Marriage on His Terms

Marriage on His Terms by Val Daniels Harlequin Romance # 3497 - March 1998 Bachelor Territory themed series Nick Evan's grandfather, Chester Celinski had disowned Nick's mother when she chose to marry Nick's father instead of a man he had felt more suitable. Estranged for over 30 years, Chester has now passed away, and Nick must accompany his mother to St. Louis for the funeral. The night before the flight, Nick receives an anonymous envelope with a videotape of his grandfather's will. To his horror the old man has stipulated that Nick if he were still single, would have to marry the daughter of the man his mother had rejected, should he refuse the inheritance goes to the daughter. But there's that tiny way out, the if Nick were still singleclause. The next morning at a convenience store, Nick bumps into Shelby Wright. Through some comedic errors, he discovers she's an odd-job person able to take on any number of tasks or services. So he hires her to marry him. And the adventure begins. The Bachelor Territory series are written mostly from the male perspective. Ms. Daniels brings us Nick's POV in a delicious, witty way. He can't help but be taken with Shelby, and caught up in her enthusiasm for life. Shelby's good heart and impulsiveness have landed her in trouble before. Though Nick's job proposal knocks her sideways, Shelby can't resist his charm. The tone of this book is fun and light hearted and I loved watching Nick become completely enchanted with the vivacious Shelby.