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Wild Ride

by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads Author), Bob Mayer (Goodreads Author)

3.38 of 5 stars 3.38 · rating details · 2,864 ratings · 447 reviews

The New York Times bestselling duo of Crusie and Mayer team up again with a hilarious paranormal novel that shows why the wildest ride at the Dreamland Amusement Park isn’t the roller coaster

Mary Alice Brannigan doesn’t believe in the supernatural. Nor does she expect to find that Dreamland, the decaying amusement park she’s been hired to restore, is a prison for the five...more

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Published March 16th 2010 by St. Martin's Press (first published March 16th 2009)

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Apr 01, 2013 Mandy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another depressing Crusie-Mayer collaboration. Maybe, I should have started with this book before reading the awesomeness that is Agnes and the Hitman...less disappointment that way. Their weird paranormal romance action mix is a miss.

In this book, there are demons trapped inside an amusement park and the park workers are a secret society that are tasked with keeping the demons trapped. Well, there's the paranormal part of the book. Of course, the demons are plotting and trying to escape. The en...more

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May 02, 2012 Rose Lerner rated it 5 of 5 stars

I knew in advance that I would love this book because it was by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer (I really need to finally read Don't Look Down since I loved Agnes and the Hitman and this one so much) and because it was about an amusement park that is also a demon prison.

My one minor disappointment is that there were so many characters that no two of them interacted as much as I wanted them to. I especially would have liked to see Ethan and Mab spend more time together, although that's definitely...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Punk rated it 2 of 5 stars

Trigger warning for discussion of rape.

Paranormal...romance-ish. This is a departure from the usual Crusie-Mayer playbook, and not necessarily a successful one.

As usual, it straddles two genres -- action and romance -- and struggles to make either work. But instead of bad guys, we get demons. And instead of romance, we get, uh, something that's not quite romance.

Don't expect our manly hero (a drunk ex-Green Beret who's wandering around Ohio carrying a handgun and wearing a bulletproof vest for r...more

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Mar 18, 2010 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone

Shelves: contemporary-romance, reviewed, paranormal-romance, military-related-romance

I don't know how to start my review on this book... I thought well maybe I should give myself some time before I write my review on it. Then decided that no; I would lose my just finished reading feelings on it. I love Jennifer Crusie by herself, I have deeply enjoyed everything that I have read by her so far, but I honestly feel that when Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer sit down together and write a book, that it's as if it was written by a pen tipped in gold. I guess their style just sets well w...more I don't know how to start my review on this book... I thought well maybe I should give myself some time before I write my review on it. Then decided that no; I would lose my just finished reading feelings on it. I love Jennifer Crusie by herself, I have deeply enjoyed everything that I have read by her so far, but I honestly feel that when Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer sit down together and write a book, that it's as if it was written by a pen tipped in gold. I guess their style just sets well with me. So I was greatly excited about this book because it had been a while since I had a book by them to read.

I wasn't expecting what I got though, and found it very hard at first to not compare it to the previous works of the Fantastic Duo (it's my name for them) but once I was able to get past the beginning strangeness and set aside my thoughts of how I thought it should be and wanted it to be. I fell in love with the story.

I was caught off guard by the main characters and liked that for a very large portion of the story you have no idea what's going to happen with them. I very much enjoyed Mab from the very beginning and Ethan grew on me as the story progressed. It's not that I didn't like his character because I did and found him very realistic and made me feel for him from the very beginning. He was just so gruff and the drinking even though I understood it may be kept him from being my favorite at first. All the secondary character as well was great to me. I think out of all of them I loved Oliver the most, then Mab, Ethan, and Weaver, and so on. There wasn't one character even the bad guys that I didn't like.

This was probably one of the funniest, even thought it had its moments where the story took a dark turn and was funny at all; books I have read this year. What with Mab's sarcastic remarks and Ethan's very little patience with women and their emotions. I truly found so many things great and enjoyable about this book. I hate that I went in not open minded about where the story would be taking me but am very grateful that I finally got my act together and found the greatness of this story. It will make you laugh, feel good, keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you feeling very satisfied when you finish that last page.

