After failing to fight his way into the advertising arena of New York City, Tristan Taylor is sure his luck is about to change when he meets the we...
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Nov 08, 2010
Kathryn
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Aug 20, 2010
Kristine
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OK, so this was cheesy and predictable, but on a certain level what chick lit/chick flick isn't? I still watch chick flicks right?
This is from a first-time author out of Utah ... and I decided instead of just saying it didn't work for me I'd give one or two constructive criticisms. I mean I haven't been able to crank out a novel so she probably did better than I could, but as a critical reader, this is my feedback:
1) Show, don't tell. There were multiple parts of the More...
This is from a first-time author out of Utah ... and I decided instead of just saying it didn't work for me I'd give one or two constructive criticisms. I mean I haven't been able to crank out a novel so she probably did better than I could, but as a critical reader, this is my feedback:
1) Show, don't tell. There were multiple parts of the More...
Aug 05, 2010
Jennifer
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This is a witty, light-hearted story of boy-meets-girl, but with a unique twist, intertwined with a more serious story-line, Tristan's conversion to the gospel. Anyone who has attended an L.D.S. singles ward will be able to relate to this story; it brought back fond memories of my singles ward days. I often found myself smiling and laughing out-loud as Tristan tried to win over Rachel while trying to figure out how to be "Mormon" all at the same time. The author did an excellent job
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Sep 22, 2010
Brenda
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Funny story about 3 single non-member guys pretending to be who they are not, to attract 3 rich member girls. The book was part uncomfortable, part hysterical. No middle ground here. I laughed my head off when the sacrament came around and one of the boys opened his mouth to receive the bread... how funny a deacon's reaction would be. I really don't enjoy stories with so much lying (it gives me stress) but I enjoyed the character development and many of the zany situations. I'd love to see
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Aug 12, 2010
Melanie
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I received this book as a "Goodreads Giveaway". (I must say, I love getting free books!) It's the story of Tristan and his two friends who move to New York City to make thier fortune. None of them are having any luck with that when they meet Rachel and her two sisters. Rachel's father just passed away and left them all of his fortunes as long as they all marry before the age of 25. Tristan and his friends decide to 'help' them in this endeavor when they find out the girls are Morm
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Jan 13, 2011
Danyelle
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In the beginning, the three guys who are the main "trio" are totally selfish and want to use three LDS women who are rich for their money. So they devise a plan to fool them into thinking the guys are Mormon. While the main guy character begins to understand the LDS culture and want to explore the faith, find answers to his questions, etc - I felt like his conversion from a jerk to being Mr. Nice Guy was contrived. It just didn't work for me. I also didn't like that three very intellig
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Nov 30, 2011
B
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This book was FULL of cliche phrases and descriptions. Other times the author seemed to be stretching for originality like describing the girl's eyes as 'majestic'. The writing was awkward and the plot predictable.
That being said.... I don't feel as though I wasted my time, but this book falls in the larger category of poorly-written, but well-intended LDS fiction rather than the few well-written LDS novels that are out there.
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That being said.... I don't feel as though I wasted my time, but this book falls in the larger category of poorly-written, but well-intended LDS fiction rather than the few well-written LDS novels that are out there.
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Aug 07, 2011
Kelli
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A few things I didn't like about this book; I didn't like that at the very beginning Rachel came across as this super snotty rich girl and then ended up being really amazing and generous and throwing fundraisers for sick kids, etc. I didn't like that the main guy's friends went along with anything he suggested even though they were all ridiculous ideas or huge life-changing decisions. I also didn't really like how quickly she forgave him, it seemed like it wasn't that big of a deal that he had
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Dec 03, 2010
Susan
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Pleasantly surprised. Tristan can't find work in NYC and refusing to return home accidently meets Rachel. He discovers that she is from a wealthy family who's father has died and Rachel must marry before she turns twenty-five or loose her inheritance. An opportunity. He plans on marrying her, get the money and live richly ever after. However, she is a Mormon but that doesn't stop him. He pretends. Funny and serious at the same time. Interesting.
