Crazy for You

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Summary: _Crazy_ is the perfect feel-good romantic read
Review: I don't read a lot of romance novels because the cliched plots, bad dialogue and over-the-top prose usually all drive me nuts. But Jennifer Cruise writes romantic novels that are funny without being too cute; romantic without being completely improbable; sweet without being cloying. _Crazy For You_ has a classic plot-line (lifelong best friends suddenly find themselves in major lust with each other) but the story still kept me guessing and very interested throughout. I liked the main characters and rooted for them to get together. The kissing/sex scenes were also steamy and fun.

The supporting charaters and storylines entertain (and that's a rarity in this genre) while taking away nothing from the central love story. All the characters, in fact, are appealing and believeable, with only one exception: Bill, the heroine's ex-boyfriend. We know he's doomed to be dumped from the start, but his increasingly erratic behavior doesn't fit with what we know of him early in the book (he's sensible, dependable, and deadly dull) and his downward spiral into scary stalker territory didn't ring true to me.

But that's only a very minor criticism of a book that is a joy to read. Jennifer Cruise is a talented writer who knows how to create engaging love stories and this is the book that made me want to read everything she has written. I recommend _Crazy For You_ to anyone who enjoys love stories but may sometimes turn their noses up at romance novels. It's perfect for beach reading or as something to relax with in the tub.


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Summary: Oh Hell!
Review: I enjoyed reading this book but have one complaint. Everytime ANYTHING happens, the characters think "Oh hell." This sometimes occurs several times on one page.

It got to the point where anytime someone said or thought "Oh hell", it made me cringe.

I mean, do you use the exact same phrases as everyone else you know? Couldn't some of the characters say "Oh crap" or "Uh oh" or anything but "Oh hell"???

Other than that annoyance, the book was good, easy, light reading. None of the characters are especially deep, but you don't expect that from these types of books. :)

Crystal

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Summary: First of all.. don't buy this at list price!!
Review: I was shocked at seeing the price on here. Right now all Jennifer Crusie books are being re-released in anticipation of the paperback release of "Bet Me", and are 3.99 each!! That's new, not even used! So that's my first hint. Go to your local bookstore and save yourself the 3 odd dollars and the cost of shipping!!
Ok now onto the book. Awesome, but at some points, you can be afraid of what Quinn is going through. I was somewhat irked that the subject of domestic violence would be portrayed in a humorous fashion in the book. Same with stalking. I suppose it's central to the plot, but I didn't think it was funny.
Other then that, this book was excellent, true Jennifer Crusie excellence. The idea that one day you realize you've been living a "beige" life, and want something different is something many women can attest to. Quinn stands up for herself quite nicely in the quest for a new life. A recommended read!

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Summary: Well Done
Review: I think she did an excellent job of slowly showing Bill's decline. I have only just read three of her books and so far I am really enjoying myself!

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Summary: Is Quinn Crazy or is BIll?
Review: This is a lovely romance novel, but that isn't all that it is. Along with the romance you find suspense and adventure twisted in.

Quiin and Bill are school teachers, at the same school. They have been living together for quite some time, but Quinn needs a change as she notices some of Bill's controlling habits. Quinn breaks it off. Was she crazy to leave Bill, or was Bill crazy enough to drive her away?

This was a wonderful story, and although it wasn't the most suspensful of stories there are a few spots that kept me on the edge of my seat. Ms. Crusie is one of my favorite authors of romance as her characters are real, beleivable, and humerous. Her books are always entertaining, and I would recommend all of her novels to anyone. This novel is of course no exception.

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Summary: Crusie tries a little too hard sometimes
Review: This book was adorable and will suck you in from page one. It's a great ensemble cast and you really will enjoy each story that's going on within. It seems to be Crusie's trademark to have strong secondary stories alongside her main characters.

However, Crusie tries so hard to have the style, wit and cool of Sex in the City type characters. In my opinion, she doesn't make it. Her love scenes border on vulgar and her girlfriend talk tends to be over the top. Every scene of intimacy was discussed the next day with Quinn and her sister or her best friend or even with Nick himself. And those conversations were just too in-depth for me. I think I'd be embarassed to discuss my love life in detail. While I talk with my friends about anything, there's just some things you don't need to say. Get the picture?

Read the book: You will laugh, cheer, cringe and laugh again.

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Summary: I liked it but...
Review: I liked this book, but the characters are very similar to another one of the author's books Tell me lies. I liked though. You feel for Quinn and you root for her.

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Summary: Crusie does it again!
Review: If you like Jennifer Crusie's humorous, sexy and suspensful writing, you will like this book.
If you haven't read Crusie's work before, she has a light fast-paced style. She understands alot about small towns and her characters are real and fairly complex. In this book she explores the themes of fidelity and acceptance in relationships, as well as the need for and problems with changes in life. There is a lot of humor here, even in the villain.