"fun contemporary romance"

Though the idea frightens her Natalie Simmons agrees to go rafting with her former boyfriend Dan Gorlan to prove she can be a daredevil too. They agreed to meet at the rafting sight Wild River Expeditions, but Dan fails to show up. In fact he and a Jessica Chambers canceled. She is ready to bail out too but guide Evan Murphy persuades her otherwise. They have a great time together including the best sex of her life.

Not too long after her watery humiliation that cost half her savings, Natalie learns she is pregnant carrying river guide Evan's child. She plans to tell Evan that he will be a father, but that she will raise the child by herself; Evan has other ideas.

The key to FATHER MATERIAL is the all over the place reactions of Natalie as she is euphoric and fearful especially with how her teddy bear loving yet gruff dad will respond. Interestingly she is less concerned about how Evan will take the news as she assumes he will opt out because daredevil freaks do not raise children. Thus Evan has his work cut out as he plans to be there for his son and soon wants to be there for the love of his life Natalie. Contemporary romance fans will enjoy Natalie's delicate condition.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted July 24, 2007