Duets #48 (48 Makeover Madness) (Between The Covers/The Matchmakers Mistake) (Duets : 2 Romantic Comedies) [Paperback]

Linz & Sullivan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Duets : 2 Romantic Comedies | Publication Date: March 1, 2001

Between the Covers - a funny and touching romantic romp

Editorial Reviews

Review

Between the Covers - "Cathie Linz has compiled a winner as these characters rapidly draw the reader's attention with wit, chaos, and romance." Rendezvous -- Rendezvous - February 2001

Jane Sullivan's THE MATCHMAKER'S MISTAKE is a fast-paced, entertaining read with a particularly satisfying conclusion. -- Romantic Times, March 2001

Ms. Sullivan gives us a well-written story with credibility, realism and sparking characters that make it a joy to read. -- The Romance Reader, March 2001

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Between the Covers by Cathie Linz -

His or Hers?

No doubt Paige Turner is the best librarian in town. Certainly, hunky cop Shane Huntington always turns to her for advice. And boy, does he need it now! Shane's in a hurry to meet and marry the perfect woman, so that he can inherit a family fortune -- only to give it away! Little do Shane and Paige know that their quest for the make-believe missus will turn into the real thing and that he'll wind up between her covers!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; 2 Bks in 1 edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373441142
• ISBN-13: 978-0373441143
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,891,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Duo, December 12, 2001

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This review is from: Duets #48 (48 Makeover Madness) (Between The Covers/The Matchmakers Mistake) (Duets : 2 Romantic Comedies) (Paperback)

This is definitely a Duet worth reading!

Cathie Linz' story, "Between The Covers" tells the tale of Paige Turner, a woman destined by her name to become a librarian. She's a "nice" woman, and becomes friends with Detective Shane Huntington, the Huntington family's black sheep. It seems he turned his back on his family's tradition of becoming proctologists by joining the police force, and they've never quite forgiven him. In order to meet conditions of an inheritance, he has to get married to a woman who meets a set of exacting conditions. Of course he turns to Paige the librarian for help in finding the perfect wife.

This was an amusing and fast-paced story. It had some classic themes of the genre - Paige's transformation in designer gowns, snobbish family members, the answer to Shane's dilemma being right before his eyes, etc. - but they were all done with style and wit. It was a very enjoyable story.

Jane Sullivan's "The Matchmaker's Mistake" is another excellent example of why I'm always on the lookout for one of her books. Her stories never fail to entertain. This story tells the tale of Mark McAlister, accountant. He's up for a coveted partnership in his firm, but he can see his chances slowly diminishing because he has neither the style nor the connections nor the trophy wife to advance the interests of the firm. Mark is not a one-dimensional character; he's overcome a lot in his earlier life to get where he is today, and it has scarred him. He goes to a bar to try to meet his perfect future wife, and is ultimately taken under the wing of Liz Prescott, the bartender. Liz takes pity on him and decides to take him in hand and help him achieve his goal.

This story was a version of Pygmalion in reverse. Liz is the free spirit who is trying to loosen up up Mark and recreate his image. Both characters were wonderful, the writing sharp and humorous, and the romance lovely. This book is definitely a keeper.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper!, March 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Duets #48 (48 Makeover Madness) (Between The Covers/The Matchmakers Mistake) (Duets : 2 Romantic Comedies) (Paperback)

BETWEEN THE COVERS by Cathie Linz is a laugh out loud keeper. A librarian named Paige Turner has to help cop Shane Huntington find the "Perfect Wife" with hysterical results. I loved the scene with the grandmother! What a great book! I have all of this author's books on my keeper shelf -- she's always a great read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BETWEEN THE COVERS--A Fun Read!, March 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Duets #48 (48 Makeover Madness) (Between The Covers/The Matchmakers Mistake) (Duets : 2 Romantic Comedies) (Paperback)

Only the legendary Cathie Linz could create a librarian heroine named Paige Turner. This book is a perfect antidote to those dreary pre-spring days. Enjoy the fun!