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Finally, YES, a book again worth buying and keeping., Nov 12 2002
This review is from: Fling (Paperback)
Finally I have read a book that was worth it. I have read so many of these romance novels and lately none of them have either suprised me or made me honestly laugh when they were supposed to be funny,or even care for the characters. My thoughts were more:" Who cares, move on." I have been deeply disappointed in what these popular authors are putting out lately. Who are they kidding? No thoughts and affords are put into their stories anymore. But this book has it all. Humor/Laughter, sizzle, fun plot and really great scenery. All in all believeable. The author does not linger too long on the problmes or situation each character is having or going through but enough to make it fun and believeable. I am so happy to have read this book and recommend it very much. Sure in the end the story in these romance novels is always the same. Boy meets girl and sex, romance and a happy end. But why not? She at least put enough spin and humor into the story that you can buy into it and enjoy the ride. And the author is really good in setting the scenery and mood. SO, enjoy this book. Again...no brainer but these books are not there to teach though to entertain us and allow us to dream on. I was really ready to book myself a ticket to Mauii... ;-)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good reading here!, Oct 1 2002
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...As one couple handles romantic dilemas, Patti and Cherry work to find their places in life and make their dreams come true. Whether or not they involve romance remains to be seen (hopefully in future books!) **** This lively, quick paced and humorous novel will appeal to a broad spectrum of fans. There is a strong "chick lit" element focusing on the women and their relationships, yet the romance is in no way lessened by this. Jack is in no way a beta male, as is usually the case with a women's fiction book. Some readers might be bothered that the sexual relationship started so quickly between two strangers. One major flaw in the book is though that despite the fact that Kate was always trying to collect recipes, none are provided at the back of the book, and you will be craving chocolate chip cookies before the end of THE FLING. **** Reviewed by Amanda...
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think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire, Sep 13 2002
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Kate Prescott feels bad for her cousin Patti, jilted by her fiancé Roger Geisler while five hundred guests sat in the church. After everyone leaves, Patti's father asks Kate to do him a favor by taking his depressed daughter on her "honeymoon" since everything is paid for two to spend ten days in Maui at the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. On the plane from the Midwest, they meet Cherry, a good time showgirl, who plans to take her two apprentices under her wings while each seeks a millionaire. Jack McKenna is elated because, after years of hard work in the family business, his father has put him in charge of the jewel, the Kalani Resort Hotel and Spa. However, his father springs one last test to insure Jack understands people as much as he does business. For the next two weeks, Jack will work undercover as a bartender at the hotel to gain a more balanced perspective. When Jack and Kate meet, the attraction between them is hotter than the tropics. However, he keeps his identity secret and she seeks a millionaire not a bartender, making anything more than a FLING unlikely. Readers will think of the movie How To Marry a Millionaire especially with Cherry so Marilyn Monroe like in energy and humor. The amusing plot provides escapist merriment for readers as Jack and Kate struggle with intense desire. Fans of romantic romps will expect Elda Minger to provide a story or two starring the other good time girls formerly seeking a millionaire, but now wanting what Kate has. Harriet Klausner
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