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Praise for the Novels of Susan Donovan
THE NIGHT SHE GOT LUCKY
"This second in Donovan's stories of dog-walking friends is a wonderful combination of love and laughter, with serious moments as well as some intrigue. The animal characters are a delightful addition to the story."--"Romatic Times BOOKreviews"
""The Night She Got Lucky" is a sexy, sweet, and simply delicious contemporary romance." --"Joyfully Reviewed"
"A cute, funny, and sexy tale from beginning to end."--"Romance Reviews Today"
AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG
"Donovan whips up a fine frappe of romantic comedy and suspense."--"Publishers Weekly"
"A delightful new series."--"RT BOOKreviews"
"This is a terrific book and one that fans of Ms. Donovan, and new readers of first-class romantic comedies, don't want to miss."--"RTR Reviews"
THE GIRL MOST LIKELY TO...
"An exceptional novel with humor and pathos and rich in detail, and the finely put together characters make this
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Sun-drenched beaches, designer-label clothes, drop-dead-gorgeous boy-toys...all paid for with a series of high-risk real estate deals. That's the lifestyle Cherise Newberry and her BFF Candy enjoy after leaving rural North Carolina for Tampa - until the market tanks and they lose everything. Cheri is surviving on Ramen Noodles and temp jobs when she gets a call from home to come back and run the family's small-town newspaper. Just one catch: She'll become the boss of her high school crush - and former brother-in-law - who might have the power to crush her all over again...But Cheri is surprised to see how "bad boy" J.J. DeCourcy has grown into the hard-working and principled managing editor of "The Bigler Bugle". Still, according to Cheri's bitter sister, he's not to be trusted. If Cheri's going to co-exist with this sexier-than-ever man from her past, she needs to stay professional - and keep her distance - even though he sets her on fire. When they're handed the biggest news story in the town's history, Cheri must trust J.J., even it means putting her life in danger...and her heart on the line.
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I found it a bit difficult to get into at first but it was worth perservering. Romantic, sexy, family relationships and a bit of murder mystery. A good story. Sometimes I read a book and think it's quite good but not good enough to read any more by that author, but I do want to read more of Susan Donovan's stories. I Want Candy follows on from this and I can't wait to read it aswell as her other books.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!
30 Aug 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Cherise Newberry and her best friend Candy Carmichael were living the high life in Tampa, thanks to a series of high-risk real estate deals. But when the Florida housing market crashes, Cherise and Candy find themselves flat-broke with creditors proverbially banging at the door. The one spot of hope comes in the form of a phone call from Cherise's grandfather. He wants her to return to their small hometown in North Carolina to run his newspaper. Cherise doesn't want to do it. How can she leave Tampa for the hometown she swore she'd never return to, where everyone insists on calling her Cheri? And how can she take a job where she'll be the boss of J.J. DeCourcy, the man who broke her heart, then married and divorced her sister? Cherise finds that you can't always get what you want - especially when your account balance is less than zero. But sometimes, as the song says, "you get what you need," and what Cheri needs might just be J.J. DeCourcy.
Author Susan Donovan's signature writing style sparkles in the delightful CHERI ON TOP. CHERI ON TOP has life and energy to spare, making it a joyful book to read. At the beginning of the book, Cheri's life is a series of disasters, some humorous, some not so. Her reticence to return home is understandable, given the life she left behind in North Carolina and the life she once lived in Florida. I felt sorry for Cheri at first, but I loved watching her pick herself up and make the most of what she's got. I also adored watching Cheri find herself once more. Though I won't give any spoilers, part of her development as a character comes with having to face J.J. again. J.J. is a hero who'll have readers wishing he could show up on their doorstep. He isn't, however, perfect. He's made mistakes in the past which contributed to the number of reasons Cheri and he were kept apart. Chief of these reasons being Cheri's sister, Tanyalee, a sibling I wouldn't wish on anyone. She throws wrenches into Cheri and J.J.'s reunion, but luckily for our protagonists, Cheri and J.J. have undeniable chemistry. Ms. Donovan made it easy for me to root for Cheri and J.J.'s romance and the love story in CHERI ON TOP makes me smile just to think about it.