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Sep 16, 2010 Rachel C. rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: supernatural, pop-fic-scifi-fntsy

Sigh... two steps forward, one step back. Crusie and Mayer have sadly regressed from the success of "Agnes and the Hitman."

Although this book had some good laughs and twists, the Mab (Crusie) and Ethan (Mayer) storylines largely ran on parallel tracks and hardly intersected. I also think the story suffered from being overloaded with too many underdeveloped secondary characters.

I put this book down about when I was about halfway through and didn't feel any urgency to pick it up and finish it. I...more

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Oct 01, 2011 Brownbetty rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is going to be really confusing for a lot of readers who found it, as I did, in the romance section. When you find a book in the romance section, you sort of expect that if there are two pov characters they will end up together. Instead (view spoiler)...more

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Sep 06, 2011 Katharine Kimbriel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Crusie lovers, people who enjoy humorous romance and parodies of traditional genres

Shelves: contemporary-fiction, fantasy, humor, romance

Jennifer Crusie finally gets around to the supernatural in WILD RIDE, and Crusie lovers may be amused. The wildest ride at the Dreamland Amusement Park isn’t the roller coaster, but the truth is way too much for Mary Alice Brannigan (AKA Mab) to believe. Mab doesn’t believe in the supernatural, despite her mother telling her she was demon spawn. But the truth of the matter is, Dreamland is actually a prison for the Five Untouchables, the most powerful demons in the history of the world.

Mab is a...more Jennifer Crusie finally gets around to the supernatural in WILD RIDE, and Crusie lovers may be amused. The wildest ride at the Dreamland Amusement Park isn’t the roller coaster, but the truth is way too much for Mary Alice Brannigan (AKA Mab) to believe. Mab doesn’t believe in the supernatural, despite her mother telling her she was demon spawn. But the truth of the matter is, Dreamland is actually a prison for the Five Untouchables, the most powerful demons in the history of the world.

Mab is a professional restorer of vintage amusement parks, always on the move, proud of her work and her reputation. But at Dreamland she finds herself becoming more involved with the natives than usual, plus there’s this guy she’s falling for despite the fact that something about him feels odd.

If you like Evanovich, you will probably like vintage Crusie. Mab is coping with demons, weird suitors, a crooked politician with Deep Secrets, a preternaturally smart raven, a secret government agency, an inexperienced sorceress, an unsettling legacy, and some mind-blowing revelations about her past – and her future. And when a psychic whose predictions always come true pulls out the True Love gun, and Mab finds out the geek may be a dragon, well – if you think there may be something for everyone, you’re right.

I enjoyed this book, and read it quickly. It was not as belly-laughing a send-up for me as it might be for readers who don’t usually read serious fantasy. I was smiling at how information was being leaked here, but of course I knew it all meant something important, and I was waiting for the other penny to drop, so to speak.

I should mention that I wasn’t sure about Crusie teaming up with Mayer in Don't Look Down, their first book. I liked the heroine, but got tired of the hero’s inability to think any other adjective other than the F bomb. Agnes and the Hitman was a lot more fun, and the partnership jelled better. Wild Ride is entertaining, and Mayer’s soldier returning home to die (he thinks) is a lot more original and interesting than the first Mayer hero.

So I hope Crusie is working on something of her own, or that there’s one out I haven’t heard about, because I've missed her dynamite, humorous touch. But this is sure to please people waiting for a good parody of the supernatural market. Have fun, ride a carousel pony, and always look twice at the fortunes on those penny cards.
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May 22, 2011 Claire rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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May 18, 2011 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

I liked this story; it was basically good fun. It takes place in an amusement park in Ohio that doubles as a prison for five powerful demons. The Guardia keep them locked away with special powers that pass to another poor soul when they die, creating a new generation of demon fighters/wardens.

But of course, the demons want out. Ånd they begin to escape, one at a time, while mortals make deals with the devil for their own personal gain and the two main characters -- Mab and Ethan -- struggle to...more

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Mar 21, 2011 Sue Burke rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've been torn on what to think about Jennifer Crusie's collaborations with Bob Mayer. The first time I read their first book together, "Don't Look Down", I spent so much time trying to figure out who wrote what that I found it hard to get into the story, and it was only after a few readings that the book grew on me. Maybe it was because it came on the heels of Crusie's "Bet Me", which is one of her best books, but "Don't Look Down" has never been one of my favorite books.

