Not the One

In "Not the One" Nina Ward and Dr. Matthew Peterson, meet, connect and then shy away from one another in this continuing saga of the Thorne/Ward series. Nina (the sister of Nathan "Once and Again") is independent to a fault and refuses to rely on a man for her happiness. She's feisty and sexy, but believes she is incapable of truly giving and receiving love. Dr. Matthew Peterson, is a compassionate pediatrician with a slow burning ache for Nina, but he's reluctant to pursue her because a secret keeps him from giving his all. After giving in to something bordering obsession, Dr. Peterson decides to ask Nina to spend a little time together -- if only to be friends. However, those deep-rooted feelings begin to surface for both and "being just friends" won't cut it. This was a touching story. Although, the love scenes happen almost at the end of the book, they are well worth the wait! Much respect, Ms. Savoy.

Ms. Savoy has given us another story relating the Ward/Thorn saga. "Not the One" is Nathan Ward's sister, Nina's story. Nina is now ready to settle down and wants to become a mother. She only has to select the right man to become the perfect father to her children. Nina has had such a bad experience with men and with her boyfriend's infidelity, she wonders if there is a "Mister Right" out there. As she continues to look, a family friend, Dr. Matthew Peterson comes to her aid while she is babysitting little Justin Thorn, who suddenly becomes ill. Dr. Peterson comes to check out Justin, but not only Justin, he checks out Nina also. As time goes by, Nina and Matthew start dating after Nina takes time to consider him and wonders about Matthew -- is he or is he "Not the One?" This story is not only about love, but it is about caring so deeply for someone that love overlooks some faults. Nina wants a baby and she also wants Matthew. Between the two, having a baby does not become a burden, but it becomes a fact. Love makes a family and there is enough love between Nina and Matthew to share with each other as well as with others. Nina realizes that giving birth to a baby will not make her a mother or not giving birth to a child will not make her less of a mother than if she adopts children and become a loving mother to children that really need her. "Not the One" is a story about love and devotion between two people who does not let any obstacle come between them and what it takes to make a family.

Nina Ward wants something from Matthew Peterson but unfortunately he's not the one to give it to her, or is he? Although, Matthew can't give Nina the one thing she wants most of all, maybe he can give her the one thing she needs most.....love. Before reading this book pick up "Always", "Once and Again", and "Midnight Magic".

Nina Ward wants a baby but with her not having a stable boyfriend she makes it hard on herself. Matthew Peterson has been looking at a small fortune but has condition he has to meet to get it. Between the two of them they have their reasons for the commitment but to everyone else they look to be in love.The book brings toghether two caring people that fight between each other to see to it that what is determine between the two is done but to only fall into a love that is unforgetable.Ms. Savoy pulls out everything as she brings you Nina and Matthew's story. Full with conflict, emotions, some happy scenes, and some scenes that make you want to cry.

Nina is an up and coming literary agent. She loves children and is often in the presence of various nieces and nephews. She was babysitting her brother's children when one took sick and she had to call on Doctor Matthew Peterson to make a house call in Deirdre Savoy's latest romance novel, Not the One. A look, a touch and the electricity that this couple causes could be hazardous. Nina would like children, but does not want to fall in love and get married. All she can envision is being left alone by a man and grow old and bitter like her mother and aunts. When her grandmother suffers a minor stroke, Nina decides that maybe the idea of getting married and having children is not so bad. In her mind, she would be making her grandmother happy by settling down and raising a family. She suggests to Dr. Peterson that they get married for six months. The marriage could kill two birds with one stone; he would get the five million dollars he inherited from his aunt and she would have someone to father her children. The plan seems easy, except for a rash decision Dr. Peterson made years prior and the fact that they refuse to admit they are in love with each other. This couple's lack of communication is frustrating at times, but Ms. Savoy does a good job of mixing in humor and steamy sex scenes to compensate for the character's shortcomings. There were great secondary characters in cousin Yasmin, sister Frankie and Dr. Peterson's parents. For those who enjoy romance, this is a good one to pick up. JeanetteAPOOO BookClub