Nov 02, 2010
Susan
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Rachel's father has stated in his will that she must marry by age twenty-five or lose her inheritance. Rachel misses her father terribly and is not only angry about the terms, but also handed the responsibility of running his company. Tristan is a greedy womanizer who sets himself and his two best friends up with a challenge to meet, marry, and take the money. However, Tristen is no match for Rachel's religion or her love.
Oct 15, 2011
Micah
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A wonderful no-brainer. I liked the concept of the men trying to get the rich girls, and of course it gets all messed up (you can guess it). However, the main character was a boy and the author is a girl. I think some of the things that she had the men do wouldn't have happened. No Plot? No Problem! warned me about writing a boy character because of this. I'll have to think about it.
Sep 23, 2010
N.L.
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I didn't care for the tone of this book. The male MC sounded more female in his speech and actions. He also read as a perpetual sleazeball. Even when he had chances at change and redemption, he was still unbelievably sleazy. The characters lacked depth and the beginning of the book was more irritating than interesting. Part of me just wanted to stop reading it 25 pages in because the male MC was just so obnoxious in his personality. I wasn't sure if I could get through this book with him and I b
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Sep 09, 2010
Sarah
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i vary much so loved this book. its a love story that any one can get into. it may have been cheesy and prdictable like kristine said but if it would have ended diffrent i would have been vary mad. cant wait to read what book she comes up with next congrats linda on the book wrighting dont give up your dream.
Jul 19, 2010
Susan
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I love this book! It reminded me of the reason I love to read. i laughed and cried, it gave me hope for love again(being recently divorced).Linda don't stop writing these kind of books,"Counterfeit Convert" was the escape I needed from my own problems. Thank you, I will enjoy recomending this book to many.
Sep 07, 2010
Katie
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Tristan is down on his luck and trying to find a job in NYC. He runs into an heiress in a restaurant and comes up with a "brilliant" plan to marry her, get her money, and live happily ever after. Part of the plan requires him to pretend to belong to the LDS church. But something ends up happening that he didn't count on.
I thought the characters were a lot of fun and the story was pretty original. Tristan was an especially fun character. Things happened to him that would get More...
I thought the characters were a lot of fun and the story was pretty original. Tristan was an especially fun character. Things happened to him that would get More...
Sep 02, 2010
Melissa
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I won this in a giveaway and really looked forward to receiving it. It was a cute story and a very quick read. The plot was simple and although predictable lets face it-I wouldn't haven't liked it to end any other way. I think if a non-Mormon were to read it they wouldn't realize how funny the author really is. I thought that the author was creative and it was funny to see Tristan's perspective of some things that make Mormons unique. It was also refreshing to read a book where I didn't hav
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Mar 02, 2011
Heather
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Fun, but I spent most of the book cringing at Tristen's stupidity. And of course the ending was no surprise.
Sep 14, 2010
Marilyn
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It was a little silly and contrived. It kept me entertained for a few hours.
Oct 22, 2010
Andrea
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In order to read this type of book (which I obviously chose to do) you have to be willing to put aside any desire to be enlightened, enriched, or educated and read it simply for entertainment's sake. This book did well what it set out to do, and I enjoyed a light read between more substantial books.
Jul 02, 2010
Tom
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The Counterfeit Convert is an incredible book written in what I fondly refer to as "Magical Manhattan". It is full of funny scenes, characters you love and relate to and of course the drama that only an LDS singles life can create!
Aug 22, 2010
Haley
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I'm not Mormon, but I found this book to be pretty cute.
I won this book from the giveaway on Goodreads.
I won this book from the giveaway on Goodreads.
Sep 12, 2010
Bobbi
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I picked it up at the library today and basically read it while waiting for children who had practices today. It wasn't bad, I am just not much for romances, there are some funny things that happen along the way and the guy has a nice change of heart but I think Jessica would have enjoyed it more that I did.
Dec 01, 2010
Sarah
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Found on LDS Fiction blog: http://ldsfiction.blogspot.com/2010/07/c...
Disappointing. Parts of the book needed a better editor. I felt the book tried to balance between being written for Mormons and those not of the faith and did a disservice to both parties.
Disappointing. Parts of the book needed a better editor. I felt the book tried to balance between being written for Mormons and those not of the faith and did a disservice to both parties.
Feb 22, 2011
Katherine
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This was a nice diversion for a while. It is clean, although somewhat unrealistic.
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