Dear Jane Letters [Paperback]

Amanda Hamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2007

Dear Jane Letters is a light-hearted look into the life of Raina Lane, author of a local advice column titled Dear Jane. Raina has a close family who loves and entertains her at every encounter. She lives with her best friend, Vicki, who is about to get married and is anxious to see Raina paired up as well. She looks for romance between Raina and just about anyone with whom they come into contact, including a blind date and the old friend who has recently reentered Raina's life. Despite her roommate's constant vigilance, when Raina does find love, it still catches her by surprise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430326417
• ISBN-13: 978-1430326410
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chick Lit You Can Share with Your Daughter, January 22, 2008

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Jane Letters (Paperback)

I love it when I run across a great book that I can wholeheartedly recommend without reservation. So many books have engrossing plotlines, but may contain objectionable material or adult themes. Others are squeaky clean, but don't capture the reader's attention. One of my favorite recent reads is Dear Jane Letters by first time author Amanda Hamm.

Dear Jane Letters tells the story of Raina Lane, a twenty-something who seems to be surrounded by loved ones wanting to give her directives on how to fix her non-existent love life. Raina seems content to enjoy her burgeoning career as an advice columnist, but her family and soon-to-be wed best friend appear determined to find the perfect match for her. Raina survives a blind date debacle, a hilarious "speed dating" misadventure, and a re-kindled relationship from her past on the road to true love. Dear Jane Letters is not overtly religious, but author Amanda Hamm's faith upbringing clearly colors the way she writes Raina's story. This is a book you can share with your daughter, your mom, or even your husband (if he's a fan of chick lit) without hesitation.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light-hearted and refreshing, September 7, 2007

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Caitlin Carey "Caitlin Carey" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dear Jane Letters (Paperback)

Dear Jane Letters is a squeaky-clean romp into the romantic comedy genre. Perfectly suitable for even the youngest audience and also something adults can enjoy. Not recommended for readers who prefer their characters with the stink of sex and violence (you know who you are).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, light reading, October 1, 2007

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Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Jane Letters (Paperback)

Raina Lane writes an advice column for a local paper, but is less astute about her own life. Her roommate, Vicki, is about to be married and Vicki is determined that Raina will find romance too. Raina is subjected to some embarrassing scenarios, but Vicki still persists in finding her a mate. Although insightful about the problems of others, Raina remains clueless about her own life until she discovers romance where she least expects it. This is a fun, enjoyable read.