After rebounding from a broken engagement and relinquishing her job in sports PR, the irrepressible Waverly Bryson has a new man, a new career, and...
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Dec 28, 2011
Danielle
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Recovering from a terribly bad break-up and moving into a career where she dishes out advice to recipients of terrible dates wasn’t exactly what Waverly Bryson had planned on. Charging forward into a new career, new life and potentially new love Waverly’s determined to make it but isn’t quite sure where to start. Fortunately for her she has some amazing friends, a fabulous new boyfriend and a very mysterious neighbor with a penchant for knowing exactly what she needs & when she needs to hear it.
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Dec 14, 2011
Krystal
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Looking for a main character who will make you laugh and shake your head at the same time? This is the book for you. Waverly is always surrounded by drama, some she creates herself and some she seems to walk into. She finally seems to have her life back on track. She has a new boyfriend and her job is doing well. It doesn't seem to be long, though, before new complications begin popping up. Will Waverly find a way to control the drama or will it take over her life?
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Dec 13, 2011
Jac
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I feel like I need to start by saying that I have not read the first book in this series - Perfect on Paper - so keep that in mind if you have read the previous book.
It took me a little while to get into this one, which opens with Waverly and her friends muddling their way through marriage and relationships (one is married, the other two want to be!) And I found these relationships to be very realistic.
Waverly herself wasn't really my cup of tea, but I see where a lot of More...
It took me a little while to get into this one, which opens with Waverly and her friends muddling their way through marriage and relationships (one is married, the other two want to be!) And I found these relationships to be very realistic.
Waverly herself wasn't really my cup of tea, but I see where a lot of More...
Dec 03, 2011
Britni
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Two years ago I raved about my new favorite chick-lit book Perfect on Paper by Maria Murnane. And this week I got to see what happened to Ms. Waverly Bryson in the sequel It's A Waverly Life. In It's a Waverly Life, Waverly has new friends, a new job, and a new boyfriend. Sounds perfect right? It would be for anyone but Waverly, who continually puts her foot in her mouth and screws even the best things up.
I love chick-lit especially when there is a main character like Waverly. She's a More...
I love chick-lit especially when there is a main character like Waverly. She's a More...
Dec 03, 2011
Sally
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It's a Waverly Life continues the trials and tribulations of Waverly Bryson that were first introduced in Paper is Priceless.
I did enjoy reading this book but I found the first half to be very frustrating and ironic. The irony coming in from Waverly being a free lance advice columnist and yet she is very indecisive and critical about her own relationships with her friends, Dad and boyfriend. Waverly makes many faux pas which in the book are called 'Waverly moments'. The frustrati More...
I did enjoy reading this book but I found the first half to be very frustrating and ironic. The irony coming in from Waverly being a free lance advice columnist and yet she is very indecisive and critical about her own relationships with her friends, Dad and boyfriend. Waverly makes many faux pas which in the book are called 'Waverly moments'. The frustrati More...
Dec 02, 2011
Missy (Missy's Reads & Reviews)
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To begin, I had actually never read Murnane's first Waverly book, Perfect on Paper, until I was actually finished with this book. Having said that, there was never a moment while I was reading It's A Waverly Life that made me feel lost when there was a reference to the first book. However, after reading this book, I immediately wanted to go back and read the first because Waverly is an amazing character that's easy to relate to and a personality that will charm the wits out of you. You just can'
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Nov 09, 2011
Allison
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Have you ever had a book that you were afraid to read or finish reading because you knew that you would enjoy it so much!?? So now, after finishing it, you have to sit and hope the author will write another book to continue on the series!?!! We'll, that is how I feel about this book, "It's A Waverly Life" by Maria Murnane.
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After a hard-won recovery from personal heartbreak and professional disappointment, thirty-year-old Waverly Bryson finds herself happ More...
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After a hard-won recovery from personal heartbreak and professional disappointment, thirty-year-old Waverly Bryson finds herself happ More...
Jan 23, 2012
Jael
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Waverly Bryson needs to grow up. No she is not a real person, but she is the main character of It's A Waverly Life by Maria Murnane. This is the second time around for this character. I didn't read the first book, Perfect on Paper, but I don't think that matters.
After a failed engagement and a career change, things are looking up for Waverly. She has a dating advice column and a greeting card business. She's also started dating the handsome Jake McIntyre, a physical therapist for the A More...
After a failed engagement and a career change, things are looking up for Waverly. She has a dating advice column and a greeting card business. She's also started dating the handsome Jake McIntyre, a physical therapist for the A More...
Nov 26, 2011
Cheryl
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Waverly and her friends are dealing with married life and new relationships. For Waverly, this is scary. Jake McIntyre is the first serious guy that Waverly has dated since her fiancé broke up with her. The stress of not wanting to mess things up with Jake is getting to Waverly and making her push Jake away. As if that was not enough. Waverly has to deal with a new job.
It’s a Waverly Life is book two of the Waverly Bryson books. I would recommend reading Perfect on Paper first. This More...
It’s a Waverly Life is book two of the Waverly Bryson books. I would recommend reading Perfect on Paper first. This More...
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Dec 29, 2011
Jen
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Ah, how I love Waverly Bryson! I read and loved Maria Murnane's first book about Waverly Bryson, Perfect on Paper: The (Mis)adventures of Waverly Bryson "Perfect on Paper" and as soon as I realized there was another novel, I started speed-reading the book I was already into just to get to it faster. I was not disappointed. The book is a light, easy and quick read; perfect for the post-holiday period. And as a single girl in San Francisco, I can't help but relate to not just the plight
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Nov 23, 2011
Laurel-Rain
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Waverly Bryson is a single, thirty-something woman living in San Francisco and trying to find her niche. She has her own dating column "Honey on Your Mind" and products she has developed called "Honey Notes." She also has some trust issues after being dumped just before her wedding by her fiancé.
