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Kelly Ripa on eBay About Kelly Ripa Featured Authors Adele Lang Kate White Carly Phillips Also of Interest Janet Evanovich Lori Foster Friends You can buy your Drugs, No Prescription Required for less, shipped by mail to you at rx-md.biz For optimum health and wellness we reccomend Fish Oil supplements from Dr. Sears The largest selection of dog breeds and breeders in one easy to use directory Welcome to the internets largest candles site, 1,000's of candles to choose from Your gateway to Dental Plans across the US from $79.95 Work At Home T-Shirts 2005 Calendars	More by Meggin Cabot ... Click to Buy More by Adele Lang... Click to Buy More by Carly Phillips... Click to Buy Also of Interest... Click to Buy Click to Buy Click to Buy Click to Buy Click to Buy Click to Buy	Click to Buy	The Boy Next Door by Meggin Cabot Book Description From Publishers Weekly In her debut adult novel, Cabot (known for her extremely successful young adult fiction series the Princess Diaries, published under the name Meg Cabot) relies entirely on highly amusing e-mails to tell a fetching meet-cute story. New York City gossip columnist Melissa Fuller is known for being obsessive about Winona Ryder, dating the wrong men and being tardy for work. Arriving particularly late one morning, she explains to her colleagues at the New York Journal that she was detained by the attempted murder of her elderly next-door neighbor, Mrs. Friedlander, who is in a coma. Always the good girl, Mel has volunteered to take care of Mrs. Friedlander's many pets until the neighbor's nephew Max, a famous fashion photographer, can be reached. Her co-workers warn her about Max, a notorious lady's man. Contrary to the gossip, when she meets Max he is down to earth, funny and kind. Despite the strange fact that he likes to be called John and appears to be between photo shoots, she begins to date him and learns that he shares her love for Stephen King novels and natural disasters. It doesn't take long for her to fall head over heels, or for Mel's mom to write, "Get a ring on your finger before you uncross those legs, sweetie." When a mysterious e-mail arrives explaining that there is more to her beau than meets the eye, she is duly upset and uses the power of her pen to get even. But when Mrs. Friedlander's attacker returns, will Mel and Max be able to put their differences aside to catch a killer? Full of clever e-mail banter and tongue-in-cheek humor, this cheeky novel should be enjoyed in one sitting. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. About The Author Meg Cabot is the author of the best-selling, critically acclaimed, immensely popular Princess Diaries novels, as well as All-American Girl, Haunted, and two Regency novels, Nicola and the Viscount and Victoria and the Rogue. Meg was born in Bloomington, Indiana, and her childhood was spent in pursuit of air conditioning, of which there was little at the time in southern Indiana. A primary source proved to be the Monroe County Public Library, where Meg whiled away many hours, reading the complete works of Jane Austen, Judy Blume, and Barbara Cartland. Armed with a fine arts degree from Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City, intent upon pursuing a career in freelance illustration. Illustrating, however, soon got in the way of Meg's true love, writing, and so she abandoned it and got a job as the assistant manager of an undergraduate dormitory at New York University, writing on the weekends, and whenever her boss wasn't looking. Meg lives in New York City with her husband, Benjamin, a poet, financial market writer and fellow Hoosier, and their one-eyed cat, Henrietta.
		Click to Buy	For Better, for Worse: A Novel by Carole Matthews Book Description After her marriage to Damien ended in disaster, Londoner Josie Flynn -- thirtysomething and single again -- is flying across the ocean to her American cousin's "big mistake" wedding. In her present "love stinks" frame of mind, the last person she expects to be seated next to on the flight is someone like Matt Jarvis. A recently divorced rock journalist, Matt is sensitive, good-looking, and remarkably attentive -- and before their plane touches down, Josie's smitten. So how can she hope to convince her cousin to cut and run when Josie is all ready to leap into love again -- with a stranger, no less, who might be just another Mr. Totally Wrong in Mr. Seductively Right's clothing? The point is rendered moot, of course, once they deplane and she and Matt go their separate ways. After all, Josie's got prenuptial confabs to worry about and that dreaded lilac chiffon bridesmaid's dress to wear. But Dante himself couldn't have dreamed up the hell this wedding is proving to be -- and when her dream hunk reappears and throws himself into the mix, Josie finds herself wondering how she -- or any unattached modern woman, in fact -- can hope to survive the new romantic rules of the twenty-first century. Already a bestseller in the U.K., Carole Matthews's For Better, for Worse is a deliriously droll, dead-on tale of marriage, sex, monogamy, and modern love. From Publishers Weekly Josephine Josie Flynn is a latter-day Bridget Jones, but without the cuteness, the sardonic humor or the wry introspection that made Ms. Jones so lovable (and her story so profitable). In this novel by bestselling English author Matthews, Josie is newly single and en route from London to her American cousin's wedding in New York, when she meets Matt Jarvis, an aspiring rock journalist who captures her attention and asks for a date as soon as their plane touches down. When they just miss each other at the appointed restaurant, madness ensues as Josie's ex-husband decides to jet to the wedding to win her back, and Matt becomes entangled with a publicist for a regrettable boy band, which covers the Beatles but