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Summary: Crusie is so juicy!
Review: Jennifer Crusie's second romance novel, Getting Rid of Bradley, has a lot to offer. For those who enjoy light, fun, easy reads -- this one works; for readers in dire need of romance and sex -- this one fits the bill; or for those who love a good mystery -- well, need I say more?Getting Rid of Bradley starts off in the middle of all the action: Lucy Savage Porter is stood up by her husband, Bradley, at their divorce hearing, so she and her sister, Tina, take a break for lunch at Harvey's Diner. Meanwhile, police officers Anthony and Zach are at Harvey's, too, following up on a tip of the whereabouts of their latest case, embezzler John Bradley. Of course, their efforts are fruitless when John Bradley doesn't show, but there may be a break in the case afterall -- Zach overhears Lucy mentioning something about "getting rid of Bradley," and everything snowballs from there. Is Lucy's Bradley the same guy Anthony and Zach are looking for? Is it possible that Lucy did not know her husband AT ALL? And what about Lucy's unfortunate luck with men -- will Zach help turn her frown upside down? Discovering the answers to these questions is plain, pure fun. I will admit to being a bit overwhelmed in the beginning since it jumped in with all these characters and all this action, but it did not take me long to settle down comfortably in the plot. Jennifer Crusie is a master of her art -- light, frivilous, juicy stories in a concise, sharp, easy language that make her novels a pleasure to read. Perfect for the beach, by the fireplace, or a vacation from heavier books. I look forward to more!
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Summary: My newest favorite book!!! Share with your girlfriends!
Review: I read a lot. But it's rare that I love a book. I loved "Mysts of Avalon", I loved "Garden of Good and Evil" I loved "Reign of Gold" and I love this book. It's smart, sassy, and FUNNY. This is my new favorite book. I can't wait to read the author's other books. Share it with your girlfriends. I actually laughed out loud at many parts.
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Summary: Mildly Amusing
Review: I can see by these reviews that there are a lot of huge Jennifer Crusie fans out there and if you are one of them, you'll probably love this book. This is the second Crusie novel I have read (after Welcome to Temptation) and it runs along the same formula as the first. This is an engaging, quick read--some romance, a little mystery, some mild humor, but nothing, in my view, spectacular. Still, though, I can see that many readers love Crusie's work, and if that's you, I think you will enjoy this novel. She's just not someone I can rave about (but I will keep reading her novels when I come across them).
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Summary: Loving Crusie's Work !!
Review: The first book I read by Crusie was 'Welcome to Temptation', and I have been hooked since! 'Getting Rid of Bradley' is a feel-good book that will keep you smiling and laughing till the end. Unlike some romances that have their boring parts, Crusie livens the plot with mystery + sexy cop Zack. I absolutley loved this book + it is a great read.
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Summary: Thank you...
Review: ...Crusie. This is the first book I read by you and I still enjoy reading it now. A VERY GOOD READ.
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Summary: light and funny
Review: This is the first Jennifer Cruise novel I've read, and I'll definitely be a repeat reader. Lucy and Zack are an incredibly likeable couple, and it's nice to see a male character who relies on his "intuition." Lucy's dogs are also a hoot, with personality to spare. My only complaint is that Tina, Lucy's sister, and Anthony, Zack's partner, were under cast. This is a light read, a great beach book.
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Summary: Warning - Hysterical, but a Reprint!
Review: This is one of my favorite Crusie books, and I have read them all. Since Ms. Crusie went to the larger format, I haven't enjoyed her books as much, but this jewel is a reprint from one of the Silhouette lines, and as such, is much better. Her larger format books seem to ramble to me, but when she wrote for Silhouette, her plots sparkled. This book contains one of my all time favorite scenes. Lucy, the heroine, has a habit of talking to her dogs. There is one where she talks to them about "Getting Rid of Bradley". Don't say you weren't warned when you find yourself chuckling over the scene for days.
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Summary: Funny and wonderful
Review: I totally loved this book. I was hooked all the way through. I loved the two main characters. Jennifer Crusie's books have all been wonderful so far..and I will continue to look forward to the others.
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Summary: Too, too cute.
Review: Very humorous, although I would have liked a little more between the sheets. Okay plot, but the characters were likable enough for me to recommend it for a "quick" read. Also, let me recommend one I just finished, The Color of Revenge. Hot, hot, hot!
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Summary: Good, but predictable
Review: This is a satisfying romantic suspense novel. The two protagonists are well-developed and interesting. The plot keeps you reading, but the good and bad guys are clearly cut in black-and-white from the beginning. A worthwhile read, despite its predictablility.
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