Her tall, dark, and deliciously dangerous boss . . .
When the delightful, daffy Dog Lady of station WZZZ offered to take on the temporary j... read full description
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Jan 19, 2009
sarafem
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As with most romance novels, I found it a little condescending and obnoxious that things moved so quickly and yet so perfectly. Suspension of belief is one thing, overdoing a fairy tale that makes me uncomfortable in the first place is a whole other. That said, the characters in this tale were as equally endearing as Evanovich's Plum series regulars. In reading the excerpt from another Evanovich love story I am not convinced that other sans-Plum books will be as delightful as this one, but I'm w
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Aug 09, 2011
Kara
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This was a lot of fun for a long-time Evanovich fan to read. One of her earlier novels just re-released, it bears some of her hallmarks with just enough restraint to show she wouldn’t be a mere romance novelist for long. This book was like a trial ground for Grandma Mazur and Bob the dog, as well as a couple rough hews into Morelli, from the Stephanie Plum novels. It begins when Daisy, our overworked heroine, talks her gorgeous boss, Steve Crow, into letting her do the traffic reports at his
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Jun 14, 2011
Karen
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Another book for the library's adult summer reading program -cd/romance. I've never read anything by Janet Evanovich before. We'll see...
Okay, so, this was a my first Janet Evanovich book... and likely my last if they're all like this one. I know her books are popular, but they've never enticed me enough to pick one up prior to this. There were some funny moments, but they didn't come even close to making up for the predictable drivel that posed as a story line. Was this supposed to More...
Okay, so, this was a my first Janet Evanovich book... and likely my last if they're all like this one. I know her books are popular, but they've never enticed me enough to pick one up prior to this. There were some funny moments, but they didn't come even close to making up for the predictable drivel that posed as a story line. Was this supposed to More...
Aug 18, 2010
Amanda
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One of my favorite series is the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Because I like her style of writing, I gave this one a try. The style remains the same, and there are some really funny moments and characters.
Daisy Adams has managed to fill her days completely with school, work, and volunteering. In order to make ends meet, she takes on the job as traffic reporter at the radio station where she works, even though she has no idea what to do. She becomes involved with the own More...
Daisy Adams has managed to fill her days completely with school, work, and volunteering. In order to make ends meet, she takes on the job as traffic reporter at the radio station where she works, even though she has no idea what to do. She becomes involved with the own More...
Mar 23, 2010
Danielle
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Nov 18, 2009
Debbie
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After an unexpected accident with the traffic reporter on WZZZ, operations manager Steve Crow was desperate for a fill in reporter. Desperate enough to give the kooky dog lady Daisy Adams a try behind the wheel. Even after a terrible first broadcast, Daisy was sent o a breaking news story and ended up being the story. Having a hand, or more like a fender, involved in the capture of the bad guy, the threat to Daisy’s life seemed to hit Steve hard. His overwhelming feeling of protectiveness le
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Jan 07, 2012
Carrie
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When I first stared reading romance novels several years ago, I happened to pick up a few of the newly rereleased early works of Janet Evanovich. I realized recently that I'd somehow missed this one. I now have a little more experience with romance novels, and while reading The Rocky Road to Romance it occurred to me that Evanovich's early books are more in the line of good natured self-mockery than a serious attempt at romance. The story contains many romance cliches which are stripped down to
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Aug 18, 2011
Michele
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I listened to this audio book becuase it sounded like a funny, easy book to listen to while I run, and becuase I like the Stephanie Plum series and figured I'd give one of Evanovich's other books a try.
As far as the audio-book itself goes, I wasn't a real fan of the narrator. She sounded like a 65 year old, pack-a-day smoker.
Regarding the story, it's obvious that this is one of Evanovich's earlier books, before I think she really hit her stride. It definately feels l More...
As far as the audio-book itself goes, I wasn't a real fan of the narrator. She sounded like a 65 year old, pack-a-day smoker.
Regarding the story, it's obvious that this is one of Evanovich's earlier books, before I think she really hit her stride. It definately feels l More...
Apr 29, 2011
Tara
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I bet that if you read this book as your first Janet Evanovich novel, you'd think it was pretty clever. However, this is one of the last books by her I'm reading and I found it to be repetitive. Some many elements from this book seemed to get put into the Stephanie Plum series that it felt like I didn't need to read this book. There is Elsie, the outspoken old lady with the gun in her purse, who we actually meet in another book, but is easily the predecessor to Grandma Mazzur. There is the i
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Sep 28, 2010
Tim
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I picked this up at random at the library because I read some of Janet's other books, specially the numbered books like "One for the money", which I enjoyed. This book may be typical of romance books in general, I don't know; but, there is too much sex in the book. Romance and Lust are not the same. The main character, Daisy, comes across in the book as a nice girl and the main male character, Steve, as a womanizer, but later turns into a soft guy who it seems will do anything to woo D
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Nov 15, 2009
Mistress ~ ♠ Mistral's Kiss ♠ ~
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Daisy is a kooky woman with too many jobs who love old people and dogs. When she lands the gig of traffic reporter her boss of almost a year randomly falls head over heels in love and lust with all her neurotic cutesy ways. Prompting Steve to pursue her while navigating an obstacle course of ridiculous antics.
