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Cathy Carson is not the type of woman to sit back and let the world bully her around. So when the pressure to marry from her parents, friends, and sister starts to dominate her life, Cathy comes up with a plan: place a personal ad, find a temporary husband, and eliminate all the nagging. After six months and a divorce, she'd have all the freedom she wanted. But Cathy didn't bargain on Jarrod Greene responding to her ad.

A childhood friend, Jarrod seems to be the perfect man to fit the bill; he knows Cathy, and he's certainly been involved in much trickery with her. But sometime in the farce, Jarrod and Cathy learn that their marriage is not such a foolproof game. There might be winners--and losers.

Shirley Hailstock makes Newport, Rhode Island, the perfect setting for this romance. Cathy and Jarrod's world is full of well-dressed, well-coifed professionals attending glamorous parties. Though Cathy's self-confidence makes her acquiescence to marital pressures suspicious, it also makes her a great heroine. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien

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3.0 out of 5 stars exactly that, Jan 19 2003

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Lellej "acrobatreader" (New York) - See all my reviews

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I sorta liked the book. I wanted to read it for awhile, and when I read it...it turned out alright.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, Sexy Fun, Sep 14 2002

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Vannie Ryanes "Vannie Ryanes/VSR Book Review" (South Orange, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

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Shirley Hailstock's "His 1-800-WIFE" is Wonderfully Romantic.

Catherine Carson has decided on plan to get her mother and her very married sister off of her case about not being married. She places a personal ad, 1-800-WIFE, in the local newspaper. She will find a man with the right credentials, get married for six months and then get a divorce. She is sure that there is some man out there who feels the same as she does about marriage and will agree to go along with her scheme. As she listens to her voice mail on her special telephone line, she is surprised to hear a man call her by name in a teasing manner. He knows her! The voice is very familiar, yet she can't place it because of the slight European accent.

When Catherine attends her sisters lavish party, she is surprised to see Jarrod Greene whom she thought he was still in England. She had known Jarrod all of her life and he had teased and taunted her for that long as well. Jarrod was still as handsome as ever and as usual surrounded by women who held onto his every word. As she tries to escape, Jarrod sees Catherine and calls out to her. It was Jarrod's voice, he knew! Catherine continues to walk but he touches her arm. This was not the touch that she remembered. This was new and unsettling.

"Catherine" he says "It's great to hear your voice again." Nothing had changed, Jarrod was still teasing, but would he keep her secret? Since Jarrod had already recognized her voice Catherine tells him about her 1-800-WIFE plan, as they sit on the porch swing. She soon realizes that Jarrod does not want to get married either, and that he is her friend and he will keep her secret. "Jarrod, will you marry me?"

As Catherine and Jarrod embark on their make believe honeymoon, she does not realize that Jarrod has always loved her and has his own plan to win her heart in six months. This is a wonderful love story with a great premise.

Vannie(~.~)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, April 22 2002

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This is a novel for those that believe love is just around the corner. What starts out as childhood teasing turns into a lifetime of true love. You will stay on the edge of your seat waiting for the couple to finally solidify the marriage. From the first kiss you will be hooked.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Catherine and Jarrod used to be childhood enemies, so imagine her embarrasement when he hear's her ad on a dating service number. Read more

Published on Mar 13 2002 by "July Lady"

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TITLE, IMPROBABLE CONCEPT
HIS 1-800-WIFE is a very nice, fast read with not much of a plot. However, the writer has tremendous style and humor. Read more

Published on Feb 20 2002 by Mary Allen