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On the whole, I really enjoy Jennifer Crusie, however, I found this book disturbing. I find the subject of being stalked by an ex-lover incompatible with what is otherwise a light romantic romp.
Your mileage may vary. It's competently written.
Your mileage may vary. It's competently written.
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This is not a cozy mystery and it is not a conventional romance, so I guess I would call it chick-lit...the sex didn't make me uncomfortable but there are a couple of creepy characters who do. This was okay for a lazy Saturday read, but definitely not a keeper. If I read anything else by this author, I will pick it up from the library.
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A fun read.
Quinn McKenzie breaks up with her long time boyfriend, Coach Bill Hilliard -- the town of Tibbett's championship coach, because she wants to keep the stray dog she has found and she wants something different and more exciting in her life.
Then things do get exciting -- she explores a new old love, buys a house and her ex turns into a stalker determined to win her back. And she's not the ony one in town causing excitement.
Quinn McKenzie breaks up with her long time boyfriend, Coach Bill Hilliard -- the town of Tibbett's championship coach, because she wants to keep the stray dog she has found and she wants something different and more exciting in her life.
Then things do get exciting -- she explores a new old love, buys a house and her ex turns into a stalker determined to win her back. And she's not the ony one in town causing excitement.
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A very good book about the lives of friends that are tired of living a dull life and decide they need to spice it up some and make some changes. Some characters are very funny, some are psychotic.
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I can't recommend any Crusie book enough. She's just too funny, offbeat, and not the same tired chick lit.
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She's such a quirky author....like that about her books.
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Good story!! Literary Guild and the Doubleday Book Club selection
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The bad guy was REALLY creepy, but the hero was kind of flat.
A crazy mixed up Romance story to make you laugh, an ex-boyfriend to build the tension, and a cute little dog, named Katie, for the dog lover's. Unfortunately, Katie is almost forgotten in the 2nd half of the book, but she does re-enter the story for the grand finale.
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LOVED THIS BOOK! Jennifer Crusie is hiliarious! A Great Read!
great book!
I think this is one of Jennifer Crusie's better books.
Readable, well-developed characters, plot interesting enough for a romance. Knocked it off in a day and enjoyed it.
After reading two of her books, I've decided that I like this author. Her books (based on the 2 I've read) have a simple formula: 2 people meant to be together either resist and/or are kept from being together, add sexual tension, add a few other interesting characters and move the plot from two people alone to two people in bed:-) I enjoyed this book, but as with the other one that I read, thought it was about 2 chapters too long. That said...here I am on vacation, and wishing I had another book by this author with me. Her writing did make me smile and I loved the easy, fun read.
Love her stories! She is a VERY funny author, I read these books for the wit!
I really enjoy Jennifer Crusie books. They are very breezy reads!
Good book!! If you like a little humor in your books, this is for you.
Another good, easy read from Cruise!
Good story, well written and great plot twists.
I really like Jennifer Crusie, and while this was not my favorite book of hers, it was a fun read.
good read,really liked it.
Fun read
Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she calls a "beige" life. She's dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacherm she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on her, and she's bored to the point of insanity. But when Quinn decides to change her life by adopting a stray dog over everyone's objections, everything begins to spiral out of control. Now she's coping with dog-napping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking, more secrets than she really wants to know, and two men who are suddenly crazy....for her.
kept me reading!
very funny
On Wednesday, Quinn McKenzie changes her life. On Thursday, she tries to get somebody to notice. On Thursday night, somebody does.
Another great book by Jennifer Crusie! Her characters are easy to fall in love with and laugh at and with.
Love Jennifer Crusie. Was quick read and very enjoyable
Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she called a 'beige life". She's dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher, she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on her, and she's bored to the point of insanity. But when Quinn decides to change her life by adopting a stray dog over everyone's objections, everything begins to spiral out of control. Now she's coping with dog-napping, breaking and entering, seeuction, sabotage, stalking, more secrets than she really wants to know, and two men who are suddenly crazy...for her.
This is a fantastic book, keeps you on edge.
This is a fantastic book, keeps you on edge.
Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she calls a "beige" life...which she changes drastically when she adopts a stray dog over everyone's objections. Now she's coping with dog-napping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking and two men who are suddenly crazy...for her! A fun romp!
Jennifer Crusie books are fun & quick reads & this one is as well!
Great book. It was a fun read.
"On Wednesday, Quinn McKenzie changes her life. On Thursday, she tries to get someone to notice. On Thursday night, someone does."
Another HOT book!
Fun read...Jennifer Crusie
Sexy and funny book about a teacher looking for a way to liven up her life and a stray dog.
Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she calls a "beige" life. She's dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher, she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on her, and she's bored to the point of insanity. But when Quinn decides to change her life by adopting a stray dog over everyon's objections, everthing begins to spiral out of control. Now she's coping with dog-napping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking, more secrets than she really wants to know, and two men who are suddenly crazy...for her.
A lots of fun book.
I couldn't get into this one.
Another great Crusie book! Funny, suspenseful, with great characters that really draw you into the story. And as in most Crusie's, a great little dog too! What more can you ask for?!
Steamy...but not just a typical romance!
On Wednesday, Quinn McKenzie changes her life. On Thursday, she tries to get somebody to notice. On Thursday night, somebody does. Suddenly, she's coping with dog-napping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking and secrets.
