"Next to Tracy and Hepburn, nobody does romantic comedy better than Susan Elizabeth Phillips."--Minneapolis Star Tribune Perennial New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips now provides her fans with The Great Escape from ordinary women's romantic fiction. One of today's most beloved writers, the incomparable Phillips follows up her utterly beguiling hit, Call Me Irresistible ("Phillips at her very best. Romantic, funny, sexy, and poignant" --Kristin Hannah) with a sequel that's equally impossible to resist. ...
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"Next to Tracy and Hepburn, nobody does romantic comedy better than Susan Elizabeth Phillips."--Minneapolis Star Tribune Perennial New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips now provides her fans with The Great Escape from ordinary women's romantic fiction. One of today's most beloved writers, the incomparable Phillips follows up her utterly beguiling hit, Call Me Irresistible ("Phillips at her very best. Romantic, funny, sexy, and poignant" --Kristin Hannah) with a sequel that's equally impossible to resist. Returning in The Great Escape are some of Phillips's most adored characters, including headstrong, impetuous ex-president's daughter, Lucy Jorik, who's just abandoned her fiance, Ted "Mr. Irresistible" Beaudine, at the altar. Now she's looking for adventure--and perhaps a little romance--embarking on a wild and hilariously unpredictable road trip that begins on the back of a rather menacing-looking stranger's motorcycle. The winner of more Favorite Book of the Year Awards than any other romance author, including Nora Roberts, Susan Elizabeth Phillips offers her fans an Escape to remember, and they'll certainly want to come back for more!
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Fair. Item is Ex-library rental. Includes disc s case and artwork. Will have slight to moderate wear library security stickers and ink writing. Artwork may have been modified for library case.
Its a book I've recommended numerous times, its a great summer vacation read, goes delightfully fast and fun!
jjares
Aug 3, 2013
Not So "Great!"
Until I got into the story, I didn?t realize that this story is a continuation of THE FIRST LADY. And that story is a continuation of a series called ?AMERICAN?S LADIES.? Perhaps I missed some connections because of not reading these in order.
The story line seemed to be rather ho-hum. The escape scene, where Lucy leaves the wedding -- took way too long. Until Lucy meets Panda (?) things move slower than syrup on a cold day. Much of this book takes place within a character?s head; while this approach can be very interesting, in this instance, the repetitions grew tiresome.
Learning that Lucy was an adopted daughter of a previous president was interesting; hearing the same info frequently was not. At times, the book seemed to move in slow-motion.
The premise of the story is: Lucy decides that she cannot marry her intended during the wedding march. She knew there was a problem prior to the wedding, yet she waited till the most dramatic moment to humiliate her fiancée. How immature!
The thing that bothered me the most, however, was the fact that a 31 year-old woman reverted to dreadlocks, punk colors and street walker clothes. Did she learn nothing as First Daughter in the White House? This was certainly a strange time to ?go find herself.?
Phillips? writing style was interesting and captivating. In spite of a squirrelly plot, I kept listening to the book. For that reason, I gave the book a ?3.?
AMERICAN'S LADY
1. Glitter Baby (1987)
2. Fancy Pants (1989)
3. Lady Be Good (1999)
4. First Lady (2000)-- Rita Awards Best Novel winner (2001): First Lady
5. Call Me Irresistible (2011)
6. The Great Escape (2012)
