Flirting with Disaster [Paperback]

Rhonda Stapleton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 2010

Felicity is a total romantic. That's why she follows her heart--not the rules--in her job as a cupid. But when Felicity turns her matchmaking magic on her best friend, Andy, it's Andy who breaks their golden rule: friends always come first. Andy is so wrapped up in her new guy that she's ditching everyone else. How can Felicity stop her BFF from letting a BF come between them? Meanwhile, Felicity decides to get over her crush on Derek by setting him up with someone else--but in her impulsive haste, she accidentally matches him with the whole school, and now everyone is in love with him. The entire student body is headed toward heartbreak, just weeks before prom. Does Felicity have what it takes to make everyone's heart happy--including her own?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6–9—High school student Felicity has been lucky enough to find an after-school job as a secret, modern-day cupid. Tricked out with a magic, hot-pink PDA, she matches students together but encounters one disaster after another, particularly when she makes the entire student body fall head over heels in love with handsome Derek, despite being in love with him herself. She realizes, in retrospect, that it certainly would have been better to actually read the PDA's manual. In this silly but entertaining romantic comedy, impulsive but good-hearted Felicity learns how unpredictable love really can be, whether she intervenes or not. This sequel to Stupid Cupid (2009) stands on its own.—Susan Riley, Mount Kisco Public Library, NY
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Review

"In this silly but entertaining romantic comedy, impulsive but good-hearted Felicity learns how unpredictable love really can be, whether she intervenes or not. This sequel to Stupid Cupid (2009) stands on its own." –SLJ, June 1, 2010

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse; Original edition (March 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416974652
• ISBN-13: 978-1416974659
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,018,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rhonda Stapleton started writing a few years ago to appease the voices in her head. She has a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing. In the twelve minutes of free time she has each day, Rhonda enjoys reading, photography, writing poetry, buying shoes, singing in the shower (and in the car, at work, or basically anywhere that provides oxygen), drinking chai tea, and playing on the Internet (AKA, connecting to the "mother ship").

Rhonda lives in northeast Ohio with her husband, two kids, three dogs and a very loud cat. Visit her website at rhondastapleton.com.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Flirty Followup, April 22, 2010

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James F. Booth "Book Chic" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flirting with Disaster (Paperback)

In this sequel to Stupid Cupid, we get more misadventures from Felicity, a newly christened Cupid. I really enjoyed this novel and thought it was a fun, quick and easy read. Stapleton writes with hilarity, which propelled me along as a reader. Wondering how Felicity would get out of her current fiascos also helped as well. I thought it was a very funny idea to have everyone fall in love with her crush Derek, and it was interesting how it actually brought the two of them together. I thought that was a nice little twist. Aside from that, I'm not sure what else to say about this novel. It's a nice break from all the serious or action-packed novels I've been reading and perfect for the upcoming summer (or even for reading during this spring). I can't wait for the final book, Pucker Up, out in May!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Flirting With Disaster, November 9, 2010

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princess bookie "Cin" (IL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flirting with Disaster (Paperback)

My Thoughts: This series is made of awesomeness! Seriously, these are the cutest books ever! I read Flirting With Disaster a few weeks after Stupid Cupid and it had the same fun to it! We are reunited with Felicity, Andy, and Maya. And of course her crazy matchmaking job! This time the book focuses on her friend Andy. Felicity set her up with Tyler and things seem to be going smoothly except for one glitch. Andy is so in love with Tyler she starts to ditch Felicity and Maya. All she does is breathe, eat, and sleep Tyler. She has no time for anything else really. Felicity feels a little jealous and neglected but she figures she can't let it get to her. Easier said than done. Felicity also decides getting Derek to notice her is a lost cause so she decides to match him with someone.

She picks out the perfect girl than accidently CC's the whole school so now everybody is in love with Derek. Yes, even teachers and guys! Oh no! She tries not to freak out and figures that the spell will wear off in 2 weeks. In the meantime, Derek spends more time with her after bumping into her in the library. They even go out as a group together and decide to go to prom together.

The realization is that he might not even like her, but she's the only one who isn't falling at her knees for him and he might just feel bombarded so being around her might the less evil of the two.

Honestly, Flirting With Diaster was even more enjoyable than Stupid Cupid. Usually sophomore novels aren't as great at freshmen but this one had it all! I loved it! I didn't see the ending coming at all, and my mouth dropped open a little bit. Of course I had to laugh and smile about it. Irony, anyone?

Do you want to know what happens to Andy and Tyler, do they make it past the two week mark? What about Felicity, does Derek finally notice her or is he still stuck being blind to her love?

Overall: Loved It! I'll say it again, Stapleton is awesome and knows what us girls want in a novel!

Cover: These covers are so adorable! Each one figures the same girl and they are all so neat.

What I'd Give It: 5/5 Cupcakes

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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatness, May 25, 2010

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J. Harrington "Big Yellow Chicken" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flirting with Disaster (Kindle Edition)

This book makes you want to be a high tech cupid--only you know, able to match up yourself. :)