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Fed up with her moody teenage daughter, Meg Addams decides what they both need is a good dose of suburban wholesomeness. But when they leave Manhattan behind for Meg's humble blue-collar hometown, they find it crowded with wealthy strangers and upscale boutiques. Settling into a creaky fixer-upper, Meg finally spots a familiar face right next door--and it belongs to none other than Sam Rooney.
The would-be love of Meg's high school life is now a single dad, her daughter's new soccer coach--and a neighborly ghost-buster whenever things go bump in the night. With three kids and an undeniable attraction between them, Meg and Sam are in for some heart-racing, wee-hour encounters that have nothing to do with spirits...but everything to do with hearts.
The would-be love of Meg's high school life is now a single dad, her daughter's new soccer coach--and a neighborly ghost-buster whenever things go bump in the night. With three kids and an undeniable attraction between them, Meg and Sam are in for some heart-racing, wee-hour encounters that have nothing to do with spirits...but everything to do with hearts.
384 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2007
About the author
Wendy Markham
37 books204 followersNew York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub is the award-winning author of more than seventy published novels and has sold more than three million books worldwide. Under her own name, Wendy achieved New York Times bestselling status with her single title psychological suspense novels. Those novels and the women's fiction she writes under the pseudonym Wendy Markham have also frequently appeared on the USA Today, Barnes and Noble Top Ten, and Bookscan bestseller lists.
Wendy grew up in a large, close-knit family in rural southwestern New York State and decided she wanted to become an author while in third grade. She worked in two independent bookstores during college, then moved alone to New York City at 21 to pursue her dream. After stints as a book editor for a Manhattan publishing house and an account coordinator for a major advertising agency, she sold her first novel, the supernatural young adult thriller SUMMER LIGHTNING. Early in her writing career, she published in various genres including suspense, horror, historical and contemporary romance, television and movie tie-in, and biography. She also co-authored a mystery series with former New York City mayor Ed Koch and has ghost-written for a number of bestselling authors and celebrities.
Wendy now lives in the New York City suburbs with her husband of nineteen years and their two children. A 1986 graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia, she proudly delivered the keynote commencement address at her alma mater in May 2008 and is serving a three-year appointment to the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Wendy grew up in a large, close-knit family in rural southwestern New York State and decided she wanted to become an author while in third grade. She worked in two independent bookstores during college, then moved alone to New York City at 21 to pursue her dream. After stints as a book editor for a Manhattan publishing house and an account coordinator for a major advertising agency, she sold her first novel, the supernatural young adult thriller SUMMER LIGHTNING. Early in her writing career, she published in various genres including suspense, horror, historical and contemporary romance, television and movie tie-in, and biography. She also co-authored a mystery series with former New York City mayor Ed Koch and has ghost-written for a number of bestselling authors and celebrities.
Wendy now lives in the New York City suburbs with her husband of nineteen years and their two children. A 1986 graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia, she proudly delivered the keynote commencement address at her alma mater in May 2008 and is serving a three-year appointment to the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences.
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August 20, 2013
Ugh, don't bother.
January 29, 2019
I read this 100% because Jorjeana Marie narrated it.
I thought the romance was sweet, the characters were fairly fun, but the writing wasn't completely there. I didn't care for the present-tense POV's, that was probably by biggest gripe. It has its place in books, just not this book.
This was a cute, fun little timewaster, not much else.
I thought the romance was sweet, the characters were fairly fun, but the writing wasn't completely there. I didn't care for the present-tense POV's, that was probably by biggest gripe. It has its place in books, just not this book.
This was a cute, fun little timewaster, not much else.
April 4, 2018
Corny and predictable, but cute.
October 4, 2018
Cute. Not a big fan of paranormal romance (Though not sure if this actually qualifies but there are ghosts) but I enjoyed it.
July 30, 2011
This is only my second Wendy Markham book, but I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. Her books are fun, light reads that give a reader engaging characters, everyday family struggles, lots of fun and lovin’, and always a bit of the paranormal thrown in to make everything really interesting.
Meg is a Broadway actress and is at the beginning of the end of her career, losing roles to younger actresses. Her daughter has gone the way of the Goth, becoming a child she no longer recognizes, a child she’s raised on her own since her ex-husband left before Cosette was born and never looked back. Needing a change for both of them, Meg moves them to her suburban New York hometown where she grew up happy years before. She learns very quickly, however, that you really can’t go home. At least not the way you remember it. Only one friend is left, who introduces her to mothers who drive Hummers, a town that now has a sushi restaurant, and a haunted house that scared her as a young girl but now calls to her to make it their home.
