Unbecoming Behavior [Paperback]

Stephanie Rowe (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: Making It (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084395406X
• ISBN-13: 978-0843954067
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,339,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Chick Lit Read to Curl Up With, January 12, 2005

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Rian Montgomery "Rian Montgomery" (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unbecoming Behavior (Paperback)

So far I've been very impressed with the new "Making It" imprint from Dorchesterpub.com. "Unbecoming Behavior" by Stephanie Rowe is the second book in the series, and hopefully there will be many more novels to come from her. If you are looking for a novel filled with a sharp sense of humor, witty dialogue and very interesting characters, look no further - you've found it.

Meet Shannon McCormick, the witty and endearing main heroine in Unbecoming Behavior. Much to the chagrin of her mother, she isn't a lawyer, but does work at a law firm catering to the every whim of the interns. Trying to evade dismissal for the "Unbecoming Behavior" that the firm often let people go for, she slugs away at her thankless job, deals with rude interns, a demanding and ridiculous boss, and the knowledge that she is disappointing her mother. Her only reprieve is Van, the funny, friendly security guard in the lobby of her company's building. Shannon knows she doesn't want to become a lawyer, as she cannot stand them, but what other options does she have? She's not happy in her job and she knows time is running out.

While dealing with her work issues, she is also juggling her love life. She has just broken up with long-time boyfriend Max, who can't seem to leave her alone. Then there is Noah, her brother's best friend who seems to be avoiding her; Blaine, the hot new guy in her office who seems to prefer her best friend Emma; and Van, who is supposed to only be her friend, but with whom she clearly has chemistry with. And of course there is the ever-present Max who refuses to leave her alone.

What's a girl to do?

I absolutely adored this book. With an endearing and quirky cast of characters, a plot that keeps you on your toes, and wonderful writing, it is a great chick lit read. I loved how the characters were all realistic and lifelike. Stephanie Rowe has done a fantastic job with balancing fun, romance, friendship, and career angst in this novel.

Overall I highly recommend this book to all chick lit fans. You will laugh, you will sigh, and you will smile while reading it. Don't even think about missing this one.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars, December 26, 2005

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unbecoming Behavior (Mass Market Paperback)

Shannon McCormick finds lawyers repugnant, but still,she works as the social director for a prestigious law firm. Her job of managing the interns and juggling egos as well as events becomes intolerable when a handsome new guy comes on the scene, appropriating all her secretary's time and making not only her work life difficult, but also her home life. He begins dating her roommate, driving a wedge between the long-time friends. The latest crop of interns is nothing if not pushy, demanding, whiny, and manipulative, on their best days. Shannon's ex-boyfriend refuses to accept his ex status, and her family is on his side. When she finds her friendship turning to something hotter with a long - time family friend, the guy realizes he would lose her entire family if they broke up, and she is just not worth the risk. The only one who understands Shannon and who is always there for her is Van, the security guard who is handsome, kind, and always has chocolate. Could there be something there? After all, what more could a girl want?

A popular store's commercials open with the classic rock song, Under Pressure; a feeling common to the heroine and the readers of her story. When that becomes your theme song, this is the perfect escape hatch. Everything is always going wrong for Shannon, and who hasn't felt things have gone so for them? Her story mirrors our own and offers a ray of hope.

Amanda Killgore

5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed, I cried!, June 11, 2009

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Vampire Crotch Novel Fan "VCN Fan" (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unbecoming Behavior (Paperback)

Really great book. And I don't really like plain jane romances, but this was something special. Totally identified with Shannon. She's confused, trying to decide whether to play it safe, or take a chance at true happiness in her love life and her career. Who can't identify with that! Kept you guessing who she should be with right up to the end, which drove me crazy in a good way! I love the very talented Stephanie Rowe and recommend all of her books!