I started out not liking the hero and I can't say that my opinion of him changed a whole lot during the story. Cormac Sheenan was the owner of a large, successful media empire. One of his most valued employees was Whitney Alder. They had a complicated relationship as former lovers, current boss-worker, and adversaries in a child custody case. When Cormac decides to move his company headquarters to Montana from California, Denver based Whitney gives her notice to quit the company.. A sixty day temporary move is negotiated to give Whitney a good severance package and the right to see her goddaughter, Daisy. Daisy is a delight. Kris Krinkles is wonderful. Cormac remains a jerk who takes advantage of Whitney's work ethic and feelings for him and for Daisy. Ugh. There were so many times I just wanted to slug him! Normally I love an epilogue. I think this is the first time that one has completely turned me off. *******************SPOILER ALERT*************** 1) Cormac and Whitney head to Las Vegas to get married. Oh, sheesh.....any place but there!! This is where Daisy's parents were killed in a car crash on the way to their hotel after renewing their vows! That just turned my stomach. If they didn't want to marry in Montana (and why not?), there were so many other places they could have married. 2) And Whitney, the brilliant woman who managed so much of the success of the company and the successful relocation of it to Montana, decides to be a stay at home mom? For a four year old? There is nothing wrong with being a stay-at-home mother. But this was such an abrupt switch that it didn't make sense. A part-time position, sure. Working alongside her husband until they have a child, sure. This....no. Sorry, I just don't buy it.
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