Their next one, "Annie...more I've been torn on what to think about Jennifer Crusie's collaborations with Bob Mayer. The first time I read their first book together, "Don't Look Down", I spent so much time trying to figure out who wrote what that I found it hard to get into the story, and it was only after a few readings that the book grew on me. Maybe it was because it came on the heels of Crusie's "Bet Me", which is one of her best books, but "Don't Look Down" has never been one of my favorite books.

Their next one, "Annie and the Hitman", was a hit for me from the minute started it. Crusie's humor was there in full force, as was her usual combination of great characters and a great storyline. So when "Wild Ride" came out, I expected something equally as good, and I was tremendously disappointed. "Wild Ride", at first read, just seemed strange, with a plotline involving demons trapped in an amusement park, a cast of characters I had a hard time keeping track of, and a hero and heroine who didn't have the least bit of chemistry with each other .... that was until I figured out they weren't supposed to, because they ended up with other people. Maybe it was the plot .... I'm not a big fan of amusement parks or demons. I'm not sure. But when I finished the book, I tucked it away in a box with a feeling of doubt that I'd ever want to read it again. And if I'd written this review at that point, I would have given it two stars at the most.

Having said all that, I dug my copy out again last week to take another try at it, and to my surprise have really been enjoying it. Now that I know the basic storyline and who's supposed to end up with who (sorry, but I need to know things like that), I sat back and enjoyed the ride. This time the characters have really grown on me, I've figured out the whole demon plot and have been able to keep track of who's who, and I'm seeing the humor that I missed the first time when I was muttering to myself about how much I didn't like the book. LIke "Don't Look Down", it's a book I needed to take a second look at in order to enjoy, and I'm at the point now of knowing it will be one I'll want to re-read, and one that deserves the four stars I'm giving it.

I'm not sure whether Crusie and Mayer will write another book together .... she's had one out since "Wild Ride" and it looks like she's got another one coming out later in the year (little dance of joy here) .... and I'm not sure I want them to. "Annie at the Hitman" was perfect, and if they can write like that again, I'll love their pairing and buy their books. If they write another book like "Wild Ride", hopefully whatever they produce will grow on me the way "Wild Ride" has, but I have to wonder about books that I have to go back to a time or two before I like them.(less)

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Jan 02, 2011 drey rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010-reads

I always love a Jennifer Crusie book for a quick fun read, and when I saw this one in the "new books" section at my local library, I just had to bring it home... And when work for my day job drove me completely nuts, I picked this up for some brain relaxation.

And brain relaxation it provided. Mab--Mary Alice Brannigan--is working on restorations at Dreamland (an amusement park) when she gets run over by a clown. Not the kind that scares kids at parties, but one of the metal statues that decorate...more

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Oct 17, 2010 Jenny rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-fantasy, adult-suspense

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Did not finish. Spoilers ahead.

In the first several pages, we find out our Female Main Character (FMC) is working at a creepy amusement park, apparently getting it ready for Halloween. Then a hot ex-special forces guy shows up (our Male Main Character?), just in time for a statue of a clown to be possessed (apparently) by an escaped demon and attack FMC. Then MMC gets shot in the chest, but he's smart enough to be wearing kevlar.

Then I skipped ahead to the end. All five of the demons who had be...more

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Jul 28, 2010 The Library Lady rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-fiction

Jenny, Jenny, I've been watching "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and I get what you've seen in it all these years. But Bob Mayer is no Josh Whedon and if you insist on going in this direction you need a new collaborator. Better still, what about those other books you've been promising on your blog for the last few years? Your own books that are head and shoulders above any other "chick lit" writer out there. The ones I re-read and love every time that I do!

This has its moments, but mostly it's mishmo...more

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May 18, 2010 Mel Spenser rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you are a fan of Jennifer Cruise, you may or may not like this book. This is evident by the wide swing in reviews. Since she has begun writing with Bob Mayer things have changed a bit. Some like it, some don’t.

