The Good Kind of Crazy

By Tanya Michaels

The Good Kind of Crazy by Tanya Michaels released on Feb 28, 2006 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373880855
• ISBN13: 9780373880850
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Harlequin Next
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Breezy and Fun

Poor Cornelia Mason. At the not-so-tender age of 45, she's finally getting married. But that doesn't stop her Atlanta family from driving "Neely" and her fiancé crazy. After all, she's marrying a Yankee, which does sting, but doesn't stop Neely's mother from hijacking the wedding plans - or her sisters from acting up. Will Neely even make it to the altar? A breezy, fun read by an award-winning romance author.

3 1/2 stars

THE GOOD KIND OF CRAZY by Tanya Michaels October 11, 2006 Rating *** ½ Neely comes from a loud and crazy family. She knows she'll be the one known as the last to get married, and has always been considered a career girl. But, one day at the family dinner she announces that she has been dating a fellow employee and that they will be getting married soon. It causes an uproar, since she had kept it such a secret. No one even knew she had a boyfriend! But she is sure that he is "the one". Now, she has to make sure her family doesn't scare him away! THE GOOD KIND OF CRAZY is the type of story that was filled with crazy and eccentric characters and a lot of family love. Neely Mason is the conservative one in the family and is rather embarrassed by them. She wishes her family was more like her fiancés', two parents who do not hover over their only son Robert. But what Neely doesn't understand (yet) is that her family loves her, and loves each other, and that is why they are nosy and hover all over each. While this reviewer enjoyed the book, it was hard to believe that Robert and Neely were made for each other, let alone fit to marry. It seemed like the two were getting hitched when they barely knew the other person. One scene after another had them arguing about one thing or another, and even Neely seemed to be one that was not willing to give up her freedom. It was amazing that the two made it to the altar. Despite what one may think of as an unlikely couple, the novel as a whole moves along at a good pace and the various supporting characters will keep the reader interested. THE GOOD KIND OF CRAZY comes recommended for those looking for a diversion to pass an afternoon away. - courtesy of Loveromancesandmore

4.75 Starts - Great book in Next Series

I have really enjoyed the Next Series from Harlequin because they are not romance novels, but stories about women. Many are very interesting and hit home. I have really enjoyed watching for the 4 every month, though I haven't read them all. This book was just a nice story about a 40-something year old woman who is getting married and her family trials! Something I could relate to (the family part anyway)! I'd recommend this book over others in the Next Series, though for the most part, buying something from this series is usually a good bet!

Delightful Southern family!

I enjoyed this book SO much! The main storyline of Neely getting married was great, but the background characters are begging for stories all of their own! Tanya Michaels is just fantastic!

fine somewhat zany character study

When Neely turned forty, the Mason extended family and their neighbors assumed she would end up a crazed cat woman spinster. However, to the shock of everyone, the forty-five years old Neely announces she is marrying Robert Walsh. Her much younger sister, perennial wild child student Vi sums it up by asking if she is marrying a man. Her older sister Savannah issues "felicitations" from her spouse Jason. Finally her only brother Douglas teases his two commentary siblings while momma Beth announces wedding plans that would require a football stadium to host when all Neely wants is a quiet tiny affair. Mom takes charge like a general planning a military campaign. That concerns the reticent Neely. Usually bubbly Savannah seems upset instead of happy for her, which concerns Neely. However, what gets her in a panic state is Vidalia; her youngest sibling actually sounds logical and sensible leading to Neely to wonder if the world is coming to an end because she is getting married. The three Mason sisters make for a fine somewhat zany character study as each struggles in a different way with relationships. Neely has doubts and following her announcement leads to Vi wondering about the shallowness of absolute freedom and Savannah facing an empty nest syndrome wondering if she wants to grow old with Jason. Tanya Michaels provides deep insight into her female stars with a wonderfully deft light humor that makes for an appealing charmer. Harriet Klausner