It is a universal truth that all stand alone Evanovich novels are clones that share the same hive mind (overall plot, characters types, and dialogue tone). The only changes th More...
It is a universal truth that all stand alone Evanovich novels are clones that share the same hive mind (overall plot, characters types, and dialogue tone). The only changes th More...
Aug 07, 2011
Brittany
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A quick 2 hour read to break up the time from more serious things, Janet Evanovich can always be counted on for a cute story. "The Rocky Road to Romance" doesn't disappoint but is not something memorable either. If only soul mates were so readily available! (And rich enough to buy a new car, house and dog in the same afternoon just to please their new mate!)
The first appearance of a Bob dog is fun - though "him" being a gray and white sheep dog was unexpected. Bob always conj More...
The first appearance of a Bob dog is fun - though "him" being a gray and white sheep dog was unexpected. Bob always conj More...
Dec 18, 2009
Jackie
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I listened to this on audio. This is just plain brain candy….much like the Plum novels but without their full potential. It was cute and you could see many of the ideas Evanovich uses for her popular Plum series, like a dog named Bob and a gun-toting granny. However, I found both protagonists, Daisy Adams and Steve Crow, more annoying at times than endearing. Daisy also known as the Dog Lady is a graduate student balancing one too many jobs when she offers to take on yet another role as traffic
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Jan 03, 2012
Tania
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How quickly can Janet Evanovich make you fall in love with characters you haven't met? I'd say about 2 chapters, give or take a page. It's easy to become comfortable with Evanovich's mainstay, the Stephanie Plum series, and those characters that we adore, but her earlier work is equally compelling. Her characters are fun and funny, the situations are outrageous and all the better for it, and the one-liners will keep you cackling.
This was a real page-turner and I laughed out loud quite More...
This was a real page-turner and I laughed out loud quite More...
Jul 17, 2008
Sandra
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Loving Stephanie Plum so much, I thought I'd try out Evanovich's earlier work. I'm grateful that I didn't judge Evanovich on this stuff and miss out on the Plum Series. Although good enough to get through in one day, it was a bit corny and cheesy for my taste.
Daisy Adams is trying desperately trying to maintain her life--and checking account balance above the negative--by juggling a few odd jobs while also simultaneouly working on her PhD thesis for geriatric counseling.
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Daisy Adams is trying desperately trying to maintain her life--and checking account balance above the negative--by juggling a few odd jobs while also simultaneouly working on her PhD thesis for geriatric counseling.
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Jan 01, 2011
ZaBeth
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"The Rocky Road to Romance" by Janet Evanovich is one of a set of nine standalone romantic comedies originally published by Loveswept in the late 80's to early 90's that her current publisher (HarperCollins) is republishing. Out of the ones I've read so far, this is the one I like the best. By Rocky Road Evanovich is finding her voice.
In this romp, Steve Crow is the handsome, rich hunk that would give Joe Morelli, the hero/love interest in Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, More...
In this romp, Steve Crow is the handsome, rich hunk that would give Joe Morelli, the hero/love interest in Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, More...
Oct 25, 2010
Lisa
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More romance research. She is damn funny. Is this a spoof or what? I am amazed by this woman's productivity and sense of humor. Sometimes, however, she's super lazy. I guess this is a function of writing about a book a month. I wonder how fast she types.
I have no idea how to rate these books. They're all crap, but they deserve a ranking considering their own genre, right?
Her plot was so insanely unrealistic that I'm giving her two stars. Take that, Mrs. Sell Your Soul For Royalties.
I have no idea how to rate these books. They're all crap, but they deserve a ranking considering their own genre, right?
Her plot was so insanely unrealistic that I'm giving her two stars. Take that, Mrs. Sell Your Soul For Royalties.
Sep 15, 2011
Sue
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I listen to books on CD. I love CJ Critt the reader of the early Evanovich books, she really brings the characters to life.
Some of the characters in this early book seem to be the bases for future characters in the Stephanie Plum books. Elsie is a lot like Grandma Mazer and they have a dog named Bob who is a lot like Morelli's dog Bob.
