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Summary: I really enjoyed this book.
Review: The story line was very good and I loved all of the characters. Highly recommend it.
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Summary: A Romantic Comedy
Review: This could be a "Poor Boy meets Rich Girl and falls in love" story, except the poor boy drives a Porsche. I laughed the whole way through, staying up until 2 a.m. last night to finish the book. Rich girl heiress Shelby, a Philadelphia Main Line socialite, flees by bus to reconsider her pending marriage to rich boy jerk, Parker the IV. She lands in East Wapaneken, PA and decides to have a bit of an adventure. Having her platinum credit card canceled by the Jerk in a move to bring her back, puts the adventure in a new light. She successfully copes with learning "to go Dutch," shopping in a department store from the clearance racks, and earning a living working as a hostess in a family restaurant. During the course of the book, she develops a taste for Snapple, Tastykake snacks, and bowling. Poor boy Quinn, who is actually co-owner of a security service, avoids handling the R and R (Rich and Repulsive) cases. But with his blue-blooded partner sidelined with an injury (you'll just have to read the book to discover what and how), he has to take this case of locating and protecting the heiress, without her knowing of course. He poses as a writer, rents an apartment in the same building as Shelby's, and falls in love. Shelby's dysfunctional family consists of brother Somerton, who controls the money; his "very good companion" Jeremy, who lives in the family mansion; and Uncle Lush, er Alfred, who also winds up in East W., when Somerton pitches him out. Uncle, who is between allowance checks, takes a job as busboy in the same restaurant. Roommate, Brandy; her fiancé of 12 years Gary, his Mama keeps postponing the wedding; elderly mayor Mrs. Brobst, who drives a '67 Caddy; the regulars, a group of graying unemployed Viet Nam Green Beret vets; Joseph and Francis, two goons who are making sure Uncle doesn't skip out on his gambling debts but assist with the music for the benefit Shelby organizes, among others augment the cast of characters.
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Summary: can't take my eyes off of you
Review: this is a really fun read.great for a day at beach or park.Would like to see a lot more of this author.a great streak of fun and whimsey,I really recommend this one for a great read.
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Summary: A Fun and Heartwarming Story
Review: This is the story of a privileged woman, on the brink of a marriage of money, who dares to run off and experience the "real world." Of course, her protective brother sends along a bodyguard under disguise and, also of course, they end up falling in love. At first this book was a little annoying with the "poor little rich girl" theme. I mean really, how many rich women of 25 have NEVER tasted McDonald's French Fries? NEVER heard of bowling or TJMaxx? This book was a little unbelievable at times, but I guess that is what escapist reading is all about! The story really redeems itself in the characters of the townspeople, who fall under the spell of Shelby and her impeccable manners. From the cleaver-wielding diner owner, to the 80+ year-old nearly deaf mayor, to the Vietnam vets, this is really a story about how wonderful it is to live in a small town. If you are looking for a traditional romance novel with lots of heated looks and steamy scenes, you will be disappointed. However, read this book anyway, you will wish you lived in this little slice of Americana.
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Summary: I really enjoyed this book.
Review: This is the story of a privileged woman, on the brink of a marriage of money, who dares to run off and experience the "real world." Of course, her protective brother sends along a bodyguard under disguise and, also of course, they end up falling in love. At first this book was a little annoying with the "poor little rich girl" theme. I mean really, how many rich women of 25 have NEVER tasted McDonald's French Fries? NEVER heard of bowling or TJMaxx? This book was a little unbelievable at times, but I guess that is what escapist reading is all about! The story really redeems itself in the characters of the townspeople, who fall under the spell of Shelby and her impeccable manners. From the cleaver-wielding diner owner, to the 80+ year-old nearly deaf mayor, to the Vietnam vets, this is really a story about how wonderful it is to live in a small town. If you are looking for a traditional romance novel with lots of heated looks and steamy scenes, you will be disappointed. However, read this book anyway, you will wish you lived in this little slice of Americana.
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Summary: A Fun and Heartwarming Story
Review: This is the story of a privileged woman, on the brink of a marriage of money, who dares to run off and experience the "real world." Of course, her protective brother sends along a bodyguard under disguise and, also of course, they end up falling in love. At first this book was a little annoying with the "poor little rich girl" theme. I mean really, how many rich women of 25 have NEVER tasted McDonald's French Fries? NEVER heard of bowling or TJMaxx? This book was a little unbelievable at times, but I guess that is what escapist reading is all about! The story really redeems itself in the characters of the townspeople, who fall under the spell of Shelby and her impeccable manners. From the cleaver-wielding diner owner, to the 80+ year-old nearly deaf mayor, to the Vietnam vets, this is really a story about how wonderful it is to live in a small town. If you are looking for a traditional romance novel with lots of heated looks and steamy scenes, you will be disappointed. However, read this book anyway, you will wish you lived in this little slice of Americana.
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Summary: very funny
Review: This was a very funny book, but the romance needed more spice.
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Summary: Fun, fun, fun!
Review: What a cute book! Basic premise is super-rich beauty wants to "find" herself so she goes to a small town in Pennsylvania. Unbeknownst to her, her handsome bodyguard tags along to keep an eye on her. Shelby was so classy, so likable - I loved how she improved everybody's manners at the Diner. Quinn was one sexy protector and their relationship sizzled! Secondary characters - Brandy, Gary, Uncle Alfred - were amazingly real. I kept imagining Somerton, the brother, to look and act like Niles Crane from Frasier. I loved Brandy, who ate at the slightest sign of stress ( who can't relate to THAT?) This book was a real romp - tons of laughs, tons of fun but with a deep vein of warmth and sincerity.
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Summary: Great story, great secondary characters, no chemistry
Review: What an intriguing premise! Rich girl runs away to taste "real life" while unbeknownst to her, her bodyguard (who detests rich people) is guarding her. Sadly, there was no chemistry between the hero and heroine. I liked the story, but the romance between the two seemed forced - as if there were no genuine emotion between them. I simply didn't believe that they ever LOOKED at each other, let alone fell in love. The secondary characters (Brandy and Gary, Jeremy and Somerton) felt real and seemed in love. So I can't recommend it as a romance, but as a novel, it's kind of cute.
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