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312th out of 1,796 books
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4,052 voters
Gotcha!
Macy Tucker was five years old when her beloved grandfather dropped dead in his spaghetti. At twelve, her father left his family in the dust. At twenty-five, her husband gave his secretary a pre-Christmas bonus in bed, and Macy gave him the boot. To put things lightly, men have been undependable.
That's why dating's off the menu. Macy is focused on law school, and putting h...more
That's why dating's off the menu. Macy is focused on law school, and putting h...more
Mass Market Paperback, 335 pages
Published
May 26th 2009
by Love Spell
(first published May 5th 2009)
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I liked this book. The writing was tight and there was much more showing than telling. There were several very amusing parts and the tone of the book stayed consistant throughout without being in any way farcical. The characters were well drawn and believable as were the interesting minor characters.
The plot made sense and I liked that the story resolved around a smaller crime than terrorists or serial killers. The plot was also one where I didn't guess all of the answers from the beginning. Th...more
The plot made sense and I liked that the story resolved around a smaller crime than terrorists or serial killers. The plot was also one where I didn't guess all of the answers from the beginning. Th...more
Macy has never been able to rely on the men in her life! So she has been extra careful in helping her mom raise her younger brother so he could grow up to be a dependable man in spite of his family members. But he was at the wrong place at the wrong time and got himself locked up from burglary, and now Macy feels like she truly has failed at everything, failed at her marriage, raising her brother, and her college education. Now at 25m she is working as a pizza delivery girl to put herself throug...more
I love reading Christie Craig. This is her fourth book and she’s not once let me down when it comes to plot, characters, and especially humor. She’s a terrific new author and Love Spell/Dorchester is lucky to have her.
The main draw for me to Christie’s books is her humor. I find myself laughing out loud throughout the entire book. An example in Gotcha! is when the hero, Jake, a police detective, gets a lesson in not pushing a woman too far when she’s trying to save embarrassment on both sides wh...more
The main draw for me to Christie’s books is her humor. I find myself laughing out loud throughout the entire book. An example in Gotcha! is when the hero, Jake, a police detective, gets a lesson in not pushing a woman too far when she’s trying to save embarrassment on both sides wh...more
Macy Tucker (aka Pizza Girl) was a struggling law student delivering pizzas to pay her bills. She had several problems: her brother Billy had screwed up again. This time landing his butt in prison for something he swears he didn't know about. He has also escaped said prison again, doing something that wasn't his fault. What to do? Her history with men, relatives or ex-husbands, wasn't stellar: Grandpa promised to take her to the circus and "dropped dead in his spaghetti. at twelve, he father lef...more
This is a well written book that I totally enjoyed. I have read other books by this author and will continue to do so.
Macy Tucker was five years old when her beloved grandfather dropped dead in his spaghetti. At twelve, her father left his family in the dust. At twenty-five, her husband gave his secretary a pre-Christmas bonus in bed, and Macy gave him the boot. To put things lightly, men have been undependable.
That's why dating's off the menu. Macy is focused on putting herself through law scho...more
Macy Tucker was five years old when her beloved grandfather dropped dead in his spaghetti. At twelve, her father left his family in the dust. At twenty-five, her husband gave his secretary a pre-Christmas bonus in bed, and Macy gave him the boot. To put things lightly, men have been undependable.
That's why dating's off the menu. Macy is focused on putting herself through law scho...more
This is the very first book by Ms Craig that I've had problems with. While the story line is quite interesting, the execution is a little tedious. This is by no means the fast paced novel with witty dialogue and humorous situations that we are used to. This novel has some darker themes than Ms Craig usually writes about and she tries just a little too hard to get us to beleive how unhappy Macy (our heroine) is. Ms Craig also is using the same plot ideas to make the men look bad to the heroines....more
I wish I had liked this book more.
