A Girl's Best Friend (Spa Girls Series #2)) [Paperback]

Kristin Billerbeck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

Three friends. One spa. And an infinite amount of oversharing! The second novel in the Spa Girls Collection focuses on Morgan, who seems to have it all--diamonds at her disposal, a willowy figure, elegance, and a doting daddy. But her etiquette-controlled, well-sculpted life has left her without an identity to call her own.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591453291
• ISBN-13: 978-1591453291
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kristin Billerbeck is the author of more than 30 novels, including "What a Girl Wants" and the Ashley Stockingdale and Spa Girls Series. She is a fourth-generation Californian, who loves her state and the writing fodder it provides. Learn more at www.KristinBillerbeck.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun chick-lit that keeps you reading, March 3, 2006

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This review is from: A Girl's Best Friend (Spa Girls Series #2)) (Paperback)

Book two of the Spa Girls Collection features Morgan Malliard, the rich jewelry heiress who, at age 29, still lives with her cold, controlling father. She has just found out, along with the rest of San Francisco, that Andy, the man she eloped with, was already married. After getting a quick annulment, she decides that all her embarrassing failures with men are due to the fact that she's never lived in "the real world." Thus begins Morgan's foray into independence, which proves more trying than she thought when she discovers that job-hunting can be humiliating, cheap shoes hurt, and it's always best to take the good car when going on long trips.

Eventually, Morgan learns that there's more to life than money and that the price she's been paying for luxury is way too high. Find out how this society girl/heiress learns how to stand on her own two feet.

The quirkiness of the characters and the surprising plot twists and turns will keep you reading this fun chick lit about three admittedly "desperate" best friends who are learning to deal with their various "issues" God's way. - Melanie Dickerson, Christian Book Previews.com

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kristin's stories just keep getting better!, July 2, 2006

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Michelle Sutton (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Girl's Best Friend (Spa Girls Series #2)) (Paperback)

A Girl's Best Friend was everything I thought it would be. In fact, I liked it even more than She's All That, probably because Morgan is a fellow blonde. The author did an amazing job making me feel a part of Morgan's life, and helping me empathize with her despite the fact that she's lived a life of privilege. There were some very touching scenes as well as some eye-openers for Morgan. Poor girl really was protected from the "real world" to the point that it was almost harmful for her to function in society without that protection of the almighty dollar. I love how she "found" herself and discovered that she didn't have to repeat history and become what her parents were. I loved how her dad stayed a jerk because in reality many people have parents whose love is conditional and that's a very sad thing. I loved it that Morgan became stronger, and in the end she knew what she wanted, and it wasn't riches. Her heart didn't have to be as hard as a diamond because she could chose to love and give of herself to show that love. Truly a remarkable and very believable transformation, thanks to the loving input and truth-speaking of her Spa Girl friends, who tell it like it is. I am anticipating a bang-up story of Poppy's self-discovery and something tells me that story will top them all. It's how Billerbeck does things. She builds your relationship and love for the characters, and makes each new story that much better. Just when you think you've discovered your favorite chick lit story, she hits you with an even better one. Amazing! Oh, and her attraction to the man with the six pack abs and the anticipation of his kisses made me smile. Morgan had private thoughts about the man's abs like I think about fine chocolate. Now that's a great story!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Spa Girls...., August 24, 2008

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Brooklyn Marie (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Girl's Best Friend (Spa Girls Series #2)) (Paperback)

From the outside, Morgan Malliard seemed to have it all ~ diamonds at her disposal, a father whom seemed to do anything for her...or did he?!? When you find out in the novel that Morgan's father had her sign papers about tax evasion/fraud, I was like, WHAT!?!!!?!? What an unexpected TWIST...and then when he threw the paperweight at her head that landed Morgan in the hospital...WOW, what a father, eh?!!?!!? I just LOVE the Spa Girls, and seeing what will happen next in their adventures.....be sure that you don't miss the 3rd book in the series, "Calm, Cool & Adjusted".....