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Halfway To Heaven
 
Halfway To Heaven
Author: Susan Wiggs

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Publisher: Mira
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9781551668376 - ISBN-10: 1551668378
Publication Date: 10/1/2001
Pages: 408


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged)

Book Description:
At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he's not interested . . . yet. So the gifted lady astronomer, whose passion for measuring stars has left her woefully lacking in social graces, seeks someone to educate her . . . someone who is a master at the art of seduction.

Jamie Calhoun's handsome looks and easy charm have made him as popular on the Senate floor as he is with the capital's most attractive women. But secretly, he loathes the cynical, manipulative man he's become. Initially, he befriends Abigail as a means to a political end. But somewhere along the way the plan goes awry.

First laughter and then love take them completely by surprise in this wildly romantic story. For a man convinced he's incapable of love and a woman who believes she can reach the stars, could this be a match made in heaven?


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Top Member Book Reviews

Sandra L. (yongatheart) wrote on 2/24/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I didn't enjoy this story as much as her previous ones. I don't believe she had as much historical information. I hope the others will bring the author back to sharing more history.

Vikki P. (vikki322) wrote on 2/4/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Bestselling author Susan Wiggs once again delights readers with her portrayal of unconventional women and the men who learn to love them. Abigail Cabot, the awkward, dowdy daughter of a powerful senator and sister to reigning beauty Helena, loves nothing more than stargazing. In fact, that's what she's doing when she discovers a couple in a passionate embrace in the garden. Embarrassed, Abby escapes, dropping her handkerchief in her hurry. Imagine her shock when the gentleman seducing the president's sister in plain view turns out to be freshman congressman James Calhoun. The rake's knowing winks and forward manner rile Abby like no one else ever has, not even the object of her long-standing unrequited love, Lt. Boyd Butler, the vice president's son. But nothing is as it seems in Wiggs's wonderful world. The ugly duckling turns into a swan, thanks to a fairy godmother in the form of a talented seamstress, but the prince is a surprise to everyone, including the newly transformed Abby. Meanwhile, the beautiful Helena is in love with a thoroughly unsuitable man, their next-door neighbor, absent-minded professor Michael Rowan, the only man who doesn't think Abby's affinity for astronomy is unnatural. But it appears that no one is going to get what they wish for--or worse, maybe they will.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Michelle O. (michi) wrote on 4/22/2008...


This is an excellent book. I read it in two days because I could not put it down. The characters are so enjoyable to follow through the story line. Didn't want the story to end.

Cathy B. wrote on 4/20/2007...


****

April P. (lilylace) wrote on 3/23/2007...


Book 3: Calhoun Chronicles

Penny L. wrote on 3/6/2007...


Abigail is a shy quiet young woman with a bad foot that makes her limp. However her father is a very important congressman and Jamie Calhoun wants the congressmans help. Abigail seems like the most direct route to Jamie's goal. Good story

Julie P. (cindersatin) wrote on 2/22/2007...


Fun book with a twist on the typical romance

Susi O. wrote on 10/14/2006...


From back of book:
Abigail Cabot meets the man of her dreams but he is not inerested . . . yet. Since she is woefully lackingin social graces, she seeks someone to educate her . . . someone who is the master of seduction. Jamie Calhoun befriends Abigail as a means to a political end. But the blan goes awry and they fall in love.

If you like historical romances, this one was quite sweet and not your typical plot.

Lisa S. (lilred) wrote on 9/16/2006...


good book

Barbara B. (redhatter) wrote on 6/4/2006...


At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he's not interested..yet. So the gifted lady astronomer, whose passion for measuring stars has left her lacking in social graces, seeks someone to educate her...someone who is a master in the art of seduction.

Judith C. (craftsgranny) wrote on 5/20/2006...


At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he's not interested...yet. So the gifted lady astronomer, whose passion for measuring stars has left her woefully lacking in social graces, seeks someone to educate her...someone who is a master at the art of seduction.

Abby N. (aBeeQ) wrote on 4/29/2006...


This an unconventional story--there aren't enough books set during early American history.


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