Vanity Fare - Megan Caldwell (Giveaway!)
4.75 Stars!
ABOUT THE BOOK -
Molly Hagan is overwhelmed.
So when an old friend offers
Molly a freelance position copywriting for a new bakery, finding romance
is just about the last thing on her mind. But the sexy British pastry
chef who's heading up the bakery has other thoughts. And then so does
Molly, when she meets the chef's intimidating business partner—who also
happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own
happily ever after.
Her husband left her for a
younger, blonder woman; her six-year-old son is questioning her
authority, and now so is she. In order to pay her Brooklyn rent and keep
her son supplied with Pokémon and Legos, not to mention food and
clothing, she has to get a job—fast.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR -
Megan Caldwell grew up in a remote town in New Hampshire where she
devoured every book of fiction in her well-read parents' library. An
English literature major at Barnard College with double minors in
political science and religion, Megan wrote and edited reviews for a
music industry magazine for fifteen years. Eventually, she became
editor-in-chief and went on to develop conference programs for the
industry. Now she is the community manager for Heroes and Heartbreakers,
a romance novel website, where she blogs daily as Megan Frampton about
the fiction she reads. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.
Visit her website - HERE
MY REVIEW -
Loooooooved! So close to getting 5 stars (probably more like a 4.75 stars, LOL)
First - this book was hilarious! I was texting my daughter parts and she would "LOL" back. Then I had to just call her and read her a whole page because it was too long to text. There were parts where I was laughing so hard I had tears running down my face. This book was very quirky, quippy, snarky, and sarcastic and I loved it for it! A book after my own heart!
There was a bit of swearing, a bit of love (nothing graphic) and a bit of surprise! There were a few twists that threw me for a loop. I am glad that things worked out for Molly the way they did. I was rooting for her (and the guy), I had a feeling about him from the beginning.
The character development was great! I loved Molly and her cute son. Aidan, her 6 yr old son was perfect. He was a very believable kid. I liked her two BFFs too, although I kept getting them mixed up. I should have taken notes. The men certainly were interesting in this story! Her husband was a jerk, her boss, John was great, the British pastry
chef was fun, and the "intimidating business partner" was interesting... and cute (I could tell, even with no pictures). And Molly's mom showing up threw a monkey wrench in everything.
I also loved the spin on all the book titles - "A Room of One's Scone", "Middlestarch", "The Bun Also Rises" to name a few. As well as all the references to coffee throughout the book! :-) We all know what a fan of coffee I am."It was light, flaky, and had just enough cinnamon. I wasn't sure what it was, some sort of Danish muffin hybrid - a Duffin? a Manish? but I knew I was going to eat every bite. And, if I wasn't careful, I might end up licking the bag too."
THE ALL-IN-ALL -
All in all this was a very fun book to read! I really enjoyed reading it! I hope she writes more like this one. This book is really more for mature audiences only. there was no sex, just a lot of swearing and references to sex.
Thanks to Librarything early reviewers for this book to read and review.
THE GIVEAWAY - 1/15/2013
I am giving away my paperback copy of this book (it has a beautiful cover!)
To enter to win -
*Please use the form below
*Please be from either the US or Canada
*Please only enter your info once (I will add the bonus entry)
*Please comment on this post if you would like an extra entry.
I would love to read this one, as I think it's just my speed right now. I need something funny and gentle, and this sounds like it would be perfect! Excellent review today!!
ReplyDeleteSnarky and hilarious - just my cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing awesomeness about this one. And I love love love the cover. (not an entry)
ReplyDeleteWell yeah... with books and cookies, where can you go wrong?
DeleteThis has been on my to be read list for a while now, but your review makes me want to run out and pick it up right now! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh my! It's not a 5 or a 4.5, but it's a 4.75!
ReplyDeleteLol yeah
DeleteWould love to win and review. jrs362 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI haven't read a real funny book in quite awhile!!! I would love to read this
ReplyDeletejosiehink122026(at)gmail(dot)com
4.75?!?! Are you allowed to do that?!?! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYay for foodie books! I've never heard of it but it sounds good...and the cover's cute too *runs to GR to add it to my tbr*
Yeah... I looked it up in the blog book rating manual and .75's are allowed :-p
DeleteThis book sounds really good. I would love to find out what the business partner's secret is, and the rest of Molly's story. Thanks for having this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Thanks for the AWESOME review! I am so glad you liked it, and good luck to the entrants!
ReplyDeleteMegan Frampton (w/a Megan Caldwell)
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog!
DeleteAnd for writing such a great book!
Love the sound of this book! I'm in the mood for something smart, fun, and witty. This seems perfect.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect one to add to my tbr!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of this one before. Sounds good! I always love a book that has some relation to food.
ReplyDeleteand don't forget coffee! :-)
DeleteSounds like a good read. Ill have to check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this one! Although I can't take part in your giveaways (I'm in the UK) I will be definitely looking to get a copy. As always, really enjoyed the review!
ReplyDeleteSounds Good..I could use a good laugh!!!
ReplyDeleteRJB
Sounds like a good read. I could use a little humor about now. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want Molly to find her HEA. I'm curious as to the secret. The book sounds fun and easy to relate to.
ReplyDeleteFUN! I'll put this on the TBR :) Thanks for a chance to win!!
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