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The latest from Townley (Learning Curves, etc.) features Kate Hetherington, interior stylist at London low-end makeover TV show Future: Perfect. Kate has come up empty in her search for true love; longtime friends Sal and Tom think she's unrealistic, but their own solutions aren't terrific: Sal has settled for a sensible marriage to Ed, a financier, while Tom, a surgeon, plays the field and avoids commitment at all costs. Desperate after an embarrassing speed dating incident, Kate buys The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook on eBay. Though the book, excerpted amusingly throughout, turns out to be chauvinistic and out of date, Kate soon she meets Joe Rogers, an American actor bartending while he attempts to jumpstart his career in London. Kate follows the book to the letter-putting off sex, showering Joe with attention, flattering his ego-and it works. Kate's bliss affects everyone around her, with unexpected consequences, in this optimistic and satisfying read.
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Knight wanted. Must have shiny armor and own horse, preferably white.
When it comes to romance, are magic, fireworks, and a dashing knight in shining Armani really too much to ask? Apparently so, since Kate Hetherington has yet to find an appropriate mate in all of London. Her lifelong friends (and confirmed pragmatists) Sally and Tom tease her endlessly about her hopeless romanticism. But Kate knows that she’s right to want her own fairy tale.
After stumbling upon an old tome titled The Hopeless Romantic’s Handbook, Kate decides to give its advice a whirl. Incredibly, the book lives up to its money-back guarantee, because before Kate can say “Cinderella” she meets Joe Rogers, a drop-dead-gorgeous American actor. Frankly, he’s perfect–and Kate thinks she might have finally found The One. He certainly has the muscles required to sweep her off her feet. But Sal and Tom are less thrilled with Kate’s dreamboat. Are they just jealous, or do they know something about love that isn’t in Kate’s handbook? Kate’s pretty sure that finding true love isn’t supposed to alienate you from your friends, but what she doesn’t know is that her real knight is still waiting for her–and he’s closer than she ever imagined.
When it comes to romance, are magic, fireworks, and a dashing knight in shining Armani really too much to ask? Apparently so, since Kate Hetherington has yet to find an appropriate mate in all of London. Her lifelong friends (and confirmed pragmatists) Sally and Tom tease her endlessly about her hopeless romanticism. But Kate knows that she’s right to want her own fairy tale.
After stumbling upon an old tome titled The Hopeless Romantic’s Handbook, Kate decides to give its advice a whirl. Incredibly, the book lives up to its money-back guarantee, because before Kate can say “Cinderella” she meets Joe Rogers, a drop-dead-gorgeous American actor. Frankly, he’s perfect–and Kate thinks she might have finally found The One. He certainly has the muscles required to sweep her off her feet. But Sal and Tom are less thrilled with Kate’s dreamboat. Are they just jealous, or do they know something about love that isn’t in Kate’s handbook? Kate’s pretty sure that finding true love isn’t supposed to alienate you from your friends, but what she doesn’t know is that her real knight is still waiting for her–and he’s closer than she ever imagined.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
21st century hopeless romantic,
By Arolin V "book~raven" (Montreal, QC Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel (Paperback)
I personally think this book was enjoyable. It was a tad bit predictable but it kinda did give me hope that there is someone out there for me. Some parts were boring and unnecessary but overall an OK good.
1.0 out of 5 stars
good...for pre-teens,
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This review is from: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel (Paperback)
this book was an absolute waste of my time. the writer is repetative in her descriptions, and leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination, which personally made me think the writer was aiming this book at a person who was rather dull and incapable of thinking for themselves. didn't really like the style of writing either ie. third person. story was cute...but but very predictable.
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3.2 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was okay....,
By Niquey - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel (Paperback)
I usually devour British chick lit. But this book... The story was good, it was, but I had two problems with the book. First, the "excerpts" from "The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook" were too wordy, too prosy, trying too hard, really, and I started skipping over those parts by Chapter 3. And secondly, some of the characters were underdeveloped in my opinion. You never "got inside their head." Though I think the three main characters had enough development, and one other character didn't need any more development as she came across quite well within her own dialogue. But all in all, it was only good. Not great, and not excellent.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Dull and predictable, couldn't even finish reading it,
By R. Schumann - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel (Paperback)
Very boring, very predictable, I couldn't get passed the first few chapters because I had already figured out the ending. (I did look up the ending eventually and found out that I was correct) Very dissapointing overall.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A light, easy and fun read,
By Heather A. Teysko "heatherteyskodotcom" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel (Paperback)
I really enjoyed "Learning Curves", the first novel I read by this author, a few years ago, and was excited to read this one. I thought the story line - an old-fashioned advice book within a book - was quite clever, especially towards the end when it starts being read by another character, who also acts on its advice (I know that sounds cryptic, but I don't want to give too much away - suffice it to say, I think it's clever).
I also really liked the main character, which helped. I was pulling for everyone to sort it all out. I thought the writing was light and fun, and it was just an enjoyable book. Nothing too deep or thought provoking. Just fun. And fun's good. |
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