Everyday, Average Jones

By Suzanne Brockmann

All her life Melody Evans has wanted to marry a plain, average man who didn't take risks. But when the foreign embassy where she works as an aide is taken over by terrorists and she's rescued by a daring navy SEAL, Melody blames the extreme circumstances for their ensuing passion. When it comes to ordinary, Harlan "Cowboy" Jones is anything but, and their encounter leaves Melody with a little more than just memories....

Seven months later when Cowboy pays Melody a visit, he's surprised to find her pregnant--with his child. Now all he has to do is convince her that they are meant to be together. That he can be as ordinary as the next guy. The only problem is, once a hero, always a hero....

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin
• Release date: Aug 1, 2007
• ISBN: 9781426804878

Suzanne Brockmann

Suzanne Brockmann is an award-winning author of more than fifty books and is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in romantic suspense. Her work has earned her repeated appearances on the New York Times bestseller list, as well as numerous awards, including Romance Writers of America’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year and two RITA awards. Suzanne divides her time between Siesta Key and Boston. Visit her at www.SuzanneBrockmann.com.

Reviews for Everyday, Average Jones

[beckymmoe_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If I had to rate this book on Jones alone, it'd be a five. If I had to rate it just on Melody, she'd be lucky to score a three. Honestly, what was WRONG with her? Her hesitation is understandable up to a point, but then it just got to be rediculous. She's darn lucky he stuck with her, because I would have been tempted to give up before that tent went up in her backyard. I find it hard to believe that anyone--especially with all those pregnancy hormones running rampant through her system--could be that coldhearted. It all ends up well in the end, of course, but if you ask me it's in spite of Melody, not because of her.

[reneebooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Melody Evans is one of three hostages in an American embassy in some unnamed foreign country when she is rescued by Harlan "Cowboy" Jones and the rest of his Navy SEAL team. They have a steamy six day affair in Paris after which Melody says goodbye without looking back. But Harlan can't stop thinking about her so seven months later he contacts her. She doesn't want to see him, but he is persistent and eventually locates her in the small town of Appleton. And low and behold, he finds out she is pregnant.This is where I got really annoyed. One of my pet peeves is women who find out they are pregnant and never contact the guy. She is going to be all brave and strong and have this baby on her own. He has a right to know! But as the story goes on I begin to see her point. I think a Navy SEAL would make a lousy husband to tell the truth. They have to pick up and leave at a moments notice, can't tell you where they are going, can't contact them, and they may be gone for weeks even months. "Cowboy" is very hard to get rid of and he sticks around trying to convince her what a good husband and father he will make and they fall in love. Melody seemed to take too long to come around and I wanted to shake her sometimes. But I really enjoyed this book in spite of her stubborness mainly because Cowboy is a wonderful hero. (Grade: B)

[jjmcgaffey · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fun as usual. I read it because a line was bugging me - something about he had the 'parental' wisdom to walk away and not talk to the kid while he was relieved-furious at him. And the funny thing is, the line isn't there. The situation is, but his comment that he wouldn't make a good father and hers that he handled it well - just aren't there. So where _did_ that come from? Took him a while to adjust to his changed situation - still feeling trapped and not noticing that this was exactly what he wanted. And of course it makes me want to read Lucky's story...and Joe Cat's...and all the others. I do love Suzanne Brockman.