Loan

BRIDEGROOM ON LOAN - Emma Richmond
Harlequin Romance #460 1/00

Carrie Dean had fallen for Andrew Beckford -- Beck -- the first moment she'd set eyes on him. She thought her new boss was attracted to her too, but Beck already had a girlfriend -- the blonde, petite and glamorous Helena. Only now Helena has gone. And Beck is technically single, definitely sexy, and Carrie's for the taking! But is Beck merely on loan -- temporarily hers -- until the woman he really loves returns?

Caleb Turner was known for his inventions and his "bimbo of the month" relationships. When Sabrina Saunders causes him to badly sprain his ankle, Caleb blackmails her into protecting him from his hordes of women. Close quarters cause new feelings in Caleb: possessiveness, jealousy, and love.

Second book in a trilogy about the owner-operators of Rent-a-Wife, an agency designed to help busy career people with mundane chores. Not as good as HUSBAND ON DEMAND, the changes in Caleb's views of women and relationships are not shown in a convincing manner. More could have been done with Sabrina's family relationship.

Caleb Tanner is a millionaire playboy who can't keep his hands off women, even in trouble. Not a single simpering female has managed to tame him...till came Sabrina Saunders. This charming and at times funny story is about a playboy doing the impossible, falling in love with one woman for life. The heroine is bold, sassy and intelligent, and will appeal to many readers. It's got all the ingredients of a good book charm, humor, and attraction. The only thing missing from the is depth of emotion... Leigh doesn't explore the inner souls of the characters, which is usually what readers look for. But if you like light hearted books, then this is the one for you.

What a lovely tale. Definitely get the other two books as well--HUSBAND ON DEMAND and WIFE ON APPROVAL--and curl up with these three charming heroines (and heroes!) on a snowy day.