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When in Rome...: A Novel of Piazzas and Passion [Mass Market Paperback]

Gemma Townley
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Mar 29 2005
When in Rome, do as Audrey Hepburn would do. Failing that, run off with your ex-boyfriend, carry suspicious packages through customs, and lie to the person who loves you. . . .

Georgie Beauchamp is totally happy and in love with her wonderful, dependable boyfriend, David. So why does she always daydream about running into her gorgeous ex-boyfriend Mike? It can’t mean she’s still in love with him—especially since the cad dumped her so horribly. As luck would have it, when Georgie’s daydream actually comes true, she is dressed in unglamorous sweats and carrying a curtain rod down the street, while Mike is driving an expensive sports car and looking better than Brad Pitt at the Oscars. She longs to have the glamorous life Mike can offer—and starts to think that he might want her back in his arms.

But when he invites her for a weekend in Rome, Georgie is torn. David has always said he’d take her there for the romantic getaway of a lifetime, but his work keeps him totally tied up. So she must choose: David, all comfort and reliability, or Mike, all flirtation and butterfly-stomachs. The decision isn’t too hard to make, and faster than she can say Vespa, she’s off to Rome with Mike, full of plans to frolic on the Spanish Steps and sip wine in intimate trattorias. But when David shows up unexpectedly, this roman holiday gets a hell of a lot more complicated. . . .


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From Publishers Weekly

Scattered with references to Roman Holiday, this would-be madcap romantic comedy by the sister of bestselling chick-lit writer Sophie Kinsella strives for love, laughs and intrigue but lacks the necessary charm and flair. Blithely irresponsible Georgie Beauchamps, a researcher at a legal publishing company in London, dates serious, dependable David Bradley, an accountant who investigates crooked financial dealings. But Georgie still holds a torch for her ex, the devilishly handsome Mike Marshall, and when Mike asks her to accompany him on a trip to Rome, Georgie jumps at the opportunity, thinking he has realized the error of his ways and is trying to win her back. But the suddenly wealthy Mike seems to be up to no good, and when David shows up in Rome on business, Georgie slowly starts delving into the puzzle. But Georgie unveils more than just a mystery-she discovers a source of strength in herself, uncovering a scandal at her own company and accusing long-suffering David of treating her like a child when he miraculously forgives her for her dalliances and betrayals. David may play along, but some readers will be rubbed the wrong way by Georgie. Though the plot zooms as fast (if sometimes as erratically) as a Vespa on the streets of Rome, the novel's selfish protagonist drains the fun from this jangly caper.
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Georgie is convinced life is perfect with her dependable accountant boyfriend, David, until her last boyfriend, the aimless (but devilishly sexy) cad, Mike, reenters it. Mike is now the owner of a swanky BMW and his own record company, and his flirty e-mails and champagne lunches have Georgie's head spinning and David's blood boiling. David's workaholic tendencies have Georgie agreeing to a weekend away with Mike. But the romantic Roman holiday turns sour when Mike is too busy in business meetings and has no time for fun. And then David surprises Georgie in Rome outside the Sistine Chapel. He gives her the Audrey Hepburn treatment, scooting her off to an Italian restaurant on a Vespa. Neither man will tell Georgie exactly why he is in Rome, and each takes numerous mysterious phone calls, meets with glamorous women, and dodges shady gangsters. Once back in London, she finds herself embroiled in suspect mergers and makeshift spy-girl antics. A slow start is more than made up for with endearing characters, a madcap plot, and a rewarding finish. Kaite Mediatore
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2.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Predictable July 21 2005
By Lisa
Format:Paperback
This is one of those unfortunate books where you may not like the main character, Georgie Beauchamp, as I didn't. It seemed at various times throughout the plot, she was so dense to reality, you literally wanted to kick some sense into her.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre at best April 20 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I don't know why this book got 4 and 5 stars I'm shocked. I think the style and flair of this author is great--but the story itself was TERRIBLE. It's laughable how stupid the main character was portrayed. I don't know anyone as stupid as the author made her out to be, to the point that it irritated me. The plot was SO predictable, and not very believable. I think if this author takes her style and flair and comes up with better and more believeable plot lines and more intelligent chracters she will be a suceess. But for now, this book was medicore at best. Save your money, and wait for her second book. Maybe the second try she'll get it right.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quick read, fun story May 11 2005
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Fun story, but pretty predictable, helped pass the time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Will keep you on your toes
I first suspected this might be just another mushy, romantic type novel. I was grateful to find out that it is really much better than that. Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by Chris Frost
4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining!
This novel was such a fun reading experience. At first, I thought it was going to be one of those love triangle stories in which the heroine is torn between two men. Well... Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by CoffeeGurl
4.0 out of 5 stars humourous, witty, and well worth reading
I bought this book thinking, if Sophie Kinsella liked it, then buying it would surely be an investment. Turns out, It really was. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2004 by J. Leong
4.0 out of 5 stars Chick lit does Rome
I really, really enjoyed this book! My opinion of most chick lit books lately has been that there is too much "crap" published out there. Its not always good. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004 by Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Cute, Exciting
Just finished the book and it was pretty good. I dont have that much time for casual reading, but when I picked up this book I couldn't put it down! Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004 by "jindycow"
5.0 out of 5 stars So funny!
I started reading this in the book store and just couldn't stop - this is such a funny book, and very warm. I don't usually read chick lit but I just kept turning the pages... Read more
Published on Feb 18 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars SO FUNNY!!
I loved this book! The heroine Georgie is a delight, so irreverant and real, and the settings of Rome and London are delicious, the plot is fast and funny and I was whipping over... Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
I really enjoyed this novel. It's fun, easy to get into, and was great to read on the subway. Georgie is a little crazy, but her adventures in London and Rome kept me entertained. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny and pacy
If you like your chic lit fast and furious you'll love this book - it's set in London and Rome and the main character Georgie has the enviable position of having two men to choose... Read more
Published on Feb 5 2004 by "sandiem23"
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