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Emma Hutch is a witch who puts her supernatural powers to good use by styling herself as the ultimate matchmaker. Although she can’t always promise true love, a ring or even commitment, she can guarantee that all-important first date between one of her clients and the object of his or her affections. The problem is, she spends so much time chasing after other people’s love interests, she has no time for her own. Until, that is, she meets Liam Dearborn, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, who’s intent on putting Emma under his own powerful spell.
About the Author
If Valerie Frankel weren't a writer, she'd probably be a bag lady. Fortunately, she's found her niche, writing novels and magazine articles for women who share her somewhat dirty sense of humor. Her previous books include THE ACCIDENTAL VIRGIN and the Quills Award-nominated THE GIRLFRIEND CURSE which People magazine described as "wickedly entertaining." Frankel writes about sex and dieting for Cosmo, Glamour, Self, Allure, the New York Times and Marie Claire, among other publications. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her two daughters and her husband.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love reading the Little Black Dress books as they are small enough to stick in your handbag to read on the bus and yet provide an entertaining read. This is my first read form Valerie Frankel and has a magical touch about it as it deal with a Good Witch Emma who earns a living by projecting images into people's minds in order to persuade their way of thinking. She has managed to matchmake countless couples in this manner, even though it comes at a price and Emma finds it impossible to sustain a relationship herself. There are a plenty of humorous momets in the book which I read over the Christmas holidays. My only fault with it though, is that is has too many characters and I often had to interrupt my reading to flick back and try as I could not remember who everyone was. Besides that, it was a nice little read by a good writer and the plot was original and fun.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i loved this one, it was so good that i couldnt put it down. emma is good witch who in the old saying "those who cant do, teach" so she spends her time fixing women up with their crushes. but she meets the one man who can make her wan to take the plunge. lots of humour and some violence but only to the bad guys lol!
this book is exactly what little black dress books are all about.
this book is exactly what little black dress books are all about.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I was laughing out loud in the library
29 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Emma Hutch thinks of herself as a good witch. She helps women find true love--or at least to get a date with the man of their current dreams--by placing a psych picture of the woman in the man's mind. The man assumes he's having sexy thoughts and--voila, a date. As clients go, Daphne Wittfield is no prize, but she's attractive, motivated, and she'll pay Emma's price. Which is handy since Emma is about to lose her much-loved New York apartment. Daphne wants a date with a sexy software billionaire and Emma intends to oblige. No matter how attractive she finds William Dearborn.
Emma's psychic power complicates her life in a number of ways but one of the worst is how it affects her sexually. Every man she dates ends up running--and the latest date finally helps her figure out why when he admits to seeing erotic visions of--William Dearborn. There's a chance for another match, but not before Emma finds herself in trouble with a dangerous accountant.
Author Valerie Frankel combines a touch of magic, chick-lit circles of friends, and a deft touch of humor to create an engaging story. I was reading this book at a library--and embarassed myself by laughing out loud twice. Librarians may not be as tough on noise as they once were, but I still wasn't a favorite. Emma makes a great heroine with her combination of self-doubt, fear, and weird self-confidence all wrapped into one package. William Dearborn isn't on the stage much, but Frankel makes the most of what time she gives him. The story, though, is really about Emma and her friends.
One weakness in the story--the subplot about corporate embezzlement never quite came together. Still, HEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL is a lot of fun, well written, and definitely an enjoyable read.
Emma's psychic power complicates her life in a number of ways but one of the worst is how it affects her sexually. Every man she dates ends up running--and the latest date finally helps her figure out why when he admits to seeing erotic visions of--William Dearborn. There's a chance for another match, but not before Emma finds herself in trouble with a dangerous accountant.
Author Valerie Frankel combines a touch of magic, chick-lit circles of friends, and a deft touch of humor to create an engaging story. I was reading this book at a library--and embarassed myself by laughing out loud twice. Librarians may not be as tough on noise as they once were, but I still wasn't a favorite. Emma makes a great heroine with her combination of self-doubt, fear, and weird self-confidence all wrapped into one package. William Dearborn isn't on the stage much, but Frankel makes the most of what time she gives him. The story, though, is really about Emma and her friends.
One weakness in the story--the subplot about corporate embezzlement never quite came together. Still, HEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL is a lot of fun, well written, and definitely an enjoyable read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Another Winner!
11 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Hex and the Single Girl is pee in pants funny. I love Val Frankel's books, and this is her best yet. High concept: Emma is a "Good Witch" who can put pictures into people's heads. She uses this skill in matchmaking, dresses up in costumes and stalks men all over Manhattan for her clients. So many scenes made me laugh, but I'm thinking of one in a hospital emergency room when Emma was disguised as a Naughty Nurse. Val Frankel is more imaginative than any other chick lit writer out there. And funnier.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
i had such a blast reading this
21 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
i loved reading this book, it was so funny that at times, i had to stop reading because i was laughing so hard. this is not your typical chick lit or romance novel. it's different and refreshing to read. if you like books about successful women or women who is finding her own path and identity, this is for you. and the love interest being an english guy was a plus as well. loved it loved it loved it
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