You are not the first, and you are definitely not the last . . . And probably you are not the best. It's never a good idea to take messages scrawled in bar bathrooms personally. Eva Lockart knows this, really she does. Still, such things tend to take on a weird sort of significance when one is in the throes of a panic attack prompted by irrational jealousy of one's boyfriend's ex-wife. Something that's been happening lately-a lot . . . Not that Eva has anything to worry about, really. "X" (she has a name, but why dwell on details) is long gone, and Will loves Eva now-loves her enough, in fact, to want to move in and get married. So, she's got a guy she's crazy about, a thriving business, and "fun" wedding plans to make, including finding an affordable reception site that doesn't have dead animal heads hanging from the walls, a non-poofy dress that adequately corrals her cleavage; and a cake that isn't orange inside. Still, what's a little stress in exchange for wedded bliss? When Eva thinks of all the married people she knows, she's positive that this may turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life because all those "married people" are now either acrimoniously divorced, or seemingly on the brink. But once the bridal ball is rolling downhill, it's damn near impossible to stop it without getting crushed. And now, the fact that Will's done this once before has Eva running that much faster to make things perfect-and getting herself into more trouble than she ever dreamed possible . . . Theresa Alan is the author of The Dangers of Mistletoe, Girls Who Gossip, Who You Know, Spur of the Moment, and The Girls' Global Guide to Guys. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and is working on her next novel.
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Eva Lockhart, a 31-year-old management consultant who's not outdoorsy and who's very committed to her career, has had trouble finding a man in Denver. When she meets nice-guy Will online and he moves in, Eva begins to stress that she needs to cook and clean, satisfy his sexual needs and still run her business. Her misgivings are nearly forgotten when Will proposes. But planning the perfect wedding pushes her over the edge, and in a hard-to-believe turn, she gets hooked on speed. Though Eva's drug addiction is handled with all the finesse of a public service announcement, it's a pretty big departure for a chick lit heroine. (May)
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Eva didn't think the marriage thing was for her until she met Will. Her parents' troubled marriage didn't exactly set the best example, but when smart, stable, and charming Will proposes, she's willing to put her doubts aside, at first. Soon, though, the pressures of planning a wedding, adjusting to sharing a home, and meeting the demands of her stressful consulting job push her to the brink, and she turns to drugs. This isn't your typical wedding-themed romance. Most chick-lit tomes don't explore such issues as addiction, the long-term effects of divorce, and exactly what constitutes infidelity. That's what sets this novel apart, and Alan tempers the seriousness with doses of humor for a compelling mix. To that, add well-developed characters, interesting subplots, and a satisfying happy ending, and this is a strong effort that will surprise and delight readers. Aleksandra Kostovski
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed reading this book from Theresa Alan. I've read her books in the past and some have been not so great while others I really loved. I'm glad this was the latter.
The main character Eva has her share of 'real' problems which isn't always present in a lot of chick lit these days. I was happy to see a character with more issues than just 'what to wear on a date' and 'I cant find love'. In my opinion, Eva is a character that many women can easily relate to. Whether you're getting married, suffer from anxiety attacks, been drug dependent, been in love, or been just stressed out beyond belief, you'll relate to this book in some way.
The main character Eva has her share of 'real' problems which isn't always present in a lot of chick lit these days. I was happy to see a character with more issues than just 'what to wear on a date' and 'I cant find love'. In my opinion, Eva is a character that many women can easily relate to. Whether you're getting married, suffer from anxiety attacks, been drug dependent, been in love, or been just stressed out beyond belief, you'll relate to this book in some way.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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In Denver thirty-one years old management consultant Eva Lockhart meets Will online. They hit if off and soon he moves in to her place although the paranoid Eva fears he will not stay long because she will not satisfy his needs and operate her business.
However, she feels euphoric when Will proposes and she accepts. Now she is planning her wedding, but the paranoia returns en masse that she cannot satisfy his needs, get the wedding plans accomplished, and continue her work. Instead of Will she turns to drugs to balance her overwhelming missions and control her fears of failure, but soon Speed is controlling her.
The key element is the addiction, though symbolic of deeper problems, will prove difficult to accept by readers for someone even as paranoid as Eva appears. Still she is an interesting lead character as her neurosis borders on the psychotic caused by a fear of failure makes her a unique chick lit protagonist; her asides and insight into her fears feels genuine, which also in turn leads to the audience feeling sympathetic yet not like her. Theresa Alan provides a deep look at a woman whose emotional issues have limited her relationships and seems heading like a self generated torpedo to destroy that she has with Will. Not an easy book to read, this is a discerning glimpse from the inside of a woman in trouble.
Harriet Klausner
However, she feels euphoric when Will proposes and she accepts. Now she is planning her wedding, but the paranoia returns en masse that she cannot satisfy his needs, get the wedding plans accomplished, and continue her work. Instead of Will she turns to drugs to balance her overwhelming missions and control her fears of failure, but soon Speed is controlling her.
The key element is the addiction, though symbolic of deeper problems, will prove difficult to accept by readers for someone even as paranoid as Eva appears. Still she is an interesting lead character as her neurosis borders on the psychotic caused by a fear of failure makes her a unique chick lit protagonist; her asides and insight into her fears feels genuine, which also in turn leads to the audience feeling sympathetic yet not like her. Theresa Alan provides a deep look at a woman whose emotional issues have limited her relationships and seems heading like a self generated torpedo to destroy that she has with Will. Not an easy book to read, this is a discerning glimpse from the inside of a woman in trouble.
Harriet Klausner
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