Jackie loves Rick, and even as a little girl recognizes that he is the one she will spend her life with. But her policeman father's violent death leaves her shattered and bruised, and when a now grown Rick, joins the force, she turns from him and seeks solace in Craig's arm. Craig who has always accepted the future between his two best friends, jumps at the chance to at last let his own love for Jackie shine, they are married-and that's when the hell begins for all three of them.

Trying to make the best of bad marriage, Jackie and Craig beg for Rick's help when they can not conceive a child. Still in love with Jackie, but resigned to his role in their lives, Rick bows to her pleading. Using his sperm, Jackie conceives, but it only causes more dis-harmony. Craig turns to alcohol more and more as Jackie grows big with Rick's child. His hatred for himself leads to tragic results that throw all three of them into turmoil.

This is a wonderful book. I couldn't stop reading until I'd finished the last word. I'm stingy with my four star ratings, but Love Donor deserves everyone of the four. I highly recommend this emotional, roller-coaster of a ride.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Barbara M. Hodges
November 8, 2003