was easy to understand and believe in Hope’s story, in her struggles against the odds, her need to be fiercely independent. And Zack? He couldn’t have been written any better. Handsome, rich, successful. Every girl’s dream. Almost from the beginning, I found myself rooting for them, hoping they would find the courage to take a chance on love. And when carelessness and fear cause them to hurt one another unnecessarily, I really wanted to get in there and kick a little … All in all, great read! I am hopelessly caught up in the story of Hope’s search for her siblings. I will not be satisfied until I have read the entire series and find them all reunited. Christina Dodd has done it again!

1 comment:

  1. I love Dodd's writing. Seems this series should go to my ever growing to-read list. Great review!

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