Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart (Signet Eclipse) [Paperback]

LuAnn McLane (Author)

Book Description

Series: Signet Eclipse | Publication Date: January 2, 2008

Rumor has it that Candie Montgomery is to blame for her twin sister's broken engagement with Nick, the hot auto repair shop owner. But how can she be the other woman without even knowing it? Now, she needs an insta-boyfriend to put a lid on the gossip. Damage control comes in the sexy form of Tommy Tucker, who was supposed to be a quick fix. But Candie might just be in for the long haul...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Following her father's heart attack, Candie Montgomery takes leave from her advertising job in Chicago and returns to Pinewood, Ky., to help her twin sister, Sarah, run the family's used-car business. The townsfolk blame Candie for the recent breakup of her sister's engagement to longtime love, Nick, so Sarah suggests Candie find a boyfriend to take the heat off; the gorgeous and amiable Tommy Tucker, the new rec director at a local park, offers before she can even ask. The two soon discover an ease with one another along with a great attraction. Candie's idea to revamp the business brings Nick back into their lives, and a clever plan to reunite him with Sarah ensures. There's a fair amount of corn to this romance, but there's also an infectious quality to the writing, and some great humor. (Jan.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Signet (January 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451222865
• ISBN-13: 978-0451222862
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LuAnn McLane writes southern bent romantic comedy for NAL and is currently penning her third novel in her Cricket Creek book series. Her books have appeared on best selling lists including Barnes and Noble, Rhapsody and Doubleday Book clubs. She recently collaborated with country superstar Wynonna Judd with Restless Heart. She lives in Florence, Kentucky and when she isn't writing... she enjoys family, friends, cooking, reading, music, travel and University of Kentucky basketball.
www.LuAnnMcLane.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trick My Truck will delight, January 19, 2008

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Judy "book reader" (Cincinnati, ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart (Signet Eclipse) (Paperback)

Candie Montgomery puts her fast paced life in Chicago on hold to help her family is small town Pinewood, Ky. Candie's dads heart attack has put the family's used car business in jeopardy. Her first few minutes in town are confusing, why is no one waving back at her? She is shocked to find out that the is the other woman in her twin sisters failed engagement. More shocking is Candie has been out of town for two years. So what is up she wonders.

Candie decides she needs a boyfriend ASAP. Tommy Tucker offers to help out. Candie thought it would be simple having a pretend boyfriend. But one pretend kiss changes all of that for her.

Added to this hometown mix is Candie and her Twin Sarah trying to revive the family business by having Sarah's ex fiance tricking out some trucks.

Trick My Truck is an endearing light hearted romance. The characters are hot and spicy and feel like long lost friends. Candie's romance with Tommy will steam up your cold winter nights. The secondary romance of Sarah and Nick is explosive as well as endearing.

I laughed out loud so many times during this book. It was a joy to read from the first page. Looking forward to the next book by this author.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story w/ Charming Characters, January 26, 2008

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Savage Beast (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart (Signet Eclipse) (Paperback)

I'm glad I just happened to see this book in the bookstore. I was desperate for something to read during my downtime at work and this definitly did the trick. It is a "chick lit" book of sorts. I wound never have read anything like this, but sure am glad I did. Now my co-workers want to read it. Ths is the first book by this author I have read, but not for long! It is definity worth adding to your own bookshelf!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted comedic fun, January 10, 2008

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Laurie D (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart (Signet Eclipse) (Paperback)

When Candie Montgomery returns home to Kentucky in an attempt to save her family's floundering used car business during her father's medical crisis, she is met by cold shoulders everywhere she goes in her small hometown. Turns out that everyone blames her for the earlier broken engagement of her twin sister, Sarah. Although she can't comprehend just how this misunderstanding came to be, she decides that she needs a "pretend" boyfriend to fool the townspeople and take the chill off; the luscious Tommy Tucker is quick to volunteer for the job. Candie is thrilled to have his help, but when his pretend kisses get progressively more intense, she begins to wonder who is actually being fooled. Tommy makes her feel beautiful and sexy, not the norm for Candie who has always felt that Sarah was the more beautiful twin.
Candie and Tommy are incredibly fun characters. The sisterly relationship of Candie and Sarah is especially sweet and realistically written, with each having her own insecurities and vulnerabilities. Secondary characters are a charming addition and Sarah's romance is a nice bonus. LuAnn McLane has proven that she is capable of first person writing, and this book is no exception. Candie's thoughts and actions are experienced by readers first-hand and make this story come to life and shine.