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The Relationship Shoppe
"A delightful, engrossing read." -- Midwest Book Review.
Marian Sheffield longs to climb out of the pits, but before she can transform her career and romantic life, she must contend with the indiscretions of Belle, her business partner and best friend. Along the way, Marian learns the difference between a crush on her guy friend and the very real advances of her company’s investor—and how to apply the relationship advice she promotes in her own bookstore.
Marian Sheffield longs to climb out of the pits, but before she can transform her career and romantic life, she must contend with the indiscretions of Belle, her business partner and best friend. Along the way, Marian learns the difference between a crush on her guy friend and the very real advances of her company’s investor—and how to apply the relationship advice she promotes in her own bookstore.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2012
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January 17, 2015
This is a very realistic story, which tackles the subject of failed marriage and what happens next. Marian is in her twenties and bringing up kids on her own when she meets Belle at a self help group meeting. They become firm friends and start a business together selling books that will help others in similar situations. They have all the problems of any start-up and are fortunate to find some financial support from a banker, which allows them to open a shop as well as their internet business.
I think much of the story is very topical as it deals with modern-day problems of failed marriages, bringing up kids alone, the demands of work and dating while trying to juggle all of the above. I thought the main characters were well described and despite being male I could definitely relate to their lifestyles and challenges.
Quite a bit of the book is about the new relationships in their lives and both women struggle to move on from the past and find Mr, Right.
I think this book would be of particular interest to anyone who has had a failed marriage but will also appeal to a wider audience, who enjoy an easy to read story about hope and not giving up on your dreams.
I think much of the story is very topical as it deals with modern-day problems of failed marriages, bringing up kids alone, the demands of work and dating while trying to juggle all of the above. I thought the main characters were well described and despite being male I could definitely relate to their lifestyles and challenges.
Quite a bit of the book is about the new relationships in their lives and both women struggle to move on from the past and find Mr, Right.
I think this book would be of particular interest to anyone who has had a failed marriage but will also appeal to a wider audience, who enjoy an easy to read story about hope and not giving up on your dreams.
August 25, 2012
The Relationship Shoppe follows the tumultuous lives of best friends Marian and Belle as they cope with old divorces, a new business, and eveything else in between. The pair are struggling to launch Stairstepz, a website (and later retail store) that peddles self-help and advice books to, well, people looking for self-help and advice. Ironically, Stairstepz’ owners seem to be just as badly in need of assistance as their customers; Belle is dealing with her divorce from a drug addict ex-husband at the bottom of a bottle (and then another bottle, and another), and Marian finds herself single-mindedly chasing after a male friend, ignoring the fact that someone better might be just around the corner. Throw in a love triangle, a foreclosure, an unsupportive parent and a mysterious customer, and the girls have enough on their plates to send them scrambling for answers, even amidst their shelves of books.
Now, you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but mankind was also not supposed to walk on the moon or eat Funyuns, so I’m going to go ahead and judge it anyway. The Relationship Shoppe is a wonderfully professional-looking eBook. The cover image of a blurry couple walking past a funky shop is simple and effective, and makes the book stand out amongst its over-done, amateurish, and (worst of all) coverless competition in the self-published book world. If having a pretty icon to put in your eBook library is all the matters to you, you can stop here; you have found the book for you.
For those of you who might actually like to click on your books and read the words inside, well, we can talk about the content too. On the whole, I liked it. It’s a fun, light read, with enough heart-warming and heart-wrenching moments to keep the reader invested in the girls’ plight. Every time things seem to have resolved themselves for Marian (who serves as the main character in this story), another new disaster comes along, forcing her to pick up the pieces and start all over again. There’s romance in there, but not enough to make it a “romance” novel. There’s addiction in there, but not enough to make it an “addiction” novel. The Relationship Shoppe encompasses a wide range of common, contemporary issues, and there should be a little something in there for a woman in any stage of any relationship.