And her haunted house is right next door to the high school football player she had a huge crush on. Sam Rooney, though, doesn’t remember Meg. He does want to get to know the new Meg, at least when he’s not feeling guilty and thinking about his deceased wife. He has two kids of his own and is trying hard to raise them right, even taking offense when his daughter latches on to Meg for some girl shopping and other things that only a mom can do. But even that doesn’t keep Meg far from his thoughts. Just he’s always in Meg’s. They keep crossing paths dealing with their children - Sam’s son and Meg’s daughter even hook up - and dealing with Meg’s ghost, who keeps scaring her right into Sam’s arms.
I had fun with this book. Sam and Meg are normal, everyday parents just trying to make things work for their kids. They’re attracted to one another instantly, though Meg has a head start on Sam, and I liked them together as a couple, even if they didn’t for a while. I enjoyed seeing the change in Cosette as she got used to suburban life, while Meg didn’t change for the town she no longer knows. Sam had his share of learning with his kids too, letting go when necessary. The interfering spirit residing in Meg’s house is also quite fun and I never guessed a thing about that friendly ghost until all is revealed at the end.
I have a few more books of Ms. Markham’s books in the TBR pile and I think I’m going to be pulling them out and placing them closer to the top when I need something light and intriguing all at the same time. For those of you not familiar with Ms. Markham, she is also Wendy Corsi Staub.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
Meg is a Broadway actress and is at the beginning of the end of her career, losing roles to younger actresses. Her daughter has gone the way of the Goth, becoming a child she no longer recognizes, a child she’s raised on her own since her ex-husband left before Cosette was born and never looked back. Needing a change for both of them, Meg moves them to her suburban New York hometown where she grew up happy years before. She learns very quickly, however, that you really can’t go home. At least not the way you remember it. Only one friend is left, who introduces her to mothers who drive Hummers, a town that now has a sushi restaurant, and a haunted house that scared her as a young girl but now calls to her to make it their home.
And her haunted house is right next door to the high school football player she had a huge crush on. Sam Rooney, though, doesn’t remember Meg. He does want to get to know the new Meg, at least when he’s not feeling guilty and thinking about his deceased wife. He has two kids of his own and is trying hard to raise them right, even taking offense when his daughter latches on to Meg for some girl shopping and other things that only a mom can do. But even that doesn’t keep Meg far from his thoughts. Just he’s always in Meg’s. They keep crossing paths dealing with their children - Sam’s son and Meg’s daughter even hook up - and dealing with Meg’s ghost, who keeps scaring her right into Sam’s arms.
I had fun with this book. Sam and Meg are normal, everyday parents just trying to make things work for their kids. They’re attracted to one another instantly, though Meg has a head start on Sam, and I liked them together as a couple, even if they didn’t for a while. I enjoyed seeing the change in Cosette as she got used to suburban life, while Meg didn’t change for the town she no longer knows. Sam had his share of learning with his kids too, letting go when necessary. The interfering spirit residing in Meg’s house is also quite fun and I never guessed a thing about that friendly ghost until all is revealed at the end.
I have a few more books of Ms. Markham’s books in the TBR pile and I think I’m going to be pulling them out and placing them closer to the top when I need something light and intriguing all at the same time. For those of you not familiar with Ms. Markham, she is also Wendy Corsi Staub.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
March 26, 2013
From my blog:http://blessedx3ane.blogspot.com/2013...
This time I chose Love, Suburban Style by Wendy Markham. This was my first book I read by Wendy Markham. I really enjoyed it. It is about a single mom, Meg Adams, moving back to her hometown when her teen daughter got into some trouble.
Think about making a decision that could change your life? Meg Adams did! But, when Meg made it, she had no idea it would change her life. Meg moved back to her hometown of Glenhaven Park. Her daughter, Cosette, & her took a train from New York City & was not very happy. Would you be happy to be taken away from your home? I am not going to tell you the reason why Meg took them from the City, but it is a very good one. I agree with her. As a mom, I would had done the same thing. Taken the child out of the bad situation & put her into a good environment is the way to go.
Meg & her daughter rented an apartment while Meg hunted for a house she could afford. They ran into an old high school friend of Meg's that is a real estate agent named Kris, who is helping them find a house. They found a house at 33 Boxwood St, which is haunted & the high school crush of Meg's lives next door!
Meg, Cosette, & Geoffrey, Meg's best friend, moved them all into the house. Meg had a lot to do. Unpack. Buy furniture. Get a car. Go to the grocery store & get everything she needed. I hate moving, packing, the unpacking....
Meg met her neighbor, Sam. She thought her neighbors were his parents. Sam helped her move some boxes. Nice neighbor. Sam has 2 kids, Katie & Ben. Cosette is 15 just like Ben. Katie is 12. Sam teaches physics at the high school. Meg is going to teach voice lessons since she is retiring from singing, dancing, & being an actress on Broadway. Sam thought Meg was married to Geoffrey, but there was a bit of information that Meg shared with Sam. I will let you read it. I love this part about Geoffrey! Sam did not tell Meg about his wife or as Meg thinks about it ex-wife. Why is that?
