Candace Saunders is a single, 30-something with a 50-itemlist of the qualities she wants in a man. She meets two suitors – one earnslots of checks on her love itinerary, the other is the anti-list. As she fallsfor (which one?) she wonders, can perfect be put on paper?
Praise and Reviews
2009 Indie Book Award Winner: Romance Category!
FOUR STARS It’s a light read and certainly a happy one. I can
picture it being made into a movie and featured alongside How to Lose a
Guy in 10 Days and Runaway Bride. Totally different themes but same
spirit and certainly as entertaining. I love how it took a common idea
that many women have (the list) and turned it into a sweet parody of
that idea. So in the spirit of the novel I must ask… what’s on your
list?
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Love, Romance, PassionFOUR CUPS "The List is a downright funny read! Anyone who wants
to find Mr. Right, has a list detailing the qualities of Mr. Right, and
has actually been disappointed when a guy did not meet the criteria of
your list must read this book. Having once lived in the suburbs of D.C.
myself, I tried the dating scene and reported all of the horrific tales
to my best friend. So I can relate to Candace and her frustrations!
However this triumphant book assists the reader into actually thinking
of putting away their list and enjoying the pleasures of dating...if
only for a little while."
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Coffee Time Romance"All in all the book was a fun read that I have quite enjoyed.
Recommend it?
Chick lit, light reading, funny at times. It reminded most of
Kinsella's books, so if you like the genre you might want to try this
one too :)"
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Kay's Bookshelf
"What
woman does not love her lists! In the case of author Carmen Shirkey's
heroine Candace, we find a quirky, lovable character who proves that a
list is, in fact, ever evolving. Bravo to the men who have figured that
out and can match wits amongst this entertaining group of friends."
-- Tammi Wark Marcoullier, author of
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