First let me say up front that this was a very well written book. It had an absorbing plot that kept me guessing to the end. It had an originality of ideas that is just not found these days in much of what is being published. The characters were well written. The dialogue was real. So t...more If you are a fan of Jennifer Cruise, you may or may not like this book. This is evident by the wide swing in reviews. Since she has begun writing with Bob Mayer things have changed a bit. Some like it, some don’t.

First let me say up front that this was a very well written book. It had an absorbing plot that kept me guessing to the end. It had an originality of ideas that is just not found these days in much of what is being published. The characters were well written. The dialogue was real. So the one-star ratings are really not deserved for this book; and are really not fair.

We tend to pigeon hole our favorite authors. Often, we want to see the same kind of work from them and then ironically complain when we think they are rehashing the same characters. But what is an author to do? The Crusie name practically guarantees a bestseller. If she were to write under a nom-de-plume, would the books be bought as readily? It’s a tough decision for an author to make to branch out.

I have read all of Jennifer Crusie’s books, and eagerly look forward to each new thing that she puts out. While I’m not a fan of chick lit, per say, she is the exception. I really enjoy her style and writing. Her characters are usually real people. Her dialog comes across as real and not trite. And above all, I enjoy her humor. I love her use of an animal, even one that is purple and green velvet, to convey her humor. I also love her throw away ‘thoughts’ that her characters have and her character’s self-deprecating humor.

I am not as familiar with Bob Mayer. And I’m not sure of how they divided the writing responsibilities. However, I would think that a lot of the weaponry and fighting scenes are probably his strong suit. And this is a great addition, because all of that rings true, as well. It may also help the men in the story to come across as, perhaps, more masculine.

This book had an originality of ideas that I found refreshing. I’m an author and a librarian. I read all the time, and to tell the truth, I often forget what I’ve read as soon as I’m done. However, I actually remembered this book, and while I was reading it, wanted to get back to it. That doesn’t happen very often with me these days.

I’m not going to re-hash the story, as people can read the blurb and the other reviews to know what it’s about. Using ‘real’ demons (yep, you can look them up) and how they came to be in our modern day world was a great idea. My favorite parts: the conversation between the demons was unexpected and delightful; Beemer; Oliver; and little demons ending up inside of the weirdest things. I especially liked the way that the characters grew and changed because of the events that happened to them.

I was delighted with this offering. I think that Mayer and Crusie have hit their stride as a writing team.
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May 04, 2010 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: supernatural-demonic, fantasy-supernatural

This was a fascinating book and I loved every page!

Imagine an amusement park as a prison for demons. Now imagine what might happen when that park gets a facelift from someone who doesn't KNOW it's a demonic prison. The roller coaster starts here.

Odd coincidences are proven not to be, strangers aren't, and those who run the park are really jailers. Sound weird? It is - wonderfully so! I haven't read anything with such a unique premise in a long time, and I enjoyed every minute. It's not predictab...more

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Mar 23, 2010 Ashley rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am so disappointed. I loved Agnes and the Hitman and was really anticipating this book. Granted, their first book, Don't Look Down, was not as funny, but maybe they were still working the kinks out of the team writing style or something. Anyway, Wild Ride started out very promising (don't worry, no spoilers) - a social misfit female protagonist who restores carnival art is restoring this run-down amusement park filled with the standard kooky characters you'd expect. Then the burned-out, wounde...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Lisa C rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

Sadly, I think my original review got lost and I never came back to finish it. I was actually a little disappointed in the aspects of supernatural in this one. Crusie's work has been steadily leaning in that direction and now she's taken Mayer with her. Don't get me wrong--I love a good paranormal romance, but I think Crusie's strength is the down-to-earth humanity of her characters. Her heroines are real people -- imperfect, flawed, and slightly goofy. Her style is better served by a straightfo...more

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Dec 09, 2010 Rose rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, paranormal, fantasy

Ah, Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. Probably the only two authors I can think of who can create a somewhat likable cast of characters and somehow weave demonic teddy bears into the spectrum of things.

Wait...what?