doesn't even know who they were. There are moments of comedy and others of introspection in Matthews's book about the single life and how singletons strive to overcome their lot (often, it seems, by attending weddings, even ones to which they haven't been invited). Despite some humorous inventions (such as the Conversation Termination Sequence, an escape hatch from endless phone calls with her bodily functions¤obsessed mother) and melancholy revelations ( somehow she was going to have to let the barriers down again, otherwise no one would ever get inside her protective shell to find the real Josie hiding there ), Matthews mostly fails to mine a deeper meaning from the characters and situations she creates as she entertains her readers with serendipitous trysts and near-misses. Still, Josie, unlike Bridget, never carps about her weight, and for that women readers can be thankful. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Newly separated, Josie Flynn is leaving behind the comfort of her apartment in England to fly to her cousin Martha's wedding in New York. Armed with a lilac chiffon bridesmaid's dress and in charge of her destiny for the first time since she broke up with Damien, Josie is greeting her newfound independence with both optimism and dread. The transatlantic flight begins with Josie butting heads with a nonchalant rock 'n' roll journalist who is occupying her seat. Undoubtedly, there is chemistry between them, but once they land in New York, a menagerie of circumstances serve to separate them from consummating their attraction. Meanwhile, Damien, Josie's smarmy ex-husband, has designs on getting her back by flying to Martha's wedding and presenting Josie with a very large diamond ring. Things get even more complicated when the beautiful Martha presents her homely fiance and announces that the best man is her ex-boyfriend. Carole Matthews tackles love and marriage with cynicism, but through her humorous storytelling resurrects the power of romance to conquer all. Elsa Gaztambide Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved From Library Journal The cute journalist sitting next to her on the flight from London to New York is exactly what Josie Flynn needs to take her mind off her cheating ex-husband and her mother's I-told-you-so's. When he shares his own divorce story, buys her a drink, and invites her to dinner in New York, she feels pretty smug about the way her life is looking up. Then he doesn't show for the date, the wedding Josie is attending turns into a fiasco, and her ex-husband flies in from London to try to charm her back. And that doesn't include what happens to the cute guy when he tries to track her down in New York with no more information than a bride's first name. British author Matthews makes her American debut with this light, funny novel. A natural for the beach, it will charm Bridget Jones fans on both sides of the Atlantic; film rights have already been sold. Patrons will want to be first in line to read this one. Recommended for all public libraries. Kim Uden Rutter, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. About the Author Carole Matthews worked as a secretary for six years before retraining as a Beauty Therapist. She approached Britain's Central Television with suggestions for a beauty programme and went on to write and develop a health-based magazine series called Look Good, Feel Great. After leaving Central Television, Carole worked in a holistic clinic in Milton Keyes, England and wrote freelance articles. She wrote her first fiction in 1995 -- a short story that won the Writers News competition. She used the money to fund a writing course where she met her first literary agent. The rest, as they say, it history. Already a best-selling author in England, Carole Matthews makes her American debut with For Better, For Worse, a book Kirkus Reviews calls "a cheeky romp from a best-selling Brit with a great sense of fun." The book, which has been optioned by Pandemonium Films, tells the story of recently divorced 30-something Londoner Josie Flynn. As her marriage ends in disaster, Josie flies across the ocean to her American cousin's "big mistake" wedding. Soured on love and in no rush to meet anyone, she ends up sitting next to Matt Jarvis -- a recently divorced rock journalist who she becomes smitten with before the plane touches down. But alas, they go their separate ways. After all, Josie's got prenuptial confabs to worry about and that dreaded lilac chiffon bridesmaid's dress to wear. But Dante himself couldn't have dreamed up the hell this wedding is proving to be. Josie finds herself wondering how she -- or any unattached modern woman, in fact -- can hope to survive the new romantic rules of the twenty-first century. For Better, For Worse was recently chosen as the fourth book club selection of the phenomenally successful Reading with Ripa book club on the nationally syndicated morning show, "Live with Regis & Kelly". "It's a big five points for humour," said co-host Kelly Ripa. "Live with Regis and Kelly" started the Reading with Ripa book club in April 2002. Ripa's previous three picks have all landed on the New York Times bestseller list. Carole Matthews is a self-proclaimed evening class-aholic. So far she has studied garden design, golf, calligraphy, feng shui, stencilling, style analysis, watercolour painting, flower arranging, kiln glass, mosaics, stained glass and wire sculpture (to name a few!) She also runs day courses on 'Getting Your Novel Published' for Bedfordshire Adult Ed. Carole is also mad about films and of course, reading! She reads 1-2 books every week and is currently trying her hand at film scripts. Carole says she is eager to write more books(bestsellers, of course), more sitcom and maybe a comedy drama. She would also like to see the world, laugh a lot, stay healthy and eventually become wealthy and wise.
