The Fling

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Summary: Good reading here!
Review: ...As one couple handles romantic dilemas, Patti and Cherry work to find their places in life and make their dreams come true. Whether or not they involve romance remains to be seen (hopefully in future books!)

**** This lively, quick paced and humorous novel will appeal to a broad spectrum of fans. There is a strong "chick lit" element focusing on the women and their relationships, yet the romance is in no way lessened by this. Jack is in no way a beta male, as is usually the case with a women's fiction book. Some readers might be bothered that the sexual relationship started so quickly between two strangers. One major flaw in the book is though that despite the fact that Kate was always trying to collect recipes, none are provided at the back of the book, and you will be craving chocolate chip cookies before the end of THE FLING. ****

Reviewed by Amanda...

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Summary: Finally, YES, a book again worth buying and keeping.
Review: Finally I have read a book that was worth it.
I have read so many of these romance novels and lately none of them have either suprised me or made me honestly laugh when they were supposed to be funny,or even care for the characters. My thoughts were more:" Who cares, move on."
I have been deeply disappointed in what these popular authors are putting out lately. Who are they kidding? No thoughts and affords are put into their stories anymore.
But this book has it all. Humor/Laughter, sizzle, fun plot and really great scenery. All in all believeable.
The author does not linger too long on the problmes or situation each character is having or going through but enough to make it fun and believeable. I am so happy to have read this book and recommend it very much. Sure in the end the story in these romance novels is always the same. Boy meets girl and sex, romance and a happy end. But why not? She at least put enough spin and humor into the story that you can buy into it and enjoy the ride. And the author is really good in setting the scenery and mood.
SO, enjoy this book. Again...no brainer but these books are not there to teach though to entertain us and allow us to dream on.
I was really ready to book myself a ticket to Mauii... ;-)

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Summary: think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire
Review: Kate Prescott feels bad for her cousin Patti, jilted by her fiancé Roger Geisler while five hundred guests sat in the church. After everyone leaves, Patti's father asks Kate to do him a favor by taking his depressed daughter on her "honeymoon" since everything is paid for two to spend ten days in Maui at the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. On the plane from the Midwest, they meet Cherry, a good time showgirl, who plans to take her two apprentices under her wings while each seeks a millionaire.

Jack McKenna is elated because, after years of hard work in the family business, his father has put him in charge of the jewel, the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. However, his father springs one last test to insure Jack understands people as much as he does business. For the next two weeks, Jack will work undercover as a bartender at the hotel to gain a more balanced perspective.

When Jack and Kate meet, the attraction between them is hotter than the tropics. However, he keeps his identity secret and she seeks a millionaire not a bartender, making anything more than a FLING unlikely.

Readers will think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire especially with Cherry so Marilyn Monroe like in energy and humor. The amusing plot provides escapist merriment for readers as Jack and Kate struggle with intense desire. Fans of romantic romps will expect Elda Minger to provide a story or two starring the other good time girls formerly seeking a millionaire, but now wanting what Kate has.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire
Review: Kate Prescott feels bad for her cousin Patti, jilted by her fiancé Roger Geisler while five hundred guests sat in the church. After everyone leaves, Patti's father asks Kate to do him a favor by taking his depressed daughter on her "honeymoon" since everything is paid for two to spend ten days in Maui at the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. On the plane from the Midwest, they meet Cherry, a good time showgirl, who plans to take her two apprentices under her wings while each seeks a millionaire.

Jack McKenna is elated because, after years of hard work in the family business, his father has put him in charge of the jewel, the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. However, his father springs one last test to insure Jack understands people as much as he does business. For the next two weeks, Jack will work undercover as a bartender at the hotel to gain a more balanced perspective.

When Jack and Kate meet, the attraction between them is hotter than the tropics. However, he keeps his identity secret and she seeks a millionaire not a bartender, making anything more than a FLING unlikely.

Readers will think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire especially with Cherry so Marilyn Monroe like in energy and humor. The amusing plot provides escapist merriment for readers as Jack and Kate struggle with intense desire. Fans of romantic romps will expect Elda Minger to provide a story or two starring the other good time girls formerly seeking a millionaire, but now wanting what Kate has.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN
Review: OMG! A Must read book for any die hard romantic! I started reading this book and I never put it down last night! I read the whole book in 6 hours! I was so into the book and the characters. This is a very romantic book and a very easy read! You'll just love it!

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Summary: the perfect escape read
Review: This is a book you will love to read again and again. The plot is predictable, yet fun--Kate is helping Patti get over Roger by going to Hawaii on what would have been the honeymoon. On the plane they meet Cherry, who becomes their friend, and they all end up at this beautiful resort in Maui (you feel like you are there too). Then Kate meets Jack, who she thinks is a bartender at the resort. This is very entertaining for the reader, because we know Jack's real identity, and we also know that sooner or later he'll have to tell her the truth. It's an easy read that will have you hooked until the end. It has its funny moments (at one point Jack thinks his dad has a crush on Kate) and romantic moments (candlelight picnic near the pools or sunrise at the volcano). This book will help you appreciate those you love and keep you from taking your relatives and loved ones for granted. I highly recommend The Fling to anyone who wants a romance novel that's also a perfect escape vacation.