Macy Tucker has had men desert her all her life (although, grandfather dying?, come on, like he had a choice with that. She's old enough to know better. There was her dad as well and he actually left. Though that was good riddance, so I really did not connect to this character.) Her brother has just broken out of jail and his girlfriend's ex, who has also broken out, has threatened to hurt/kill Macy.
Jake Baldwin is on the case. He's not a Homicide cop but he's o...more
Macy Tucker has had men desert her all her life (although, grandfather dying?, come on, like he had a choice with that. She's old enough to know better. There was her dad as well and he actually left. Though that was good riddance, so I really did not connect to this character.) Her brother has just broken out of jail and his girlfriend's ex, who has also broken out, has threatened to hurt/kill Macy.
Jake Baldwin is on the case. He's not a Homicide cop but he's o...more
I'm very surprised by this book. And not in a good way. I enjoyed the overall story line, however I would expect an author from the NY Times best seller list to have produced a better proof-read and edited book. The author and the publisher should both be embarrassed with the many spelling/punctuation and editing mistakes that were allowed to pass. If I had purchased this as a physical book (as opposed to downloading the ebook to my Nook) I would have red-penned the hell out of it and sent it st...more
Sep 13, 2011
Saly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Saly by:
Jacqueline
Shelves:
cops-law-enforcement-security
I must confess I wouldn't have tried this book if it wasn't for a friend's review and that would have been my bad because the book was totally wacky fun especially Macy who could be as stubborn as a mule and Jake one of the most delicious and loving heroes.
Macy is putting herself through law school, works at a pizza joint and always does the right thing, so her totally cool granny and constantly crying mother tell her to go visit her baby brother in prison. She doesn't wanna go because it hurts...more
Macy is putting herself through law school, works at a pizza joint and always does the right thing, so her totally cool granny and constantly crying mother tell her to go visit her baby brother in prison. She doesn't wanna go because it hurts...more
Ok, I admit it. I enjoyed this contemporary romance. Some might consider the humor as stupid-funny. It begins with Ellie Chandler, a somewhat chubby, gorgeous, and 'stacked' lady who wants to report a possible murder. She has just met Sgt. Jake Baldwin of the local police department. Unfortunately when she opens her mouth her voice comes "out two octaves above chalk screeching across a blackboard". And she is not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Jake is the son of a preacher so he couldn't act rude...more
Jake is the son of a preacher so he couldn't act rude...more
My review cross-posted from Joyfully Reviewed: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/revie...
Macy Tucker has never had the best luck with men. First her grandfather drops dead in his spaghetti, then her father abandons their family, and then Macy catches her husband cheating on her. To top it all off, her well meaning but not always thinking brother, Billy, winds up in prison and steals a violent inmate’s girlfriend. When said inmate breaks out of prison, Billy follows in order to protect his girlfrie...more
Macy Tucker has never had the best luck with men. First her grandfather drops dead in his spaghetti, then her father abandons their family, and then Macy catches her husband cheating on her. To top it all off, her well meaning but not always thinking brother, Billy, winds up in prison and steals a violent inmate’s girlfriend. When said inmate breaks out of prison, Billy follows in order to protect his girlfrie...more
I made it slightly more than halfway through this book before giving up. The characters' actions made no sense to me, and I kept waiting for something to shift or change, but I lost patience. Despite multiple attempts on her life, our heroine continues to insist on going out on her own, avoiding police protection, and rejecting all offers of help or comfort. In the face of this continued rejection, our hero considers himself in love with her after knowing her for about two days. Unbearably dumb.
4 1/2 stars
Macy Tucker is working herself through law school. Something her cheating ex-husband should have been doing since she did it for him, but she ditched him when she caught him with his secretary. Every man in her life has let her down, so she's sworn them off.
When her little brother escapes from jail, her life gets even more turned upside down when Houston police officer Jake Baldwin enters her life.
This is just a plain old fun read. Macy and Jake are both well written characters with...more
Macy Tucker is working herself through law school. Something her cheating ex-husband should have been doing since she did it for him, but she ditched him when she caught him with his secretary. Every man in her life has let her down, so she's sworn them off.