		Click to Buy	Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber: The Katya Livingston Chronicles by Adele Lang Book Description After weasel-eyed tax inspectors question her work-related claims, Katya Livingston is forced to keep a financial diary. As well as documenting the cruel and parsimonious ways of her ad agency boss, Katya waxes lyrical about putting up with loser friends, mortal enemies, and thoroughly bad restaurants. She also throws in a completely candid account of her love life, just in case some of it is tax deductible. What begins as a private account of expenses rapidly becomes, through Katya's chronic delusions of grandeur, a matter of public record: first as a tawdry gossip column, then as a salacious book, and finally as a Hollywood B-movie. Bitingly written with wit and style reminiscent of Candace Bushnell, Adèle Lang's novel is a cutting, bitchy, hilarious take on the young-single-British-woman genre. a dog to suit the owner's needs SHE magazine [UK] "Wicked, witty and wild. Is the world ready for Katya Livingston?" 19 magazine [UK] "Bridget Jones only thinner, wittier and prettier, Katya's a psycho bitch from hell...A fab read." Elle magazine [Australia] "Addictive." About the Author ADELE LANG is an author, columnist and advertising copywriter. She lives in London.
		Click to Buy	If Looks Could Kill by Kate White Book Description Bailey Weggins, a clever writer for a leading women's magazine, Gloss, is dragged into a murder investigation by her editor-in-chief and boss from hell, Cat Jones. Cat is a woman who gets what she wants from her employees, so when she discovers that her nanny has been murdered she insists Bailey find the killer before the police do. Was the chocolate that poisoned the nanny meant for Cat, known for her love of truffles? But then, the beautiful, duplicitous nanny has an enemy list all her own. The investigation takes Bailey from the streets of New York City to the swankiest Connecticut suburbs and Bucks County retreats, and everyone is a suspect, including the catty editors at Gloss. Bailey proves that she is the original gutsy girl when she outwits the clever killer. Lisa Scottoline, author of Courting Trouble "...Bailey Weggins is a sleuth a girl could love-gutsy, savvy, and even a self-confessed 'shoe slut.' What wicked fun!" Diane Mott Davidson, author of Sticks & Scones "...a stunning, self-assured debut...treats the reader to the inside scoop on the politics of magazine-publishing... Brava!"
		Click to Buy Also by Carly Phillips... Click to Buy	The Bachelor by Carly Phillips Read a Free Chapter (opens in new window) From Publishers Weekly The small town of Yorkshire Falls and its colorful inhabitants including a mysterious panty-raider and a fun-loving but devious mother are a sturdy stage for Phillips's (Erotic Invitation) romantic romp. After news of his mother's weak heart summons him home, globetrotting journalist Roman Chandler loses a coin toss with his brothers that determines who will relinquish his bachelor status to give their mother a grandchild. Roman decides to "settle down" without giving up his travel-intensive job, and as one of the most handsome men in town, he can have his pick of the local women except for Charlotte Bronson, his high school crush. Thoughts of her parents' miserable long-distance marriage keep Charlotte from accepting Roman's proposal, despite the sexual sparks that fly at their every encounter. Mutual attraction eventually proves too powerful to resist, however, but first Roman must win her trust. Though Phillips gives sensual friction and emotional introspection equal attention, the emotional chemistry between Roman and Charlotte merely simmers while the sexual chemistry explodes. The first in a Chandler brothers trilogy, this entry will encourage readers who enjoy dining on passion to pick up the next book, but those who prefer more emotionally bonded characters may chose a different course. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Jennifer Martin, Writer's Club Romance Group at AOL ...fast-paced writing and sexual tension that she is well known for...she will find new fans with THE BACHELOR. Harriett Klausner The relationship between Roman and Charlotte...heats up the story...Fans will look forward to the remaining two Chandler tales Romance At Its Best ...red hot plot with a to die for hero and sympathetic heroine...two equally sexy brothers in the wings Julie Shininger, Escape to Romance ...sexy, sassy, sinfully good novel.... It's a long wait for the rest of the Chandler men... Cindy Penn, WordWeaving Phillips' gift for writing brazenly sensual romance founded on strong emotional connections makes THE BACHELOR a keeper. Suzanne Coleburn, New and Used Books ...irresistible book...I love Ms. Phillips' humor and her sensual stories that are so... today and now. Karen Larsen, Scribes World I came to this book as a Carly Phillips fan, and I finished it ready for the next story. Sue Waldeck, The Road to Romance ...I completely enjoyed THE BACHELOR...fun and fast-paced with a bit of everything--intrigue, comedy, relationships and romance... About the Author Award winning author of over 15 novels, Carly Phillips gave up a career as an attorney to pursue her dream of writing romance. While still licensed to practice law in both New York and Connecticut, these days she prefers to pen stories so hot, they should be illegal without oven mitts. She has appeared several times on the Waldenbooks Bestseller list, been nominated for various Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards and garnered wins including the SARA Rising Star Award for Best Short Contemporary, and Bookseller’s Best Award.

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