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Crazy for You
What would you do for a second chance at first love?
Aspiring actress Daisy Anderson is a hopeless romantic with dreams of finding her own happily ever after. She’s left her sleepy home town of Kilshannon and the heartache of lost love far behind her, determined not to look back… until her past comes looking for her that is!
When disaster strikes and her holiday to sunny Spain is cancelled, the last thing Daisy expects is to open the door to her estranged best friend, Eddie, in desperate need of her help and with one hell of a crazy plan in mind!
Heading back to her home turf to fulfill a dying woman’s final wish might be bad enough, but by the time she sets eyes on Jonathon Eastwood; tall, dark and as handsome as the day they parted, Daisy’s already in too deep to run. Plus, Jonathon’s not the only guy back in town, and with the devastatingly gorgeous Christian Devine back in her life, Daisy’s world is about to turn upside down.
A laugh out loud Irish rom com about first love and friendship.
Aspiring actress Daisy Anderson is a hopeless romantic with dreams of finding her own happily ever after. She’s left her sleepy home town of Kilshannon and the heartache of lost love far behind her, determined not to look back… until her past comes looking for her that is!
When disaster strikes and her holiday to sunny Spain is cancelled, the last thing Daisy expects is to open the door to her estranged best friend, Eddie, in desperate need of her help and with one hell of a crazy plan in mind!
Heading back to her home turf to fulfill a dying woman’s final wish might be bad enough, but by the time she sets eyes on Jonathon Eastwood; tall, dark and as handsome as the day they parted, Daisy’s already in too deep to run. Plus, Jonathon’s not the only guy back in town, and with the devastatingly gorgeous Christian Devine back in her life, Daisy’s world is about to turn upside down.
A laugh out loud Irish rom com about first love and friendship.
390 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Emma Heatherington
20 books263 followersEmma Heatherington is from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone.
Her latest novel, THE PROMISE, is out now in Ireland (HarperFiction) and available elsewhere on Kindle and Audio.
Her latest novel, THE PROMISE, is out now in Ireland (HarperFiction) and available elsewhere on Kindle and Audio.
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October 15, 2011
This book is nothing like what I was expecting! The premise may seem to be something old, but the way Emma Heatherington wrote this book, makes it extremely fresh and unique! I was only planning on reading the first chapter tonight and instead read the whole book without putting it down.
I wanted to find out what was Jonathon and Daisy's secret. What caused them to break up and why were they still not over each other after years of being apart? Besides that one track, the track regarding Jonathon and Eddie's mother Isobel, also brought me to tears. I wanted to know what was going to happen with TLC, the other man in Daisy's romantic history. I am so glad I picked this book up to read!
I wanted to find out what was Jonathon and Daisy's secret. What caused them to break up and why were they still not over each other after years of being apart? Besides that one track, the track regarding Jonathon and Eddie's mother Isobel, also brought me to tears. I wanted to know what was going to happen with TLC, the other man in Daisy's romantic history. I am so glad I picked this book up to read!
September 10, 2008
Meet Daisy Anderson - and out of work actress working in a shoe store in Belfast. Add in a gay best friend, an insatiable ex whose nickname is 'Christ Divine' and an unexpected trip back home to the hills of Donegal and you have a brilliantly funny read.
April 15, 2023
"Heartbroken was better than single, but worse than attached. How do you ensnare somebody who is heartbroken? It would be like competing with a ghost, thought Daisy. A living ghost, if there was such a thing.
Emma Heatherington has a knack for pulling you into her Irish rom-com stories.
Emma Heatherington has a knack for pulling you into her Irish rom-com stories.
March 29, 2025
Yet again, Emma Heatherington doesn't disappoint with creating characters you feel you know in real life. Each time I picked up the book, I looked forward to catching up with Daisy, Eddie, and Jonathan. Soon after reaching about halfway, I couldn't put it down. I couldn't read fast enough. 😁
July 5, 2017
I was not expecting to like this book but it surprised me. An interesting story with lots of characters to like and a surprising ending.
October 10, 2018
A great read
Loved this book with twists and turns. Character good and easy to follow and I interesting. Would recommend this book.
Loved this book with twists and turns. Character good and easy to follow and I interesting. Would recommend this book.
May 3, 2014
Daisy Anderson is an aspiring actress with no acting rolls on the horizon. Instead she is working at the local shoe store and hating every minute of it. When her plans to go on Holiday with her best friend and flat mate Lorna fall through and she receives a surprise visit from her best childhood friend, Eddie Eastwood, she finds herself in one of the most challenging acting rolls of her life. Eddie wants Daisy to pretend to be his girlfriend to help him ease the mind and heart of his dying mother. There are two problems with this plan. First, Eddie is gay and everyone knows it (except Eddies mum). Second, Daisy is still not over her first love, Eddie's older brother, Jonathan Eastwood.
