Smart Girls Think Twice (Berkley Sensation) [Mass Market Paperback]

Cathie Linz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berkley Sensation | Publication Date: January 6, 2009

Sociologist Emma Riley’s new research project depends on a sexy bartender who wants nothing to do with her project—and certainly nothing to do with Emma. Too bad she’s way too smart to ever take no for an answer.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

*Starred Review* Linz takes us back to the small town of Rock Creek, Pennsylvania, for her latest romantic romp. Sociologist Emma, sister of Sue Ellen and plus-sized model Leena (Big Girls Don’t Cry, 2007), has always been the “smart sister,” considered plainer and more reserved than her pretty, personable siblings. Sue Ellen and Leena are both getting married, and while Emma’s in Rock Creek for the weddings, she figures she can do an academic study on the town’s revitalization. When Emma approaches one of Rock Creek’s newcomers, hunky bartender Jake Slayter, to interview him, she wishes for once that she weren’t the ordinary-looking sister. Jake doesn’t want to be interviewed for Emma’s study: his reasons for coming to Rock Creek are secret. But when he watches the mousy sociologist deck one of the more obnoxious bar customers, Jake begins to view her in a different light. Readers will be captivated as they watch the introverted academic get in touch with her inner warrior and realize her true potential. Funny and poignant by turns, Linz’s latest is sure to charm. --Shelley Mosley

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425226484
• ISBN-13: 978-0425226483
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CATHIE LINZ writes books that are "Hilarious and heartwarming" according to Library Journal. She is the award-winning, bestselling author of over fifty-five contemporary romances published worldwide in nearly twenty languages. Her book BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY was recently chosen by Booklist (published by the American Library Association) as one of the Top Ten Romances of the Year.
For more info visit her website cathielinz.com or join her on Facebook Facebook.com/cathielinz or Twitter.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no need to think twice, it's a good read!, January 17, 2009

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she reads (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smart Girls Think Twice (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book kept popping up as a probable "you'll love..." on amazon.com, and finally I gave in and bought it.

What I did NOT realize, is that the author has several books created in the same `world' as smart girls. Looking over the various reviews and descriptions, and based on the characters as I've seen them in this book... well I think I read the best one. Of course this is speculation- so instead let me share my thoughts on the book I read.

I had a lot of fun reading this book. Twists and turns, good characters and supporting cast, and of course romance. It's fairly light, but there are dramatic moments as well. I walked away with that happy content feeling that I always get from a good romance. I think it's worth mentioning that while there are previously published books in the small town (PA) world... having not read any of those did not detract from my enjoyment. In fact, at this time my plan is to leave it as 'stand alone' in my mind and collection. At some point I may change my mind and go back... but it's not a burning need I have at this point.

That said, there is a delicious preview of Cathy Linz's next book... and it looks like one to watch for. I'll be keeping my eye on this author for sure!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars delightful contemporary romance, January 10, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smart Girls Think Twice (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)

Boston sociologist Emma Riley returns to her hometown of Rock Creek, Pennsylvania to attend the weddings of her two sisters and to conduct some local research. However, coming home also places a strain on Emma as she is a victim of déjà vu when she is caught in the middle of her family battles, a role she is quite good at but prefers not to do anymore.

When dependable Emma meets rebel without a cause Jake, she is shocked how attracted she is to him. Jake feels likewise although he cannot understand why he wants the seemingly always mellowing too smart Emma; thus he refuses to act on his desire until he realizes she rejects him as being too rebellious, too much a hunk, and worse too stupid for her. Trying to prove he is her intellectual equal although he hides his secret agenda as to why he is in town from her, they fall in love. Yet each wonders how much they will need to compromise of their essence as they both understand how polar opposites they are in outlook.

Fascinatingly although the premise of lifestyle opposites falling in love has been done a zillion times, Cathie Linz keeps her delightful contemporary romance amusing mostly because of Emma's dilemmas that make Jake feel somewhat like a snake as he rejects family roles. Whereas Emma does not like to make waves so she effortlessly returns to her expected family function of referee and arbitrator in time for dealing with wedding nonsense; Jake relishes making tsunamis to keep his family away. Smart sub-genre fans will not have to think twice about reading this humorous opposites attract romance.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars Have a family; you can relate!, June 1, 2011

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This review is from: Smart Girls Think Twice (Berkley Sensation) (Kindle Edition)

This story has every element of a light and enjoyable read. Family, who can't relate to a crazy family; love, who doesn't want to be loved and who doesn't enjoy the act of "falling in love"; and of course there is the antagonist, it is light hearted enough that you know the conflict is there without being too overwhelming.