The Nick Of Time [Paperback]

San Culberson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Food And Drink, Everything's On Me All To Celebrate The Fact That I'm Free

Attorney Fiona Daniels admits it: she married "Mr. Wrong." Newly divorced, she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. To celebrate her newfound freedom, she throws a divorce party where she announces to her best friends and her sister that she's a DFL (divorcee for life).

Fiona may talk the talk, but can she walk the walk? At the very same party she meets chef and restaurateur Nicholas "Nick" Nathaniel, a maple syrup man who's so sweet Fiona can't resist a taste, a bite, and a delicious one-night stand...that soon becomes two nights...and more...

Although Fiona insists her sizzling affair with Nick is a non-relationship, she's about to discover sex always has strings--and the heart is a very fragile thing. In fact, this smart lady lawyer may have to learn a tough lesson about betrayal, forgiveness, and the redeeming power of love before she can grab the right gold ring...

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Dafina; Reprint edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758215215
• ISBN-13: 978-0758215215
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,618,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Never Say Never, March 7, 2007

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J.C. Wallington "jnettefrommi" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Nick of Time (Paperback)

Attorney Fiona Daniels has signed the divorce papers and is ready to celebrate her newfound freedom. She has a new attitude and has vowed to never marry again. Dating and no-strings attached sexual relationships are her motto. In San Culberson's debut novel, The Nick of Time, Fiona the gay divorcee finds life has a strange way of being the opposite of what you expect. At her divorce party, Fiona sees a handsome man cleaning up the mess. Instead of going home in the cab her best friend put her in, Fiona had the cabdriver return her to the restaurant so she could scope out the potential candidate for a no-strings attached sexual romp. Nick Nathaniel is more than happy to satisfy Fiona, however a one-night stand is not what he has in mind. He knows Fiona thinks little of the janitor she picked up, but what she does not know is there is much more to him than meets the eye. He could be the one that makes her forget her vow. .

As Culberson develops the romance between Fiona and Nick, there are other sub-plots that make for exciting reading. Fiona and her sister Ramona have never been closed but now that they are both divorced, they decide to work on their relationship and become close, until her sister betrays her. Fiona and her mother have a love/hate relationship. Fiona did not understand her mother, until moms explained to her motherly obligations, though you love your children, you might have to treat them based on their personality and temperament. I would put this novel in the category of Chick Lit. The Nick of Time involves a single, successful female, with a best friend and a rocky budding romance and a complicated life turning things around. There is just enough romance, humor and conflict to make a good read. . Fans of the "Chick Lit" genre and those looking for a funny romance will enjoy this offering.

Jeanette
APOOO BookClub

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST "chick lit" read of the year!, March 22, 2007

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M. Bruner ""Deltareviewer" Real Page ... (Oklahoma!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Nick of Time (Paperback)

Got men problems? Join the club of women who have had their hearts broken. Regardless of how strong we think we are, no one is ever ready to find out that their man is cheating on them. After suffering through a year long separation, Fiona Daniels finally got her signed divorce papers.

With feelings of joy, she recruited her best friend, Nicole, to help her plan a "DFL - divorcee for life" party. Fiona spared no expense and invited 27 of our closet friends to celebrate with champagne, catered buffet, and private room. She shed her dressed to impress attorney façade for the evening and partied like there was no tomorrow. During the clean up phase of this soirée, she noticed the handsome cater. Drunken Fiona threw caution to the wind and invited him home for a one-night stand. Fiona acknowledged that the sex was hot and Nicholas "Nick" Nathaniel was FINE (frog hair split three ways fine) but in no way was she becoming involved in a serious relationship.

Nick is a divorcee, master chef and restaurant owner with two kids. He is a free spirit with a passion for expensive gifts and good food. Fiona captivated him while her mean spirit and her funky attitude made him even hungrier in the chase to win her heart. The friendship between the two gets complicated when Fiona realizes who her sisters new man is - waking up the ghetto side of this otherwise refined sister. She temporally loses touch with reality which may cause her to lose everything - her position at the firm, the love of her mother, and her new man friend - Nick.

THE NICK OF TIME is a story that rings true for so many sisters today. Culberson draws the reader in with humorous dialogue, theatrical twists, and the understanding that sex always has strings. Unquestionably, the BEST "chick lit" read of the year. Don't sleep on San Culberson because her pen flows with page turning action that will carry you through the full gamut of emotions.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!, March 30, 2007

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BCD "blackchinadoll" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Nick of Time (Paperback)

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. San Culberson is a refreshingly new and welcomed voice. I can't wait to read her next offering.