Manhunting in Mississippi [Mass Market Paperback]

Stephanie Bond (Author), Julie Kenner (Author)

Book Description

Series: National Consumer Promotion | Publication Date: June 1, 2003

She has a plan -- to find herself a man!

Piper Shepherd was desperate.

As the only single member of her sorority (even chubby hypochondriac Tillie had managed to snag a suitor!) she had to find a husband soon. That wasn't easy in Mudville, Mississippi, population twenty! But Piper had a plan. First she dug up her grandmother's manhunting manual . . . and then gorgeous Ian Bentley came to town.

Ian had no intention of saying "I do" -- ever! As it was, he'd just narrowly escaped a brush with matrimony. So the last thing he expected was to fall victim to sexy Piper Shepherd's manhunting scheme. The sassy little brunette was tempting, he'd give her that. But she wasn't going to get this man to the altar . . .

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A hilarious look at the pressures of modern romance with plenty of scintillating sexual tension." -- Rendezvous

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373835531
• ISBN-13: 978-0373835539
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,131,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, funny romance, May 28, 2003

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"marie_59" (Bement, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manhunting in Mississippi (Mass Market Paperback)

When wealthy restaurateur Ian Bentley's girlfriend proposes to him and gives him an engagement ring, he quickly heads to Mudville, Mississippi to personally work with Blythe Industries food scientists to develop a signature dessert for one of his new coffeehouse chain.

Piper Shephard is the chief food scientist for Blythe Industries in Mudville, Mississippi, population 1,200. Piper is responsible for creating the deserts that Blythe sells to restaurants around the country. Piper's job is somewhat hazardous because she's allergic to chocolate. Piper has been a bridesmaid so many times she could open her own bridal boutique with her bridesmaid dresses. When she learns that she is the last single girl of the 25 girls in her sorority, Piper realizes it's time to get serious about finding a man for herself, even hypochondriac Tillie has gone to hospital so many times she's bagged herself a rich doctor. When Piper discovers a guide on how to catch a husband among a box of items her Grandmother gave her, she decides to follow the book's advice, after all, it worked for Gran. Although the selection of eligible males in Mudville is somewhat slim, Piper is determined to stay in town so she can be close to her Grandmother. In fact, if Piper comes up with a desert good enough to get Ian Bentley to sign a contract, she will earn a large enough bonus to put a down payment on Gran's house.

Piper's attempts at attracting a man go hilariously wrong from the moment she begins. From the moment Ian leans over Piper when she's lying in a mud puddle, he's immediately smitten. The sparks fly between Ian and Piper but Piper is determined to stay away from Ian because of the ring on his finger.

This is a very funny book with charming, funny characters. I especially like Piper's neighbor; he's a hoot.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sinfully Delicious!, September 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Manhunting In Mississippi (Manhunting...) (Temptation) (Paperback)

Stephanie Bond is a master of comedy, but in this book, she mixes her rare talent for "funny" with some of the hottest sexuality and quirkiest characters seen in Temptation to date. You can't help but love a heroine who willingly risks an allergic reaction to chocolate in the name of sensual delights! I can't wait for her next one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This author cooks!, May 19, 1998

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Joyce Dixon (Claxton, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manhunting In Mississippi (Manhunting...) (Temptation) (Paperback)

Stephanie Bond is known for sassy, fun. In MANHUNTING, she adds intense sexual tension. Bravo!! Don't miss the recipe in the back. It's a keeper.