When her little brother escapes from jail, her life gets even more turned upside down when Houston police officer Jake Baldwin enters her life.
This is just a plain old fun read. Macy and Jake are both well written characters with...more
I honestly would have rated this one higher, but the author continually mentioned the main character being on her period. As a woman myself, I deal with the 'Aunt Flo' monthlyand that's enough mentions for me. I really don't need to keep reading about it in a book!
A light and funny read, Gotcha! will keep you turning the page until you find out exactly how it ends.
It's been said before that Christie Craig writes in the style of Janet Evanovich. Her humorous, witty writing has me agreeing. I can't wait to find and read more from another new favorite author!
It's been said before that Christie Craig writes in the style of Janet Evanovich. Her humorous, witty writing has me agreeing. I can't wait to find and read more from another new favorite author!
Loved this book from front to back. Awesome plot and great characters. The only complaint I had was it had bad editing. There were quotation mark ALL over the place. To the point that it was starting to get annoying. It's a good thing the storyline was so go.
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Ok read. Not evanovich. The 'aunt flo' part was actually funny because ....well that's life. The sex scenes didn't bother me. However some it will. Easy read, didn't have to think. I will read others by the author if I can get downloads for $2.99 or less.:)
Nothing complicated here....I wasn't looking for anything thought provoking. Just some good entertainment. This book did just that. There are at least 3 scenes in this story that had me laughing so hard it was difficult to keep reading.
I wasn't that crazy about the characters, so I think that maybe this is not the best author for me. This was the second book that I've read by this author. Plus, there was just too much violence & suspense for me for this type of book.
I tend to get into the romance novels during the summer. I don't know why, it's just a habit. I read her other book as a free download and then I saw this at the library. There are other better beach reads...
After a lifetime of undependable men, her brother's prison break brings Mr. Right into Macy's life-a Houston detective who won't let her be the one who got away.
*Summary from Goodreads.com*
*Summary from Goodreads.com*
I think that this was a Free Fridsy nook book. I got as far as page 71, before deciding that I could read no more of this cutesy drivel, and didn't care WHAT happened to the characters.
This book wasn't the most well written book I've read. However, it was fun an enjoyable, which is exactly what I'm looking for this summer. It was a fun read to curl up with one night.
I have read almost all of the books by this author and I absolutely have loved each and every one. You will not regret picking this one up and reading it immediately.
All Craig's books have been fun, entertaining, well-written... but they're starting to all feel the same. Stubborn, feisty, independent woman in danger, hot male authority figure must protect here.
I'm really liking this author! Reminds me of Jennifer Crusie. Suspenseful as there is a crime element as well as a relationship element in each book...
Oct 08, 2011
Vivian Archer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
romance-suspense
Classic Craig. Funny, endearing,and slightly goofy suspense that leaves one smiling at the end. Perfectly imperfect people finding their HEA.
This was a fun read, my third book by this author. I enjoy her writing, it is funny and relatable and not fanciful. The plot was good and had the right blend of humor and crime/drama.
This book was a great fun read, I liked the relationship and this book kept me interested and wanting to see what happens.
This one is pushing 3 stars. I enjoyed Jakes character but Macy drove me crazy. For being so smart she sure didn't use her brain at all.
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Pseudonym for C. C. Hunter.
Photojournalist, Author and Speaker
Christie Craig, an Alabama native, is an award-winning, multi-published writer, multi-published photo journalist, motivational speaker, and writing teacher.. Her non-fiction articles and photography have appeared in almost three thousand national magazines. A Golden Heart finalist, and a finalist in more than fifty RWA-sponsored contest...more
More about Christie Craig...
Photojournalist, Author and Speaker
Christie Craig, an Alabama native, is an award-winning, multi-published writer, multi-published photo journalist, motivational speaker, and writing teacher.. Her non-fiction articles and photography have appeared in almost three thousand national magazines. A Golden Heart finalist, and a finalist in more than fifty RWA-sponsored contest...more
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