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New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie brings humor and storytelling magic to this modern-day romance of a match made anywhere but in heaven—but destined for a fairy-tale ending. Daisy Flattery is a free spirit with a soft spot for strays and a weakness for a good story. Why else... read more
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Linc Blaise needed the perfect fiancee to win his dream job, but finding a woman who'd be convincing in a charade seemed impossible--until he heard Daisy Flattery charm her way out of a sticky situation! Playing the prim and proper bride-to-be was a lark to the dazzling storyteller, but once... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Daisy Flattery: A free spirited, animal-loving and broke artist and story teller.
- Linc Blaise: An uptight college professor.
- Julia: Daisy's best friend.
- Chickie Crawford: Wife of Dr. Crawford and wannabe surrogate mother to Daisy.
- Dr. Crawford: Dean of Humanities at Prescott College and a lech.
- Dr. Booker: Head of the History Department at Prescott College.
- Evan York: History professor at Prescott College.
- Caroline Honeycutt: Faculty member of Linc's at Prescott College.
- Dr. Art Francis: Veterinarian in Prescott.
- Gertrude Blaise: Linc's mother.
- Pansy Flattery: Daisy's mother.
- Lacey Booker: Dr. Booker's wife.
- Liz: Daisy's ancient cat.
- Annie: Daisy's adopted kitten.
- Jupiter: Daisy and Linc's adopted dog.
- Jennifer Crusie: Add a description of this character.
- Lim
- Daisy Blaise
- Howard
- Andrew
- Guthrie
- Bill
- Derek
- Little Gertrude
- Olivia
First Sentence edit
The storm raged dark outside, the light in the hallway flickered, and Lincoln Blaise cast a broad shadow over the mailboxes, but it didn't matter.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Cinderella: From rags to riches and finding Prince Charming.
- Family relationships: Describe this theme.
- Marriage of convenience becomes more
- Being True to One's Self
- Discovering one's passion
- Adapting to new situations
- Growing together not apart
- Self acceptance
- Self discovery
Series & Lists edit
This is book 807 of 797 in Loveswept. (publisher series)
Preceded by Callie's Cowboy, and followed by Slightly Scandalous.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jennifer Crusie (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0553593366
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Bantam
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0553593366
Page Count: 288
Awards edit
- AAR Annual Reader Poll (1997: Feistiest Heroine, honorable mention)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Jennifer Crusie: Author's website. Jennifer Crusie is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than fifteen contemporary novels. Her work has been published in twenty countries.
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