I love how Sam googled Meg to see about Meg's Broadway career. He was interested in her so much. Meg is going to be dealing with him a lot since they lived next to each other & he is her daughter's soccer coach.
I love the end of the book with the letter, Sam waiting for Meg, & you will have to read the rest to find out!
Until my next Book Review,
Melissa
Questions:
1. Name the times where they saw the "ghost" in Meg's new home.
2. When did Meg's ex-husband leave her?
3. Who was Cosette's first boyfriend there? What did she do?
This time I chose Love, Suburban Style by Wendy Markham. This was my first book I read by Wendy Markham. I really enjoyed it. It is about a single mom, Meg Adams, moving back to her hometown when her teen daughter got into some trouble.
Think about making a decision that could change your life? Meg Adams did! But, when Meg made it, she had no idea it would change her life. Meg moved back to her hometown of Glenhaven Park. Her daughter, Cosette, & her took a train from New York City & was not very happy. Would you be happy to be taken away from your home? I am not going to tell you the reason why Meg took them from the City, but it is a very good one. I agree with her. As a mom, I would had done the same thing. Taken the child out of the bad situation & put her into a good environment is the way to go.
Meg & her daughter rented an apartment while Meg hunted for a house she could afford. They ran into an old high school friend of Meg's that is a real estate agent named Kris, who is helping them find a house. They found a house at 33 Boxwood St, which is haunted & the high school crush of Meg's lives next door!
Meg, Cosette, & Geoffrey, Meg's best friend, moved them all into the house. Meg had a lot to do. Unpack. Buy furniture. Get a car. Go to the grocery store & get everything she needed. I hate moving, packing, the unpacking....
Meg met her neighbor, Sam. She thought her neighbors were his parents. Sam helped her move some boxes. Nice neighbor. Sam has 2 kids, Katie & Ben. Cosette is 15 just like Ben. Katie is 12. Sam teaches physics at the high school. Meg is going to teach voice lessons since she is retiring from singing, dancing, & being an actress on Broadway. Sam thought Meg was married to Geoffrey, but there was a bit of information that Meg shared with Sam. I will let you read it. I love this part about Geoffrey! Sam did not tell Meg about his wife or as Meg thinks about it ex-wife. Why is that?
I love how Sam googled Meg to see about Meg's Broadway career. He was interested in her so much. Meg is going to be dealing with him a lot since they lived next to each other & he is her daughter's soccer coach.
I love the end of the book with the letter, Sam waiting for Meg, & you will have to read the rest to find out!
Until my next Book Review,
Melissa
Questions:
1. Name the times where they saw the "ghost" in Meg's new home.
2. When did Meg's ex-husband leave her?
3. Who was Cosette's first boyfriend there? What did she do?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2008
Meg Addams had a dream when she was younger. That dream was to escape Glenhaven Park and become an actress. She did as Astor Hudson and was a success. Now parts are going to younger actresses, her love life is going nowhere and the grand finale was her daughter’s expulsion from school .
Now Meg’s dream is to move back to Glenhaven Park. She had a wonderful childhood and she knows deep in her heart that the quiet, peaceful town with family values will be perfect for Cosette, her 15 year old daughter. OK, the town is a bit different than during her childhood but Meg is sure they can find their niche.
Meg moves back , buys the local haunted house - yes, it is really haunted. She isn’t worried… no way … she can handle it! At least… she tells herself she can. Her neighbor turns out to be Sam Rooney. He was her high school sweetheart - well, admittedly he didn’t know he was - he didn’t even know Meg but she adored him from afar.
Love, Suburban Style is a great story about a woman who got her dream in life but knew when it was over and it was time to start fresh. Even though her hometown is not at all like when she was growing up Meg is committed to making a new life for herself and Cosette there. Meg is a great character with a sense of humor that she turns on herself throughout the story. Sam is a strong, down-to-earth man who has been hurt by a terrible tragedy in his life and is very protective of his feelings and his kids.
This is a totally enjoyable read other than the romance part of the story drug out a little too long. The doubts both Sam and Meg had were reiterated a few too many times till I was thinking - oh get on with it - we all know how the story will end.
Now Meg’s dream is to move back to Glenhaven Park. She had a wonderful childhood and she knows deep in her heart that the quiet, peaceful town with family values will be perfect for Cosette, her 15 year old daughter. OK, the town is a bit different than during her childhood but Meg is sure they can find their niche.
Meg moves back , buys the local haunted house - yes, it is really haunted. She isn’t worried… no way … she can handle it! At least… she tells herself she can. Her neighbor turns out to be Sam Rooney. He was her high school sweetheart - well, admittedly he didn’t know he was - he didn’t even know Meg but she adored him from afar.
