Plain Jayne [Kindle Edition]

Brea Brown (Author)

Book Description

Jayne Greer wasn’t the looker or the comedienne in her family; she was the thinker and the writer. And ultimately, she was the survivor. When a deadly house fire claimed the lives of her parents and two sisters just hours after Jayne’s high school graduation, she was left virtually alone in the world. Writing down her personal tale of woe began as a therapeutic exercise in grieving, but the resulting book became her foray into the publishing world… and beyond.

Twelve years after the tragic fire, Jayne finds herself in Boston, thousands of miles from home and completely out of her element. With only her quirky friend, Gus, and ill-tempered editor, Lucas, as company, Jayne’s continual missteps have her ready to scrap her dream and run back to Indianapolis. Lucas demands she do things to her book that she's not willing to do. And even if she were, she's starting to wonder if she'd be able, considering she's in the midst of the worst case of writer's block she's ever experienced. A writer’s retreat to Marblehead is her last hope. But it could wind up costing her the only control she has left in her life.

Product Details

• File Size: 440 KB
• Print Length: 277 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008LCN5MY
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,409 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, entertaining book! July 17, 2012

By Nicole Ford

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Yet another well-written book, with well-fleshed characters. She does an excellent job telling the tale of Jayne, an aspiring author, struggling to complete a promised book while dealing with her difficult editor, Lucas, and a series of other woes, including her own insecurities. Jayne's journey is full of wry, witty humor, and the book (like Brown's others) was difficult to put down!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great with Tuscan Whole Milk July 15, 2012

By Screenwriter Morgan

Format:Kindle Edition

If any author can perfectly complement a tall glass of Tuscan Whole Milk, Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz, it is Brea Brown. Her latest book, PLAIN JAYNE, shows her unique style and keen insights perfectly. Many authors try to find the right voice (and often fail), but Brea Brown manages to give each character a unique voice, while never veering from the path. While this book might be longer than those that I'm used to, I found myself literally zipping through the pages. For any guys out there who might be wondering whether or not a "chick lit" book can hold the attention of a guy, I can tell you that Brea Brown can. I highly recommend this wonderful read.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Delivered! July 14, 2012

By Cindy

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I have read all of the author's previous books and this new one didn't disappoint. Her writing style is light, entertaining and engaging. The 1st chapter pulls you in and the heroine's personal tragedy gives you the reason for all her choices, brings you closer to understanding them. The subject of publishing was very interesting to read about. The hero is passionate but almost a bit too volatile.

[Possible spoilers ahead- read at your own risk]
Since 'Daydreamer' is one of favorite novels, I was unable to stop the comparison between Libby/Jude and Jayne/Luke. I felt that the relationship between Jayne and Luke was a bit underdeveloped when thinking of Libby/Jude- I get Jayne's reasons for falling for Luke but his almost fall flat (we mainly learn of them through Gus and Blanche) and I would have preferred more interaction between them. Jayne and Luke's chemistry is not as intense (and I'm not talking about the sex or lack thereof- you can have GREAT chemistry without explicit sex scenes), and the gap in the relationship when they are apart makes it a bit harder to accept the way it progresses. I did like very much the way they meet- the tempestuous beginning just cements the attraction they are bound to feel for each other.
There is one thing I wish would have been better explained- the issue of Luke's resentment towards being assigned as Jayne's editor. Tullah hints to it, even Luke himself talks about it to Jayne, but the reason for it never comes (or maybe I missed it in my hasty reading?). Maybe I'm over analyzing it, but I pay attention to details to a fault (mea culpa).
All in all, 'Plain Jayne' is a delightful read that I highly recommend, especially to Brea Brown's fans. And I loved the cover too, very professional and appropriate!

More About the Author

Brea Brown lives in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband and three sons, but her international support network stretches as far as Australia. Her published novels are "Daydreamer," "The Secret Keeper," "The Secret Keeper Confined," "The Secret Keeper Up All Night," "The Secret Keeper Holds On," "Plain Jayne," and "Quiet, Please!"

Brea loves to hear from readers. Visit her website or her Facebook page and say hello!
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