"Wild Ride" is much like it's title, sporting a large cast of crazy, quirky characters in an amusement park called Dreamworld. Yet the perspective characters revolve around two individuals who aren't romantically involved but share a bond in a supernatural nestegg. One is Mab (Mary Alice)...more Ah, Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. Probably the only two authors I can think of who can create a somewhat likable cast of characters and somehow weave demonic teddy bears into the spectrum of things.

Wait...what?

"Wild Ride" is much like it's title, sporting a large cast of crazy, quirky characters in an amusement park called Dreamworld. Yet the perspective characters revolve around two individuals who aren't romantically involved but share a bond in a supernatural nestegg. One is Mab (Mary Alice), a woman who isn't interested in people as much as she is restoring Dreamworld and committing herself to her work. The other is Ethan, a former soldier who clings to life (having a bullet embedded in his chest) and returns home to live out his days close to his family. But neither of them expect the kind of experience that Dreamworld provides them.

Dreamworld is truly a demonic prison in disguise, as five demons want to crawl their way out to freedom. It's actually a darker story than what people would expect from either of these authors. Granted, if you're looking for humor, there's plenty of it here, but it doesn't follow a romantic form that one might be used to. It mixes paranormal elements on several levels, and while it's an ambitious effort, sometimes it can become overbearing for the reader to take in, especially in the first 150-175 pages. After that point, it starts to even out, and I'll admit I grew attached to the character from there on out. I wouldn't say it stands out as strongly as Crusie's solo effort "Maybe This Time" in terms of paranormal synch, but it does have its charming and sweet moments.

And there are demonic teddy bears in here. Seriously, I'm not kidding. There are other crazy things included that might throw people by the wayside, but I'm still reeling over that.

If you're looking for traditional romance and a light atmosphere, it's probably not a book that will grab you, and it does tend to meander in its large scope even for a person like myself who does (somewhat) enjoy paranormal fiction and fantasy, so I would definitely say it's not Crusie and Mayer's best collaboration (Agnes and the Hitman was brilliant for that), but it is enjoyable if you're willing to take the ride to the end. (Pun intended.)

Overall score: 3/5(less)

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Apr 05, 2010 Siria rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 21st-century, american-fiction, fantasy, romance

I'm a little conflicted—I think I would have enjoyed Wild Ride more if I had been in the right mood for it. I was cranky and down and wanted some of Crusie's blend of comedy and romance and snappy dialogue to cheer me up and give my brain a rest. There is some comedy in here, and some romance and even one or two enjoyable bits of verbal humour, but despite the wacky premise (five Etruscan demon gods who have been imprisoned for all eternity in an ageing amusement park in Ohio are trying to escap...more

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May 01, 2010 Kit rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Every time I think Crusie and Mayer can't pull off one of their manly-man/romance combos, they surprise me by how well it works. With Wild Ride, they (like *everyone* else) tackle the paranormal genre with a manly-man romance set in a demon-possessed theme park.

On one hand, the paranormal is not their forte. I was a long way into the book before I felt like I had a good grasp on the setting, I think because neither of the authors are used to the kind of worldbuilding sci-fi-fantasy requires.

On t...more

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Mar 25, 2010 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-fantasy

It's at times like these when reading the back cover of a book come in handy. It would have really nice to know that the book was a paranormal romance rather than a contemporary one. But once you know that you're not as thrown by Mab getting attacked by a clown statue.
I would personally like to applaud Bob Mayer and Jennifer Crusie on taking a spin on what you would normally expect to happen at the beginning of any romance novel. Usually, the two main characters that are followed throughout the...more

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Jul 11, 2010 Barbara ★ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2010, zzcover-blue, paranormal-demons, paranormal-warriors-guardians, set-in-usa-ohio

I really enjoyed this roller coaster ride of demons and love. Mary Alice Brannigan (Mab) is restoring the old amusement park for a Halloween scream weekend. The parks main focus is maintaining the five untouchable demons (including the devil) that are encased in iron statues around the park. It is the job of The Guardia - Ethan, Glenda, Gus, Delpha and Young Fred - to keep the demons locked up and keep them from causing chaos. Of course, the devil has convinced one of them to help the demons esc...more

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Jun 25, 2010 Jessica Childers rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I happen to enjoy this book.