A supporting cast of characters, including the funniest - if not only - guard squirrel I've ever encountered, help make CHERI ON TOP a memorable read. Ms. Donovan became an instant auto-buy author for me a few years ago when I picked up and read HE LOVES LUCY. Cheri and J.J.'s story is a perfect example of why Ms. Donovan continues to stay on my auto-buy list. CHERI ON TOP is filled with warmth, humor and romance, making it a captivating, charming read. I finished CHERI ON TOP a well-satisfied reader, and I can't wait to read Candy's story, I WANT CANDY.
Lily
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Author Susan Donovan's signature writing style sparkles in the delightful CHERI ON TOP. CHERI ON TOP has life and energy to spare, making it a joyful book to read. At the beginning of the book, Cheri's life is a series of disasters, some humorous, some not so. Her reticence to return home is understandable, given the life she left behind in North Carolina and the life she once lived in Florida. I felt sorry for Cheri at first, but I loved watching her pick herself up and make the most of what she's got. I also adored watching Cheri find herself once more. Though I won't give any spoilers, part of her development as a character comes with having to face J.J. again. J.J. is a hero who'll have readers wishing he could show up on their doorstep. He isn't, however, perfect. He's made mistakes in the past which contributed to the number of reasons Cheri and he were kept apart. Chief of these reasons being Cheri's sister, Tanyalee, a sibling I wouldn't wish on anyone. She throws wrenches into Cheri and J.J.'s reunion, but luckily for our protagonists, Cheri and J.J. have undeniable chemistry. Ms. Donovan made it easy for me to root for Cheri and J.J.'s romance and the love story in CHERI ON TOP makes me smile just to think about it.
A supporting cast of characters, including the funniest - if not only - guard squirrel I've ever encountered, help make CHERI ON TOP a memorable read. Ms. Donovan became an instant auto-buy author for me a few years ago when I picked up and read HE LOVES LUCY. Cheri and J.J.'s story is a perfect example of why Ms. Donovan continues to stay on my auto-buy list. CHERI ON TOP is filled with warmth, humor and romance, making it a captivating, charming read. I finished CHERI ON TOP a well-satisfied reader, and I can't wait to read Candy's story, I WANT CANDY.
Lily
Reviewed for Romance Junkies
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
the squirrel was the best part...
24 Sep 2011
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Normally I love Donovan's work. She never fails to create charmingly flawed characters who stay with me long after I have finished the book.
The heroine and the hero have a past--he broke her heart and she developed a taste for man candy. He knows her secrets but loves her anyway. He married her sister. She's home living a lie. The cast is liberally peppered with off-beat secondaries who abuse the Southern accent (I live in Georgia, and I do love a drawl, but good grief!). The show-stealing squirrel is the most entertaining part of the story.
Readers will know who the bad guys are in the beginning, but there is really no suspense, no sense of urgency and the conflict fizzles out at the end. Donovan did try to make her book reflect what is going on in our country, but her heroine has it too easy. Also, she makes an analogy that references people who are prominent in our culture at the moment, and I was very disappointed to see that.
Overall, not her best work and a one-time only read for me.
The heroine and the hero have a past--he broke her heart and she developed a taste for man candy. He knows her secrets but loves her anyway. He married her sister. She's home living a lie. The cast is liberally peppered with off-beat secondaries who abuse the Southern accent (I live in Georgia, and I do love a drawl, but good grief!). The show-stealing squirrel is the most entertaining part of the story.
Readers will know who the bad guys are in the beginning, but there is really no suspense, no sense of urgency and the conflict fizzles out at the end. Donovan did try to make her book reflect what is going on in our country, but her heroine has it too easy. Also, she makes an analogy that references people who are prominent in our culture at the moment, and I was very disappointed to see that.
Overall, not her best work and a one-time only read for me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Not her best work....
8 Sep 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Being a long-time Susan Donovan fan, I was looking forward to her next book. This one failed to live up to her usual good character development, depth of story and creative plot lines. She's a much better writer than this and it felt hurried and sloppy. I hope her next book that is part of this series offer a better plot and defines the characters a bit more.
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