With that said, I had two little complaints about the book: the pacing is a little strange, and the story is a little predictable. Throughout the book, the author seems to skip over fairly important events and conversations entirely, mentioning them only in passing later on. We get filled in on quite a few more mundane occurrences (we get to see a great deal of Marian in her car, for whatever reason) that don’t seem entirely necessary to advance the story. The book is in no way hard to understand or follow (on the contrary, it’s a very easy read) but you may on occasion find yourself wondering if you might have accidentally missed a page. As for the story itself, well, it’s standard chick-lit fare. Marian spends much of the novel lusting after a friend who clearly isn’t interested, while her rich, handsome investor drops increasingly heavy hints – you probably don’t need to know much more to figure out how that story ends.
Despite the fairly typical chick-lit storyline, the book does throw in a few twists and turns (keep a close eye on that other love triangle I talked about!) and it’s refreshing to see a heroine who spends just as much time worrying about her business as she does about her relationship prospects. You probably won’t find the book keeping you up late into the night, gripping the pages in anticipation of what comes next, but you won’t be sorry you took the time to read it. I wouldn’t yet rank Susan Paulson Clark up there with the big-name contemporary authors, but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for her next book.
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Now, you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but mankind was also not supposed to walk on the moon or eat Funyuns, so I’m going to go ahead and judge it anyway. The Relationship Shoppe is a wonderfully professional-looking eBook. The cover image of a blurry couple walking past a funky shop is simple and effective, and makes the book stand out amongst its over-done, amateurish, and (worst of all) coverless competition in the self-published book world. If having a pretty icon to put in your eBook library is all the matters to you, you can stop here; you have found the book for you.
For those of you who might actually like to click on your books and read the words inside, well, we can talk about the content too. On the whole, I liked it. It’s a fun, light read, with enough heart-warming and heart-wrenching moments to keep the reader invested in the girls’ plight. Every time things seem to have resolved themselves for Marian (who serves as the main character in this story), another new disaster comes along, forcing her to pick up the pieces and start all over again. There’s romance in there, but not enough to make it a “romance” novel. There’s addiction in there, but not enough to make it an “addiction” novel. The Relationship Shoppe encompasses a wide range of common, contemporary issues, and there should be a little something in there for a woman in any stage of any relationship.
With that said, I had two little complaints about the book: the pacing is a little strange, and the story is a little predictable. Throughout the book, the author seems to skip over fairly important events and conversations entirely, mentioning them only in passing later on. We get filled in on quite a few more mundane occurrences (we get to see a great deal of Marian in her car, for whatever reason) that don’t seem entirely necessary to advance the story. The book is in no way hard to understand or follow (on the contrary, it’s a very easy read) but you may on occasion find yourself wondering if you might have accidentally missed a page. As for the story itself, well, it’s standard chick-lit fare. Marian spends much of the novel lusting after a friend who clearly isn’t interested, while her rich, handsome investor drops increasingly heavy hints – you probably don’t need to know much more to figure out how that story ends.
Despite the fairly typical chick-lit storyline, the book does throw in a few twists and turns (keep a close eye on that other love triangle I talked about!) and it’s refreshing to see a heroine who spends just as much time worrying about her business as she does about her relationship prospects. You probably won’t find the book keeping you up late into the night, gripping the pages in anticipation of what comes next, but you won’t be sorry you took the time to read it. I wouldn’t yet rank Susan Paulson Clark up there with the big-name contemporary authors, but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for her next book.
From pagecandyreviews.com
June 15, 2015
The Relationship Shoppe: A Novel is of the Stairstepz series by Susan Paulson Clark. It is a romance novel but it is a little different. The romance is in the background and the main focus is on getting a new business off the ground while dealing with divorces, dating, and children. It is a really good book and actually is a prequel to The Relationship Riddle. It is a really good book that stands by itself as well.
Marion Stepwell is trying to deal with her divorce, raising two young boys, holding down a full-time job, and trying to get a business off the ground. It isn’t easy but she seems to be holding her own but not making much progress. Then in a fit of anger at her boss’s comments about her new website, Marion quits her full-time job and sets out to try to find backing for her new business. Her partner, Belle, seems set on drowning herself in alcohol while trying to find a new husband. She isn’t making much headway at that since Stefan is the target. Marion attends a singles class to find someone to date. She hooks up with Vince Anderson, a coach and a very handsome man. However, Vince has commitment issues and seems to be more involved with others than he is with Marion. Marion sets him up on a pedestal and imagines him in love with her. The picture just doesn’t quite make it.
