Three Times a Lady

When she moves next door she has no idea what she in for.When she first meets the kids she has no idea she is going to fall for the kids.All five but htose kids give all potential mates for their dad and next door neighbor a run for their money.This book was not only funny but charming.

An intelligent busy no-nonsense career woman and a klutzy work-at-home dad does not seem to make a compatible couple. But the old adage opposites attract seem to apply in this case.Jordan is a successful writer of mysteries who is an accident always ready to happen who has adopted five children. Mia moves next door to Jordan and his brood back in her old urban New Jersey neighborhood much to her social climbing mother's chagrin.She immediately becomes involved with the precocious children who seize on the idea that Mia would make a great mom and they set out to make it happen.Mia thinks Jordan is a clumsy nerd and he thinks she is a high maintenance career woman but their opinions change of each other and the attraction is dynamite. But they are not moving fast enough for the kids so with the help of their grandfather they devise a plan that has Mia and Jordan locked up in the downstairs playroom overnight. Sparks fly but their courtship is not without hitches. Mia's busy work schedule, her mother's matchmaking meddling, a journalist who has the hots for Jordan and the issues of trust are just a few of the roadblocks to making this a smooth ride.This was a lively romance with plenty of sensuous love scene, well-developed characterizations including the children, and realistic scenes. I loved the feel of the commitment both Mia and Jordan had for their city and the realness of their characters. This is a top romance for 2001.

Nobia's second effort definitely kicks the heat up a notch. Jordan Banks successful writer and father as well as perpetual klutz has let career and love of his children dominate his life. Mia Gordon successful financial anaylist let her love of work become her play leaving no room in her climb to the top for the love of a good man. Jordan's children are determined to have a mother for themselves as well as a wife for their dad, so when pretty, smart, and caring Mia moves in next door, she fits their bill. Mia is not immediately impressed with her scruffy, clumsy neighbor and Jordan sees Mia as an uptight workacoholic that could never settle for his kind of life. However, there are five forces at work to give them both a different view. Jordan and Mia soon discard initial assumptions as they become more than just neighbors. Jordan ignites a passion in Mia that work could never duplicate, she finds herself needing to balance more than career as her man and his brood become more important in her neatly organized life. Jordan's desire for Mia goes beyond his thoughts on his next mystery novel, she satisfies more than just his physical need but also the deep need of his heart. With outside distractions that have other intentions for the two lovers they must let trust and true love become the ties that bind their lives eternally.I really liked the secondary characters, Clinton and Minnie and most especially the kids Rajahn, Tia, Kimani, twins Amina and Aliya. I was even glad for Amanda and Terrence. Niobia is certainly on my list of favorites.

The sophisticated and successful Mia Gordon decided to purchase her own home. As she was moving in she noticed that her neighbors kids just made them self at home inside hers. She was wondering who would have 5 kids in this day and age. Most of her friends were too busy to have one kid let alone have 5. She found that their father the best selling author Jordan Banks was a clumsy man that kind of reminded you of Steve Urkel.Jordan Banks was so clumsy, I started thinking I hope he doesn't kill himself before he gets the girl (smile). Well Jordan fooled Mia and me too! He really knew how to get a girls attention. Mia couldn't help but be attracted to him. Jordan had compassion and when Mia found out that he adopted all 5 children she was even more attracted to him.These kids decided that they wanted Mia to become their mother, so they devised a plan to make that happen. Even when a couple of other people threatened to make their dream a reality, they went into action. They had to get these people out of the picture, so that they could become a real family. I think Ms. Bryant did a wonderful job at bringing a light-hearted comedy to us. I loved the secondary characters and their budding relationships. The children had wonderful personalities. I even enjoyed the smart mouthed Tia, the oldest girl. Even though this is only her second book, she writes well and has brought wonderful stories to us. Great Job Niobia!!

Ms. Bryant has done it again! Her sophomore book is tha bomb! Jordan Banks, a wealthy single dad of 5 adopted kids and Mia, his new beautiful next door neighbor are a couple just destined to be together. Spurred on by the kids, and a very sweet but chauvenistic grand-father, Mia and Jordan finally find each other. You can't help but to root for them all the way. As they struggle not only with the kids and their matchmaking, they also have demanding careers. Jordan, a famous author and Mia, a very successful financial analyst. For a time, they both lose sight of what's important and allow others to interfere in their relationship. And what would a good romance be without a little "catfight" on the side? :) Ms. Bryant tells a very sensual story as Jordan spins a web of love, catching Mia and never letting her go. Run, don't walk, as fast as you can, buy this book! You'll laugh and cry and pump your fist into the air, as they triumph over all adversity and find that pot of gold, at the end of the rainbow!