The fourth sparkling novel from the bestselling author of THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT, THE MAKING OF MINTY MALONE and OUT OF THE BLUE has Rose, a prickly agony aunt, fall for the charms of Theo, accountant by day, astronomer by night. who soon has her starry-eyed. But the starcross'd lovers have many obstacles to overcome on the path of true love. Agony aunt Rose has more than a few thorns digging in her side at present. Her seven-month marriage is in tatters, the bills are mounting up at an alarming rate and to top it off, she's being plagued by a stalker who seems to know rather a lot about the mysterious circumstances of her birth. It's usually Rose who dishes out the advice, but now she must rely on her wacky friends to come up with some solutions.They suggest she advertise for a lodger and at first, geeky accountant Theo seems the perfect choice for the now resolutely single Rose. However, she becomes intrigued by her new housemate's fascination with astronomy and he soon has her starry-eyed. But the path of true love never did run smooth, and the starcross'd lovers face stiff opposition in many forms, including the increasingly deranged stalker who is intent on getting Rose's attention by fair means or foul!
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Rose Costelloe is a 39-year-old "agony aunt" (an advice columnist) whose own life is in turmoil. She thought she'd found the perfect man in Ed Wright when their whirlwind courtship ended in marriage. But Ed felt threatened by her job, and their constant fighting--not to mention Ed's infidelity with their marriage counselor--drove them apart. Determined to get back on her feet, Rose purchases a house and seeks a roommate to help offset the costs. Enter Theo, a quiet, thoughtful young man who is ten years Rose's junior. Rose starts to feel something for Theo, but she is concerned her neighbor, Beverly, might have similar feelings for him. And then there's Ed, who has decided that he made a mistake and wants Rose back. Tackling a variety of subjects from a possible stalker to Rose's complicated feelings about being adopted, Wolff, author of Out of the Blue (2003), has penned another charming romantic comedy. Kristine Huntley
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PRAISE FOR ISABEL WOLFF: Rescuing Rose 'Hilarious, moving, a wonderful story. I loved it.' WENDY HOLDEN 'Isabel Wolff has done it again. A cunningly twisted plot, a fabulously rewarding romance and a dog called Trevor -- what more could you want?' JESSICA ADAMS The Trials of Tiffany Trott 'I absolutely, genuinely loved. It's funny, charming, upbeat and unputdownable. Acutely observed, and so well-written. I was completely diverted and entertained' MARIAN KEYES 'A hilarious novel' JONATHAN SALE, Independent Out of the Blue 'A fabulous romantic comedy' Emma Freud, Radio 4 'A warm, witty, romantic comedy. Perfect! Isabel's work has a lot of substance as well as the fun' Helen Lederer, Express The Making of Minty Malone 'Hilarious and accurate!Truly gripping' The Times 'It's effervescent and heartwarming and somehow the pages just turn themselves' Big Issue
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Isabel Wolff read English at Cambridge and was a journalist and BBC broadcaster before becoming a full time writer. A Sunday Times best-seller, her eight poignant romantic comedies have been published in 29 languages and include 'The Making of Minty Malone', 'Behaving Badly' and 'Rescuing Rose'. Her latest novel, 'A Vintage Affair' was an Amazon.co.uk 'Best of the Year' title, 2009, and in 2011 it was shortlisted for the American Libraries Association Reading List award (in the women's fiction category). Her ninth novel, 'The Very Picture of You' will be published by Random House Inc on October 4th. Isabel lives in London with her partner, their children and her stepchildren and in her spare time enjoys playing with dolls and trains. For more information please visit www.IsabelWolff.com or see Isabel's author page on Facebook. Thank you...
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unpredictable and charming - a bit like life,
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This review is from: Rescuing Rose (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback)) (Paperback)
I am fairly critical and don't easily give out five stars, but this book just climbs up and nestles in your heart. I must tell you up-front that if you are looking for a fast-paced read this is not the book for you. As a previous reviewer noted, this book does ramble a bit, and the cast of secondary characters has their, er,...interesting mannerisms, but unlike my esteemed predecessor, I found them delightful. As for our hero, Theo, he is the kind of guy you fall gently, deeply, passionately in love with - and perhaps more importantly the type you trust with that love. Rose, our heroine, did have some serious tunnel vision, but nothing inexplicable or unforgivable, and her heart was alvvays in the right place. This book just grew and grew on me as I read; This is my first Isabel Wolff, but shan't be my last - I can honestly say that I shall miss these characters and hope to see them in future books.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A sweet endearing tale thats funny as well as poignant,
This review is from: Rescuing Rose (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback)) (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this story of an agony aunt who thinks she knows what's best for everyone, including her friends and colleagues, but can't see the huge problems in her own life.It's not till the rather gorgeous Theo moves in with her that Rose begins to acknowledge that she just might have a few issues she ought to look at. Because Rose is rather sweet and vulnerable, you don't mind her fussing around everyone, trying to sort their lives out. She comes across as being oh so sorted but we sort of know all along that Rose is a troubled soul. But we root for her because she means well and we long for her to let her guard down a bit, open up and overcome the obstacles that prevent her from being truly happy. Rose is clearly using her problem-solving skills to turn outwards towards others so she can avoid dealing with some rather dark stuff in her background. When she finally starts to unravel the mystery at the heart of her family, a good story becomes engrossing. Isabel Wolff has written a lovely novel in Rescuing Rose. It's well plotted with lots of little subplots along the way to keep you turning the pages. I read it in two days flat and then passed it straight to a friend who did the same. I've read and enjoyed all of Isabel Wolff's books but this is the only one that made me cry. It's a cracking read, her best yet in my opinion, and I've no hesitation in recommending you buy it, read it and devour it. But keep the tissues handy.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
he's the one,
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This review is from: Rescuing Rose (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback)) (Paperback)
In my opinion, this is a good book, better than a lot of what passes for "chick lit" these days, but not Wolff's best. I remember The Trials of Tiffany Trott as one of the funniest books I have ever read, and Rescuing Rose certainly has its moments, but it's just not quite as good. However, Rescuing Rose is definitely enjoyable, and I found it very hard to put down. Rose's penchant for finding anagrams is a clever twist-and she is certainly an endearing protagonist. Keep up the good work, Ms. Wolff-if all of your future novels are this good, you should keep your readers more than satisfied.
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