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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: 4.3 · 155 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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Elissa Bass liked Margaret PRack's review of Please Wait To Cross: "A thoroughly enjoyable book, even through the tragic parts. Funny, caring making one’s own family and accepting life"
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Elissa Bass liked Mandy Lehti's review of Please Wait To Cross: "Please Wait To Cross is a heartfelt, witty, and refreshingly honest exploration of love, reinvention, and second chances later in life. At its core are Elizabeth “Bitty” Rhinehart, who returns home after forty years to reboot her life, and Chief Mike" Read more of this review »
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Elissa Bass liked Chris's review of Please Wait To Cross: "Another amazing romantic adventure on Cape Cod! Who knew crossing guards and cops could be such fun? Elissa captures the ride of emotions of love, loss and hope in a family and community. I can hardly wait for the next edition of Rhinehart family ant" Read more of this review »
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