Love, Suburban Style is a great story about a woman who got her dream in life but knew when it was over and it was time to start fresh. Even though her hometown is not at all like when she was growing up Meg is committed to making a new life for herself and Cosette there. Meg is a great character with a sense of humor that she turns on herself throughout the story. Sam is a strong, down-to-earth man who has been hurt by a terrible tragedy in his life and is very protective of his feelings and his kids.
This is a totally enjoyable read other than the romance part of the story drug out a little too long. The doubts both Sam and Meg had were reiterated a few too many times till I was thinking - oh get on with it - we all know how the story will end.
November 15, 2012
Lee's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4 Stars
Lately I’ve been catching up on all of my paranormal books that have been sitting on my TBR list and I’m sure that most of you can agree that if you spend too long reading one genre you have a tendency to get burned out. Love, Suburban Style was exactly the book I needed to pull me out of the rut I felt I was falling in to.
This is a definite feel-good story with tons of humor and teenage angst thrown in to keep the reader totally enthralled the entire time.
After 20 years in New York, Meg has decided its time to move herself and her daughter back to her roots. But Suburbia has definitely changed since she left so long ago. Now, not only does Meg have the latte drinking, sushi eating, stay-at-home-with-even-though-you-have-a-nannie suburban moms making her welcome home not so great, but she also has to deal with the fact that there is a ghost taking up residence in the house that she just bought. As if things weren’t hard enough for her already, she’s managed to move in next door to Sam, the guy she fell in love with as a teenager.
Ms. Markham did a stellar job writing a love story between two wonderful characters. Meg and Sam’s back and forth relationship is more than enough to keep you turning the page. And the secondary characters in Love, Suburban Style are just icing on the cake.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
4 Stars
Lately I’ve been catching up on all of my paranormal books that have been sitting on my TBR list and I’m sure that most of you can agree that if you spend too long reading one genre you have a tendency to get burned out. Love, Suburban Style was exactly the book I needed to pull me out of the rut I felt I was falling in to.
This is a definite feel-good story with tons of humor and teenage angst thrown in to keep the reader totally enthralled the entire time.
After 20 years in New York, Meg has decided its time to move herself and her daughter back to her roots. But Suburbia has definitely changed since she left so long ago. Now, not only does Meg have the latte drinking, sushi eating, stay-at-home-with-even-though-you-have-a-nannie suburban moms making her welcome home not so great, but she also has to deal with the fact that there is a ghost taking up residence in the house that she just bought. As if things weren’t hard enough for her already, she’s managed to move in next door to Sam, the guy she fell in love with as a teenager.
Ms. Markham did a stellar job writing a love story between two wonderful characters. Meg and Sam’s back and forth relationship is more than enough to keep you turning the page. And the secondary characters in Love, Suburban Style are just icing on the cake.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
February 16, 2010
I loved the basic premise of the story, but the present tense style of delivery really knocked me out of the story. After awhile I could ignore it, then wham, it'd hit me again. Characters were portrayed well and the story had enough humor to keep me smiling, but that tense issue really took some pleasure points away.
September 7, 2010
I just love Wendy Markham's style of writing. It's such a quick read, and I love how she writes from both the female and male perspective in the story. I usually finish her books in about 2 days. Reads like a hallmark movie...but FUN.
April 12, 2011
Meg Addams & Sam Rooney
Broadway actress leaves Manhattan so her teenage daughter will stop being Goth. She buys a haunted house in her hometown and moves in next door to her old high school crush.
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Broadway actress leaves Manhattan so her teenage daughter will stop being Goth. She buys a haunted house in her hometown and moves in next door to her old high school crush.
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November 5, 2012
4.5 stars. Wendy Markham’s Love, Suburban Style is a fun, light-hearted romance with just a little bit of a paranormal element. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.
May 29, 2008
Nice, light summer read.
August 11, 2008
Cute book!
November 13, 2008
Way too fluffy for me. As usual, I became annoyed with the characters and the extremely predictable outcome. Just an "OK" break from the more intelligent reading I prefer.
February 1, 2009
I liked it. (:
May 27, 2009
Not my favorite Wendy Markham book. Predictable story with predictable ending.
January 7, 2010
very quick read, sweet and romantic
August 15, 2013
fun easy read
April 30, 2010
Loved reading this book so steamy when Meg and Sam finally met after so much time has passed since high school. Gets really steamy when they finally get together.
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March 10, 2011Nice Light Read, Cute Story!
March 27, 2011
A quick, fun read.
May 27, 2013
2.5. Fun, but nothing amazing.
January 23, 2016
predictable but cute.
January 27, 2016
funny
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