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Mounted and Hung
Jennie’s life has always been planned to the nth degree, but no amount of planning could have prepared her for losing someone she loved. Someone she’d planned on spending the rest of her life with. She’d grieved, according to plan, and moving on.
Actually, travelling to England was a hangover from Plan A. An addendum. A sub-clause she couldn’t let go of. It’s what Steve would have wanted. Wasn’t it?
She and her best friend, Samantha, had had an interesting time in Australia, and now they’re in London, things are sure to get even more exciting. For one thing Jennie falls back on her long-ignored artistic talents as a means of making money. Painting portraits of the spoiled mutts Sam is making outfits for pays really well.
Things are still going according to plan, at least in spirit, until she runs into Rupert Smythe-Brown, a Hooray Henry who’s missing a chin. Then any guidelines, addendums and sub-clause, paragraph 3.4s are thrown out the window. From being someone who’s always backed away from confrontation, Jennie turns feral, with hilarious results.
And then there’s Mark, who doesn’t know when to quit. Jennie hadn’t planned on him at all.
Actually, travelling to England was a hangover from Plan A. An addendum. A sub-clause she couldn’t let go of. It’s what Steve would have wanted. Wasn’t it?
She and her best friend, Samantha, had had an interesting time in Australia, and now they’re in London, things are sure to get even more exciting. For one thing Jennie falls back on her long-ignored artistic talents as a means of making money. Painting portraits of the spoiled mutts Sam is making outfits for pays really well.
Things are still going according to plan, at least in spirit, until she runs into Rupert Smythe-Brown, a Hooray Henry who’s missing a chin. Then any guidelines, addendums and sub-clause, paragraph 3.4s are thrown out the window. From being someone who’s always backed away from confrontation, Jennie turns feral, with hilarious results.
And then there’s Mark, who doesn’t know when to quit. Jennie hadn’t planned on him at all.
440 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2015
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Andrene Low
39 books19 followersAuthor also writes under Andrene N. Low, Sydney Hunter and Andie Low
Andrene, or Andie as her cozy mystery readers know her, has a love of writing instilled in her by her mum. Irreverent, cutting and reflecting her background as a stand-up comic, her women's fiction in particular is edgy with humour that can be dark in places. Don't be fooled into thinking her horror novel, DietVale, under the pen name Sydney Hunter is dark, dark, dark.
Andrene, or Andie as her cozy mystery readers know her, has a love of writing instilled in her by her mum. Irreverent, cutting and reflecting her background as a stand-up comic, her women's fiction in particular is edgy with humour that can be dark in places. Don't be fooled into thinking her horror novel, DietVale, under the pen name Sydney Hunter is dark, dark, dark.
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February 16, 2017
This is the second book in the Excess Baggage series. And I loved it.
There wasn't as much sex as in the first novel in the series, but the sex was replaced with intrigue and manipulative conniving!
A great storyline, with some clever twists.
Lovely writing, which flowed seamlessly across the pages.
The characters are strong, and its refreshing to see strong females characters instead of simpering weak boy-obsessed girls.
Set in the 1970s in London, I loved reading about places I could recognise.
The attention to detail is extreme, and I love that in a book.
Looking forward to reading the next one in the series - Screwed for Money.
There wasn't as much sex as in the first novel in the series, but the sex was replaced with intrigue and manipulative conniving!
A great storyline, with some clever twists.
Lovely writing, which flowed seamlessly across the pages.
The characters are strong, and its refreshing to see strong females characters instead of simpering weak boy-obsessed girls.
Set in the 1970s in London, I loved reading about places I could recognise.
The attention to detail is extreme, and I love that in a book.
Looking forward to reading the next one in the series - Screwed for Money.
February 20, 2018
Another great book. This sequel had just as many laughs as the first book, while providing a fresh new perspective via Jennie and the English setting. As with the first book, it's jam-packed with small details, which give it such a real feel. Though I've never been to England, I really felt as though I was there with the characters.
I have to be honest, I didn't like Mark much at the start. He really grated on me, especially the way he spoke to and treated Jennie. However, he began to grow on me as the story progressed. There were some great 'shock' moments in this book and the story definitely picked up momentum as I got further in. If you loved the first book in the series, you will definitely love this one, too.
I have to be honest, I didn't like Mark much at the start. He really grated on me, especially the way he spoke to and treated Jennie. However, he began to grow on me as the story progressed. There were some great 'shock' moments in this book and the story definitely picked up momentum as I got further in. If you loved the first book in the series, you will definitely love this one, too.
March 21, 2019
What a gorgeous story. Jennie lost her soul mate, bereaved at a young age will she really give up on love, hopes and dreams? This is the story of how starting a new life in 1970s London rekindled her belief in love and all things lovely such as painting dog portraits, romance, and faith in friendships. Looking forward to reading the next one.
May 12, 2019
Book 2 in the Sexy Seventies series focuses on Jennie.
Set in London, Jennie meets Eadie, who takes Jennie under her wing and helps her rediscover a hobby which she soon turns into a business. Along the way there’s romance, revenge, a loose chicken and a whole lot of glue.
This book is definitely enjoyable, and a great follow on from Book 1
Set in London, Jennie meets Eadie, who takes Jennie under her wing and helps her rediscover a hobby which she soon turns into a business. Along the way there’s romance, revenge, a loose chicken and a whole lot of glue.
This book is definitely enjoyable, and a great follow on from Book 1
November 6, 2020
The second book in her Just 70s series, Brush with Fame follows Jennie in her travels to London, and her struggle to get back into art.
It was just the kind of romantic comedy type of book I needed. Its light hearted and fun with engaging characters. I loved it and give it 5 stars! Can't wait to move on to the next one
It was just the kind of romantic comedy type of book I needed. Its light hearted and fun with engaging characters. I loved it and give it 5 stars! Can't wait to move on to the next one
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