Ruth, part owner of an antique store, has been helping Marion deal with the idea of her divorce and come to grips with it. When she learns Marion is trying to get a business off the ground, she offers the assistance of her son, Andrew. He helps young businesses by giving advice and offering financial help. Andrew’s wife committed suicide and left him with his young son, Max. While he helps Marion and Belle with their business, his son makes friends with Marion’s two sons. Andrew is attracted to Marion but when she sets the boundaries of friendship, he accepts that. Ruth and her sister Agnes begin to have a relationship with Frank Cooper, a retired CEO who helps Marion out too. Frank can’t seem to choose between Ruth and Agnes which causes some confusion and problems.
Will Belle and Marion get their business off the ground and still remain friends? What will the new men in their lives have to say about their putting so much time into their business? Will Belle’s drinking sabotage the business and their friendship?
It is a great book and a quick summer read.
Marion Stepwell is trying to deal with her divorce, raising two young boys, holding down a full-time job, and trying to get a business off the ground. It isn’t easy but she seems to be holding her own but not making much progress. Then in a fit of anger at her boss’s comments about her new website, Marion quits her full-time job and sets out to try to find backing for her new business. Her partner, Belle, seems set on drowning herself in alcohol while trying to find a new husband. She isn’t making much headway at that since Stefan is the target. Marion attends a singles class to find someone to date. She hooks up with Vince Anderson, a coach and a very handsome man. However, Vince has commitment issues and seems to be more involved with others than he is with Marion. Marion sets him up on a pedestal and imagines him in love with her. The picture just doesn’t quite make it.
Ruth, part owner of an antique store, has been helping Marion deal with the idea of her divorce and come to grips with it. When she learns Marion is trying to get a business off the ground, she offers the assistance of her son, Andrew. He helps young businesses by giving advice and offering financial help. Andrew’s wife committed suicide and left him with his young son, Max. While he helps Marion and Belle with their business, his son makes friends with Marion’s two sons. Andrew is attracted to Marion but when she sets the boundaries of friendship, he accepts that. Ruth and her sister Agnes begin to have a relationship with Frank Cooper, a retired CEO who helps Marion out too. Frank can’t seem to choose between Ruth and Agnes which causes some confusion and problems.
Will Belle and Marion get their business off the ground and still remain friends? What will the new men in their lives have to say about their putting so much time into their business? Will Belle’s drinking sabotage the business and their friendship?
It is a great book and a quick summer read.
December 19, 2013
"The Relationship Shoppe" was slightly disappointing to read. The storyline is interesting but the characters were lifeless for me. I had a hard time to stay interested in the story and found myself it putting it down and leaving it for hours or in some instances days. I started reading this book during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. It is not a good sign if I put a book down and read others before picking it up again.
The story would be much better with more character development. I also found the writing style odd and at times muddled. I had to reread sections just to make sure I understood what I had just read. At other times I found myself thinking about other things while reading and had to re-read pages.
I almost did not pick up this book and finish it, the only reason I did is because I didn't have anything else to read at the time.
So, I can definitely state that this is one book that I can't recommend. I can't really remember much of the story as it was so uninteresting to read.
The story would be much better with more character development. I also found the writing style odd and at times muddled. I had to reread sections just to make sure I understood what I had just read. At other times I found myself thinking about other things while reading and had to re-read pages.
I almost did not pick up this book and finish it, the only reason I did is because I didn't have anything else to read at the time.
So, I can definitely state that this is one book that I can't recommend. I can't really remember much of the story as it was so uninteresting to read.
February 18, 2015
Marian is about to complete on her divorce and start a new business. As a working mother too she has a lot on her plate and a relationship is not high on her list of priorities. However, she still knows a gorgeous man when she sees one and can’t help been drawn to one which singles her out. But she has been out of the game for so long she can’t tell whether he wants a friend or a lover.
