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Couldn't get into it. Also, I don't think they should have ended up together -- he was abusive and not sorry about it. And he kidnaps his son at the end of the book. Way to forge that father-son bond. What kid wouldn't want to be stolen from all he knows by a father who is completely unable to put others feelings first (like those of a confused & frightened kid). But it all works out in the end.

I usually enjoy this author's books. I believe this is an early one, and it shows. I cordially disliked the main character, even when she became new, improved, and vitamin-fortified. In fact, I found it hard to care about any of them.

This book was not what I expected. I thought it would be funny and romantic, and it wasn't. The book drags over a 10 year period with a lot of deception and heartbreak throughout.

Grade B+

Fancy Pants is the first book in Susan Elizabeth Phillips Texas Wynette series. It tells the story of Francesca Serritella Day, an English socialite heiress who ends up penniless in the Southern United States with only the clothes on her back. It is a tale of a spoiled, self-absorbed woman who at the lowest point of her life faces self discovery to become one of the best journalists television has ever seen. Along the way Francesca meets Dallie Beaudine, a golf pro who seems to be the one man immune to Francesca's charms.

Wow! What can I say about this book? First of all, if you haven't read a book by the famous SEP, what are you waiting for? Ms. Phillips pens an incredible story. Now, granted this is not my favorite by her, but hot DAMN, what a story! The book starts out a little slow because it sets up Francesca's childhood and even goes into the details of her conception. Really, though it is all still quite entertaining, it's just that I know romance readers and they will want the author to get to the main romance right away. Be patient and you will be rewarded.

Don't worry though, once Francesca and Dallie meet - BAM it is like fire and ice. If you like polar opposites attracting then these two characters are right up your alley. Like cats and dogs these to fight with each other and their first encounter is especially memorable. I give Ms. Phillips and A+ for originality. That is for sure.

Now, this story is a little dated. It takes place in the eighties and some of the male perspective is definitely old fashioned. But these two characters are such strong personalities and the story is so entertaining I let a lot of the character's flaws go by the wayside. One thing that I really enjoyed about the story is that the characters GROW throughout the story. They are not perfect and because the story spans 15+ years Dallie and Francesca have time to learn from their mistakes. I really enjoyed this one. I wouldn't recommend this particular story to introduce people to SEP, but for those of you who have read her and liked her will want to read this one too.

It took me awhile to get in to this book. Pretty good, but not one of my favorites. The first half was very slow for me but by the second half I didn't want to put it down.

I love SEP, but this book was not very good. It just didn't have heart! The ending was cute but it was so slow to read!