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~ Clare Naylor (Author) "Francesca Honeycomb [oh, come on, if you think that in my fantasy life I'd be noble enough to keep the name my parents gave me..." (more)
Key Phrases: Ben Parker, Greta's Grundies, Amelia Fraser (more...)
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Bride-to-be Liv Elliot is plagued with doubts--not so much about her fiance, Tim, but about her readiness to trade in freedom for commitment. Still, she is devastated when Tim breaks their engagement. To mend her heart, she leaves London to join her best friend, Alex, who lives with her rich boyfriend, Charlie, in Australia. Charlie and Alex's circle includes Liv's first love, Ben Parker, with whom she had a teenage summer fling while vacationing in Aix-en-Provence. Ben has since coupled with pencil-thin, beautiful Amelia, so Liv thinks she has no chance--until Ben begins to flirt with her. Taking the advice of two gay friends (who have read the odious dating manual, The Rules), she tries to win Ben through "dog handling," a theory that espouses treating men like the dogs they are. Liv is a likable Everygirl, with whom many twentysomething female readers will identify. Despite the distastefulness of the whole "dog handling" concept, the novel accurately depicts the self-doubts of young single women searching for romance. Beth Warrell
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“[A] red-hot read . . . sure to turn up the heat.”
Cosmopolitan

“[A] SPUNKY HEROINE . . . Amid the comedy, though, the novel has a quietly confident, smart-girl sensibility. . . . Yip, yip, hooray!”
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“Comically wicked . . . Reminiscent of Bridget Jones’s Diary.”
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“Highly creative and wildly entertaining.”
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1st edition (April 30, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345453387
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345453389
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #525,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Francesca Honeycomb [oh, come on, if you think that in my fantasy life I'd be noble enough to keep the name my parents gave me you've got me all wrong] lived a life without compromise. Read the first page
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Ben Parker, Greta's Grundies, Amelia Fraser, Liv Elliot, Mardi Gras, Laura Train Wreck, Oxford Street, Hunter Valley, Colette Dinnigan, Naked Brad, Mata Hari, Perfect Amelia, Tiny Tim, Calvin Klein, Charlie Timpson, Double Bay, Elle Macpherson, Fulham Road, Grand National, Greta Garbo, Pacific Highway, Stall Slime
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Meh, I found it trite., November 8, 2005
I've heard everyone go on and on about how wonderful Clare Naylor is, and I was hoping to be entertained. Yeah, well, I wasn't.

Liv's fiancé dumps her and to heal herself, she takes time off her job and goes to stay with a friend (who's living in a rich-boyfriend-who's-never-there's house) in Sydney, Australia, where she has amazing, chick-litty adventures with gay men and single guys who want nothing more than a shag. Same ol', same ol'. She meets up with her very first love, Ben Parker, who is dating the Girl Everyone Wants, Amelia Fraser. He starts to fancy Liv, who then follows the advice of her gay friend James, to treat men like dogs and they'll always be begging for more. Throw in the prerequisite chick lit twists, and voilà, the story.

There was a lot going on at once in this story, and it made me weary reading it. I didn't even really look forward to reading it that much once I got into it, but I wasn't going to waste all that valuable reading time, so I slogged through. I've read better.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but average, January 24, 2006
This is a story about recovery after a bad breakup, reinventing of self and reigniting an old flame. It was also about knowing how to handle men (or dogs, same thing!) in order to keep them coming back for more. This was a fun read, although I do have to say that there wasn't really anything special about it. However, it was enjoyable and effortless to read.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and funny -- Naylor's best novel yet!, May 16, 2002
I have read and loved Clare Naylor's previous novels, Love: A User's Guide and Catching Alice and I couldn't wait to read Dog Handling. I was not disappointed -- Dog Handling is Naylor's best romantic comedy to date. Liv is one of the best heroines of this genre and the story -- treat a man like a dog and he'll be eating out of your hand -- keeps you turning the pages, especially when the petty game backfires and she gets more than she bargains for. There are some fun twists during the story that will keep you guessing. I recommend this fun novel to all chick lit enthusiasts.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not so great
I got about halfway through the book before I decided it was not worth finishing and gave it back to the library book store where I had gotten it for a dollar. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Gregory

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beach Read
If you are looking for a book to bring on vacation with you this is it, just a nice Romantic Comedy, to make you laugh and forget for a while.
Published 20 months ago by Heather Di Rocco

2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't hold my attention....
I need to keep reminding myself that Clare Naylor isn't one of my favorite authors. I enjoy her, but she's not in my top ten. Read more
Published on September 6, 2007 by E Anderson

3.0 out of 5 stars Cake Frosting
While I picked this paperback up at a garage sale for a quarter, I felt like I got my money's worth with this enjoyable light reading. Read more
Published on August 21, 2007 by Lee Armstrong

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty characters that will make you laugh out loud!
An avid reader who only recently discovered the chick-lit genre, I devoured this book in a mere few hours only to wish I had taken my time so I could relish the characters and... Read more
Published on July 26, 2007 by E. Newman

3.0 out of 5 stars Revenge
Liv Elliot had been engaged to marry boyfriend, Tim, after going out with him for 5 years, but was beginning to have second thoughts about marrying him. Read more
Published on January 1, 2007 by Beverley Strong

4.0 out of 5 stars Great escapist entertainment
Liv is putting the finishing touches on planning her wedding, then suddenly her fiance Tim decides to call it quits. Read more
Published on June 8, 2005 by Tracy Vest

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Australian Chick-Lit
Liv ends up in Australia recovering from being jilted by the fiancee that she wanted to dump. There she tries reviving a romance from her teen years while following the advice of... Read more
Published on March 14, 2005 by Virginia Allain

4.0 out of 5 stars Love Clare Naylor
I've enjoyed every Naylor book, and this was no exception. The story is cute, fun, and light. The characters were engaging, and I liked having the story move to Australia for a... Read more
Published on January 13, 2005 by Elise McD

5.0 out of 5 stars Good chic lit with a change of scenery
Loved the atmosphere portrayed in the book above anything else. The plots for the majority of these books are the same, but they all take place in London or New York. Read more
Published on September 28, 2004 by J. C. Jones

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