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Format:Mass Market Paperback
A promising plot with international thieves, FBI and mafia-type baddies, ruined by too much clichéd romantic prose ("you are magnificent", "you are a roman feast and you convince me I'm a conquering gladiator", "you make me a beast" etc.. WHO really talks like that, I wonder? Not italian men, I assure you). Basically a very common and not original "roman rose" with trite passion scenes, disguised as a mistery novel. AND please, if you have to use foreign characters and names, at least get them right! Mossimo is not an italian name (Massimo is), and neither is Fico (which just means "cool" or "figue") and Carmine is a man's name, not a woman's. I would not recommend it. You want romance and mistery and a good laugh, you're surely better off with janet evanovich's Plum series (now THOSE are something else!).
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
The Perfect Slice of "Literary" Tiramisu!
14 Aug 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
What a great, enjoyable read! Tiramisu is that wonderful Italian dessert of espresso, rich cream cheese and elegant flavors that means "pick me up" in Italian. That image fits this charming book to a tee. Well done characters, especially the female lead, who (for a change!) when placed in a dangerous situation has the common sense to listen to a man who knows how to handle the situation. So often, weaker authors will have the female lead do something completely stupid just to prove her independance. Additional secondary characters are thought out and ADD to the plot, enriching the story and making the emotional connections reasonable and sweet. The sensuality between the lead couple is dynamite and I love any story that can use $8000 to justify not only a superior Spa Day but to underwrite an entire life change. Remember, this tasty little gem of a book is not meant for anything more than the best escape--putting too many expectations on the story could cause the lightness and fun to deflate like over-beaten whipped cream.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A must-read for those who like romantic suspense
16 Dec 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Brandi Michaels learns that her fiance has dumped her and eloped to Vegas with his girlfriend on the same day as she uproots her life and moves from Nashville to Chicago to be closer to him. When he asks for her engagement ring back to give to his new bride, it's the last straw. Brandi takes the ring to a pawn shop, and uses the money from its sale to buy a new dress, a sexy pair of F-me heels and a day at the spa. With her beauty regimen completed, she plans to meet a man and have one night of passion to erase the memory of her errant fiance and kick off the beginning of her new life.
Roberto Bartolini just happens to be at the same party as Brandi and can't helped but be captivated by the leggy blonde bombshell in the clingy dress. When she decides to seduce HIM, he can't help but agree. They spend a passionate weekend in his suite and when they part ways, Brandi believes they'll never see each other again. Little does she know that when she begins her new job at a law firm the next day, Roberto will be there--as her client.
This novel was entertaining from start to finish with enough mystery and romance to keep me intrigued. Roberto Bartolini was the best hero with his passionate nature, tendency to cater to women, and insistence on putting Brandi first. I couldn't wait to see him break down all of Brandi's defenses and convince her that he was the man for her. Brandi was funny and I loved that she made Roberto work for everything that he got. Their romance created sparks from beginning to end and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense. This was my first Christina Dodd novel, but I will definitely be looking forward to the next one.
Roberto Bartolini just happens to be at the same party as Brandi and can't helped but be captivated by the leggy blonde bombshell in the clingy dress. When she decides to seduce HIM, he can't help but agree. They spend a passionate weekend in his suite and when they part ways, Brandi believes they'll never see each other again. Little does she know that when she begins her new job at a law firm the next day, Roberto will be there--as her client.
This novel was entertaining from start to finish with enough mystery and romance to keep me intrigued. Roberto Bartolini was the best hero with his passionate nature, tendency to cater to women, and insistence on putting Brandi first. I couldn't wait to see him break down all of Brandi's defenses and convince her that he was the man for her. Brandi was funny and I loved that she made Roberto work for everything that he got. Their romance created sparks from beginning to end and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense. This was my first Christina Dodd novel, but I will definitely be looking forward to the next one.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A fun, sassy read...
26 Sep 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading this book I was surprised at some of the negative comments by other reviewers. I thought this book was really entertaining and it kept my attention throughout. The main characters had great interactions (both verbally and physically!). Although at times the plot may have been a bit of a stretch (lawyer having to babysit her client because the judge did not like the client's comments about the American's legal system, etc.), the book as a whole was so fun I could overlook it. In genernal, I thought this book was one of Ms. Dodd's best modern day romances to date - as good as some of her historical ones. If you are looking for a fun, sassy, exciting, fast read, do yourself a favor and pick this one up.
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