A Cut Above (Shop-Til-U-Drop, Book 3) (Bk. 3) [Paperback]

Ginny Aiken (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

At the behest of her boss Mona, Andie Adams is on her way to Colombia to broker a deal on some emeralds (despite her negligible negotiating skills) and she is going alone. It's just too much trouble traveling with the whole S.T.U.D. entourage. Maybe this time she can get in and get back without any major drama. But before she even gets close to the mines, everything turns Twilight-Zone-weird. The guide who is supposed to meet her at the airport doesn't. Her high-school Spanish goes AWOL. And her taxi driver gives her an unwanted tour of Bogotá. But that's nothing compared to what awaits her the next day. Can her cute co-star Max get her out of there alive? And what will this trip mean for their reluctant romance? Hold on to your seats for another adventure-filled ride with A Cut Above.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Falling in love was never so . . . stressful. Despite her objections, Andie Adams is on her way to Colombia to broker a deal on some of the most fabulous emeralds in the world--and she's going alone. Maybe this time she can make the trip without any major drama. But before Andie can even get close to the mines, everything turns Twilight Zone weird. The guide who is supposed to meet her at the airport doesn't. Her high school Spanish goes AWOL. And her taxi driver treats her to a South American-style tour of Bogotá not for the faint of heart. But that's nothing compared to what's next. Can S.T.U.D. cohost Max get Andie out of there alive? And what will this dangerous trip mean for their reluctant romance? Former newspaper reporter Ginny Aiken discovered books at a very early age, writing her first novel at age fifteen. She is the author of the Silver Hills Trilogy, the Deadly Décor Mysteries, Priced to Move, and A Steal of a Deal. A frequent speaker at women's events and writers' conferences, Ginny lives with her husband and four sons in Pennsylvania.

About the Author

Former newspaper reporter Ginny Aiken discovered books at a very early age, writing her first novel at age fifteen. She is the author of the Silver Hills Trilogy, the Deadly Décor Mysteries, Priced to Move, and A Steal of a Deal. A frequent speaker at women's events and writers' conferences, Ginny and her husband have four sons and live in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Revell (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800732294
• ISBN-13: 978-0800732295
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!!!, June 3, 2009

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L. Morrison "Read-aholic" (O'Fallon MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Cut Above (Shop-Til-U-Drop, Book 3) (Bk. 3) (Paperback)

Ok - so I can't believe no one has reviewed this book. Sure it is book 3 of the set so most people don't review those, but I just felt like I had to.
First off I recommend reading the entire series in order - these books could be read by themselves, but you'll be a little confused at all the references they make to the previous two books.
I won't give the story away - you can read the editorial reviews for that, rather I'll just tell you what I liked about it.
This story definitely escalates Max Matthews and Andrea Adams' (the narrator) romance. I could almost feel exactly what Andie was feeling - Ms. Aiken writes it so well. Also this book has more of God in it than the others - which I think shows Andie's own spiritual growth through the series.
What I loved most of all was the writing style - it was written the same way you and I'd talk during regular conversations. Sure Ms. Aiken throws in a lot of humour and sarcasm, and while some readers might find it too much or irritating after three books worth, I thought it was great and really added to how you viewed Andie - the humour and sarcasm was how and who she was.
Overall, this series is a must read if you're in the mood for light mystery, blossoming romance and a laugh. I hope we can see more books like these from Ginny Aiken.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story Series, November 16, 2010

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J. Stewart - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Cut Above (Shop-Til-U-Drop, Book 3) (Bk. 3) (Paperback)

This 3-book series is quite entertaining. I bought them for my Grandma, because she loves books like this! It was shipped promptly and I have no complaints!

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Cut Above" other books in the genre..., July 29, 2009

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Valerie "ValsVicinity" (Wyoming, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Cut Above (Shop-Til-U-Drop, Book 3) (Bk. 3) (Paperback)

This is the third (and last?) book in the Shop-Til-U-Drop series, and I have to say that it is my favorite in the series! While I really liked Priced to Move (Book 1) and A Steal of a Deal (Book 2), I LOVED "A Cut Above"!!!

A Cut Above follows the successful and entertaining formula established in the previous books: Andrea "Andie" Adams goes out of the country, and ends up getting into all kinds of trouble. This time it's a little different though, the trouble is of the kidnapping kind...and when you're in a lawless part of Colombia, it's a sure bet that help is not forthcoming from any local authorities, or anyone at all, really. (I won't say anymore so as not to ruin the story for anyone!)

I loved how this book furthered the story of Max and Andie. Max is in this book alot more than the previous two, and he's really allowed to shine. He still drives Andie crazy, just like always, but in a different way: she finds that her feelings towards him are changing... can she let her self-protective defenses down long enough to see what could become of her feelings if given a chance?

I definitely recommend the whole Shop-Til-U-Drop series, it's one of the best Christian chick-lit series I've ever read. While "typical" chick-lit books don't usually include theft, murder, kidnapping, mystery, etc, this series includes it all, and it actually really works. The romance is great, and totally clean (don't mistake that for boring!). Pick up the whole series, you'll be glad you did!