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Elissa Bass

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Romance, Humor and Comedy, Chick Lit

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Bass’ characters are lovable, complicated and flawed…which is to say, deeply human. Snappy prose and cleverly crafted plot lines elevate the rom-com tropes, striking the perfect balance between the laugh-out-loud funny and the heart-wrenchingly sad. ... In this heartfelt tribute to love and loss, Bass vividly captures aging, fresh starts, and the sort of ride-or-die friendships everyone wishes they had. Readers looking for a good laugh or cry (or both) in this fizzy page-turner won’t be disappointed. Sizzling, sharp, and hilarious.
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“HAPPY HOUR is a sparkling novel with one of the bravest, most fascinating heroines you'll ever meet. Elissa Bass has created indelible characters, psychologically rich and true. She writes with w ...more

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Average rating: 4.31 · 163 ratings · 43 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

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	E-Cigarettes: The Risks of Addictive Nicotine and Toxic Chemicals 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Coat Check Girl (The Ghost Table Trilogy)

by Laura Buchwald (Goodreads Author)

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Brazen and the Beast (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #2)

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Another good one from Susie Tate. Sprinkles of past characters throughout like Easter eggs … I liked the crime family subplot but it did drag a bit here and there. Rafe was more easily redeemable than some of the past posh boys that’s for sure. Recom ...more
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