Jonathan Eastwood has loved Daisy all of his life. Proposing to Shannon was a hasty move due to his mother’s illness, wanting to see her happy. Now that Daisy is back in Killshannon, the sparks that both Daisy and Jonathan thought had burned out long ago are starting to burn once again. But when old friends, old ghosts and a new fiancé threaten to ruin their second chance at happiness, it will take a village to get to the truth and help these two reach their HEA.
There are so many things that I really enjoyed about Crazy for You by Emma Heatherington, so where do I start. I loved the setting. This story takes place in Ireland, and the language, settings and atmosphere of the book holds true to the location. The characters. I loved the characters, Daisy Anderson, Jonathan Eastwood, "Gay" Eddie Eastwood, Christian "Christ" Devine, Lorna, and Horrible Shannon. I could not pick one character that I loved above the rest. I have to say that Shannon Cassidy was a very well written villain of the story and she is really the kind of character that make is easy for you to have very little sympathy for. In the end, she gets what she deserves.
I have to say that reading this book, at times there seemed like 3 different story lines going at the same time, Jonathan and Daisy’s past and rekindled love, Christian Devine and his sorted love life, and the Eddie, Daisy, Jonathan, Shannon square. As the book progressed, you realized that each story within the story is aimed at the same end, getting Jonathan and Daisy together again. I loved the pace of the book, I love the way that the history between the characters unfolded, it was not an instant pour of information, but it was revealed at its own pace and in its own time. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good chuckle with a little bit of mystery added to it. I really enjoyed this book and that is why I gave it 5 wonderful stars.
Jonathan Eastwood has loved Daisy all of his life. Proposing to Shannon was a hasty move due to his mother’s illness, wanting to see her happy. Now that Daisy is back in Killshannon, the sparks that both Daisy and Jonathan thought had burned out long ago are starting to burn once again. But when old friends, old ghosts and a new fiancé threaten to ruin their second chance at happiness, it will take a village to get to the truth and help these two reach their HEA.
There are so many things that I really enjoyed about Crazy for You by Emma Heatherington, so where do I start. I loved the setting. This story takes place in Ireland, and the language, settings and atmosphere of the book holds true to the location. The characters. I loved the characters, Daisy Anderson, Jonathan Eastwood, "Gay" Eddie Eastwood, Christian "Christ" Devine, Lorna, and Horrible Shannon. I could not pick one character that I loved above the rest. I have to say that Shannon Cassidy was a very well written villain of the story and she is really the kind of character that make is easy for you to have very little sympathy for. In the end, she gets what she deserves.
I have to say that reading this book, at times there seemed like 3 different story lines going at the same time, Jonathan and Daisy’s past and rekindled love, Christian Devine and his sorted love life, and the Eddie, Daisy, Jonathan, Shannon square. As the book progressed, you realized that each story within the story is aimed at the same end, getting Jonathan and Daisy together again. I loved the pace of the book, I love the way that the history between the characters unfolded, it was not an instant pour of information, but it was revealed at its own pace and in its own time. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good chuckle with a little bit of mystery added to it. I really enjoyed this book and that is why I gave it 5 wonderful stars.
March 16, 2014
I sat down with this book expecting fluffy chick lit. At first, we were off to a galloping start in that direction. Daisy Anderson is a failed actress working at Super Shoes to pay the rent. Her plans to go on an exotic Spanish holiday fall through and she's left home moping, knowing her bestie Lorna is being spa'd and dined by a hot guy. Relief comes in the form of a challenge: Her childhood friend who now resides in San Francisco comes calling and asks her to play the role of her lifetime. Our heroine agrees to act as his girlfriend to help cheer up his dying mother. Eddie is screamingly gay, and she knows not everyone will buy it.
The trouble starts when we meet Ed's brother, Jonathan Eastwood whom we find out has loved Daisy all of his life. Too bad he proposed to the sleek Shannon in a desperate acted sparked by his mom's cancer. Tempers flare when Christian Devine, the hottest guy in town, notices single Daisy and makes offhanded remarks about how attractive she is to the flame-carrrying Jonathan.
Daisy reunites with her mother as she returns to her hometown of KilShannon from Belfast, where she has fled to hide from a dark secret. This is where the book gets interesting. I liked the chick-litty aspects, but this took the story to a next level.
Crazy for You by Emma Heatherington was a real treat for me. I'm mad for Ireland, so it was fun for me to relax into daily Irish life surrounding the pub, The Chocolate Bar, and to watch what made the Irish people tick.
I can't say I was 100 percent onboard with Shannon's storyline, but I am a true lover of rom com, so any twinges were quickly cast out, and I am happy that I suspended any disbelief, because the ending rocked.
This seeming rom com offered aspects of a mystery and a women's fiction in addition to the humor I was looking for. I give it four big stars for making me think and leaving me with a smile on my face.
The trouble starts when we meet Ed's brother, Jonathan Eastwood whom we find out has loved Daisy all of his life. Too bad he proposed to the sleek Shannon in a desperate acted sparked by his mom's cancer. Tempers flare when Christian Devine, the hottest guy in town, notices single Daisy and makes offhanded remarks about how attractive she is to the flame-carrrying Jonathan.
