Chasing Charlie [Hardcover]

Kathy Carmichael (Author), Kathy Carmichael (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2001

Romantic Comedy

"Kathy Carmichael writes a delightful romantic comedy of good intentions gone awry. CHASING CHARLIE will chase away the blues with a red dress, a real love, and a whole lot of fun!" -- Christie Ridgway, Author

"Heartwarming, fast paced, laugh out loud fun." -- Susan Fox, Author

"Funny, sweet, poignant ... best feel-good book I've read all year." -- Trish Jensen, Author

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A once innocent plan becomes an entangled romance that lasts a lifetime. Funny and sweet. A most entertaining combination." -- Carol Bozovich, Rendevzous Magazine, September 2001

"The fast paced, light-hearted story is definitely a worthwhile read, leaving me ... anxious for her next book." -- Sue Waldeck, Road To Romance

Chasing Charlie ... will make you smile in delight and laugh out loud ... I couldn't put it down. -- Writers Club Romance Group on AOL

Much too enjoyable ... I reached the end of this most satisfying book and read the last paragraph with a sigh. -- Kathy Boswell, Romance and Friends, Kathy's Faves and Raves

One word, charming! Second word, delightful. ... A refreshingly written book and would make a great movie. --Diane Russel, New Book Reviews

From the Inside Flap

When Davis Murphy, cowboy wannabe and one of Dallas¹ most eligible bachelors, asks Charlie Nelson to pretend to be his fiancée, her reaction is to run far and fast.

Charlie, raised by two older, very protective, brothers on a South Texas cattle ranch, wants only one thing: to avoid thrill-seeking cowboys. She clings to the security of her safe and steady job as a librarian.

Davis needs a fiancée so his widowed mother will marry her gentleman friend whose company is transferring him to Japan. She has refused to wed until Davis is settled.

Charlie is the perfect answer if only she¹ll go along with the scheme. Can he talk her into becoming his temporary fiancée? And once he does, can he convince her to become his real wife?

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Books (April 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803494645
• ISBN-13: 978-0803494640
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,934,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning comedy author Kathy Carmichael resides on Florida's west coast, along with her Scottish husband, two not-so-wee-sons, and a bevy of cantankerous felines. Kathy's women's fiction/romantic comedy, HOT FLASH, was named as one of the Top 10 Romance Fiction titles for 2009 by the American Library Association's BOOKLIST magazine.

A popular guest lecturer, Kathy presents seminars to writers and readers. Prior to becoming an author, Kathy worked in advertising, as a paralegal and as a communications consultant. She tended bar while in college, where she served drinks mixed with advice. This gave her a unique glimpse into people's lives and motivations, which she uses in her writing.

Despite rumors to the contrary, she has never been recruited by the CIA or the other CIA (Culinary Institute of America). Kathy loves hearing from readers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun!, June 6, 2001

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Janice - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chasing Charlie (Hardcover)

Ms. Carmichael has written a fun, entertaining book. Her characters are likeable and enjoyable. Her humor is witty and on the subtle side. The book is "sweet" with no sex, so would be good for the younger romance reader. I am looking forward to reading more by her!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, June 14, 2001

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Robin Aylesworth (Carrollton, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Charlie (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful light-hearted romance. The characters really pull you into the story. Its so much fun you won't want to put it down!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, July 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Chasing Charlie (Hardcover)

This was a great first book for Kathy! It was entertaining, funny, and a quick read. Living in Dallas, I could really relate to some of the descriptions of the places. It's a great by the pool/on the beach book or a pick-me-up after a hard day.