I just spent a very long time during the novel going: "Hurry it up all ready!"

I was ready to dive into some action, and although this book does have action in it and I enjoyed the premise of it- it...dragged.

I've read every collaboration the two have done, and as much as I enjoy their various takes on several different ideas- this one nailed it on the head for me.

What I didn't enjoy, though, was the fact that the two "main" characters weren't lovers. I kept wanting to...more

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Apr 24, 2010 Lady Allison rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: demons, audio, jennifer-crusie

I listened to this book in audio format with Angela Dawe as the narrator so it was a different experience then just reading it would have been. I was a little annoyed with the voice Dawe did for Ethan, but I eventually got used to it & really enjoyed this story!

Basically: Mab (Mary Alice Brannigan) works at an amusement park called Dreamland restoring the park before it's famous Halloween weekend. A few weeks before Halloween, Ethan, the son of one of the park's owners, Glenda, comes home f...more

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Jul 17, 2010 Patty rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Nov 28, 2010 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was pulled in by the cover being displayed at the front of the library. I'd heard of Ms. Cruise, possibly from being on one of my book lists, and thought this might be a good introduction to her writing. What I got was a fun, light mix of simple romance, special ops, and supernatural thriller.

I found out this is one of those seasonal "throw-away" stories to keep an author's fans happy, but I really enjoyed the tale. Mab is an "all work and no play" theme park restorer who gets run over by the...more

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Aug 13, 2010 Taryn Elliott rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audio

I love the books that Jen and Bob come up with. This one wasn't quite as all consuming as Agnes and the Hitman. LOL Man, I loved that one...but the characters were fun and the story was all Crusie with those Mayer touches of doom, gloom and action.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. It's not your typical romance though. So be aware of that when you start this one. I'm a little more open minded lately because I've been reading a lot of Urban Fantasy and Suspense, so I can handle less info on...more

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Jul 22, 2011 Knitme23 rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read a lot of the comments on this book and they all comment on the same thing: Jennifer Crusie's wonderful writing style seems a weird match for the demon/militaristic content of this book! I was thinking of that weirdness while listening to Norah Jones on "Featuring. . . ", an album of duets where she sings all kinds of music with all kinds of people--it's still her gorgeous voice, but my! there are some strange combos out there! This book is the same: her clear, fast diction is the same as...more

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Oct 21, 2010 Meredith Enos rated it 3 of 5 stars

So this is the latest Jennifer Crusie/Bob Mayer collab, and it's the best one to date. This doesn't mean this book was awesome, it just means that it's better than their previous work together. In Agnes and the Hitman, it was like when you're in upper elementary/intermediate school and you have a notebook and you write something and between class you give it to your friend and they pick up where you left off--the language is that clunky and the voice transitions that obvious. Wild Ride was a lot...more

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Mar 29, 2010 Cheryl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Mary Alice “Mab” Brannigan is helping out her uncle at Dreamland, an amusement park. Mab is in charge of fixing and repairing all of the amusement park rides and statues. Mab enjoys her work, especially since she is a bit of a loner. What Mab doesn’t know is that Dreamland is the home to five of the most dangerous demons. They were banished by a group known as the Guardia. The Guardia contained the demons’ souls in containers. The demons can never leave Dreamland.

Ethan, Glenda’s son has returne...more

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Jenny Crusie is the NYT bestselling author of twenty some novels and lots of other stuff. Her latest novel, Maybe This Time, hit shelves in August, 2010.

Jenny lives on the Ohio River where she often stares at the ceiling and counts her blessings.

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“He loved her all he could; but he couldn't love her very much.” — 13 people liked it

“Tomorrow we go back to normal?"
"Sure," Mab said. "It'll be like none of this happened. Except I'll still be pregnant, and you'll still be making dragons, and Glenda will still be pretending that Dreamland is Cancun, and Weaver will still own the only green velvet demon in captivity. Other than that, perfectly normal."
"I just meant no demons trying to kill us," Cindy said. "My baseline for normal is a lot lower than yours.” — 12 people liked it

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