Once Smitten & Twice Shy (Duets No. 101)

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Summary: The irrepressible Gardner at her best!
Review: Author Darlene Gardner pens a two part treat about the one who got away, or OWGA, in ONCE SMITTEN/TWICE SHY. Gardner's characteristic flair for amusing characters and outrageous situations absolutely sparkles. Indeed, ONCE SMITTEN/TWICE SHY demonstrates Gardner's witty writing skill at its playful best.

In ONCE SMITTEN, Zoe O'Neall has carried the torch for years for Jack Carter, a fellow student in college. His jock status took him far out of her league, but she has never forgotten the one who got away. So when a casual remark about that very topic brings friends Zoe, Amy and Matt together in the OWGA club, Zoe soon finds herself looking up her old crush. The results are equally outrageous and exciting!

In TWICE SHY, Amy Donnatelli and Matt Burke each make up one who got away, hoping to top the other's story. After all, neither wants to admit to their secret admiration for each other. Unfortunately, their stories soon snowball into ridiculous hilarity that only the reader can appreciate!

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Summary: Storyline from back of book
Review: Once Smitten by Darlene Gardner
That's who Jack Carter is to Zoe O'Neill - the one who got away. Sure, she denies it, but Zoe must contact her onetime college crush just to prove her point. However, Jack's got his own point to prove - he may be one hot jock, but he strikes out potential mates before the fourth date. Now he's determined to break the streak...with Zoe!

Twice Shy by Darlene Gardner
That's who Matt Burke and Amy Donatelli are to each other - the ones who never left. Since their friend Zoe found true love, these two best buds are on their own for the very first time. How will such a workaholic lawyer and a free spirit ever get together? Easy - someone's suing the free spirit, so it's full steam ahead for this duo!