Customer Reviews

Fantasy Girl

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You won't be able to put down Candice Gilmer's Fantasy Girl. Whether it's the suspense-filled thrill of her heroine's escape from a serial killer or the hot, steamy sex-scenes, you'll turn page after page and long for more. A great beach read or for anyone who wants smart, sassy fiction with a wise-cracking heroine who can make you laugh and cry at the same time.

By the time you're finished, you'll feel Gilmer's heroine, Lynn, is your best friend and your only question will be: "When will her next book be out so we can read more!"

Combine Janet Evanovitch's Stephanie Plum and Sarah Strohmeyer's Bubbles and you'll have an idea of the smart, sassy, and sexy heroine of CANDICE GILMER'S FANTASY GIRL.

Lynn may be a sexually frustrated office worker by day, but at night she transforms into Hush, the sexiest fan fiction writer on the internet. Her private escape into fantasy attracts a serial killer's lust. Now, is the cute guy in the cubicle next to her at work the madman, the knight sent to rescue her, or the real man of her dreams?

Gilmer wraps the tightly coiled plot so the reader is constantly guessing. This is a true thriller with romantic interludes that will thrill the reader in every other way. Like a great full-bodied wine, this book is meant to be savored and enjoyed, but the page turning suspense will have you gulp it down in one sitting. A MUST READ!!!!

I really liked the two main characters. The heroine, Lynn, is very easy to relate to (neither a witch nor a wimp) and Jack, our hero, is super sexy. The story is well paced and fun. The second time I read this book I got more from it than the first time, which is always a good thing. This is a great, light read that will remain on the short list of things to read when I need an escape for a few hours.

Despite the overall quality of characters and plot, I was occassionally distracted by the writing itself. The sentences didn't always flow as they should have. While I admire many of Ms. Gilmer's jokes and the interesting way she has of describing certain aspects of the environment which made everything more immediate, there were a few spots where I wish the editor had told her: "You can do better." I noticed the few rough patches more in this novel than I would have in one that was not so wonderful in every other regard.

I really did like this book (see 4 star rating) and am looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.