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The Trouble with Valentine's Day (Little Black Dress) [Import] [Paperback]

Rachel Gibson (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)


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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Little Black Dress (February 8, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755334043
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755334049
  • Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.8 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,718,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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With the publication of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Gibson's first book, readers discovered one of contemporary romance's freshest voices. Four of her novels were named among the Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year by Romance Writers of America.

Rachel's storytelling career began at the age of sixteen when she ran her Chevy Vega into the side of a hill, retrieved the bumper and broken glass from the ground, and drove to her high school parking lot. With the help of her friend, she strategically scattered the broken pieces and told her parents she'd been the victim of a hit and run. They believed her, and she's been telling stories ever since.

When not writing, Rachel can be found boating on Payette Lake with Mr. Gibson, shopping for shoes, or forcing her love on an ungrateful cat.

 

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Still A Good Read, February 22, 2005
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C. A. Dahl (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews
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I have to put my two cents in. I almost didn't read this book because of the bad reviews, I'm glad I changed my mind! While this book is not Ms. Gibson's best, it is a worthwhile read.

As to all the complaints about the fu mancho, get over it!! Is every male character suppose to be generic in looks? As to Rob's cheating, get over that as well. He's a flawed character who changed his ways. Is every hero suppose to be perfect? Sometimes characters disappoint us.

Again, while this is not up to par with some Ms. Gibson's other works, it still is worth reading. I found it very enjoyable.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars My first Rachel Gibson read -- I enjoyed it!, March 28, 2005
After reading The Trouble With Valentine's Day I came here to write my review. I have to say I was shocked by the terrible reviews it received here. I thought it was an amusing, easy read. The comments here about Rob's facial hair made me laugh since this book was about fantasies. Rob (and his facial hair) fit the bad boy image Kate had in her head. It wouldn't have 'fit' if some clean cut, fashion model with perfect looks sat down next to her at that bar.

I enjoyed Ms Gibson's witty writing style. I found myself laughing out loud at parts (which is rare, usually only Janet Evanovich can get me to do this). I look forward to reading her other books.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, light read.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't forget the heart, Ms. Gibson..., January 31, 2005
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Kate is at a crossroads in her life, both professionally and personally. She decides to move to Gospel, Idaho to help her recently widowed grandfather run his grocery store. On the way to Gospel, Kate hopes to live out a fantasy and have hot sex with a stranger at a hotel. Unfortunately, the tattooed stranger turns her down flat. Things get more interesting when the stranger turns out to be Rob, a former pro hockey player who runs a sporting goods store near her grandfather's grocery store.

Although The Trouble with Valentine's Day is entertaining, it falls short. I have read quite a few Gibson books and consider See Jane Score her best by far. The dialogue and storytelling keep the pages flying.

The Trouble with Valentine's Day had promise but she needs to freshen things up a bit. Do we really need another hero with a tattoo? This time it's an enormous snake that wraps itself around Rob's body. Secondly, her fascination with light reflection---blue from the dashboard, gold from the window, etc.---gets old really fast. She does this in nearly EVERY book. It has become a distraction for me.

Luckily, Gibson has continued with her humorous dialogue and interesting secondary characters. However, following her grandfather's sweet romance only points out the weakness in this story. While Kate and Rob generate hot, sweaty scenes, they are missing heart.

Note: the author needs a better editor. Rob is a former hockey player from the NHL not the NFL. Geesh!
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Valentine's Day sucked the big one. Read the first page
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soul patch, chess pie, hot buttered rum
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Rachel Gibson, Rob Sutter, Sun Valley, Tom Jones, Stanley Caldwell, Kate Hamilton, Duchin Lounge, Las Vegas, Rachel G'ibgon, Stephanie Andrews, Sutter Sports, Rachel Gibgon, Ada Dover, Grace Sutter, Rachel Gil, Dixie Howe, Hayden Dean, Iona Osborn, Mountain Momma Crafters, Rachel Cibgon, Regina Cladis, Hannah Frost, Paul Aberdeen, Randy Meyers, Adrian Windsor
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