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It Can Happen To You [Paperback]

Lynn Crymble
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Jan 10 2011

Penny Stevens is 40 years old, a murderer of garden plants, and married to the next Wilt Chamberlain of realty. This is not the life she imagined for herself, but it’s comfortable and good enough. Isn’t it? When an accidental good deed lands Penny in the paper, she becomes a local hero and catches the overzealous eye of the newspaper’s “life renovation” expert. Penny is the perfect makeover target—whether she likes it or not.

 

Soon, the “Team Penny” makeover crew is literally taking over Penny’s life and pushing her toward someone else’s idea of perfection. But with the help of some new friends—including two very young, very handsome gardeners and a giant dog named Haggis—Penny slowly gains the confidence to take control of the situation. The “new and improved” Penny, though not exactly what people had in mind, surprises everyone, including herself. Hilarious and heartwarming, It Can Happen to You is a tale of unexpected twists, newfound happiness and life’s second chances.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Lynn Crymble is a former drama teacher who lives with her family in North Vancouver, British Columbia, This is her first novel.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud Fun! Dec 21 2011
By Lydia - Novel Escapes TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
This was a delightful and heartwarming novel that had me laughing at loud. If you've ever been stuck in a rut you'll love this novel and if you're currently stuck and need some inspiration to help you move forward, this novel might just give you the kick in the butt you need. I loved the voice and felt it suited Penny's character and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

The first line in the 3rd chapter is now my favourite sentence from a chick lit book ever. If I had been eating or drinking anything it would have sailed clear across the room. I laughed that hard. It was so unexpected after bumbling along with Penny over the first few chapters that it both shocked me and made me laugh out loud. There were other moments too, like how she gets her revenge on her husband and her interlude with the gardener that made me giggle.

This was not the most unique storyline, but there were threads that kept it so and I loved watching her relationships develop and seeing her transformation. I loved all the characters. I wanted to hug Penny frequently as well as kick her to get her moving forward. I wanted to kick her husband in the groin for different reasons and I loved the gardeners and smiled often at their interventions.

I did find the end became a tad slow and I wasn't completely sure about the epilogue and how the story ended. It all seemed somewhat abrupt and unresolved to me. But other than that, It Can Happen to You was a joy to read and I would definitely pick up another Lynn Crymble novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Aug 12 2010
Format:Paperback
I'm halfway through this book and I dread finishing it! If you've ever felt in a life rut, this is for you. Lots of fun! Lynn, give us more.
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