Daisy reunites with her mother as she returns to her hometown of KilShannon from Belfast, where she has fled to hide from a dark secret. This is where the book gets interesting. I liked the chick-litty aspects, but this took the story to a next level.
Crazy for You by Emma Heatherington was a real treat for me. I'm mad for Ireland, so it was fun for me to relax into daily Irish life surrounding the pub, The Chocolate Bar, and to watch what made the Irish people tick.
I can't say I was 100 percent onboard with Shannon's storyline, but I am a true lover of rom com, so any twinges were quickly cast out, and I am happy that I suspended any disbelief, because the ending rocked.
This seeming rom com offered aspects of a mystery and a women's fiction in addition to the humor I was looking for. I give it four big stars for making me think and leaving me with a smile on my face.
June 5, 2014
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This book jumps straight in to the action. Daisy still reeling from her holiday plans going astray receives an unusual request from her childhood friend, Eddie. On the face of it pretending to be the girlfriend of an old friend whose mother is dying, is not that far-fetched but Eddie's sexuality makes this Daisy's hardest acting role ever.
The characters didn't immediately grab me in the first few chapters but I am so glad I kept reading because this is such a funny, poignant read. It's one of those novels that not only make you smile it makes you laugh out loud. As soon as Daisy and Eddie return to their childhood village they reach their full potential as characters and this becomes a page turning read.
Newly engaged Jonathon is Daisy's first love and Eddie's older brother and to complicate matters further Daisy and Jonathon share a secret, get the picture? The other characters are vividly drawn and give this story its depth and interest. There are elements of mystery, sweet romance, humour, sadness and emotional baggage so heavy you wonder at times if the hero and heroine will reach their happy ever after but in true romantic comedy style of course they do. Well worth a read.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Emma Heatherington
March 1, 2014
Review originally posted here: http://lisaomeara.wordpress.com/2014/...
Daisy had long ago left her childhood home in Kilshannon for Belfast, and the memories associated with the village have prevented her from returning very often. But a favour to her friend, Eddie, sees her back in her hometown, and it’s not long before the demons reappear. Eddie’s mother is dying of cancer, and Daisy pretends to be his girlfriend in a ruse to stop her from discovering Eddie is gay. Eddie’s brother, Jonathan, is also home after recently getting engaged, and Daisy’s history with him means that there are some tough times ahead, and she wonders if she’ll be able to go through with her favour to Eddie after all.
For the first few chapters of this book, I was dubious. I thought it was a little farfetched that Daisy, not having seen Eddie for years, would so willingly go ahead with his plan when it would take her back to Kilshannon, and all the painful memories it held for her. But I persevered, and thankfully it did improve as the story progressed.
Daisy and Eddie were an engaging duo, and the many colourful characters of Kilshannon brought the story to life. There were some very funny moments, and some quite sad ones, but overall this was an entertaining read, albeit a little predictable at times.
Daisy had long ago left her childhood home in Kilshannon for Belfast, and the memories associated with the village have prevented her from returning very often. But a favour to her friend, Eddie, sees her back in her hometown, and it’s not long before the demons reappear. Eddie’s mother is dying of cancer, and Daisy pretends to be his girlfriend in a ruse to stop her from discovering Eddie is gay. Eddie’s brother, Jonathan, is also home after recently getting engaged, and Daisy’s history with him means that there are some tough times ahead, and she wonders if she’ll be able to go through with her favour to Eddie after all.
For the first few chapters of this book, I was dubious. I thought it was a little farfetched that Daisy, not having seen Eddie for years, would so willingly go ahead with his plan when it would take her back to Kilshannon, and all the painful memories it held for her. But I persevered, and thankfully it did improve as the story progressed.
Daisy and Eddie were an engaging duo, and the many colourful characters of Kilshannon brought the story to life. There were some very funny moments, and some quite sad ones, but overall this was an entertaining read, albeit a little predictable at times.
February 12, 2014
ARC supplied by the publisher, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review
Set in Ireland (both North and South) this is an amusing, if at times rather convoluted, second time around romance. At times I have to say I felt myself getting lost in the twists and turns the plot took but having said that I enjoyed it.
It is an inoffensive read, with very delicately phrased bedroom scenes and limited use of profanity and would appeal to most readers who enjoy romantic fiction.
Set in Ireland (both North and South) this is an amusing, if at times rather convoluted, second time around romance. At times I have to say I felt myself getting lost in the twists and turns the plot took but having said that I enjoyed it.
It is an inoffensive read, with very delicately phrased bedroom scenes and limited use of profanity and would appeal to most readers who enjoy romantic fiction.
February 16, 2014
Loved the story but typos like referring to Daisy's brother as Jonathan instead of Richard was annoying. There were a lot of typos like that which took away from the story...
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