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Summary: Roman Holiday Rewritten
Review: In First Lady, Susan Elizabeth Phillips does a fine job of retelling the classic Audrey Hepburn movie Roman Holiday. As with all the more recent SEP books, there is snappy dialogue and wonderful secondary characters. However, I must agree with some other reviewers that this novel does lack some of the sparkle of her other novels. I think it is perhaps because the time frame is too short. Most of the action in the book takes place in a week, and I can't really believe that the lead characters truly fall in love in that time. It is, however, still a delightful read. I must admit though, I did think the best thing about the book was the advertisement for SEP's next novel where she brings Molly Somerville (It Had To Be You) and Kevin Tucker (Nobody's Baby But Mine) together. I can't wait.
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Summary: Another winner from SEP
Review: I was up until 1:30 this morning finishing FIRST LADY. Wow, it left me awed. The characters were something else--three dimensional, very very real characters with dialogue and emotions true to life. There were very funny moments--the kids, the heroine's "pregnancy," the hero's thoughts on life with females. Yep, very funny. But there was also a very clear view of what life is like for America's First Lady. My respect for each of those ladies and all to come has definitely rose to a high level--especially for Hillary, poor woman. It's a tough, very thankless job. Thanks, Susan, for making me laugh, for making me cry, and for making me think.
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Summary: Uninspired
Review: Having enjoyed other books by SEP, I couldn't wait to read "First Lady". Unfortunately this book is not in the same league as others by this author.The lead characters aren't very compelling or particularly well drawn. Something about their relationship didn't ring true. It somehow seemed "flat". The best characters in this book are the kids. I was completely charmed by Lucy and Button. If you want to read a good book by SEP, skip "First Lady" and pick up "Heaven, Texas", "It Had to be You" or "Dream a Little Dream".
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Summary: Well worth the wait!
Review: I loved this book. Ms. Phillips has a way of writing that makes you feel the emotions of the characters as if they are your own. I found myself laughing out loud and shedding a tear. I love to find an author that can do that. I also enjoy the humor in Ms. Phillip's books. It was a very good read to say the least. I take my hat off once again to SEP!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: First Lady is one of Susans best ever. The plot makes you feel as though you are the heroin of the book.
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Summary: Starting off the Millennium with First Lady!
Review: When you are glued to the pages till 5AM... it's a sure sign that the book is not only captivating, but also, funny, poignant and throughly enjoyable. First Lady by SEP was the book that I was glued to! This romance novel is an original story about a widowed First Lady, Cornelia Case, in search of herself on the roads of suburbs of midwest in a disguise... and in turn, finds herself a new adventure... and love in the form of Mat Jorik. SEP *always* present the most realistic (as realistic as they can get for a romance novel) characters and dialogue and FL was no acception! From the beginning, I was intrigued with the burnt out First Lady and Mat- who seemed to be surrounded by numerous females from birth. When this two most unlikely characters are thrown together in a beat up Winnebago named Mabel along with a baby named Butt and a rebellious teenager... well, you can just guess what happens. Or maybe not. Especially if the First Lady is in a disguise! But the twists and turns in the book had me guessing what was gonna happen next, the entire time. The ending is wonderful and very satisfying... Nealy goes for her goals and achieves it. With the help of everyone around her. Marvelous! I was definitely impressed with SEP's knowledge of past First Ladies facts and details of White House. I wonder what she did for her research! This gotta be the best road romance I've ever read... And probably best "I love you" scene... which totally made me cry. Tears rolling down my cheeks and all! Although, Dan Calebow from It Had To Be You is my favorite SEP hero, Mat Jorik is giving Dan a run for his money! Definitely a keeper! Can't wait for This Heart Of Mine! By the way, if you've never read an SEP novel, start with this one! You *can't* go wrong with FL!
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Summary: First Lady
Review: I have loved SEP forever and couldn't wait for this book to come out. I will admit that I was greatly disappointed. This hero will never leave your heart fluttering. The story was long with little interest and unbelievable and boring scenes. I couln't believe that this was a SEP book. Even Copeland Bride was better than this book and it was one of her earlier titles. Our great first lady wants to be just normal like the rest of us... She dresses like an old woman to escape and then like a pregant lady traveling in a camper trailer. Sure, we all live like this... The hero cant stand being around girls as he raised all of his sisters and is cruel and rude to the children and often disrespectful. I do not find this funny at all. I read page by page as a troubled teen took the show. This book should have been titled "Lucy, the girl who met the First Lady". Sorry to all SEP lovers around. If you are looking for a good and fun read - this is not it.
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Summary: A funny, touching story of family life.
Review: The characters in this story are believable, although I had trouble identifying with the First Lady of the U.S. The kids are wonderful, funny well developed characters and the story seemed more about them than about the hero and heroine. Although the book is a great read, I didn't feel quite as much emotion in the love story as I did in SEP's previous books. Still highly recommended.
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Summary: I didn't think Ms. Phillips could pull it off
Review: I couldn't see how this book could be good, but it was. Very entertaining and I loved Button and Lucy. Ms Phillips is one of my all time favorites - But I'm giving this book 4 stars because I didn't believe Nealy's character was consistant in the end. The Nealy at the beginning was very much not the Nealy at the end. I very much loved Mat and his sisters, I wish they had been in the book more often rather than just before the end. I would recommend this book to SOME people, but with some reservations. Doesn't come close to her football heros. I am very much looking forward to the story of Molly and Kevin.
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Summary: first lady
Review: A disappointment. It has neither the pathos of "Dream a Little Dream" nor the laughter of "Lady Be Good." The characters are skillfully drawn but the spark's not there.
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