Pillow Talk

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Summary: A really teriffic romp
Review: Her first spouse died after eleven years of marriage, leaving Meg Mckenzie Cooper to raise their children by herself. Meg works very hard as a waitress and would do anything to make her children's' lives a bit easier. When Jules Panthier approached her with a strange business deal, she planned to reject his offer. However, he knew about her desire to give her children more and managed to attain Meg's agreement. Jules would marry Meg in return for her presence in a deal he needs to complete without his powerful, wealthy brother's knowledge.

The pair marries. However, Meg quickly becomes a widow again when someone murders Jules in an apparent drug deal that went sour. Jules' brother Parker arrives to toss out his deceased sibling's latest prostitute, only to learn that the marriage is legitimate. He introduces Meg to his family, including Jules' ten-year old child. Meg wants to leave, but stays to help her lonely step-son. Soon four children drive obsessed business mogul Parker into blissful lunacy. As the adults battle one another, they fall in love, but neither one is prepared for the emotion. Can four kids and a mother-in-law play matchmaker to two obstinate adults?

With this amusing novel and her previous delightful work (see BEDROOM EYES), Hailey North is attaining a deserved reputation for jocular, entertaining romances. PILLOW TALK is filled with humor yet dexterously looks into the problems of children with single parents. The story line is enjoyable and fun due to the witty exchanges between the two protagonists and the interference of the support characters. Ms. North gently rocks her audience with a one-day reader that, in spite of seriously looking at a social issue, lifts the spirits through laughter and romance.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Broad Brushstrokes
Review: I took a chance and ordered this book based on fellow reader reviews. I just finished it and find myself wanting more. I liked both of the protagonists but I feel things were a little "rushed" in this book. The characters were one dimensional and painted with broad brushstrokes. Ms. North goes to a great deal of trouble to create an extended family that we never see again. I will say this though, Ms. North does an excellent job creating dialog between the children and the adults. That's my two cents worth.

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Summary: I was so sad when this book ended I wanted more More MORE
Review: It is a great book but I was so sad when this book ended. I just felt like I was getting to know the characters and I didn't want to put the book down. i wanted to find out just what happened with Parker and Meg. There were a few strings left untied... maybe there will be a sequel in the future... I want to know more about what happens to them...

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Summary: I was so sad when this book ended I wanted more More MORE
Review: It is a great book but I was so sad when this book ended. I just felt like I was getting to know the characters and I didn't want to put the book down. i wanted to find out just what happened with Parker and Meg. There were a few strings left untied... maybe there will be a sequel in the future... I want to know more about what happens to them...

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Summary: Funny account of widow settling her husband's affairs.
Review: Margaret "Call Me Meg" McKenzie Cooper had come to New Orleans to settle the affairs of the recently deceased husband Jules Ponthier. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! Meg didn't think she'd be so involved with the Ponthier family or Jules's younger brother Parker. Once again, it's laugh out loud fun. Take an unsuspecting widow, one sexy, good-looking brother, mix with a precocious child, throw in cousins and grandparents, and you'll have a recipe for one hilarious gumbo! Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll.)

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Summary: On A Whim
Review: Picked this book up on a whim, I usually read mystery and suspense and was pleasantly surprised!! Enjoyed the whole book, would love to have Meg as a friend!! Just wasn't like your usual romance novel , "boy meets girl, they jump in the sack" it is sooo much more realistic! Give this book a try, you won't be sorry, I am out tomorrow to find all others by this author!! I love the "feel good" feeling I had when the book was finished. Although I admit, I wish I could know more of what happens in the future to these characters HINT HINT!

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Summary: On A Whim
Review: Picked this book up on a whim, I usually read mystery and suspense and was pleasantly surprised!! Enjoyed the whole book, would love to have Meg as a friend!! Just wasn't like your usual romance novel , "boy meets girl, they jump in the sack" it is sooo much more realistic! Give this book a try, you won't be sorry, I am out tomorrow to find all others by this author!! I love the "feel good" feeling I had when the book was finished. Although I admit, I wish I could know more of what happens in the future to these characters HINT HINT!

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Summary: A Very Nice Read!!
Review: This was a very sweet read and I enjoyed it very much. The only complaint I have is that at times the book felt rushed and conclusions were drawn to fast.

Margaret "call me Meg" McKenzie Cooper was left in finacial straights after her husband died. With three kids to take care of she does what she can to make ends meet. This is where Jules Ponthier comes in. He will pay Meg $10,000.00 if she will marry him and help him in a finacial deal his family is working on. Only problem is after Jules takes her to New Orleans to met this family he gets himself killed. Now Meg finds herself in even deeper waters because Jules brother Parker does not like or trust Meg. He thinks that she is like all of the other ladies in town only interested in the money not the family.

Parker has always taken care of his older brother. This has not been an easy task for him. On top of that his mother is neurotic, the family dr. is too close, his grandfather is to cranky, and his aunt is well...too much period. When he meets his sister-in-law his first impression was WOW! Then he makes himself believe that she is just a fortune hunter and nothing more. That is the case until he spends time with her. Meg shows him how important family is, and that the life he has denied himself could be his for the taking. Only problem is he wants Meg as part of the package, and Meg is set on going back home to Las Vegas. How do these two different people get together? Basically it is through love and understanding.

Like I stated earlier this was a sweet read but rushed at times. Still there was great chemistry between Meg and Parker, great laughs, and of course the happy ending. Ms. North is a very talented author and I look forward to reading more of her stories.

Rating:
Summary: A Very Nice Read!!
Review: This was a very sweet read and I enjoyed it very much. The only complaint I have is that at times the book felt rushed and conclusions were drawn to fast.

Margaret "call me Meg" McKenzie Cooper was left in finacial straights after her husband died. With three kids to take care of she does what she can to make ends meet. This is where Jules Ponthier comes in. He will pay Meg $10,000.00 if she will marry him and help him in a finacial deal his family is working on. Only problem is after Jules takes her to New Orleans to met this family he gets himself killed. Now Meg finds herself in even deeper waters because Jules brother Parker does not like or trust Meg. He thinks that she is like all of the other ladies in town only interested in the money not the family.

Parker has always taken care of his older brother. This has not been an easy task for him. On top of that his mother is neurotic, the family dr. is too close, his grandfather is to cranky, and his aunt is well...too much period. When he meets his sister-in-law his first impression was WOW! Then he makes himself believe that she is just a fortune hunter and nothing more. That is the case until he spends time with her. Meg shows him how important family is, and that the life he has denied himself could be his for the taking. Only problem is he wants Meg as part of the package, and Meg is set on going back home to Las Vegas. How do these two different people get together? Basically it is through love and understanding.

Like I stated earlier this was a sweet read but rushed at times. Still there was great chemistry between Meg and Parker, great laughs, and of course the happy ending. Ms. North is a very talented author and I look forward to reading more of her stories.