Gibson's Girl (Romance S.) [Import] [Hardcover]

Anne McAllister (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Mills & B. (September 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263163865
• ISBN-13: 978-0263163865
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

More About the Author

I was born in California and grew up there on the beaches of SoCal where I used to think I would write humorous social commentaries and pithy columns about life between "here and the pier" in Manhattan Beach.

But then I left. I went away to college and then married and moved to the Midwest. Since then I've been in the Midwest and Montana and made the mental transition to life with four seasons with no trouble at all.

In fact, last time I was in MB I looked at the inlaid terrazzo tiles in the sidewalk on the hill leading down to the pier and thought to myself, "Who on earth would put tiles in the sidewalk? It will be so hard to shovel the snow off!"

See?

Despite my beach upbringing, I was the child of transplanted okies and montanans, and my love of cowboys was apparently bred in the bone. The first man I fell in love with was a cowboy. I was five years old -- and I imprinted on him, following him everywhere, like a duck.

So when I started writing romance fiction years later, there was no question that even my CEOs and beach volleyball players and Greek tycoons were, at their heart, cowboy heroes.

McAllister heroes have a strong sense of honor, determination, competence, and a "get it done" attitude. They are more often lone wolves than they are alphas. They go their own way -- until they meet the woman who makes them want to share their life. And a lone wolf who takes on a spouse has to have some alpha in him. She definitely brings it out.

Writing has been a wonderful opportunity for me to expand my horizons, to learn more about things that interest me. It gives me license to satisfy my curiosity and to meet people from all walks of life. I love it. The ideas never seem to dry up. They are everywhere. I'm looking forward to writing a whole lot more.

I'm always glad to hear from readers so stop by my website or blog if you have comments or questions.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is this heaven?, March 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Gibson'S Girl (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

No, it's Iowa. And Iowa's own Chloe Madsen is set to turn the Big Apple on its collective ear. (If apples can have ears!) Gibson's Girl is a delightful read from start to finish. Loved Anne McAllister's true to life characters. Gibson Walker is used to beautiful women--in varying states of dress and undress. As a high fashion photographer in Manhattan, he's photographed the most stunning women in the world. But none of those beauties prepare him for the down-to-earth warmth and sensuality of Chloe Madsen. Chloe has come to New York to get the bright lights out of her system before she settles down to a sensible, comfortable life with her sensible, comfortable boyfriend back in sensible, comfortable Iowa. Sensibility and comfort are out the window from the moment she lays eyes on Gibson Walker. Heaven is in Iowa. And it's in New York. It's anywhere these two characters come together. A definite keeper!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book was half funny, half ridiculous.., October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Gibson'S Girl (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

Gibson Walker was appalled when Chloe Madsen came to work for him. he's only agree to employ her as a favor-- he had no time to babysit an innocent small town girl. So why was he finding himself tormented by Chloe's shy beauty-- and infuriated that she didnt even notice him?
Chloe didnt dare notice Gib. She was already engaged, and only in NY for the summer. besides, Gibson walker was exactly the sort of man mothers warn their daughters about: sinfully gorgeous and determinedly single!

this is a fun read, but dont expect it to be one of your favorites. i enjoyed reading this book but this is the type of book that i wouldnt read twice. I found some of what's happening absurb and the guy wasnt up to my standard for an ideal hero. Gibson was conceited.. too sure of himself.. he was ridiculous! i didnt really feel that he cares for the heroine.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, July 17, 2011

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Terracotta Dove (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gibson's Girl (Harlequin Presents) (Kindle Edition)

This is #3 in McAllister's New York New York line.

There are a lot of secondary characters, all contributing. The City itself practically qualifies as another member of the cast. The details of the hero's past betrayal don't come before the VERY end, and I think the timing could have been better. But the fun, of course, is in watching the snarly Gibson fall for Chloe.

Enjoy.