When in Rome...

By Gemma Townley

Book Overview

When in Rome, do as Audrey Hepburn would do. Failing that, run off with your ex-boyfriend, carry suspicious packages through customs, and lie to the person who loves you. . . . Georgie Beauchamp is totally happy and in love with her wonderful, dependable boyfriend, David. So why does she always daydream about running into her gorgeous ex-boyfriend Mike? It can't mean she's still in love with him--especially since the cad dumped her so horribly. As luck would have it, when Georgie's daydream actually comes true, she is dressed in unglamorous sweats and carrying a curtain rod down the street, while Mike is driving an expensive sports car and looking better than Brad Pitt at the Oscars. She longs to have the glamorous life Mike can offer--and starts to think that he might want her back in his arms. But when he invites her for a weekend in Rome, Georgie is torn. David has always said he'd take her there for the romantic getaway of a lifetime, but his work keeps him totally tied up. So she must choose: David, all comfort and reliability, or Mike, all flirtation and butterfly-stomachs. The decision isn't too hard to make, and faster than she can say Vespa, she's off to Rome with Mike, full of plans to frolic on the Spanish Steps and sip wine in intimate trattorias. But when David shows up unexpectedly, this roman holiday gets a hell of a lot more complicated. . . .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345467566
• ISBN13: 9780345467560
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Choosing between two guys has never been so glamorous!

Georgie Beauchamp is happy and comfortable in her relationship with David. He's smart and sensitive and Georgie loves the feeling of security she has with him. But she can't seem to keep her mind off of her charming, sexy, spontaneous ex, Mike, who's suddenly re-entered her life, and now wants her back! Suddenly, he invites her to Rome on a weekend getaway. Georgie is hesitant at first, but David's crazy work schedule keeps him at the office constantly, prompting her to accept Mike's offer, despite the fact that David has always promised he'd take her there on their own Audrey Hepburn-inspired Roman Holiday. Soon enough, Georgie jets off to Rome with her ex. While there, David pops up! This makes for an interesting trip that Georgie will never forget... This novel combines romance and detective work all melted into one to make a fun, sparkly, refreshing read. Highly recommended. You'll enjoy this one!

Funny, Cute, Exciting

Just finished the book and it was pretty good. I dont have that much time for casual reading, but when I picked up this book I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend this book for fantastic weekend reading =o)

So funny!

I started reading this in the book store and just couldn't stop - this is such a funny book, and very warm. I don't usually read chick lit but I just kept turning the pages... the plot did get a little silly from time to time, but the style is so engaging you don't mind.

SO FUNNY!!

I loved this book! The heroine Georgie is a delight, so irreverant and real, and the settings of Rome and London are delicious, the plot is fast and funny and I was whipping over the pages so fast, I finished it in a day. Fabulous!!!

Fun!

I really enjoyed this novel. It's fun, easy to get into, and was great to read on the subway. Georgie is a little crazy, but her adventures in London and Rome kept me entertained. Perfect for fans of Clare Naylor, Sophie Kinsella, or Bridget Jones.