A lively competition draws her into her rival's
blueprints--and maybe even his heart.
Olive Kentworth has spent her life hiding her interest in architecture,
even though she pores over architectural books and sketches buildings. When she
accepts a job on a home expansion, it's only because her cousin Amos agrees to
pose as the builder. To further hide her involvement, Olive takes a position as
a nanny--not knowing that she'll be working for her idol, Joplin's leading
architect, widower Maxfield Scott.
Maxfield is intrigued by his new nanny--she makes his home and his life
bearable again. His work, on the other hand, is a disaster. An untrained
builder is remodeling a completed project of his. What's worse, Maxfield's
current client wants changes to his plans because of that builder's work.
As the architectural one-upmanship heats up, Olive's involvement becomes harder
to hide. Will the relationship between her and Maxfield survive, or will they
both miss out on building something for their future?
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed going back to Joplin and visiting with the cousins once again, and this was dear hearted Olive's story. The one who took on the care of her fragile and sick mother. Who after her mother died continued taking care of her father and visiting her mother's tomb. And, since that is all well and good, what she did continue to do was to squash her dreams of being an architect, which she had a natural talent for, and decided to live less than. However, due to the continue encouragement of her father, she finally submitted a bid on something that was not her family's. Though she did it under her silly cousin's name.
Maxfield Scott is a renowned Joplin architect often sought after. He also is no stranger to tragedy; he just decides to handle it differently. He adores his children he just cannot seem to stay home much. The house depresses him so he seeks out enjoyment with a woman who, in my opinion, could be downright silly and self-centered.
Maxfield needs a nanny and Olive wants to read his architectural books in his library, on the sly of course. What could go wrong? Plenty and I enjoyed this comical yet heartfelt courtship of two people who are so right for each other, yet so blind to it. And their first kiss was a memorable one. Sigh!
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Regina Jennings (www.reginajennings.com) is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a minor in history. She's the winner of the National Readers' Choice Award, a two-time Golden Quill finalist and a finalist for the Oklahoma Book of the Year Award. Regina has worked at the Mustang News and at First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She lives outside of Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.
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