Single Sashimi (Sushi Series, Book 3) [Paperback]

Camy Tang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 2008

Drake Yu. Why would Drake call her after ... what, five years? Six? Venus heard in his voice that resonance that was almost a growl, that titanium-hard determination to get what he wanted. And he usually got what he wanted. The voice said: 'I want you to work for me.' Not this time... If it was a choice between Drake and McDonald's---she'd choose french fries. She'd never work for him again. It would take an act of God. Venus Chau is determined to start her own game development company and launch the next Super Mario-sized phenomenon. However, she needs an investor to back her idea. When Drake Yu, an old nemesis, approaches Venus with a contracting opportunity at his sister's startup, the offer to become Chief Technology Officer tempts Venus to think the unthinkable. Venus would rather throw away her PS3 than work for Drake again ... except Grandma bribes Venus to do this favor for Drake's wealthy family with a coveted introduction to the most respected investor in the game industry. It's also a short job---only a few months---so Venus won't have to stand Drake's presence for very long. But one wild youth group, a two-faced assistant, and Grandma's determined match-making threaten to make them both fail---or go insane. With the encouragement of her three cousins, Lex, Trish, and Jennifer, Venus discovers that even a wounded heart can undergo a beautiful transformation ...

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About the Author

Camy Tang grew up in Hawaii but she now lives in San Jose, California, with her engineer husband and rambunctious mutt, Snickers. She was a biologist researcher, but these days she is surgically attached to her computer, writing full-time. In her spare time, she is a staff worker for her church youth group, and she leads one of the worship teams for Sunday service. She won the Carol Book of the Year award in the Debut Author category with her novel Sushi for One? Follow Camy online at www.camytang.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 327 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (August 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310274001
• ISBN-13: 978-0310274001
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,024,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write Christian romantic suspense and humorous contemporary romance. Out now are my romantic suspense novels set in Sonoma, California, and my humorous contemporary Sushi Series about four Asian American cousins living in Silicon Valley in northern California.

I used to play co-ed volleyball (7 years) until I tore my ACL *twice*. Yeah, not doing that again. Now I'm getting into running--I completed the Couch to 5K program (had fun!) and I used the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run method (absolutely LOVE it!) to train for my first marathon in December 2010!

I have been a staff worker with my church youth group since 1996, and I've loved seeing the teens I worked with grow up into men and women of God. My husband and I lead a worship team at church comprised of mostly high school students.

I'm also from Hawaii and I love to eat. I love Chinese food. And Italian. And Mexican. And Indian. Okay, so I'm a sucker for pretty much any ethnic foods. I get my Chinese food fix every year when my husband's family makes their special homemade Christmas party spread.

I don't have any kids, but I do have a rambunctious pound puppy we got from the Humane Society. She's a butthead but we love her. We tried to train the buttheadedness out of her with six rounds of dog classes, and although my husband and I learned the commands and techniques and all about dominance, she elects not to obey.

Visit my website to sign up for my newsletter: http://www.camytang.com/

And on my blog, I talk about frivolous things: http://camys-loft.blogspot.com/. I hope to see you there!

Camy

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real People + Real Fun = Really Fun Read!, February 2, 2009

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Preacher "Preacher" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Single Sashimi (Sushi Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

I was surprised by this book. It was portrayed to me as "chick-lit," which I thought would be a boring read for a guy like myself. Boy, was I wrong!
The plot is riveting--I HAD to keep reading to find out what happens next! There is also a great deal of humor--laugh-out-loud stuff! But best of all, this book didn't feel like fiction. These people were real. I cared about them and wanted to know where they'd end up.
The main character is a wonderfully realistic portrait of a successful, driven individual, who also has a boatload of insecurities and flaws. The supporting cast likewise is filled out with very "real" people that I've known in my own family and friends. The ending was surprising to me--satisfying but very unexpected. And very real.
I'll definitely be reading more of Camy Tang's books. You should too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sassy as always!, September 25, 2008

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Rel Mollet "RelzReviewz" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Single Sashimi (Sushi Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

Hard work and determination helped Venus Chau shed her excess pounds and transformed her into a woman of beauty. Yet in her heart she harbours the pain of rejection and dismissal she experienced for all those years before.

When Drake Yu, the man who humiliated her in the past, asks her to join his sister's gaming company, Venus is adamant in her refusal until she is passed over for a promotion and her Grandma makes her an offer she can't refuse.

Forced together, Venus can see a change in Drake's behaviour but her inner fear and anger still dominates her response to him. She feels somewhat resigned to being the cousin who fails Grandma's mandate to marry and reproduce!

Camy Tang's feisty and colourful cousins are back in the third Sushi Series instalment as they encourage and annoy each other as good friends do. Camy doesn't do shy and retiring so Venus is full of spark and contentiousness as she makes her mark in her career and relationships. No doubt drawing on her own experience as a Youth Group leader, Camy drops the career minded Venus and solitary businessman Drake as volunteers with the local church youth group, providing plenty of laughs and moments of tenderness. While I would have enjoyed more interaction between Venus and Drake, Single Sashimi is a fun and sassy read that will satisfy Camy's growing legion of fans!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spicy Fresh and Delectable Read!, September 25, 2008

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Kimfurd "Kimfurd" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Single Sashimi (Sushi Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

Sashimi is a Japanese dish of thinly sliced fish served with wasabi - or Japanese horseradish made into a paste from the root plant, wasabi. Understanding the title of Camy Tang's latest release, Single Sashimi, I believe Camy Tang has indeed created a character that is fresh, spicy and delectable - Venus Chau. Single Sashim is the third book in the Sushi series, and it is hands down my favorite!

Venus Chau is a smart, aggressive talented software programmer who is trying to make a place for herself in the male dominated world of video/computer gaming. Venus has combined great discipline and sheer determination to re-create her image both physically and emotionally in order to reach the pinnacle of success in her chosen field. However, as a Christian, she is struggling to determine whether or not she is actually seeking God's direction or whether she is simply going forward in her own strength and only performing her daily devotions and prayer from sheer routine and without meaning.

Surrounded by a colorful, vocal set of cousins who are also fellow Christians, Venus finds a true sounding board for the unexpected events that begin to take place as this story unfolds. Suddenly, her grandmother and mother begin to insert themselves into a variety of personal situations in her life at the same time her carefully crafted career path begins to unravel. What on earth is going on?

Well, God's ways are always so much higher than our ways, and it is absolutely beautiful to watch the way He reveals Himself to Venus! Besides the colorful family dynamic, there is an eclectic cast of co-workers, inner-office spies, investors that aren't all they appear to be and a series of events that will keep you reading at a frantic pace. Interspersed among the action are scenes that will have you holding your sides with laughter!! That opening scene with the malodorous soup, the first meeting with the youth group and the Jell-o....man, that was hysterical!

My hat is off to you Camy Tang! Your characters are very real and very believable. Single Sashimi simply rocks!! Pick up a copy today!