His Brother's Child :

Rating:
Summary: OK; Expected a little better
Review:

Although enjoyable, this book seems aimed at a young audience. There were too many unanswered questions in my mind. I liked the characters. Faith Carr, a little distrustful of men and very unconfident about herself, finds she is pregnant after a one night stand. The father of the baby (Frank Brenner) doesn't want anything to do with her and later dies in a car accident. The father's brother, Edward Brenner steps in and offers a way to provide for the child. Marry him, have the baby and later divorce which will allow him to support her and the child.

A little far fetched in this modern world - ever heard of trust fund - but ok we want a romance with some strife. It's just these two great characters are never fleshed out. What really makes them tick? The feelings are never explained in depth. Why does Edward fall in love with her so quickly? It would have been better to learn more about Frank - except for the fact he was "wild" and slept with Faith on a dare - we don't find much else about him. What did he say that made her trust him and what did Edward do that made her learn to trust again?

This premise works better in Regency or early American romance when it was almost imperative a woman marry for the sake of her baby. See the recommendations above for one of each. But for a quick read with great characters you wish you knew more about; go for it. If expanded, I could have empathized with Faith a little more. There was also a mystery intertwined with the romance - it was ok; nothing special.


Rating:
Summary: Once again Ms. Ballard delivers!
Review: Ms. Ballard is proving herself to be the new Romance Queen of the new Millennium. Her new novel, His Brother's Child heats up from the start and just continues to build that sexual tension until the explosive end.

Ms. Ballard debuted her delicious writing style in her first novel, Wanted: One Groom and next came Nobody's Perfect. His Brother's Child continues her sizzling romance scenes and tantalizing sexual tension. My recommendation is buy the book, find a comfortable place to read and ENJOY because you won't be able to put it down!

Rating:
Summary: Once again Ms. Ballard delivers!
Review: Ms. Ballard is proving herself to be the new Romance Queen of the new Millennium. Her new novel, His Brother's Child heats up from the start and just continues to build that sexual tension until the explosive end.

Ms. Ballard debuted her delicious writing style in her first novel, Wanted: One Groom and next came Nobody's Perfect. His Brother's Child continues her sizzling romance scenes and tantalizing sexual tension. My recommendation is buy the book, find a comfortable place to read and ENJOY because you won't be able to put it down!

Rating:
Summary: His Brother's Child is now published by Pearlsong Press
Review: Please note that the Writers Club Press edition of His Brother's Child is no longer in print. The book is now published by Pearlsong Press effective August 2004.

The Pearlsong Press edition has been newly copy edited and designed, and features a new cover.

If you are searching for His Brother's Child but are having difficulty finding the current Pearlsong Press edition, please use the extra fields in the more extended "Search" feature (click on "Search" in the toolbar above) and list Pearlsong Press as the publisher.

Thanks, and I hope you enjoy the new edition.

Rating:
Summary: Pat Ballard delievers again!!!!!!!!
Review: This book has you wondering about the ending from the first chapter,How can a man fall in love that quick,to her giving in(WILL SHE?)and what about the accident??Can she love the brothers child?The book is not what I thought it to be,it is better.Another book by Pat you can't put down.If you dont have the first 2,buy all 3 and settle in for a long quiet time.Don't forget the wine!!!!!!!

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Summary: A Big Beautiful Heroine!
Review: Well I am a big fan of Pat Ballard's work. I love how all her heroines are plus sized beauties and have great hunks who love them that way.I also love that her heroines have class and style. They are strong women who can handle any situation put before them.

In His Brother's Child, the heroine,Faith, is pregnant. The result of a one night stand at a party. She is also the victim of a cruel joke. The babies father wants nothing to do with either of them so its up to his brother,Edward to pick up the pieces. The kicker is that to Edward, Faith is a dream come true. He knows he loves her from the get go but because of her distrust of men, thanks to his brother, she is afraid to open up her heart again.

Its not only a love story but a story about hope. How it only takes one person who,with loving patience, can give a person the strength to overcome fears and to embrace life.

I hope to read many more of Pat's books. Each one is a treat.