Cupid and Co

by Carol Jones

It was all in the tea leaves if Sofia had bothered to pay attention. But tea leaves are tricky little devils. They usually say one thing and turn out to mean another. How can anyone take them seriously? All Sofia knows is that she's tired of her mother playing Cupid. And she definitely doesn't want her friend Clancy to start shooting love's arrows in her direction tool So when Clancy gets the idea to start a dating agency as a class project, Sofia can only groan and try to keep out of range. Sofia finds herself caught between her Italian mother, who wants to set her up with her country cousin Tony; her friends who always know best; cousin Tony who turns up at school capturing a few hearts of his own; and her gypsy grandmother - the only person who begins to understand her.

Genres: Romance

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

The Concubine's Child, set in 1930s Malaya, was my first novel for adults. It was inspired by twenty-five years of annual visits to Malaysia to stay with my partner's family. The Boy with Blue Trousers , set in China and Australia, is my latest historical fiction. Previously, I have written more than thirty books for younger readers.

Born in Australia, I have spent most of my life in Melbourne, working as an English and drama teacher and as an editor of children's magazines. I have been a full-time writer since 1999.

You can find out more about my work at
http://www.caroljonesauthor.com/ or follow me on instagram @caroljonesauthor

Reviews

[Amira McLaren · Rating 4 out of 5]

i loved reading this book. it was very interesting and easy to read. I recommend this book to others.

[Ella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably at least the third time I've read this book, but there's just not enough explanation in it. I mean, it literally goes from 'Oh I hate Tony' to 'OH MY GOD I LOVE TONY I'M GOING TO GO OUT WITH TONY' in about a page. Still, the basic premise is pretty good, and it's the kind of book I lapped up in high school because I wanted my life to be that interesting and to get the boy.
It's also a really easy read. Pretty much in one sitting. I do enjoy the occasional single sitting read.

[Ru Kwok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, it's an easy fast read but it's full of humour and enough romance to make you want to fall in love yourself.