What I particularly liked about this book was the way the author approached the subject of relationships. This book is full of honesty and humour but it is not all sweetness and chocolate. There is some tough love in there and plenty of veiled advice for those who are coming out of a relationship. Susan gives Marian a believable personality with all the real doubts and hormones, self-esteem problems and everything else which comes with losing a long term relationship. Marian still gets out there and does what she can to improve her prospects and the life of herself and her child. The message is clear – a relationship is a bonus not an essential accessory.
What I particularly liked about this book was the way the author approached the subject of relationships. This book is full of honesty and humour but it is not all sweetness and chocolate. There is some tough love in there and plenty of veiled advice for those who are coming out of a relationship. Susan gives Marian a believable personality with all the real doubts and hormones, self-esteem problems and everything else which comes with losing a long term relationship. Marian still gets out there and does what she can to improve her prospects and the life of herself and her child. The message is clear – a relationship is a bonus not an essential accessory.
January 15, 2013
This was a fun and insightful read. I was a single parent raising my daughter on my own so I was able to identify with many aspects of the story. I enjoyed the friendship between Marian and Belle.
December 16, 2013
Enjoyable. Not your typical boy meets girl story, but an excellent tale of how people become single again after thinking they were settled for life. Good self-awareness of the characters showed that nobody is perfect and we should all take responsibility for our actions. A good read.
November 10, 2013
I enjoyed the story, it revolved around start up business, and a woman's journey of self discovery.
October 12, 2013
Great book with real life troubles that many can relate to. Love the positive outlook.
December 21, 2025
I found the characters one-dimensional, the plot mundane, and the situations less-than-credible. Marian goes from worrying about groceries to buying a house in six months, while opening a store (which I simply cannot see as a viable concern). The friendship between Marian and Belle never really happens; the "mentorship" with Ruth is simply a friendship; the theoretical triangles - between Agnes and Ruth and Cooper and between Andrew and Vince and Marian - are flat; the Tia brain tumor is left hanging; Andrew's lack of interest in buying the house he grew up in seems odd given his fondness for it ...
I could go on. I nearly quit, but I kept hoping it would get better. It didn't.
February 7, 2021
Showed a lot of promise, but the story and the characters weren’t quite fleshed out. Felt like things were left out. But it was well-written as far as grammar and punctuation, so that’s a definite plus.
April 30, 2021
Absolutely predictable.
August 28, 2021
Good book
Good storyline, but the book didn't keep me interested. I finished the book and I thought it was good but not great.
Good storyline, but the book didn't keep me interested. I finished the book and I thought it was good but not great.
March 17, 2015
Marian and Belle run a business selling self-help/relationship books through a website that also offers advice to those going through relationship difficulties. They have their own problems - both having recently divorced. Belle comes from a dysfunctional family, and Marian has too young children to care for. The book focuses mostly on Marian and her journey form struggling single mom to potentially finding fulfilment in both her business and personal lives.
It’s a good idea for a contemporary novel and is full of characters and events that lots of women will no doubt identify with. However, I found it hard to really like the characters. Marian seemed rather judgemental, of herself as well as of others and her ‘turning the other cheek’ philosophy annoyed me. She allowed herself to be treated badly, ignoring her ex’s rude comments and jibes from Belle, supposedly because it made her a better person and was a way of dealing with conflict. I wanted her to lose her temper once in a while, to bite back and say what she was really feeling - to be human. I found her very hard to identify with, which made it difficult to care about what happened to her, which is a shame because she has real potential as a character.
I also felt that the book wasn’t quite ready. There are elements that need work. There is a lot of unnecessary back and forth. There were also issues with the timeline of the novel and events being mentioned out of the blue (Belle going away on holiday with Stefan for example). There were also too many convenient aspects; Marian just seemed to meet people who could help her - something that doesn’t happen all that often in reality.
Susan Paulson Clark can write and there are some very good aspects to this - a cast of characters that have the potential to be extremely entertaining and a great idea for a storyline. But unfortunately, it’s just not quite there yet.
