The Virgin's Makeover (Silhouette Special Edition No. 1593) [Mass Market Paperback]

Judy Duarte (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373245939
• ISBN-13: 978-0373245932
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,294,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy Duarte always knew there was a book inside her, but since English was her least favorite subject in school, she never considered herself a writer. An avid reader who enjoys a happy ending, Judy couldn't shake the dream of creating a book of her own.

That dream became a reality in 2002, when Silhouette released her first Special Edition. Since then, more than thirty of her books have hit the shelves, including three women's fiction novels and two novellas.

Her stories have touched the hearts of readers around the world, landing her a prestigious Reader's Choice Award. In 2009, she won the Maggie and finaled in the Inspirational category of the Rita® with MULBERRY PARK. And in 2010, ENTERTAINING ANGELS finaled in the Rita®, won the Maggie, and placed second in the Inspirational Readers Choice.

When she's not cooped up in her writing cave, Judy spends time with her somewhat enormous, but delightfully close family near the beach in Southern California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars She's no ordinary virgin, July 25, 2007

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This review is from: The Virgin's Makeover (Silhouette Special Edition No. 1593) (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished The Virgin's Makeover and I thought it was excellent. Judy Duarte had me hooked when I read a short excerpt on her website. This story was engaging from page one and the characters were likeable, believable, and smart.

Lissa Cartwright may be a 27-year-old virgin, and a plain-Jane in disguise, but she's no prim schoolmarm. To catch the attention of sexy businessman Sullivan Grayson, she sheds her humdrum exterior, and her clothes, surprising him with a not-so-innocent seduction!

Sullivan's in no hurry to settle down, and Lissa plays it perfectly, offering him a modern, no-strings affair. I love that she doesn't become a hopeless clinger after they go to bed together, or even after she realizes she's fallen for him.

Because Lissa remains somewhat elusive, Sullivan can't resist her. The romance is sweet, the ending is very satisfying (who doesn't love a hard-to-get bachelor, not to mention a sexy makeover?) and the writing is excellent.

Judy Duarte is a pro, and you can't go wrong with The Virgin's Makeover.