"CRISWELL OFFERS ANOTHER GREAT BLEND OF ROMANCE AND LAUGHTER"

Jack Turner grew up spending as much time at the home of his friend Samantha Brady as he did at his own. Things haven't changed much over the years as they are still great friends and now share an apartment in New York City! Samantha has always known that Jack is the stuff of fairytales however she knows neither one of them would ever be willing to risk what they already have.

However, on a return trip home from visiting her parents, Samantha and Jack are mixed into a spicy equation of broken down car, cheap hotel room and two bottles of Jack Daniels. This equals one hot night in bed and a ton of regrets the next morning.

Not able to deal with the feelings that their wild night left behind, Jack ends up taking an apartment across the hall and Samantha is left behind with no one for company but the adorable Boston Terrier puppy that Jack gave her as a gift.

When Samantha discovers that her dreams of becoming a mother are finally going to come true, she knows that she'll be raising her and Jack's child alone. What she doesn't realize is that Jack is having second thoughts about running away from the only woman who's ever made him happy. Can this no strings relationship be pulled back together before the stork arrives?

I've been a fan of friends to lovers themes for years so this new book by Criswell was a perfect pick for me. Not only does it offer a storyline that I love but it's done in such a way that the reader finds herself laughing her way through most of the story. I'll be sure to watch for her next HQN release in 2006!

Reviewed by Shelby Bagby
Posted June 24, 2005

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Summary

Samantha Brady's to-do list is simple...

Sell her novel, have a baby and find the man of her dreams-- though not necessarily in that order. Trouble is, she has writer's block, hasn't had a date in months and lives platonically with her best friend, Jack Turner, the only man who has ever met her Prince Charming criteria.

She and Jack have always avoided romantic entanglements of any kind, especially with each other. No strings. No fuss. No heartaches. Until one night of too much wine and too few inhibitions takes their friendship to a whole new level, and leaves Sam pregnant.

But maybe a few "strings" are just what the roommates need to realize that life could be so much sweeter as the perfect couple!