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Liked It “Actually, this is the story of the coming-of-age of two girls, half-sisters: Sugar Beth Carey and Winnie Davis. Both had the same father, Griffin Carey, the richest man in town. But Winie's mother had been his mistress until Sugar Beth's mother, Diddie, died - then they'd married. Griffin's...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A very unsympathetic heroine and hero. Way too sarcastic for my likes.”
Margaret D wrote this review Saturday, November 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didn't think this was one of SEP's best books, but I still enjoyed it immensely. She's an incredibly humorous and althogether talented author.”
Stacey Goitia w/a Anastasia Foxe wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Actually, this is the story of the coming-of-age of two girls, half-sisters: Sugar Beth Carey and Winnie Davis. Both had the same father, Griffin Carey, the richest man in town. But Winie's mother had been his mistress until Sugar Beth's mother, Diddie, died - then they'd married. Griffin's love for Winnie was unmistakable, leading to Sugar Beth's being a hateful teenager but the most popular girl in Parrish, Mississippi. She saw to it that everyone in school ostracized Winnie and did everything she could to make Winnie's life miserable. Sugar Beth's sudden leaving of Parrish to attend Ole Miss and take up a wild life left Winnie free to become something else - and she married the boy Sugar Beth wanted - but left - Ryan Galantine.
Marie T wrote this review Wednesday, December 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In later years, when Sugar Beth returns, down on her luck, a widow from her fourth marriage and older - but still beautiful - her old classmates do all in their power to bring her down. Her former teacher, Colin Byrne, is now part of her old circle of "friends" and recalls how she'd use her intelligence in all the wrong ways. His plan to get revenge on Sugar Beth for destroying his career in Parrish all those years ago falls flat when he finds she is determined to let her hurts roll off her back. Her fiestiness and strength endear her to Colin and she gives back in kind when his sarcastic, cryptic remarks are aimed right at her - but also gives back in kind when the heat that has built up between them finally finds an outlet.
This is a story where a finally grown-up Sugar Beth learns to love her half-sister and be a person who can take her place in the community where she grew up. There are two wonderful romances woventhrough the storyt, with lots of great dialogue as Sugar Beth is the "perfect bitch"! And Colin pulls no punches when he fires a comment at her.
A truly good book - Susan Elizabeth Phillips is great at writing that kind.
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“Light but funny!”
Michelle L wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“very funny”
Kathie D wrote this review Thursday, August 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great story!”
Brandi B wrote this review Wednesday, June 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“He's a high school teacher from England. She's a rich brat come back to town, down on her luck. He hires her to be his maid.”
Bren H wrote this review Tuesday, June 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this one. Sugar Beth is coming home to a place where everyone hates her because she was so awful in High School and hurt everyone in town in one way or another. She especially did a number on her half sister, Winnie Davis. The worst maybe, is that she ran the English teacher Colin Byrne out of town with a vicious lie. Now she is back, no longer the rich girls on town but flat broke. She is looking for a painting by a famous artist that her Aunt Tallulah left her. It is worth millions. Colin has bought the mansion she used to live in and she must live in the carriage house her Aunt left her. Her childhood pranks will come back to haunt her. This is a wonderful romance that has many twists and turns. ”
Marty H wrote this review Sunday, June 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I quite enjoyed this one. I liked Sugar Beth's sassy character a lot.”
Crystal wrote this review Thursday, June 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
