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The Merry-Go-Round [Kindle Edition]

Donna Fasano
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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Book Description

When Lauren divorces her husband, she has one thought on her mind...stepping off the merry-go-round. However, her life quickly turns into a three-ring circus: her hypochondriac father moves in, her ex is using her shower when she’s not home, and her perky assistant is pushing her out into the fearsome dating world. She also has to decide if the dilapidated barn and vintage merry-go-round she was awarded in the divorce settlement is a blessing or a bane. As if Lauren’s personal life isn’t chaotic enough, this slightly jaded attorney is overrun with a cast of quirky characters who can’t stay on the right side of the law. What’s a woman to do? She can allow life to spin her in circles forever. Or she can reach out and grab the brass ring.

About the author
Donna Fasano is an award-winning, best-selling author whose books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide.

“. . .complex, funny, and realistic. . .” ~Wilmington News Journal

Book Review
The Merry-Go-Round is an utterly charming romantic comedy that pulled me in right from the start. Award-winning author Donna Fasano skillfully weaves a story consisting of funny, imperfect characters, love lost and found, sexual attraction, and an old merry-go-round. Told with humor and honesty, this novel is an entertaining and satisfying read. I highly recommend it! ~ Karen McQuestion, author of A Scattered Life


Editorial Reviews

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"An utterly charming romantic comedy that pulled me in right from the start. ...funny, imperfect characters, love lost and found, sexual attraction, and an old merry-go-round. Told with humor and honesty, this novel is an entertaining and satisfying read. I highly recommend it!" ~ Karen McQuestion, author of A Scattered Life

About the Author

Donna Fasano is a three time winner of the HOLT Medallion, a CataRomance Reviewers Choice Award winner for Best Single Title, a Desert Rose Golden Quill Award finalist, and a Golden Heart finalist. Her books have sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide and have been published in nearly two dozen languages. Her books have made the Kindle Top 100 Paid List numerous times, climbing as high as #17.

Visit her blog at DonnaFasano.com where you can sign up for e-mail updates and be the first to hear about new releases.

Find Donna on facebook at Facebook.com/DonnaFasanoAuthor. She loves to chat with readers.

Follow her on Twitter at Twitter.com/DonnaFaz

Product Details

  • File Size: 397 KB
  • Print Length: 236 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Hard Knocks Books (December 2, 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002ZNJL78
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,918 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

It is very fast, easy reading with a great plot. B. Menzer  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
I was looking for a quick summer read and found this book in the Kindle section. techy girl  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
I enjoyed the main characters and felt they were as developed as they could be in a short novel. kindle addict  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept sharing snippets with family April 26, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Could not help myself from reading excerpts to my husband and friends. This book is well written, the characters are real, everyday folks. It is very easy to identify with them. Donna Fasano is a talented author. I just love this book! My favorite quote: "Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering." How true. Indulge yourself with this book, you will not regret it.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, light, fun romance March 23, 2010
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This romance was a quick and easy read. There was some humor in it as well as family relationship issues. I enjoyed the main characters and felt they were as developed as they could be in a short novel. The story has a predictable ending, but it was an ending I wanted and left me feeling satisfied. Although there was one main formatting problem in that sections of text were indented for no reason and there were several typos, they did not interfere with an enjoyable read. I look forward to more from this author.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun lighthearted read February 28, 2010
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I really enjoyed this book, it's a good lighthearted fun romance. Lauren's dad is annoying, in that well-meaning "I'm just doing it for your best interests" kind of way, and you can't help but like him. As you might expect from a contemporary romance, Lauren herself has an epiphany or two along the way, but it's all written in such a way that nothing feels forced. And there's nothing too terribly angst-y about the story, which can get really old and it's nice not to have to deal with if you're looking for something escapist and feel-good. This is a good book to spend a few hours with and come out satisified in the end.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I'm halfway into this book and if I hadn't paid for it, I wouldn't continue reading. The main character, Lauren, is a total b..... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Steve Rambo
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
After reading the rave reviews about this book, I was looking forward to a romantic comedy. The comedy was clearly lost on me. The main character was extremely unlikeable. Read more
Published 13 days ago by SV
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Fun, Funny
This is my second Donna Fasano novel, and I loved this one just as much if not more. The Merry-Go-Round was a fun read with a unique storyline and likable characters. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Lia Fairchild
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the quotes
I just love that each chapter starts with a quote...it feels like a private piece of information that the author challenges me with. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars The Merry-Go-Round from Amazon Kindle
This was a wonderfully written romantic comedy that could actually be a true story. You never know what you have until you lose it and Donna Fasano put it together in a way you... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Janet M Percy
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet and enjoyable
A very easy to read book with realistic characters, the contents of the story are about love, marriage, anger and divorce, but also about understanding yourself.
Published 28 days ago by Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted
I really enjoyed this story. It was about starting life again after a heartbreak. The characters were fascinating and the setting idyllic. Thoroughly enjoyable
Published 1 month ago by vivi Woolcock
3.0 out of 5 stars good summer read in April
It was light. Greg and Lauren and Scott made an interesting trio. I enjoyed it as a good read, loved the horses.
Published 1 month ago by js33
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I really enjoyed this book. Each character was strong and I loved the way a strong woman can be portrayed and we still see the soft side of her. Look forward to more books.
Published 1 month ago by suew50
2.0 out of 5 stars Not that good
It seemed to me to be predictable and trite. Same ol' same ol '. I didn
't finish it. one
Published 2 months ago by alieyou
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