The Ties That Bind

By Emilie Rose

Pierce Hollister never intended to be a father. Yet a lapse in judgment results in a baby even he can't deny. He needs a nanny immediately. But Anna Aronson, the perfect woman for the job, has her own infant to care for. Now Mr Solitary is living in a home filled with babies!

The domestic situation completely rocks Pierce's carefully constructed world, and his attempts to keep his distance are soon compromised by the desirable Anna. But when a past complication threatens everything...will the billionaire daddy fight for what's become his?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: Jun 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781460803790

Emilie Rose

Bestselling author and Rita finalist Emilie Rose has been writing for Harlequin since her first sale in 2001. A North Carolina native, Emilie has 4 sons and adopted mutt. Writing is her third (and hopefully her last) career. She has managed a medical office and run a home day care, neither of which offers half as much satisfaction as plotting happy endings. She loves cooking, gardening, fishing and camping.

Reviews for The Ties That Bind

[lauren2013_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Ties that Bind
4 Stars

Pierce Hollister never wanted to be a father. Nevertheless, when his ex-girlfriend disappears and he is left with their son, Pierce realizes that he needs help. Anna Aronson, a recently terminated kindergarten teacher, is overqualified for the job and has a child of her own. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and soon Anna and the toddlers are working their way past Pierce's defenses. Can he overcome his distrust to find family, love and happiness?

Hmm... this is one of those books that is enjoyable because of rather than despite its problems. The hero is an obnoxious jerk for 2/3s of the book, but it is impossible not to fall for him because the heroine sees his potential to be a loving father and giving lover, and the reader wants him to live up to her expectations.

The romance is excellent as Pierce and Anna have tangible chemistry and their snarky interactions are very entertaining. Anna is more than capable of standing up to Pierce's domineering and overbearing tendencies, and she gives as good as she gets.

The two toddlers, Cody and Graham, are simply adorable and their shenanigans could melt even the hardest of hearts - as they do with Pierce.

The ending is somewhat contrived and the epilogue saccharine sweet, but this is a Harlequin romance so it is to be expected.