The Bliss Factor [Mass Market Paperback]

Penny McCall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010

The author of Packing Heat makes her readers blissfully happy...

An undercover FBI agent with amnesia remembers how to fall in love when he meets Megan Blissfield, the world's most buttoned-up accountant.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425233073
• ISBN-13: 978-0425233078
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Penny McCall was born and raised in southeastern Michigan, the seventh of nine children, whose claim to fame was reading five books a week in grade school. Needless to say, her obsession with the written word only grew from there ' despite a short, and misguided, foray into the world of computer science (the "sensible" job path).
After earning her associates degree, she enrolled at the University of Michigan, and finally figured out that the reason she got those puzzled looks from the other computer programmers was because she wasn't really one of them. She changed her major to History and English ' and then came detour number two, also known as marriage and childbirth. A son was followed by a daughter in 14 months, and then another son five years later.
At home, with no job and no night school for the first time in her life, she filled the kids' nap times and her evening hours with crafts; ceramics, macram', stained glass and especially crocheting, for which she sold two original patterns for afghans. Ultimately, of course, those other creative pastimes didn't satisfy the need to write ' or to get those voices in her head to quiet down.
With the help and support of one of her sisters, she began to write ' and write and write and write ' and finally sold her first novel in 1997 (as Penny McCusker.) Four more followed, until that line closed down in 2001, and after a little hiatus ' and yet another change of direction ' she began to write humor, if only to satisfy her inner smart aleck. Berkley bought her first story about a sarcastic FBI agent and a librarian with a photographic memory (All Jacked Up), and she's been happily writing for them ever since.
She still lives in Michigan, with her husband, three children and two dogs whose life of leisure she envies but would never be able to pull off. She works as an accountant by day, which feeds the side of her brain that craves order and normalcy. The rest of her time is devoted to writing whatever pops into the creative (and questionably sane) side of her brain. Her children and husband have come to accept this strange preoccupation she has with imaginary people. The dogs don't worry about it, as long as they're fed occasionally and allowed to nap on whatever piece of furniture strikes their fancy.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bliss Factor, April 26, 2011

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bliss Factor (Mass Market Paperback)

Rae Blissford is the opposite of her hippy-like parents. A rather straight-laced accountant she never expected to find herself looking after a man with amnesia who thinks he's a 14th century blacksmith. Connor Larkin is an undercover agent, trying to break up a counterfeiting ring at the Renaissance Fair when he is attacked and winds up with amnesia. As he and Rae spend time together he remembers his past. But now he and Rae are faced with trying to avoid the people sent to eliminate him. And as he and Rae grow closer, can she forgive him when she discovers the truth?

I just found Penny McCall and I can't believe I've missed out!!! The Bliss Factor is loaded with action, adventure with a sexy hero and a spunky heroine! All of which adds up to a not to be missed story. Currently on the hunt for Penny McCall's other titles, I can't wait to dive in!

Melissa

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Read!, February 10, 2010

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Priscilla Alston "Priscilla" (Everywhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bliss Factor (Mass Market Paperback)

A fan of Ms. McCall's books like ALL JACKED UP and PACKING HEAT, I was looking forward to her latest offering and she doesn't disappoint.

The idea of hunky undercover agent Connor Larkin having amnesia and believing he's a blacksmith from the 14th century in a contemporay novel is absolutely brilliant. Pair this with snippy and straitlaced Rae Blissfield who ends up trying to watch over a man who clearly can protect himself, witty dialogue and fast paced action, and you've got a well-written blockbuster.

There were plenty of laugh out loud scenes guaranteed to keep you up at night. Smart, sexy and fun-THE BLISS FACTOR is a definite keeper!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 30, 2010

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cb (Minot, ND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bliss Factor (Mass Market Paperback)

Megan Blissfield parents were in a traveling Reinaissance group and when she was old enough to escape that lifestyle she did.. Now her parents need her help a hot Reinasssance worker has amnesia and people are trying to kill him. She agrees to help but they end up on this great adventure. This was my first book by this author and I loved every minute of it... off to find

Packing Heat (Berkley Sensation), All Jacked Up (Berkley Sensation). Off to pre-order "Worth the Trip" Due out November 4, 2010.