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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780446698955
ISBN number: 0446698954
Label: FaithWords
Manufacturer: FaithWords
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Page Count: 304
Printing Date: August 14, 2008
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When Laini Sullivan lands a job designing Nick Pantalone's coffee shop, there are two problems: one, Nick's nephew Joe hates all of her ideas and two, Laini has to admit he's right--she's a disaster at design. Still, she can't risk losing the job. To compromise, Joe brings in help on the project, while Laini continues to bake the goodies that keep his customers lining up.
Their relationship is moving along, so when new guy Officer Mark Hall implies that Joe's family is tied to the mob, Laini doesn't want to believe it. But things spin out of control when she meets the family, including 'the uncles,' who seem to confirm Mark's suspicions. To make things worse, Nana Pantalone makes it clear Laini isn't the kind of girl she has in mind for her grandson. Laini's not sure if she should give Joe the benefit of the doubt or just set her sites on Mark and fuhgetaboutit.
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Reviewed by Tina Avon for RebeccasReads (10/08)
I like reading dedications at the beginning of books. What very first caught my attention with "That's (Not Exactly) Amore," written by Tracey Bateman, is the cool dedication: "to Julie Young - a forever friend." For some reason, this touched me and gave me even more of a reason to dive into this chick-it book.
I have been on the record as saying that chick-lit seems to be on a downturn. However, I am glad to report that this book gives me hope for the genre. Our main character, Laini, is a struggling designer; she gets the chance of redesigning Nick's restaurant, which will give her the opportunity of (hopefully) graduating from "design" school, and thank goodness Jazz will be there to actually "do" most of the hard work. While Nick may think this is a great idea, his nephew (and hunk), Joe, does not; in order to compromise with Lainie, Joe brings in some extra help.
I loved, loved, loved this book. The storyline has it all: a cute hunk who is clueless, until he realizes that another cute hunk is after the girl he wants (Lainie is quite baffled by this! Two guys after her! Wait a minute , last week there were none). We also get some great food descriptions (which is always a plus in these types of books - yummy), and we also get lots of miscues, miscommunications and most importantly, lots of humour.
What also makes this book work so well is the connection between Lainie and her friends, particularly Jazz , who all seem to honestly love each other and watch out for each other. This is refreshing in chick-lit.
I loved the character of Lainie who never seems to take herself seriously, I hated Joe who spent much of the book either clueless or a day late and I loved the character of Mark who sounds charming and is devoted to pleasing Lainie (my kind of guy).
The writing is fresh and cute, there are no gratuitous scenes and the book makes a wonderful weekend, beach read. This was a great read.
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I thought this was a really fun read. I especially enjoyed how Tracey Bateman wrote this book very first person almost diary style- "I share all of this with my friend" or "Tabby and Dancy know I have some slight trouble with colors. But it's not that bad." It is fun to be inside of Laini's head! I also enjoyed the humour in the book. This was a perfect summer read for me.
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Laini Sullivan is in a pickle. Not only has she left a career that she never really wanted, she is discovering that her "passion" may not be the career for her. After all, it's kind of difficult to be a successful designer when you're colour blind! But now, she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with a police officer and a possible criminal. Whoa! Yes, Laini is in a pickle.
Tracey Bateman is brilliant! Her situations are hysterical, and her dialog is worthy of a movie script. "That's (Not Exactly) Amore" is my very first "Drama Queen" series novel, but it will not be my last. I plan to go back and read the two previous books even though I know the general outcome of those stories from this third installment. This book was highly enjoyable even without having read the predecessors. I recommend this book to any romantic comedy fan for a truly enjoyable read.
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I loved this book--and the whole series. It's a nice, relaxing read with great romantic tension and excitement without being dirty or overtly evangelical. It's a good Christian read because it keeps the moral code a priority, but doesn't preach something to you that you already believe. Very romantic and realistic.
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This is the third book in the Drama Queens Series. It has all the main characters from the very first books but this one concentrates on Laini Sullivan who is soon to graduate interior design school - if she passes this last class that is. That's why designing Nick Pantalone's coffee shop is so important. During the designing and actually putting the design into the remodeling process Laini discovers things that really matter most in life. Her world is turned upside down when two knock out hunks are interested in her. She can't believe it. There has been nothing going on in her life for years and now this. She doesn't quite know how to handle it. She keeps the main thing the main thing - school, family and her dating guidelines (she has to remember what they are - even makes up a few new ones along the way. She has to finish school and get a good job. She doesn't want to go back to accounting - boring - been there done that.
Laini discovers her passions in life (not just the two men seeking her attention). Can she make a living pursuing the passions of her heart? She's afraid to find out. In comparing these two men and what she wants in her life; what most important becomes very clear for Laini (with a little help from her friends Tabby and Dancy) and God.
I love Tracey Bateman's writing. This is a fun read with some surprising profound truths you don't expect in a book or series like this. I love how she weaves that into her stories. No sermon on the mount but just as powerful mixed in with the fun, laughter and great characters. Sit down grab a cup of coffee and let Tracey Bateman take you into the last adventure of the Drama Queens. You won't be sorry!!
Nora St.Laurent - Book Club Servant Leader
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