It’s a good idea for a contemporary novel and is full of characters and events that lots of women will no doubt identify with. However, I found it hard to really like the characters. Marian seemed rather judgemental, of herself as well as of others and her ‘turning the other cheek’ philosophy annoyed me. She allowed herself to be treated badly, ignoring her ex’s rude comments and jibes from Belle, supposedly because it made her a better person and was a way of dealing with conflict. I wanted her to lose her temper once in a while, to bite back and say what she was really feeling - to be human. I found her very hard to identify with, which made it difficult to care about what happened to her, which is a shame because she has real potential as a character.
I also felt that the book wasn’t quite ready. There are elements that need work. There is a lot of unnecessary back and forth. There were also issues with the timeline of the novel and events being mentioned out of the blue (Belle going away on holiday with Stefan for example). There were also too many convenient aspects; Marian just seemed to meet people who could help her - something that doesn’t happen all that often in reality.
Susan Paulson Clark can write and there are some very good aspects to this - a cast of characters that have the potential to be extremely entertaining and a great idea for a storyline. But unfortunately, it’s just not quite there yet.
August 15, 2012
There's nothing too earth shattering in this book. It's a basic storyline we've all read before, but I really enjoyed how the author was able to freshen it up and put in elements that appealed to many. There really is a little bit of everyone I know in the various characters making up this story. The writing was simple, easy to read, and easy flowing. The author does a remarkable job of bringing the characters and places to life.
My problem with this book centered around a few places that were just too disjointed for my liking. It could use a little bit of editing to bring some of the larger events into focus and take out a few of the things that just cluttered up the story.
There's some irony in the book, of course, we have characters who are tripping around their own lives, relationships, children, household stuff who are putting themselves out as experts. I guess it really is true that those that help are the ones that are in the most need!
I walked away from this book with the thought that no one is perfect. I think the author was trying to convey that while we all try the best we can, at the end of the day, we are only human and we have to make peace within our own lives.
Overall, a well done book. Recommended for those who enjoy chick lit or need a light read after reading something heavy. This will fully fit the bill!
My problem with this book centered around a few places that were just too disjointed for my liking. It could use a little bit of editing to bring some of the larger events into focus and take out a few of the things that just cluttered up the story.
There's some irony in the book, of course, we have characters who are tripping around their own lives, relationships, children, household stuff who are putting themselves out as experts. I guess it really is true that those that help are the ones that are in the most need!
I walked away from this book with the thought that no one is perfect. I think the author was trying to convey that while we all try the best we can, at the end of the day, we are only human and we have to make peace within our own lives.
Overall, a well done book. Recommended for those who enjoy chick lit or need a light read after reading something heavy. This will fully fit the bill!
May 15, 2012
Marian and Belle, two friends who met at a support group for troubled people have joined forces in this life-affirming novel, The Relationship Shoppe. Both recent divorcees, they quit their day jobs and take a chance on themselves. After months spent on building a website business dedicated to selling self-help and inspirational books, they decide to take their a page from their own book and start their own business. With financial help from their friend Ruth's son, Andrew, himself a widower, Stairstepz is born.
The cast of characters is a bevy of everyday people just trying to cope with life and its challenges with grace. We cheer Cooper and Agnes as they find love and root for Marian as she learns how to stand on her own and feel good about her difficult choices. The relationships in her life give her the strength to cope with financial challenges and remind all of us that sometimes the thing you are searching for is right in front of you. Her two adorable sons give her the daily strength to believe in herself and their future. This book is a perfect reminder to never give up yourself.--Sandi Perry
The cast of characters is a bevy of everyday people just trying to cope with life and its challenges with grace. We cheer Cooper and Agnes as they find love and root for Marian as she learns how to stand on her own and feel good about her difficult choices. The relationships in her life give her the strength to cope with financial challenges and remind all of us that sometimes the thing you are searching for is right in front of you. Her two adorable sons give her the daily strength to believe in herself and their future. This book is a perfect reminder to never give up yourself.--Sandi Perry
August 3, 2012
Marian is trying to raise her kids and recover from a disastrous relationship. And she is trying to do it while starting a new business – a self-help bookstore and a website. There is a nice irony in this novel – two girls selling books about great relationships while stumbling around in the reality of trying to make them actually work in real life. The characters are flawed and likeable - everyone knows a character like Belle, who drinks too much and consistently needs comfort after choosing another wildly inappropriate partner. Marian herself struggles to choose between her very attractive, but barely interested crush and the man who truly finds her fascinating. There is also a lot of good-humored wisdom in the story. It’s a chronicle of the ups and downs of starting a new business – a great parallel with the stomach churning ride of a new relationship. Clark keeps it light and fresh and despite its honesty, the story is never depressing, only refreshing and hopeful.
