A Crazy Kind of Love

by Maureen Child

Book Overview

The finest plumber in California, Michaela Mike Marconi has given up looking for lasting love, until she gets more than she bargained for when she confronts Lucas Gallagher, the millionaire who has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312997531
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 1.0" x 4.1"

Customer Reviews

Love It!!!

I was vey glad to had found this book finally. I like Maureen Childs' books because of the deep bonds of family, friendships, and love. I was thrilled with this book and the other two on the Marconi series. I laughed and cried equally reading all 3, and unlike other series' books that involve families I loved the fact that the characters from one book do not disappear on the next ones and you still see them all interact and continue to learn what happens in their lives after their own story (or book) ends. I highly recommend A Crazy Kind of Love, and you can't read this one without reading the other two on the series And Then Came You and Turn My World Upside Down. For a light fun reading full of romance, laughter, likeable characters, and even some heartbreak this is the book>

The Youngest Marconi Sister Finds Love

In the second installment of Maureen Child's Marconi Sisters Trilogy (after And Then Came You: Sam's Story (The Marconi Sisters), the story focuses on the youngest sister, "Mike" Michaila Marconi. All ready reeling from the fact that her dream property was bought by someone else, Mike has insinuated herself into the owner's life--by changing the way things are constructed in his house, and dropping by constantly to make helpful suggestions. For Lucas Gallagher, the owner of the property Mike still considers her own, Mike is a thorn in his side. She's bossy, demanding, and somehow gets him to make changes on his own house that he never even considered. Added to that is the mutual sexual attraction that seems to ignite sparks whenever she's around, and the whole situation is a messy one. I loved this second installment of the series! Mike's wild past comes back to haunt her, Lucas's brother Justin is barging back into his life, and the secondary characters truly make this book enjoyable. As Lucas and Mike fight to discover if they have the kind of sparks that can last a lifetime, lives are changed forever for each and every member of the Marconi family--and their added friends and community members. I can't wait to get started on the final book in the series, Turn My World Upside Down: Jo's Story (The Marconi Sisters), which centers on oldest sister Jo!!

Love is a wonderful thing

Michaela Marconi, or Mike as she is called, has been saving up to purchase some land to build her dream home. When she stops by to visit her little oasis she stumbles across the very handsome Louis Gallagher. When Mike tells him that he is trespassing on her land, her heart is shattered to pieces when he informs her that he is the new owner. Mike serves as the plumber for Marconi Construction, a family owned business she shares with her father and two sisters. The Marconis have been contracted to build Louis' home. So, Mike decides that since her building plans have been thwarted, she will build Louis' home as if it were her own. Louis is so fed up with Mike that he doesn't know whether he's coming or going. She is constantly sidestepping him and making changes to his floor plans. Although the changes have been for the best, he refuses to let her know. Mike and Louis suddenly find themselves entranced with one another. Since neither is interested in a commitment, they embark on a no-strings-attached sexual relationship. Mike and Louis are as much alike as they are different. It is this combination that paves the way for a very enjoyable read. Maureen Child has penned a wonderful romance that will keep you entertained until the last page is turned. I am highly anticipating Turn My World Upside Down, the follow-up to A CRAZY KIND OF LOVE. Reviewed by Pamela Bolden of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Fine contemporary romance

For two months the plumber has driven Lucas Gallagher crazy as he has his dream house built in Chandler. Lucas confronts Mike insisting he had the best San Francisco architect draw up the plans that she constantly modifies without his permission. Inside he knows her changes have been for the better, but cannot help but continually challenge her. For her part Michaela "Mike" Marconi cannot comprehend why she" stalks" him, but enjoys baiting her client though she wonders if it has to do more with the property she covets than the hunk she desires. As Mike and Lucas fuss and fight over every turn of the wrench, they fall in love. However, Mike always runs away from potential love since her mother died when she was a child; she also has other secrets that she believes will drive men away even if she stayed. Lucas has never been a lady's man, leaving those pursuits to his twin brother while he relates better with scientific research. Even though they share delightful lovemaking, neither changes their mind that this is a brief affair though neither want to be the one to end it. This fine contemporary romance begins as an amusing battle of the sexes, but with the turn of a wrench becomes a serious family drama. Mike is a fabulous lead protagonist fearing love because of people die while Lucas avoids relationships as he knows first hand how easily they collapse. Fans will appreciate the second Marconi tale (see sister's Sam's story AND THEN CAME YOU for the first novel) and salute Maureen Child for her clever interweaving of the next daughter's tale into this solid story line. Harriet Klausner