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Playing Nice
Jessie's got her life just the way she wants it, cool job by day, lead in an off-off-off Broadway musical by night, everyone sits at a nice safe distance. That is until set designer Mick appears on the scene and throws everything into turmoil.
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First published November 1, 2006
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January 6, 2015
Santa brought me this beautiful hardbound book for Christmas. Since my New Year’s resolution is to read tons of awesome books this year, 2015 is off to a fantastic start with Playing Nice. This author has an excellent voice. The style reminds me of Janet Evanovich, but it flows with the fast-paced cadence of an old detective-movie narration.
From the first chapter, the author makes witty, popular media references that I adore. I can relate to Dragnet, Charlie’s Angels, and I get those Twilight Zone moments. Brava, for expressing humor, as well as the main character’s personality through this method. The romantic subplot turned chilling with a hint of a love triangle; a crazed stalker situation with a clever resolution. It had a Fatal Attraction feel with a unique twist.
One of my favorite parts – many parts – of this book is the pranks played on the whimsical sub-characters, or supporting cast of the play. The theater is full of creative minds, and they are accounted for in this novel. Building moral. Blowing off steam. Misdirecting a suspicious reader. This author knows how to have fun, and express it through her writing.
This book is a romantic comedy. The humor is perfectly placed, ranging from sarcastic to snarky, making me laugh out loud. The dialogue between the main characters is engaging. The plotline centers around a theatrical performance, giving the title multiple meanings. The dimension of the main character is highlighted by Jessie’s family history, and her desire to transcend her profession at a clothes shop and become an actress.
I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a romance with humorous sugar sprinkled on top!
From the first chapter, the author makes witty, popular media references that I adore. I can relate to Dragnet, Charlie’s Angels, and I get those Twilight Zone moments. Brava, for expressing humor, as well as the main character’s personality through this method. The romantic subplot turned chilling with a hint of a love triangle; a crazed stalker situation with a clever resolution. It had a Fatal Attraction feel with a unique twist.
One of my favorite parts – many parts – of this book is the pranks played on the whimsical sub-characters, or supporting cast of the play. The theater is full of creative minds, and they are accounted for in this novel. Building moral. Blowing off steam. Misdirecting a suspicious reader. This author knows how to have fun, and express it through her writing.
This book is a romantic comedy. The humor is perfectly placed, ranging from sarcastic to snarky, making me laugh out loud. The dialogue between the main characters is engaging. The plotline centers around a theatrical performance, giving the title multiple meanings. The dimension of the main character is highlighted by Jessie’s family history, and her desire to transcend her profession at a clothes shop and become an actress.
I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a romance with humorous sugar sprinkled on top!
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