Wife in the Fast Lane: A Novel (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Quinn (The Ivy Chronicles) spins a delightful story about the unsinkable Christy Hayes, a former Olympic gold medalist turned successful entrepreneur whose comfy life is about to hit a bumpy patch. Founder and CEO of athletic shoe company Baby G, Christy lands an ideal husband, Michael Drummond, a wealthy media mogul who's survived a bad marriage. Things are swell until Christy's housekeeper and confidant dies, leaving behind her precocious 11-year-old granddaughter, Renata Ruiz, whom Christy takes in. Michael, however, wants nothing to do with another child, as his daughter despises him. Just when the domestic scene is looking bleak, Christy is ousted from the top spot at Baby G, contretemps erupt at the private school Christy sends Renata to (Christy and the head of the PTA have a history), and another of Christy's antagonists sets her sights on Michael. Christy's battles to save her marriage and public image provide pages of good reading, though the plot hinges on a string of coincidences, and Michael's revulsion toward parenting feels forced. Still, Quinn's sharp portrayal of shady corporate dealings and shadier private school shenanigans is good fun up to its happy ending. (Mar.)
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Review

"Packed with cheeky wit and spot-on scenarios, Wife in the Fast Lane is a must-read for any women who knows what it's like to have to balance a laptop and a baby at the same time."

-- Bonnie Fuller, editorial director and EVP of American Media Inc., publisher of Star magazine, and author of The Joys of Much Too Much --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743293967
• ISBN-13: 978-0743293969
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #322,139 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just so much fun, March 28, 2007

By	Carrie (North East) - See all my reviews

Karen Quinn has a very special sense of humor. I loved "The Ivy Chronicles;" her new book has the same outrageous fun. And, yes, I could not put it down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!, March 27, 2007

By	Melissa Leonard (Westchester, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wife In The Fast Lane was a great read...I highly recommend for your vacation this spring or summer! It's one of those books you just don't want to put down. The journey of the main character has you so eager to read on. Such a fun read for all wives, mothers and busy working women!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Uplifting, April 3, 2007

By	Bank Of America "Rosalie J." - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After a bad fall recently and losing my job, I found this book to be very uplifting. It has made me smile again and was just what I needed. An easy to read book and very enjoyable. I think Karen did a great job and I can't wait for her next book. You Go Girl! Thanks once again for a enlightening, uplifting and terrific read.