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Staying Single

Staying Single

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Lighthearted book, full of laughs...
Review: The third time proves not to be the charm for Francesca Morelli. On her way to the altar, she realizes she is not in love with the groom, and walks out, just as she has the last two times her grandchild craving mama arranged a wedding.

Frannie's flight is witnessed by the best man, who thinks he is later than he realized, until he finds out there is no wedding, and learns about Frannie's heartbreaker history. Mark immediately decides to avenge all the men she has left standing alone. Determined to romance her to the point of marriage then turn the tables, Mark sets out on a grand campaign, moving into her apartment building, using her business to promote his work, dating her, etc. However, as he comes to know Frannie and her odd assortment of family and friends, the desire for revenge fizzles to be replaced by sheer desire. As Mark realizes that it's her he wants, not revenge, he realizes she will learn the truth eventually, and does not know how she will take it.

*** This lightweight comedy will bring a smile to your face. Frannie's gay best friend, Leo, comes close to stealing the show from the lovers. Though there is little substance, there are plenty of laughs. ***

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very highly recommended
Review: When she leaves her third groom standing at the altar, Francie Morelli knows her mother will dole out yet another guilt trip. Rather than endure, she flees for two weeks to the destination selected by her roommate Leo. While Niagara Falls might be the last place her mother will look for her, it is also the last person Francie really wants to be. All those couples remind Francie of what she really wants in a man, including a man with chemistry and fire. Little does she suspect that she will find just that combination in the one man who is determined to secretly teach her a lesson.

When his brother is left at the altar, Mark Fielding decides to give the jilting bride a taste of her own medicine. With deferent last names and a completely different look than his step-brother, Mark knows that Francie will never suspect his connection to her former fiancé. So Mark springs for an extended vacation for this brother and parents, sending them to Hawaii and makes his plans. But he does not expect to be genuinely attracted to Francie, or for his plans to backfire.

Fans of Millie Criswell's THE TROUBLE WITH MARY and WHAT TO DO ABOUT ANNIE will cheer the debut of Harlequin's Flipside line with STAYING SINGLE. Criswell has established herself as memorable with her strong heroines and meddlesome mommas. Certainly STAYING SINGLE showcases her talent with wonderfully realized hero and heroine, but I confess that Francie's huge family and gay roommate add the zest that characterizes Criswell's work. Hilarious antics outrageous characters make STAYING SINGLE a stunning debut for Flipside. Very highly recommended.


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