LOVES ME, LOVES ME NOT by Heidi Betts

Publisher: St. Martin
Date published: August 2009
ISBN: 978-0312946722
Contemporary Romance
Paperback
Reviewed by Susan




Jenna Langan and Gage Marshall’s marriage ended in divorce when Gage refused to have a child with her. Jenna’s wish for a child did not disappear with the divorce and she is feeling that all-powerful desire again. With the help of her two friends, Jenna plans her seduction of her ex-husband with a child as the end result.

Jenna is an extremely likable heroine. Although some readers may be taken aback by her “seduction” of Gage, it was a highly erotic introduction to the lead couple. Gage comes across as the strong, silent type with an emphasis on “silent”. His failure to communicate his fears results in a divorce. This reader enjoyed how the author slowly developed these characters and how they were able to “talk” by the end of the story. Jenna and Gage make a sizzling couple and it is apparent throughout the story that they are physically compatible. They will definitely capture the readers’ interest and keep the pages turning until the end.

Besides the lead couple, we have a great secondary storyline of Grace and her “unfaithful” boyfriend which I believe will be the focus of the next book in this series. Grace is one woman you do not want as an enemy as she takes her revenge against her two-timing ex.

LOVES ME, LOVES ME KNOT is the second book in this series by Ms. Betts and it is a winner on all levels. The characters are well-developed as we get into their thought process and the romance action is non-stop. I am totally looking forward to the next book!