Miranda Smith isn't surprised to discover a cache of racy photographs in her husband's desk--after all, he is the president of Ballantyne Bras. But she's more than shocked to realize it's his buff, burly body encased in the red satin bustier and matching bikini panties...and he's nowhere to be found. Neither is their life savings nor the company coffers. Thus begins Miranda's hilarious, frantic scramble to unravel the mystery behind her husband's disappearance, illegal accounting practices, and penchant for wearing silky teddies and kitten heels.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Light and entertaining - perfect poolside reading
17 Aug 2004
By Kristin Dreyer Kramer
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Miranda Smith's comfortable life of social functions and charity fundraisers is forever turned upside-down when she accidentally discovers pictures of her husband of fifteen years dressed in women's lingerie (with a pristinely manicured female hand on his rear). In just one day, everything becomes painfully clear-Tom's penchant for women's underwear, his infidelity, and, finally, his disappearance. When she reads Tom's "have a nice life" letter, Miranda thinks that her life has hit its lowest point-but then she discovers that Tom did more than just leave her. He also emptied out their bank accounts and left Ballantyne Bras, her family's business, in serious financial trouble.
Suddenly realizing that she's the only one capable of saving her family's business (and, consequently, the entire town of Truro, Georgia) from bankruptcy, Miranda dusts off her MBA and fills in for Tom, claiming that her husband asked her to take care of the company while he went on an extended business trip to China. Miranda manages to cover up her husband's disappearance using fake emails and phone calls, but Blake Summers, the chief of police, isn't falling for it. Miranda can't seem to hide from the persistent chief-nor is she totally sure that she wants to.
The plot of Leave It to Cleavage (a jilted woman forced to take charge and make it on her own) isn't necessarily a unique one, but Wax does a wonderful job of taking the plot and making it her own. She creates characters (especially Miranda and Blake's daughter, Andie, the teenage tomboy turned beauty queen hopeful) that you can't help but love. She creates a tension between Miranda and Blake that's absolutely electric-so electric, in fact, that you'll feel it. And her devilish wit only adds to the fun. From the very first sentence, Wax will have you hooked, and you won't be able to put down this uplifting tale.
Suddenly realizing that she's the only one capable of saving her family's business (and, consequently, the entire town of Truro, Georgia) from bankruptcy, Miranda dusts off her MBA and fills in for Tom, claiming that her husband asked her to take care of the company while he went on an extended business trip to China. Miranda manages to cover up her husband's disappearance using fake emails and phone calls, but Blake Summers, the chief of police, isn't falling for it. Miranda can't seem to hide from the persistent chief-nor is she totally sure that she wants to.
The plot of Leave It to Cleavage (a jilted woman forced to take charge and make it on her own) isn't necessarily a unique one, but Wax does a wonderful job of taking the plot and making it her own. She creates characters (especially Miranda and Blake's daughter, Andie, the teenage tomboy turned beauty queen hopeful) that you can't help but love. She creates a tension between Miranda and Blake that's absolutely electric-so electric, in fact, that you'll feel it. And her devilish wit only adds to the fun. From the very first sentence, Wax will have you hooked, and you won't be able to put down this uplifting tale.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
You won't be able to put it down!
10 Aug 2005
By Tracy Vest
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading her husband Tom's kiss off letter, former beauty queen Miranda Smith discovers that he did more than desert her - he also drained their bank accounts, leaving her family owned company, Ballantyne Bras in financial ruin.
She also learns that Tom had a penchant for wearing the company garb, when she discovers a revealing photo of him in lingerie, along with a well-manicured female hand.
Miranda is forced to take over the company reigns to keep from going under, while trying to locate the cad. Telling the staff that he is on an extended buying trip, then trying to rebuild the business is her goal. But she does not count on Blake Summers, the sexy and suspicious Chief of Police being so interested in her plight.
The plot will hook you from page one and the chemistry between the two leads (as well as the comical predicament of a macho father reluctant to let his tomboy daughter grow up) will keep you pasted until the last page.
She also learns that Tom had a penchant for wearing the company garb, when she discovers a revealing photo of him in lingerie, along with a well-manicured female hand.
Miranda is forced to take over the company reigns to keep from going under, while trying to locate the cad. Telling the staff that he is on an extended buying trip, then trying to rebuild the business is her goal. But she does not count on Blake Summers, the sexy and suspicious Chief of Police being so interested in her plight.
The plot will hook you from page one and the chemistry between the two leads (as well as the comical predicament of a macho father reluctant to let his tomboy daughter grow up) will keep you pasted until the last page.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Chick Lit
13 Jan 2006
By voracious reader
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
From the first sentence this book had me hooked. It is a romantic comedy and a mystery as well. The title: Leave It To Cleavage: An Uplifting Tale foreshadows the gentle humor within. The title refers to the heroine's family business, a lingerie company located in a small Georgia town. The company banner becomes: Ballantyne Bras, Home of Custom Cleavage: Creating The Perfect Bra One Stitch At A Time. This book does not take itself too seriously. There are many "creamy shoulders", "orbs", and robes that fall open. Still it is not crude eliminating some of the sexual detail found in many romances. There are no forced sex scenes between virginal girls and handsome heroes. The heroine, Miranda, is a strong beautiful woman with an MBA who is forced out of housewifely retirement and into running her family business. Tom, her cross dressing husband of fifteen years has ravaged the family business and left it in tatters. He leaves her abruptly with a curt note and no further explanation. The romance in the book occurs between the heroine and Blake, the handsome sexy police chief who suspects wrong doing in Tom's disappearance. Miranda conceals the fact that Tom has left her and taken their personal funds. Further, Tom has embezzeled Ballantyne company funds leaving the company in a precarious financial situation. She feels she must conceal Tom's sudden departure in order prevent panic, reinvent Ballantyne and save the company and the town. The town's largest employer is Ballantyne. There is an interesting side plot as well. Blake, the divorced police chief has trouble accepting the fact that his teenage daughter needs to grow up and seperate. He resists accepting the fact that she is a sexual being, the typical father daughter dilemma heightened by the fact that she is beautiful and very attractive to teenage boys. This is a beach book. I have given it five stars, because for its genre it is one of the better examples. This is not to be confused with great literature. Read this book for relief between reading the heavy hitters. Now I am ready for another heavy hitter.
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