Here's the description off the back of the book. It's true what they say-- all the good guys are married... ...or have Mob connections! And Natalie Dorset should know. The guy who moved in downstairs may be gorgeous, but the things he says--who uses "whacked" anymore?--and the way he dresses... Well, let's just say that Jack Miller isn't the type you bring home to Mom. Good enough reason for Natalie to stay clear. Too bad their landlady is cracking matchmaking schemes that make covert ops look like child's play. But before this little--okay, it's a pretty big--attraction can get out of hand, Natalie is determined to get to the bottom of Jack's story. Because maybe...just maybe...this time the good guy wears black. ************* This is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in awhile. The heroine, Natalie, is smart, funny, and down-to-earth, the hero (or is it mobster?), Jack, is irresistible, and the landlady's (Mrs. Klosterman) antics are hilarious. You could just never really tell with Mrs. Klosterman. From the very first page I was bursting out laughing, although towards the end there wasn't as much to laugh at, it was still a great book. This is definitely my favorite from what I've read in the Flipside line and I now have to go find other books by Elizabeth Bevarly!
A delightful romance!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I just loved this charming romance by Elizabeth Bevarly! She took two characters, Natalie and Jack, and put them in an old Victorian house with an eccentric landlady and made magic happen. The characters seem so real and so funny because they think exactly the way we would probably all think if we found ourselves in this situation. Their thought processes and interaction ring totally true in a sort of Bridget Jones way. The mafia and pop culture references made me laugh out loud. With each encounter, you genuinely get a sense of Natalie and Jack falling in love. Jack may be something of a mystery man, but it was fun watching Natalie try to "solve him". I can't think of a more delightful way to spend an afternoon than curled up with a warm cup of cocoa and this book!
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