Rules of Engagement

Attorney Jill is instantly smitten with the man she sees outside her office. He seems to need legal assistance, but her boss refuses to take the case. Intrigued, Jill offers to help him, in exchange for a teeny favor.Morgan can't believe that the angel he saw at the law office is willing to help him, let alone in exchange for posing as her fiance for a week, at her sister's wedding.The mutual lust is undeniable, Jill makes it clear that she wants Morgan and while he feels the same way, he wants more then the casual fling she is offering. Jill doesn't know what her real priorities are and rejects offhand anything having to do with her family, although her view of them is somewhat askew.Morgan recognizes this and as the days go by and he sees Jill interact with her family, and the babies in the family, he sees that he can't settle for the brief affair. When Jill is offered a promotion and has to relocate, Morgan simply bows out of the scene, leaving Jill to decide what is truly important to her. I really liked this book, both Jill and Morgan were likable characters, and the love scenes were steaaaa-my!

The book only has to have the name Jamie Denton on the title and it's in my hands. Rules of Engagement is a fast paced page turner that contains non-stop sensuality and heart stopping emotion. This is one author that belongs on every romance fans keeper shelf!Attorney Jill Cassidy has a problem, her baby sister is getting married and her family believes she's engaged. Sexy contractor Morgan Price needs a lawyer for his hot shot employee he needs back on the job to keep his construction company afloat. It's a match made in heaven as they employ the medieval economic system, i.e., barter. The attraction between the main characters are electric and their Rules of Engagement are soon in danger of becoming extinct. Morgan wants nothing to do with a career minded woman thanks to his mother's neglect of her children. Jill wants Morgan, but on her terms. Can Morgan look past Jill's brief case to the heart of the woman?The characterization is superb and believable as Ms. Denton brings us real life situations and obstacles. The cast of secondary characters shine. Readers can look for the sequel, BREAKING THE RULES in September 2000 to follow Jill's baby sister, Carly's romance with Ex-Navy SEAL, Cooper Wilde.Rules of Enagement gets 5 Hearts on the Tuscadero HeartRate Scale!

Attorney Jill Cassidy can't take her eyes off the man in the hallway having a loud discussion with her boss. Just watching him, Jill cannot deny the unusual attraction she is experiencing. Morgan is trying to convince Nick to take on a smaller case involving one of his contract workers, but to no avail. Jill seeing her opportunity jumps -- gutsy lady. She offers to take on the case pro bono. Morgan is relieved, but suspicious. He should be. Jill needs a single man for her plans, and why not pick one who is as desperate as she. What does she need him for? -- A quick engagement of the romantic kind. Before these two agree to anything, their emotions are already wreaking physical havoc with ricocheting hearts and electric tingles. When a desperate Morgan agrees to the plan, off they go to her hometown to meet her parents and attended her sister Carly's wedding, but if you think this is all there is to the story... you're wrong. There is plenty. Morgan has more to take care of than his business. Jill reveals why she is so desperate to take a fiancé home, and then there's the family, the wedding and Carly, who stars in Jamie Denton's next Temptation. It's good, really good.Jamie Denton has a gift for bringing her characters and storyline to life. The dialogue came across smooth and clear, making the read quick and easy. I found the characters strong and interesting; their emotions and thoughts were clear. I loved how she described Morgan and Jill's emotional feelings for each other when they first meet. Fair warning; with strong emotional characters comes intense love scenes and in this case they are very spicy.

When drop-dead gorgeous, Morgan Price walks into the law offices of Lowell and Montgomery looking for a criminal lawyer, he never imagines he's going to find a beautiful angel with baby blue eyes who would put wicked thoughts in his head!Jill Cassidy's heart starts thumping madly the minute she lays eyes on Morgan. She also gets an idea growing in her mind which can help both, Morgan and herself, out of their predicaments. Jill's sister, Carly, is getting married and the Cassidy clan is looking forward to meeting Jill's fiance at the wedding. Only problem is, she doesn't really have one! She discovers Morgan needs a lawyer to represent one of his employees and comes up with the perfect solution. Since Lowell and Montgomery don't have anyone to spare at the moment for a minor misdemeanor, and Morgan can't find any other lawyers on such short notice, he has no choice but to agree to Jill's proposition.Jamie Denton's RULES OF ENGAGEMENT is a highly entertaining book for lovers of romance. Well written and superbly plotted, it is sure to snag the attention of the readers from the first line and keep them hooked right to the end!The dialogue was good with the characters acting and speaking so naturally. Jill's second proposition to Morgan for a "no strings attached" affair came as a pleasant surprise but yet so true to her "go get `em" personality!RULES OF ENGAGEMENT is a book I would highly recommend to all readers of romance. This is one story not to be missed! I'm looking forward to reading Carly's story in BREAKING THE RULES, due to be released in September 2000.

In Los Angeles, attorney Jill Cassidy needs a fiancé because her family back in Homer, Illinois thinks she is engaged. She clearly needs a hunk to accompany her back home when she attends her sister's wedding or she will have to fend off the good intentions of her beloved family. At the same time, contractor Morgan Price desperately needs an attorney. Jill offers him a taste of medieval economics by bartering her skills for a few days of his time.They agree to three rules: no touching, no kissing, and no sex. A few hours into their deception destroys rules one and two. As Jill and Morgan become better acquainted and are about to share the solo bed in their hotel room, they have fallen in love, but will they be quick enough to change their pretend engagement into the real thing?RULES OF ENGAGEMENT is a humorous romantic romp that will enchant fans of contemporary love stories. The lead charcaters are a fun duo whose growing attraction to one another adds to their dilemma, temptation, and the reader's overall enjoyment of the sassy story line. Jamie Denton has written an amusing tale that will send the audience back to the bookstores for the sequel BREAKING THE RULES.Harriet Klausner