Ready For Love: Ready For Romance\Ready For Marriage [Mass Market Paperback]

Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

Two brothers --
And the women who love them

Ready for Romance?
At the age of fourteen, Jessica Kellerman was wildly infatuated with Evan Dryden. But that was just a teenage crush and now, almost ten years later, she's in love -- truly in love -- with his older brother, Damian. But everyone, including Damian, believes she's carrying a torch for Evan!

Ready for Marriage?
Mary Jo Summerhill is the woman in love with Evan. But her background's blue-collar, while Evan's is blue blood. So three years ago she got out of his life -- and broke his heart. Now she needs his help. More than that, she wants his love. She wants a second chance with Evan . . .

The Dryden men -- bachelors no longer. Not if these women have anything to say about it!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Debbie Macomber "has a gift for evoking the emotions that are at the heart of the [romance] genre's popularity." -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Debbie Macomber, the author of  Hannah's List, Summer on Blossom Street, Twenty Wishes and the Cedar Cove series, is one of today's leading voices in women's fiction. A regular on every major bestseller list with more than 140 million copies of her books in print, the award-winning author celebrated her third publishing "triple crown" in September 2009 when the latest in her Cedar Cove series, 92 Pacific Boulevard, scored #1 on the New York Times, USAToday and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. That same month Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook debuted on the New York Times list at #8, and her hometown of Port Orchard, Washington, on which her Cedar Cove series is based, welcomed readers from 42 states and seven foreign countries to the first-ever, five-day "Cedar Cove Days" festival. Debbie's popularity is worldwide with her books translated into twenty-three languages. Debbie and her husband, Wayne, are the proud parents of four children and grandparents of eight grandchildren. They live in Washington State and winter in Florida.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Mira (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778323692
• ISBN-13: 978-0778323693
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #951,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With more than 100 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Debbie Macomber is one of today's most popular authors.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family and enduring friendships. Every book features the delightful sense of humor that readers around the world clamor for.

Debbie is a regular resident on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times (55 times and counting), USA TODAY (currently 63 times) and Publishers Weekly (23 times to date). She is the first-ever recipient of the "readers' choice" Quill Award for Romance Fiction, for 44 Cranberry Point, the fourth book in her highly popular Cedar Cove series. Debbie has also been honored with a RITA® Award, a Romantic Times BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award and is a multiple winner of both the Holt Medallion and the B. Dalton Award.

Her recent books include 92 Pacific Boulevard, 8 Sandpiper Way, 74 Seaside Avenue and Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook, as well as Twenty Wishes, A Cedar Cove Christmas, Summer on Blossom Street and The Perfect Christmas.

For more information on Debbie and her books, visit her Web site: www.DebbieMacomber.com.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two Very Good Romantic Stories, April 29, 2009

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Edie Dykeman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ready For Love: Ready For Romance\Ready For Marriage (Mass Market Paperback)

Ready for Love was inspired by Humphrey Bogart's movie Sabrina, and Debbie Macomber ably took the concept to a fun level.

In Ready for Romance, 14-year-old Jessica Kellerman had a mad crush on her next door neighbor, Evan Dryden to the amusement of both families. Years later, with the encouragement of Evan's dad, Jessica applies for a job as legal assistant in Evan's law practice. As everyone assumes Jessica is still in love with Evan, Jessica finds herself attracted to his older brother Damian. How she attempts to get everyone's misconceptions untangled is a real treat.

Ready for Marriage finds Evan Dryden still practicing law, confronted by the woman who broke their engagement and his heart three years before. Mary Jo Summerhill's family is in trouble and she knows that Evan is the only one that can help them out. The problem is, what will it take for Evan to take the case?

Debbie Macomber has a wonderful way with words; conversations are realistic and the pacing keeps the story on track. Although these stories are fairly short, it is easy to feel the emotional turmoil of the characters. I highly recommend this book for an afternoon or two of good clean romantic reading with characters that you will come to adore.

Ready For Love: Ready For Romance\Ready For Marriage

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great novel, September 3, 2007

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Miranda L. Mathiasch (kansas city, mo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ready For Love: Ready For Romance\Ready For Marriage (Mass Market Paperback)

I really liked this book series. I like how the book takes you from one feeling to the next. I can't wait to read more from Debbie Macomber. She is a great writer. I liked how she set up the stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Debbie Macomber Book, September 13, 2010

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Leanna Hiner (Mpls, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ready for Love: Ready for Romance\Ready for Marriage (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a great light read, perfect for the plane or car trip or just when you are relaxing with a good book.