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A Crazy Kind of Love: Mike's Story (The Marconi Sisters, Bk 2)
Author: Maureen Child

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Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780312997533 - ISBN-10: 0312997531
Publication Date: 12/28/2004
Pages: 352

Book Description:
Lucas Gallagher is the geek who bought the land Michaela "Mike" Marconi wanted for her dream house. She thinks he's infuriating, annoying and totally rude. Yet, he gets to her more than any other man ever has. But though Lucas may be a scientist, he's the rock star of scientists. His inventions have made him millions, his research is reshaping the study of medicine and he holds patents for numerous technological marvels. But now, when it means everything, he's failed. His younger brother, the family's 'golden child' is dying of cancer and Lucas, despite his brilliance, can't help him. In Chandler, he tries to hide from the world he knows.

Mike tried running away from her problems when she was a kid. When her mother lay dying, Mike ran. When her world crumbled, Mike hid. And she's learned that the only way to win is to stand your ground and keep trying. She doesn't understand what Lucas is talking about half the time, but she knows exactly what he's feeling. And while criticizing his complete lack of architectural ability, and remaking the house he's trying to build, Mike finds herself slipping into Lucas Gallagher's life.

She wakes him up and he shakes her up: the two of them are complete opposites, and nothing can keep them apart. Until Lucas's brother Justin comes home to die.

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Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) wrote on 10/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

In the second installment of Maureen Child's Marconi Sisters Trilogy (after AND THEN CAME YOU), the story focuses on the youngest sister, "Mike" Michaila Marconi. All ready reeling from the fact that her dream property was bought by someone else, Mike has insinuated herself into the owner's life--by changing the way things are constructed in his house, and dropping by constantly to make helpful suggestions.

For Lucas Gallagher, the owner of the property Mike still considers her own, Mike is a thorn in his side. She's bossy, demanding, and somehow gets him to make changes on his own house that he never even considered. Added to that is the mutual sexual attraction that seems to ignite sparks whenever she's around, and the whole situation is a messy one.

I loved this second installment of the series! Mike's wild past comes back to haunt her, Lucas's brother Justin is barging back into his life, and the secondary characters truly make this book enjoyable. As Lucas and Mike fight to discover if they have the kind of sparks that can last a lifetime, lives are changed forever for each and every member of the Marconi family--and their added friends and community members.

I can't wait to get started on the final book in the series, TURN MY WORLD UPSIDE DOWN, which centers on oldest sister Jo!!


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Linda A. (Springfieldreader) wrote on 9/6/2008...


Part of the Marconi Sisters. I would highly suggest reading all of them.

Judy H. (hart2hart) wrote on 4/20/2007...


The best plumber in California, Michaela "Mike" Marconi likes to keep her romances short, sweet, and to the point. Her friends think she's just out for a good time, but she has reasons for carefully avoiding relationships with a future. Romance, though, is the last thing on Mike's mind when she meets Lucas Gallagher. Unfortunately, he pushes all of her buttons in a way no man has. But when he learns the truth about her past, Mike is sure he'll be the one moving on.

Kae P. wrote on 3/23/2007...


A heartfelt story of real love, dreams, and trying to stay a step a head of fate.

Penny S. (pennys) wrote on 3/7/2007...


The best plumber in California, Michawla "Mike" Marconi likes to keep her romanaces short, sweet, and to the point. Her friends think she's just out for a good time, but she has reasons for carefully avoiding relationships with a future. Romance, though, is the last thing on Mike;s mind when she meets Lucas Gallagher. Unfortunately, he pushes all of her buttons in a way no man had. But when he learns the truth about her past. Mike is sure he'll be the one moving on. Lucas might know a lot about women, but he left the "relationships" to his twin brother. Michaela aka "Mike" infuriates him as much as she entices him. They quickly go from bickering to bed partners, but neither of them is looking for happily ever after. Until Fate steps in when both of their worlds are turned upside down by disaster, secrets and revelations. Suddenly Lucas and Mike only have each other to lean on- but will either of them take a chance on A Crazy Kind of Love?

Fran S. (FranS) wrote on 2/19/2007...


The Marconi sisters is a great series. This one is about Michaela (Mike) the plumber (all the girls are in construction related jobs) She has trouble accepting that Lucas (a brainy scientist) has bought the land she wanted to build a home on and then both of them have family emergencies that bring them together to support each other.

Tammy M. wrote on 2/1/2007...


good romance book

Judith T. (BamaGal50) wrote on 1/27/2007...


A delightful example of 2 people with one vision.

Shirley J. (NoShushing) wrote on 12/22/2006...


The third in the trilogy of Marconi sisters. The best plumber in California, Michaela (Mike) likes to keep her romances short, sweet, and to the point. Her friends think she's just out for a good time, but she has reasons for carefully avoiding relationships with a future. Then she meets Lucas Gallagher, who buys the land she had planned to build on. She can't help making suggestions about his home and the conversations get heated.

Shirley C. wrote on 12/6/2006...


Very good reading. Lots of story content and it was very difficult to put the book down once I began.

Alison H. wrote on 8/26/2006...


This was a very good book. It is the second in a series of three about the Marconi sisters. Very enjoyable book!


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