Almost immediately, I felt like I was a part of the friendship circle Waverly shares with friends Andie and McKenna, and I absolutely loved how the author brought San Fran More...
Almost immediately, I felt like I was a part of the friendship circle Waverly shares with friends Andie and McKenna, and I absolutely loved how the author brought San Fran More...
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Nov 21, 2011
Meredith
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I loved the follow-up to Murnane's "Perfect on Paper", which followed protagonist Waverly Bryson as she treaded the dating waters with new guy Jake and continued her new career writing a dating column and designing "Honey" greeting cards.
Much of the book deals with Waverly's trust issues with men as a result of her strained relationship with her father and also being dumped by her ex fiance a week before the wedding. Waverly has no problem leaning on her girlfrie More...
Much of the book deals with Waverly's trust issues with men as a result of her strained relationship with her father and also being dumped by her ex fiance a week before the wedding. Waverly has no problem leaning on her girlfrie More...
Nov 09, 2011
Rachel
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When I first read "Perfect On Paper", I had so much fun. Waverly Bryson is like the American Bridget Jones. Probably cooler. Definitely funnier. I was excited to read "It's a Waverly Life". I finished it up last night (ok, I was REALLY excited since it's the day it first came out), and the book was just plain FUN. It was great to get back into Waverly's (mis)adventures and to see what kind of damage she would do to her relationships. In my review of Maria Murnane's first boo
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Nov 16, 2011
Sarah
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Ahhh... that rascally Waverly is back! I enjoyed reading the first book, so when I found out another book had come out I simply had to read it. Waverly gets herself into just as much trouble in this book as she did the first, but in trying to maintain a relationship instead of trying to get over one. The same sense of humor that was in the first book is found in this one, but I will say a bit of the heart is out of it. I think the author may have felt a bit of pressure to follow up the first boo
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Nov 06, 2011
Lauren
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After reading about Waverly’s first set of (mis)adventures in Perfect on Paper, I couldn’t wait to see what was up next for her. Would things work out between her and Jake? Would her Honey Notes business succeed or become one big mess? There were so many questions, and thankfully, most of them were answered in It’s a Waverly Life, a witty and fast paced sequel that managed to rise high above up my expectations.
It’s a Waverly Life starts up a little while after Perfect on Paper left More...
It’s a Waverly Life starts up a little while after Perfect on Paper left More...
Dec 11, 2011
Cherise
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I put off reading this book for a long time because I loved Perfect on Paper so much, I was afraid I'd be disappointed. It's a Waverly life was a great sequel. It doesn't have the same feel as Perfect on Paper, its not as funny, it's a more serious book, deeper. I'm sorry I put off reading it this long, it didn't disappoint at all. I love Waverly Bryson and her friends and life!
Dec 14, 2011
Angela
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I love this book! I want Waverly as my best friend. It's hilarious, touching, and very "real." Not the typical chick lit. I think many readers can relate to Waverly and the trickiness of navigating new romance, a new career path, family and friendship. I hope there is a sequel to this sequel!
Nov 23, 2011
Kathleen
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Waverly got me through my head cold! I love her! In all seriousness--she is a totally funny character--well-written to be so funny and vulnerable--the one point in the book where she hides behind a tree to see Jake--it just breaks my heart! Highly recommend!
Nov 11, 2011
Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)
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A sequel that is just as good as the first book. I love reading a sequel, I already know the characters and can easily get settled into the story. I even love it more when the sequel lives up to the first book, makes my day!
A sweet story about a young woman who is trying to find balance between a work life and a blossoming love life. At the same time there are a lot of changes going on around her, friends are finding love and moving on to suburbia, so this story is more than what is More...
A sweet story about a young woman who is trying to find balance between a work life and a blossoming love life. At the same time there are a lot of changes going on around her, friends are finding love and moving on to suburbia, so this story is more than what is More...
Dec 08, 2011
Beth
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this lightweight novel continues Waverly Bryson's search for love and a career. She has moved from Marketing and is freelancing an advice column. She is also recovering from the failed romance in "perfect on Paper".
Nov 07, 2011
Julie
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As I loved Perfect on Paper, I was thrilled when I learned the sequel was coming out. I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. I love Waverly and all of her adventures. Even better is that I felt she really took control of her life in this book.
Jan 05, 2012
Loriinengland
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Not as good as the first book but a fun read none the less. Good read for over the break.
Jan 06, 2012
Danielle
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I liked the first one better but I still enjoyed the easy chick lit read.
Jan 27, 2012
Thien-Kim
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A fun escapist read! Devoured it in one afternoon. Longer review here: http://www.fromlefttowrite.com/book-revi...
Nov 27, 2011
Mary
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This wasn't quite as funny as the first book, but it was just as easy to read and still had a lot "Waverly Moments" to laugh at!!
Dec 21, 2011
Shana
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Just couldn't relate to the main character. Seemed too predictable, successful girl meets rich handsome nearly perfect man, all smells of roses.
Dec 27, 2011
Deb
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Love this one too!!! I just love Waverly, her demeanor and herself!! Funny, quirky and identifiable.. well, chicklit that is just fun to read! Hope Maria Murnane the author soon writes another follow-up novel!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Gemma
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Can loan on Kindle.
The sequel to Perfect on Paper. I thinks it's better than than the first book. An overall enjoyable read.
The sequel to Perfect on Paper. I thinks it's better than than the first book. An overall enjoyable read.
