Last stop marriage...First stop passion!'

Jayne thinks she wants stability more than she wants Dan's love. Dan knows that travelling the world from Ato Z is more important than stability.

Result: marriage over..or is it?

When Jayne meets Dan again after they've been apart for a while, he seems to have changed his tune. For a man who hates domesticity, what is he doing with an adorable baby in tow?

But, if Dan is finally ready to settle down, Jayne wants to be sure she's the last stop on his itinerary

An HP romance with a grown-up heroine and a grown-up hero?! Will wonders never cease?! AND it still managed to have HP crazysauce? How did it manage that?!

Emma Darcy did an amazing job of writing Jayne and Dan. Their problems were real problems caused more by their upbringings than anything superficial. The two had to actually work through their conversations with actual, tough conversations. And it wasn't a one-and-done type of thing. These two actually had to work for their HEA. They had to listen and compromise with one another.

The really shocking thing was that the book did manage to retain the crazysauce this brand is known for, even with a more mature hero and heroine. Darcy just focused that in the direction of the villain character with a turn in the narrative in the last quarter of the novel.

The book is still typical HP fair, but with an unusual hero and heroine. They behave like grown-ups, guys! GROWN-UPS!

Boring ......just couldn’t get into it

Last Stop Marriage

Jayne and Dan were once close as most married people can be. He way of life was traveling and construction demolition. She left him two years ago when she felt like he didn't know that she was even there. Now she works for someone else. And needs his help. When he arrived he has a ten month would girl with him. Questions and answers need to come to light. But being in China and other Asian countries are going to make sure that their reunion has many bumps and turns before they get their own happy ending.

This was a unique romance because of the setting and the hero's occupation, China and explosives expert. It was a fun read as well with good chemistry between the protagonists.

I thought Dan was wonderful. His relationship with his adopted child was so sweet and cute. And he displayed true heroism as well in the latter portion of the book, kicking some serious butt like an action star. He rescued Jayne after she was kidnapped and stashed on a private jet by an amorous, wealthy admirer.

Jayne was a likable, strong-willed heroine. I liked how she wasn't consumed by her career even though it was important to her. Having fun is as important as working hard in my opinion.

I also liked how Dan and Jayne were celibate during their estrangement (at least that's what I recall). I hate it when the married hero is unfaithful to the heroine while apart especially if the marriage has been consummated.

The conflict between Jayne and Dan was believable but, like many issues in Romancelandia, their separation could have been prevented with a good talk. This discussion finally occurred after their reunion and they're able to repair their marriage.

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Yeah.. Noo.. This novel was all over the place and to be honest, I only have one question..

What the HELL was Emma Darcy thinking? It's fucking horrible!!

"Last Stop Marriage" is the story of Jayne and Dan.

A beautifully mature romance between an estranged couple. They separated because of their inability to communicate their needs to each other- and the heroine leaves feeling desolate. Two laters later, work reunites them, but this time with a baby in tow..

I don't want to give away much- but with complex and wonderfully written characters, this is a sweet romance worth enjoying- sans misunderstandings and OW/ OM trope- with passion, drama, and a cherub infant. Worth your time!

Safe
4/5

This was fine. A quick novel about a seemingly broken marriage that isn't so broken. I liked it being set in China. There were the odd bits of racism, but I guess it's a product of its time.

StMargarets has a good (spoiler) review  here .

I wasn't too sure of this at first, but as the story goes on, you (and Dan) begin to understand why Jayne abandoned her marriage to Dan.

Will not read again

Did not like at all. The story line was stupid and unrealistic. The main characters were ok I guess. However, the supporting characters were totally unrealistic in behavior. The sheikh for instance was obsessive to the point of breaking the law in just one meeting. I was just looking for a feel good relaxing read, and was really disappointed. I want my money back.

FOUR LOVELY STARS!


Reading an Australian author was new and refreshing. Emma Darcy with her writings take us to these wonderful places where the hero fights off Sheikhs to protect his wife.

It was like reading a fairytale, the book was short and sweet, if you like BOOM-BOOM, lol pardon me, that was what little Baby would say. What I meant was if you like bombs, arrogant shiekhs getting their nose rubbed to the ground by the hero, a feirce and liberal heroine who knows how to play with fire and an alpha hero who was just the Panacea for all my weeks sickness ( boredom ).


Love it and encourage all Harlequin and romance fans to read it.