Just Short of Crazy (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Aunt Athena, Ayzah Brown, Remedy Brown (more...)

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Alexis Montague Pearson dated Walter for three years when he decided to leave town to end their relationship. In an effort to regain her dignity and make a clean break, she takes charge of her life. Once a week she leaves work for her post-Walter self-improvement tae kwon do class. As the only single, African-American woman, Alexis makes a renewed commitment to her law firm by increasing her billable hours. She even cuts the long hair that Walter loved. On the evening of the bridesmaids' dress fitting for her cousin's wedding, Alexis breaks the arm of a new student, Remedy, in her tae kwon do class. Feeling very guilty, she rushes to the hospital to ensure that he is not seriously hurt and meets his ex-wife, Ayzah. Their meeting is an unlikely start to a relationship, but Remedy is interested and pursues Alexis. She soon discovers that Ayzah is possessive and unstable. Just when Alexis has her life in order, she has to decide if she is willing to make an investment in Remedy. Lillian Lewis
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When smart, successful, levelheaded lawyer Alexis Pearson gets blindsided by her faithless fiancé, who disses and dumps her, she decides to change everything. Gone are the trendy dreads in favor of her own soft and natural tresses. She's going to get her body, mind, and spirit in shape with tae kwan do classes -- and maybe kick some butt in the process to work out the aggression brought on by the abandonment . . . and her boss's unsubtle offers to help mend her busted heart. Of course, she never intended for it all to get out of hand -- and she certainly didn't mean to break the elbow of her first-time sparring partner, Remedy Brown.

At least she got the attention of this tall, dark, and very handsome nightclub owner with the unfortunate name. And though Alexis is wary about diving recklessly too soon into the relationship fire again, she can't help wondering if sexy, warm-hearted Remedy might be a remedy for what's ailing her. But the man comes with some crazy baggage -- namely Ayzah, his estranged and deranged ex-wife, who's pure, unadulterated 'hood. And suddenly both the personal and professional lives of the "new" Alexis Pearson are about to get a lot wilder . . . and riskier.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Avon A (June 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060847999
• ISBN-13: 978-0060847999
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,275,455 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars deep character study , June 28, 2006

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

At the same time that her cousin is preparing for her wedding, attorney Alexis Montague Pearson struggles with the disintegration of her relationship to her now former fiancé. Her boss assumes she needs cheering up and offers to be the cheerleader, but his inappropriate action angers Alexis, who quits and files a sexual harassment suit.

To release her rage against males, Alexis decides to attend her Tae Kwon Do class though she feels bad that the last time she was there she out-sparred businessman Remedy Brown, accidentally breaking his elbow during their battle. Remedy likes Alexis and plans to use the broken arm incident as an avenue to get to know her. However, he has a slight problem, his ex-wife Ayzah, encouraged by her man, tries to extort money out of Remedy using their son as a pawn.

Nina Foxx's romantic suspense thriller is actually the comparative tale of two women as the audience along with Remedy contrast Alexis and Ayzah, who rotate first person perspective. The story line is driven by these females as Ayzah is a loose cannon, who uses the "Hood" as a protective mechanism while Alexis is a professional, who learned dirty fighting at a different type of bar than her adversary. Fans of a deep character study will want to read Ms. Foxx's strong comparative analysis of two diverse females whose only link is Remedy.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She's Got a New Attitude, October 2, 2006

By	J.C. Wallington "jnettefrommi" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

In her latest novel, Just Short of Crazy, Nina Foxx brings back the popular Alexis Pearson. When we last saw Alexis she was heart-broken over the unexpected breakup initiated by then fiancé, Walter. To mend her broken heart, she swore off men and consumed herself in work to become one of the top grossing associates for the law firm where she is employed. To relieve stress, she has also been busy taking tae kwan do lessons and is one butt-kicking sister who takes no prisoners. Ask Remedy Brown, the tall, dark and handsome stranger who underestimates Alexis' strength and suffers a broken arm as Alexis' sparing partner. Alexis seems on edge as she copes with an over-friendly boss, the thankless task of maid of honor in her cousin's wedding and the latest encounter with a sparing partner has family and friends concerned about her well-being. Believing she is tethering on the edge, they strongly encourage her to pursue anger management classes before she seriously injures someone.

Just Short of Crazy is a funny and intriguing sequel to chick-lit read, Marrying Up. Foxx is back with her signature trademarks --Austin, TX backdrop, romance, suspense, snappy dialogue and name brand shoes. The storyline is refreshing and entertaining. It is the characters that bring the story to life and unique storylines that are creatively crafted. The characters are engaging and their antics comical and deadly. I liked Alexis' sassy, "I got a new attitude personality" and I'm not going to allow anyone to tell me what to do. Remedy's character adds spice to the storyline as he is a do right brother but when you add his psycho ex-wife to the mix, you wonder if he is worth the trouble of getting involved with in a relationship. She will stop at nothing to get him back and Alexis does not believe in backing down from a good fight. Hearing the story from Alexis and Remedy's ex-wife's voice enhanced the storyline and added breath to the storyline. Foxx always adds that extra little humph that keeps her novels from being just another romance novel. Just Short of Crazy is great comic relief for any day.

Reviewed by Jeanette
APOOO BookClub
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ...insane over this one, July 16, 2006

By	B! (Round Rock, TX) - See all my reviews

she did it again. seems like nina foxx has done her thing with another story that kept my interest, entertainment me thouroughly and made me think about relationships in life.

rich characters and a vibrant story path make her latest work one of her very best. this was the best read of the summer for me to date and i highly recommend someone looking to escape on the beach with a sexy story, to give this one a try.