Anything for His Children

Most any story that includes kids tends to be really good.This books belongs to the subseries "Families are Forever" and really express that thought.Great humor, wonderful story, and excellent addition to your library -- keep for a second and a third read -------- especially as it intoduces you to Nancy Shapiro in the "Expectantly Yours" series -- ANYTHING FOR HER MARRIAGE -- Another great follow-up book.

Guy Sanford has three kids, one smelly dog and horrible taste in clothes. He also has eyes for Elizabeth Louden, a woman he'd be crazy to chase. She seems cold and aloof until he begins to thaw her icy exterior. Beneath it he finds a warm woman who's heart is her most beautiful feature. Templeton does a great job of portraying a relationship that includes a pre-made family. The kids act like kids. They fight, they whine and they wormed their way into Elizabeth's heart, as well as mine. Guy is a man trying to do everything and frequently falling short. But he picks himself up and just keeps on trying. The love and tenderness he has with his children and with Elizabeth is the mark of a true hero in my book. Watching the relationship between Guy and Elizabeth overcome the odds and flourish was a true reading pleasure.

Thought I would try a new author and was pleasantly surprized to find a real winner. This lady knows kids, understands single parenting and is able to convey the message of "blended" families. Just loved the comments on the sagging panty hose [the necessary bane of polite society]. The blurb in front says she lives in SW, but she knows Michigan. Very realistic. However, it was truly a romance. Looking forward to reading her books in 2000.