Review: A unique twist on a marriage of convenience romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2012
Claire Kendrick is young and smart, but carries a huge burden of responsibility for her mother's escalating medical bills.  She's suspicious and encouraged when called to her boss' office and assigned to write an article about him for a business journal. Such a job could secure her position. But she'd only started at Callahan, International. Why her?Nick Callahan's brilliant blue eyes entice her. His sexy smile befuddles her reason. She can't refuse the assignment and lose the chance to secure her place at Callahan International. When he demands she also follow him to social events and have intimate dinners, Claire discovers a soft side to Nick, a surprising and admirable side.  Until the real reason he gave her the assignment surfaces and he offers a marriage contract to support Claire and her mother in exchange for services rendered.It's a tough decision. All Claire's required to do is be wife and mother to children of a man she's falling in love with. She's always dreamed about a love-filled marriage, a marriage like her parents had. Nick hasn't mentioned love. On the other hand, she wouldn't ever have to worry about her mother's care. She finally agrees, counting on making Nick fall in love with her.Multi-millionaire Nick knew exactly what he was doing. He wanted a beautiful wife and children to complete his successful life. He didn't want messy emotions entering into his decision. He'd done that once and failed miserably. This time he approached the process as he did all his business decisions with an outlined contract and clear mind, which was why he was so successful. After in-depth research he targeted Claire as the perfect candidate--a beautiful woman he could control who would give him the children he desired.After a Cinderella wedding, emotions unravel. She's fallen totally in love with her husband. Nick, while clearly attracted to her, can't seem to professes his love. What kind of marriage is a marriage without love? Will it last?If you're a romance reader then you know the answer. It's the journey that makes FOR SERVICES RENDERED worth the read. Pat Kay, author of 50 novels of romance and women's fiction, is a master storyteller.Originally published in 1993 by Kismet for their mail order line, it's an early example of a style that has grown to earn her USA Today best seller status many times. Be sure to check out her other titles too.