Fun and funny -- another great chick lit book to curl up with. See just how Quinn McKenzie breaks out of her beige life...
Classic Jennifer Crusie -- crazy, funny, and a bit confusing...
This was a good book. When she leaves a relationship that was going nowhere, changes are made. Lots of changes...good or bad? You'll have to read it!
very good book...i love her books
As usual, Jennifer Cruise wrote a great book. This book had a psychotic ex-boyfriend who was a surprise. At the beginning he just seemd like a dud. But, the more I read, the crazier I realized he was. The rest of the characters had their own quirks, which enhances the story. I started this one about 9:00 am and was done by 5:30 PM, and that included many breaks in my reading. I just couldn't put it down.
Great read - funny, witty, sexy.
This book has humor, sex, romance, small town life, action, violence-you name it!
I loved this book. Jennifer Crusie has such a way with words. This book is funny as well as romantic. It's a great read. A real pick-me-up.
This was a really good book. Fast read.
I have read them all, they blend together.
great book about breaking out of your 'everyday' self.
"A delightful romantic romp, filled with character who are just plain hoots."--Los Angeles Times
"The story comes together with just the right touches of humor and some pretty sexy dialogue. Cruise hasn't yet achieved the name recognition of Sandra Brown or Nor Roberts, but this effort proves she is every bit as good." -- Library Journal
A selection of the Literary Guild and The Doubleday Book Club
"The story comes together with just the right touches of humor and some pretty sexy dialogue. Cruise hasn't yet achieved the name recognition of Sandra Brown or Nor Roberts, but this effort proves she is every bit as good." -- Library Journal
A selection of the Literary Guild and The Doubleday Book Club
I love this authors work and this is another great romance with great characters. A very steamy read!
Ms. Crusie is one of my favorite authors! I have really enjoyed each of her books and will always be very quick get the next one!
I've loved every Jennifer Crusie book I've read. As I read this one, I kept picturing Clancy Brown as Bill.
From Kirkus Reviews
Romance has a new star in Jennifer Crusie (Tell Me Lies, 1998): if Crusie had written Our Town, Emily Gibbs would have lived a longer life and died a happier woman. Quinn McKenzie is in a rut. Her little-town life in Tibbett, Ohio, is boring, dull, even "beige.'' Though she lives with Bill, Tibbett's most winning coach, she doesn't precisely love him, but went along with the idea of cohabitation simply to avoid an argument. Quinn's mother is also in a rut: she goes to garage sales with her friend Edie and waits on her husband Joe, who watches ESPN day and night. And Quinn's best friend Darla is in a rut; she thinks her husband is interested in Barbara the bank officer, who changes her hairstyle each time she sets her cap for a different married man. But Quinn's existence goes through a tectonic change when she adopts a small neurotic dog named Katie. Bill, who doesn't want a dog, takes Katie to the pound, causing a furious Quinn to leave and move into her own house, where she begins to reexamine her life. She sets her cap for Nick Ziegler, the bad-boy mechanic who was once married to her more exotic sister Zoe. Nick doesn't like to make commitments, and he fights his feelings for Quinn until the day he decides they should have sex once, to get it out of their system. But as romance fans know, one time seals his doom. By the end, Quinn discovers that her mother and Edie have been doing more than cruising garage sales together; Darla finally gets her husband's attention; and Kate has an empowering (for her) confrontation with Bill. The only jarring note in this sexy, lighthearted confection is Bill, who turns into a pretty serious nutcase. Crusie should stay with her strengths, which mark her as one of the few in the genre who can make you laugh out loud.
From Kirkus Reviews
Romance has a new star in Jennifer Crusie (Tell Me Lies, 1998): if Crusie had written Our Town, Emily Gibbs would have lived a longer life and died a happier woman. Quinn McKenzie is in a rut. Her little-town life in Tibbett, Ohio, is boring, dull, even "beige.'' Though she lives with Bill, Tibbett's most winning coach, she doesn't precisely love him, but went along with the idea of cohabitation simply to avoid an argument. Quinn's mother is also in a rut: she goes to garage sales with her friend Edie and waits on her husband Joe, who watches ESPN day and night. And Quinn's best friend Darla is in a rut; she thinks her husband is interested in Barbara the bank officer, who changes her hairstyle each time she sets her cap for a different married man. But Quinn's existence goes through a tectonic change when she adopts a small neurotic dog named Katie. Bill, who doesn't want a dog, takes Katie to the pound, causing a furious Quinn to leave and move into her own house, where she begins to reexamine her life. She sets her cap for Nick Ziegler, the bad-boy mechanic who was once married to her more exotic sister Zoe. Nick doesn't like to make commitments, and he fights his feelings for Quinn until the day he decides they should have sex once, to get it out of their system. But as romance fans know, one time seals his doom. By the end, Quinn discovers that her mother and Edie have been doing more than cruising garage sales together; Darla finally gets her husband's attention; and Kate has an empowering (for her) confrontation with Bill. The only jarring note in this sexy, lighthearted confection is Bill, who turns into a pretty serious nutcase. Crusie should stay with her strengths, which mark her as one of the few in the genre who can make you laugh out loud.