Rating:  Summary: Not her best, but good.... Review: One more really cute story by SEP. This lady always comes up with some really original tales. I will have to say that I don't care for the antagonistic approach that she used between the 2 main characters; That is something that bunches of readers enjoy - but not me. Parts of this one were really funny, but I don't care for it when they spend all night long making love, then wake up the next morning & decide they have to save-face by spouting off the most offensive thing they can think of...... that really annoys me. However, SEP did save me from a real let-down by also writing about the good times they had together. They spent time getting to know each other & acting like civilized beings. My favorite romances are ones like this one where I can actually see why the main characters are falling in love. SEP also put in really good secondary characters (as usal). I simply loved Cal's family... especially his grandmother! Although this one won't be on my keepers shelf, it's still a pretty good read. If you like SEP, then definitely read it.
Rating:  Summary: Tedious Review: I'd read great things about this author from other authors whose works I like, so was surprised to find her work slow going. There were a few catchy dialogue exchanges, but haracterizations were a bit heavy handed: Genius with angst meets jock with genius to make a baby to turn off the alarm on her biological clock. She stupidly (for a genius) assumes the jock is stupid and that his dumb genes will offset her overly intelligent ones to create a 'normal' baby. Ms. Phillips rightly says in the back of the book that she was too tempted to write about a subject (physics) about which she knows little and is a 'doofus' (her words). She's a bit more of a doofus about the characters, which are almost bi-polar in their good guy, bad guy/gal impersonations. By the end of the book everyone is brought round to be a good guy or gal and the poor heroine who wanted a normal baby to love, is stuck with a potential genius offspring. There's some agist rhetoric, a tacky embezzling evangelist to bash, and a hillbilly granny with an irascible temper and a heart of gold (natch!). Characters and plot are shallow, giving the impression that Ms. Phillips should stick with city characters and beef up her plots a bit. Something beyond 'will-they, won't-they get/stay together.'The book could do with some serious editing (lose 100 pages). The author seems cheerful enough, with flashes of entertaining dialogue here and there, just a bit undisciplined overall. Three stars is kind, in this reader's opinion.
Rating:  Summary: The Most Funniest Romance Novel I've Read! Review: By far, the best work by SEP. I've never laughed out loud reading a book before. The opening "seduction" scene had me rolling! Jane is one of the best romance heroine in my opinion--ahh, to be that smart (genius really) sexy at the same time.
Rating:  Summary: WONDERFUL Review: IT WAS MY FIRST SEP BOOK AND I HAVE TO SAY SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST WRITERS IVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. CAL BONNER WAS SUCH A HOTTIE AND JANE IS A FEISTY HEROINE. THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE TWO IS WHAT KEEPS THE BOOK SO EXCITING AND CAL'S FAMILY IS A REAL AND HONEST FAMILY. THERE IS SO MUCH ABOUT THIS BOOK THAT I LOVED AND ITS ALSO WHY IVE BOUGHT 3 MORE BOOKS BY SEP THATS WAITIN ON MY SHELF TO READ. DEFINITELY READ THIS BOOK..ITS A KEEPER
Rating:  Summary: A Great Read With Plenty Of Laughs Review: This was a great read. I read the e-book version so I was not able to cuddle up in the sofa and read it--but that did not matter in the least. Cal is a football player that only likes to date the young girls. He is 36 and has a problem with his age. His football friends decide to set him up with a birthday present that he won't forget. Enter Jane. Jane is a physist and has an IQ that most can't comprende. She finds herself all alone, and wanting a baby, problem is she wants to know that the father is not smart. She does not want her child thought of as a freak like her father thought about her. Before she knows it her prayers are being answered. She is about to become "The Bomber's" birthday present. This is her perfect chance to get pregnant and Cal is too perfect for words--she thinks that he is a dumb jock what more could she ask for? Cal does not know what hit him when he meets Jane, and then he finds out she set him up to be the father of her baby. Well, he won't stand for being shut out of his childs life so he takes her back home with him to Salvation. That is where both of these strong willed people learn a little about themselves and a lot about each other and it's also where they fall in love. This was a great story, full of laughs (I loved the Lucky Charms scene) and great secondary characters. Cal's family is great. This was classic SEP and you will be glad you made the purchase if you buy the book.
Rating:  Summary: Susan Elizabeth Phillip's Best Book Ever!! Review: A friend of mine gave me this book when I was pregnant with my son as an introductory to SEP books. I cannot begin to tell you how much I loved this book. It was funny, light hearted, and thrilling all at the same time. I have since read almost all of SEP's books. She is definitely one of my favorite authors. I can honestly say this book is hands down without a doubt her BEST. If you have never read any of her books this is a great place to start. You will become an addict.
Rating:  Summary: I wish I could give it more stars Review: I have been looking for this book for awhile and I finally got a copy and I literally inhaled it the book was so good and it had all the elements that I love in a romance novel the two main characters are a perfect match and I really enjoyed their exchanges with one another I found myself laughing out loud thoughtout the book. I recommanded this to all readers who love romance novels I have just become a instant fan of SEP
Rating:  Summary: Not nearly as good as most! Review: This was just interesting enough to stick with, but certainly wasn't one of SEP's best! It wasn't really funny to me, not like most of her other books. The plot was pretty [bad], too. Cal was perfect, of course, in looks and character. Jane was okay, but lacked personality. She's the type of woman who'd never stand out in a crowd. (Sorry). It just wasn't that good.
Rating:  Summary: In Top 5 Favorites Of All Time Review: After all this time, I still cannot forget Nobody's Baby But Mine. I had never before laughed out loud reading a romance novel. I have never found another book as sweet, hilarious, and tender. I loved all the characters. My favorite scene is in the woods when Cal and Jane are forced to be alone. I laughed so hard I was wiping away tears. I passed the book along to a friend, who passed it to her friend, who lost it. I cried, but happily purchased a new copy. Buy your own; you won't regret it.
Rating:  Summary: I love this book!! Review: This book contains some of the funniest scenes I ever come across. I was laughing out loud hysterically. Maggie Osborne is another writer that will make you laugh as well although not quite so hard!
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