PLAN B: BOYFRIEND by Ellen Hartman

Publisher: Harlequin Super Romance
Publication Date: December 2009
ISBN: 978-0373716036
Contemporary Romance
Paperback
Reviewed by Penny
Obtained via: publisher



Sarah could handle anything, or so she thought. She has proved it over and over. But upon learning that her jerk of an ex-husband had once again let their children down while he was off romancing his home-wrecking mistress was the final straw! Suddenly she found herself smashing everything in his office lobby that she could get her hands on.

Charlie hates drama and family messes. He goes out of his way to avoid them. So why does he find himself getting in the middle of this one. Especially when he is about to make partner and Sarah’s ex’s vote counts. Can he get away clean?



I LOVED this book, absolutely LOVED it! I could so relate to Sarah and wondered how she managed to control herself with such grace and poise as long as she did. Did I mention that I love this book? I was cheering Sarah on as she destroyed Erik’s lobby and wished he could have been present for her to hit him over the head with one of those vases. And I could not help but to feel sorry for their children. Why do some parents decide that the babies they bring into this world are a hindrance and something that can be left behind when they choose to be selfish and make a new life for themselves? Yep, I really hated Erik. He is such a jerk! I loved to hate him, but definitely did not hate to love him, zero love going on here!

You know an author has done a superb job when they bring out these kinds of emotions in a reader. Ellen Hartman has done a magnificent job in penning PLAN B: BOYFRIEND. I was caught up in this tale from the very first page and found it hard to put this book down. It was completely gripping and mesmerizing. The prose was smooth and there was not a dull point to be had. This book is simply amazing. The best I have read in a very, very long time!



THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW

HIS SECRET PAST by Ellen Hartman

Publisher Harlequin SuperRomance
Date published May 2008
ISBN 978-0-373-71491-9
Contemporary Series Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Angie






Mason Star may have been kicked out of his band, Five Star, but he got his life together and made himself a better man. Drugs, sex and rock and roll may have been what he thought he needed in life, but after he got left behind, he found rehab and a clean and sober life. Mason left behind not only the bad, but the fame and fortune. He has spent his life raising his son, Chris and creating a home at Mulligan’s for those wanting a better future.

Anna Walsh is a documentary maker with an agenda. As a high school senior she and her best friend attended a Five Star concert and her best friend ended up dead in a horrible accident. Anna feels her family and friends blame her, and she needs to find out what really happened that night. When she approaches Mason about a documentary he turns her down – until he finds out his home is in trouble and he needs her help.

Anna and Mason’s coming together can only be described as fate. When a girl gets a chance to meet her teenage idol, it can only be described as a dream date. Although she doesn’t expect to feel drawn to a man she feels ruined her life, she finds herself physically attracted to him, and emotionally charged by the man he has become. Anna and Mason have sparks flying from the moment they meet, and while both fight the attraction, they are destined to have a future.

Anna is a perfect heroine. She is a real woman, she has a career and plans for the future. When her plans take a nosedive, she makes lemonade from the lemons, and finds a new path for her life. As she finds that she doesn’t need to live out of a duffle bag, and makes a home for herself, she becomes even stronger, and more loveable. Anna is a character to treasure. Mason is a strong, caring man whose stability balances Anna and shows her what could be, if she is ready to settle down. As these two take a chance on love, both make their way into a new life.