I enjoy these early books, they are fun and can make you laugh out loud. A real escape from our sometimes too serious and PC world.
Some of the characters in this early book seem to be the bases for future characters in the Stephanie Plum books. Elsie is a lot like Grandma Mazer and they have a dog named Bob who is a lot like Morelli's dog Bob.
I enjoy these early books, they are fun and can make you laugh out loud. A real escape from our sometimes too serious and PC world.
Jun 08, 2009
Jan
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Read as was curious at to what else Janet Evanovich wrote. Daisy, the dog lady of WZZZ endears herself to the handsome program director Steve Crow after taking on the temporary job of traffic reporter. His task of keeping her safe after witnessing a crime turns into much more than either bargained for.
Favorite formula of smart but ditzy heroine and rich man without ties. Fun read. Character come to life.
Favorite formula of smart but ditzy heroine and rich man without ties. Fun read. Character come to life.
Apr 10, 2009
Louise
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This is the second novel I've read today. I've been on a reading frenzy!! I adored this novel by Evanovich and I gotta hand it to her, the woman knows how to write. A funny, endearing romantic story.
Rocky Road is the happy story of a guy who owns a radio station, a likeable overworked woman who does the traffic report, and a dog named Bob. They all fall in love, they outsmart some bad guys, and they eat a lot of dessert. The addition in this story of Elsie Hawkins is truly comical. F More...
Rocky Road is the happy story of a guy who owns a radio station, a likeable overworked woman who does the traffic report, and a dog named Bob. They all fall in love, they outsmart some bad guys, and they eat a lot of dessert. The addition in this story of Elsie Hawkins is truly comical. F More...
Jan 01, 2012
Amy (amyb2332)
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Cute, fluffy book. I know this book was written pre Stephanie Plum but OMG the similarities! Dog named Bob, fire bombing, girl lucking into catching people. I think this had to be the inspiration for the Plum books.
Still, I love the narrator CJ Critt and this was a nice fun, quick book for my last audiobook of 2011.
Still, I love the narrator CJ Critt and this was a nice fun, quick book for my last audiobook of 2011.
Aug 26, 2011
Carole
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What can I say? Janet Evanovich just makes me laugh. Take a setting close to (my) home, a loveable pooch and throw in an old lady packing heat and I'm all over it. A totally hot hero with a heart certainly doesn't hurt, of course. This is the second one of Ms. Evanovich's earlier works that I've read and I'm so glad I've taken the time to get them through inter-library loan.
Jan 01, 2012
Helen
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is one of the early Evanovich romances, and it has a dog named Bob and an old lady with a big gun, Elsie, who is the prototype for Grandma Mazur only a bit younger and more able. It made me laugh and smile and share some of the witty dialogue with my husband.
Jul 25, 2011
Bruce
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An early Janet Evanovich romance. Typical of her early stories, the romance is love at first sight, and ends with them living happily ever after. Evanovich brings in her usual cast of prototypes that will show up later in the Stephanie Plumb stories. Like all the romances, it is a quick humorous read.
Nov 20, 2010
Andrea
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I could easily relate to Daisy the overachieving min character of this story. I also loved the rest of the gang as usual! Janet Evanovich writes a story that always funny and entertaining. She may not win a Pulitzer but she touches people and makes life a little more humorous!
May 25, 2011
Miranda
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Loved Bob and Elsie.
It's one of those love stories that are funny, eye-catching, entertaining and have good dialogue and a pretty good story.
It will never be a Classic, but it is a good book to read by your fireplace when it's snowing :)
It's one of those love stories that are funny, eye-catching, entertaining and have good dialogue and a pretty good story.
It will never be a Classic, but it is a good book to read by your fireplace when it's snowing :)
Jun 11, 2010
Michelle
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I thought this story moved a little too fast but overall it was really funny on audio. There were parts that dragged but when there was a funny scene I was laughing out loud! My favorite character was Daisy's old lady bodyguard, Elsie. She was hilarious!
Dec 12, 2008
Jennifer
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Screwball romantic comedy. Not the best Evanovich book I have read by a long shot, but it is one of her earlier works and it was breezy and fun. Great for the bathtub or with a glass of wine while curled up on the couch after a shit week.
Jan 21, 2012
Rachel
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I wouldn't even call this popcorn reading. More like cotton candy. No substance. Little resemblance to real life. Likable characters. If your mind needs a break, this is what you should read. Takes screwball comedy to a new level.
Oct 09, 2009
Mickey
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Definitely not her greatest feat. It had the showings of Stephanie Plum, inspirations she used later to make a great series, but this one was not good Evanovich material. It had some potential. It just didn't do it for me.
