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The Truth About Fairy Tales |
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List Price: $16.99
Our Price: $16.99
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN: 9781419662935
ISBN: 1419662937
Label: BookSurge Publishing
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
Number Of Pages: 404
Publication Date: 2007-10-15
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Release Date: 2007-10-15
Studio: BookSurge Publishing
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Think passion is all over once you hit forty? Well, think again. Jaded after a series of failed relationships Cate McCormack's channeling her 'inner romantic' into her very successful books. Author of a series of contemporary takes on traditional fables and legends, Cate's surprised to find herself caught up in her own fairytale as two 'princes', one young and handsome and the other rich and powerful, vie for her affections. Head battles with heart as Cate slays the twin dragons of public perception and dented self-esteem to assert her right to her very own happy ending. KT Casha does it again. Set in fabulous locations in Hollywood, London, Venice and Southern France, The Truth about Fairytales is her take on one of the biggest issues facing today's independent woman - what's the man in our life actually for? And, if you're in a position to choose, why not have it all?
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Summary: Love this book
Comment: This is a contemporary story dealing with some pretty interesting issues that face successful single women: friendships, relationships, who they can trust and who's trying to take advantage. The writing style is pacey and engaging and the plot wonderfully glamorous with an unexpected twist at the end. I loved the fact that the heroine is in her forties: this age group (mine) is under-represented in modern fiction and I totally related to the way she felt and the choices she made. I raved about this one to my book club and we've decided to put it on our summer reading list. I am expecting some pretty animated discussions!
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Summary: This book will surprise you
Comment: The title of the book tells it as it is...this is a story about a woman who struggles to overcome her own inability to separate the truth about real life from her childish view of love as a fairy tale. Casha's writing style is direct and she quickly draws you into her heroine's world - itself a modern-day fairy tale. The pace doesn't let up and you will find yourself thrown into the story which unfolds with a confidence that simply carries you along. As for the theme of an older woman falling for a much younger man, don't let that put you off. By the end, that whole issue simply disappears as the story concludes in what you know is the right way. This is also a great holiday read, especially if you are traveling to south-western France or Venice. If you liked this book then you are sure to love KT Casha's other one - Best Actor.Best Actor
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Summary: The Dumbing Down of Women
Comment: What a pile of drivel. I kept waiting for something to happen - a bright turn of phrase, a surprise in the "plot", maybe a mysterious death! But no. I was stuck on a boat and this was my only book -otherwise it would have ended up in the dumpster. Ladies, please, steamy romance novels can be fun - but this was INSIPID! Do yourself a favor and pass it by.
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Summary: book club pick
Comment: I bought this book after reading J Kaye Oldner's review and I loved it. This is a contemporary story dealing with some pretty interesting issues that face successful single women: friendships, relationships, who they can trust and who's trying to take advantage. The writing style is pacey and engaging and the plot wonderfully glamorous with an unexpected twist at the end. I loved the fact that the heroine is in her forties: this age group (mine) is under-represented in modern fiction and I totally related to the way she felt and the choices she made. I raved about this one to my book club and we've decided to put it on our summer reading list. I am expecting some pretty animated discussions!
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Summary: A waste of time
Comment: I totally disagree with all other posters. I can enjoy a fun, steamy, romantic novel like the rest of them, but this is far from steamy or captivating in any way. The romance is flat, and plot line is dull, as there really are no conflicts or interesting turns at all until the very end of the book. The first 350 pages just felt like the author's daydream about what the perfect life would be like. Fine. So then give me some interesting characters to learn about and love. Nope. There is NO characterization. You have no idea who these people are or what motivates them after reading 400 pages. I found myself not caring at all about ANY character in the book, and couldn't care less about which of the "princes" she ended up with. I just couldn't wait for it to end.
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