Slightly Engaged (Red Dress Ink Novels) [Paperback]

Wendy Markham (Author)

Book Description

Series: Red Dress Ink Novels | Publication Date: February 1, 2006

There are a lot of things
worse than being Slightly Engaged . . .
being entirely broke, completely alone and wholly perplexed.

It's been a year and a half since Tracey and Jack moved in together, and everything's totally perfect -- well, okay, almost perfect. There's still Tracey's mom, who says they're "living in sin," and her friends, who are all smug, married and totally sure that there would already be a ring on Tracey's finger if she hadn't been in such a rush to cosign a lease. Even Tracey is beginning to wonder whether Jack really is looking for a permanent relationship, or whether she's just renting space in his heart.

But just when Tracey's doubts are seriously raging out of control, Jack's mom lets her in on a secret -- he's just taken an heirloom diamond out of the family's safe-deposit box, which must mean that he's going to propose any day now.

Okay, any week now . . .

Any month now?

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Tracey Spadolini, the heroine of Slightly Single (2002) and Slightly Settled (2004), is in a healthy, committed relationship, cohabiting with her boyfriend, Jack. Though she's happy living with Jack, Tracey wants him to propose, and she's sure it's finally going to happen when his mother slips up and mentions he asked for a family diamond ring. Tracey expects the proposal any day, but Sweetest Day, then Thanksgiving, and then Christmas pass with no ring. Tracey starts to wonder if Jack is really going to propose or if he's gotten cold feet. While Tracey's marriage obsession grates on the nerves at times, her confusion about what she wants to do with her life rings true; and when she comes to a major realization about her career, it's a gratifying moment for both the reader and Tracey herself. Readers who liked the previous two books will flock to this one, and are likely safe in expecting another Slightly romp at some point in the future. Kristine Huntley
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Review

". . . an undeniably fun journey for the reader." -- Booklist on Slightly Single

"Fun, lighthearted romp with a lovable heroine." -- Booklist on Slightly Single

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Red Dress Ink; Original edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037389564X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373895649
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not this time, January 27, 2006

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Tina "Tina" (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slightly Engaged (Red Dress Ink Novels) (Paperback)

I am a big fan of this series.

Not this time. Basically, this book is all about how our main character wants to get engaged to her- now - long term boyfriend. Fine - except that he never asks and this, in turn, just keeps freaking her out.

So, instead of either "sucking it up" and moving on - she keeps expecting him to pop the question - at every turn and I mean at every turn. Basically, the author ends up making our heroine so pathetic that she becomes this complete turnoff.

Every page and every paragraph includes the words: "I know he is going to ask today".... and this becomes so tedious. You want to scream "Either ask him or move on" just please put us out of our misery.

I did not enjoy this book. The main character was wishy-washy and portrayed as a victim (if I don't get engaged I am nobody). There was no fun in reading this book for me and let's not even talk about the total lack of humour here.

Pass on this one - please.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Crappy, May 24, 2006

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S. Maslen (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slightly Engaged (Red Dress Ink Novels) (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed the first and second book in this series (especially the first) but this book became a chore to read. In every page we have the main character whining about 'when is he going to propose'? I wanted to scream! It became predictable and thoroughly boring after the first couple of chapters. If Wendy Markham plans on making a 'slightly married' or 'slightly pregnant' I certainly hope she takes all this bad feedback onboard and comes up with a more witty and original novel!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars So Boring, June 26, 2006

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scotdog "KC" (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slightly Engaged (Red Dress Ink Novels) (Paperback)

This is my first review & I was afraid everyone else was going to like this book & I was going to wonder about my reading preferences. I am going to look for the first book in the series since others liked it.

I never felt like I connected at all with Tracey or Jack. His character was so boring! I kept waiting for something fun or exciting to happen. It never does. I found myself skipping pages just to get to the end.