THE NERD WHO LOVED ME

Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson ISBN: 0312998562 8/2004 CONTEMPORARY Publisher: St. Martin's Press

She's got the high-kicks... Lainie Terrell is no ordinary single mother. With feathers in all the right places, she's one of the hottest showgirls in Vegas. Aside from a hot-tempered ex-boyfriend on her sequined tail, Lainie's biggest problem is finding a decent babysitter for her son. Lainie's dilemma is solved when she ropes Harry Ambrewster, the casino's shy-but very smart and cute-accountant, into the task. He's got the low-down... Inheriting his chemist father's high I.Q. and sexy good looks, Harry has always been intrigued by Lainie. He isn't thrilled at the prospect of babysitting, but he'll do anything to get near the gal who fuels his craziest fantasies. Then Lainie's dangerous ex comes knocking... Their option? Run faster than a pair of net stockings... In disguise and on the lam, Lainie's masquerading as the perfect wife. Harry's doubling as the he-man protector. But with a set-up this hot, who's fooling who? When the lights go down, and the masks come off, a nerd like Harry could be just the right ignition to set a woman like Lainie on fire...

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Harry has had a crush on Lanie for what seems like forever. The problem is he’s too shy to ask her out. She’s a Las Vegas showgirl and he’s sure she would have nothing to do with a nerdy accountant. When she’s in need of a babysitter for her son, Harry steps in to fill the bill. But, when her ex-boyfriend comes to town and attempts to kidnap her son, Harry jumps in to save the day.

This book is absolutely adorable. The minute I met Harry, I loved him. He was so sweet, and yes, a nerd, but something about the way he played with Dexter was appealing. The attraction between Harry and Lainie is thick and steamy, from the start. I enjoyed the fact that each had starred in the other’s sexual fantasies. Dexter, Lainie’s four-year-old genius son, is cute and definitely not annoying the way kids sometimes are in books.

The cast of secondary characters, especially Harry’s ex-showgirl mother and her friends, are hilarious. I laughed and smiled all through their scenes. In fact, they steal the scenes they are in and make the book. I wouldn’t have had so much fun without those ladies.

NERD is very entertaining and I had a great time while reading it. It’s a rollicking good time from start to finish. I highly recommend it!

Kendra Patterson