January 18, 2015
Getting over a painful divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Marian is recently divorced and is the mother of two ornery boys.
While attending a support group, Marian meets Belle; they instantly bond over their struggles from their new found independence. Wanting to help others overcome their own adversities, Marian and Belle start a bookstore and website filled with self motivating tools and information that could help rebuild someone’s self worth and instill pride within them.
To me, that part of the story-line was all well and good, but the comments and actions from Marian and Belle didn't really follow someone who was trying to help others. I guess I was expecting more depth and continuity with the characters. Overall, though, I give this book 3 Stars.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
While attending a support group, Marian meets Belle; they instantly bond over their struggles from their new found independence. Wanting to help others overcome their own adversities, Marian and Belle start a bookstore and website filled with self motivating tools and information that could help rebuild someone’s self worth and instill pride within them.
To me, that part of the story-line was all well and good, but the comments and actions from Marian and Belle didn't really follow someone who was trying to help others. I guess I was expecting more depth and continuity with the characters. Overall, though, I give this book 3 Stars.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
January 4, 2017
I am sorry to say I was disappointed in this book. They storyline could have been a good one but there were too many things I couldn't overlook. First, I was never quite sure who the main character was as a person. I don't feel this character was developed well enough. I was thinking is she, isn't she, was she, wasn't she, does she, doesn't she. I feel the author couldn't make up her mind who this character was suppose to be. Second, I'm all for fiction, but I felt the things happening in the story were too much contradiction with one another. I also felt more depth could have made the story more interesting. I didn't finish. It I feel the author has some good ideas, but needed to develop them more.
September 19, 2012
I don't usually read this sort of novel - the title is a fair indicator of the subject matter - but I quickly found that the sympathetically portrayed characters and the author's eye for emotional insight made a refreshing and welcome change to my usual reading habits. Although the dialogue did occasionally feel unrealistic, this did not detract from my involvement in the central character's quest for closure over her divorce, and I genuinely cared about the outcome of her nascent romantic entanglements. If you're a fan of contemporary romantic drama 'The Relationship Shoppe' will not disappoint.
August 7, 2013
Freebie. Spoilers.
This book. I feel so sad to have wasted my time on it. The story is of two women, both divorced, starting an online self help books store and blog. The heroine, quits her job to do this while she barely can support her kids. She falls in love and seriously contemplates marriage to man she hasn't really dated, kisses, or had a normal conversation with. And she is supposed to be helping others live a normal life? It moves incredibly slow.... And the actual love story is horribly under developed. I don't see how this book got such good reviews. Not my favorite.
This book. I feel so sad to have wasted my time on it. The story is of two women, both divorced, starting an online self help books store and blog. The heroine, quits her job to do this while she barely can support her kids. She falls in love and seriously contemplates marriage to man she hasn't really dated, kisses, or had a normal conversation with. And she is supposed to be helping others live a normal life? It moves incredibly slow.... And the actual love story is horribly under developed. I don't see how this book got such good reviews. Not my favorite.
December 18, 2013
2.5 stars - this was pretty meh-nothing new, really. Most of the book didn't really go anywhere, and none of the characters were really fleshed out. They all had quirks, but none were explored; just mentioned and either resolved or left at that. I didn't think about the book when I wasn't reading it, and didn't rush to pick it up. But it was a quick, light read, which was exactly what I was looking for. I don't think I would read another by this author, though. Not sure I would recommend this one, because there was nothing really compelling.
March 15, 2015
First I have to say that I just really love this book cover!!! What is contained within the cover is just as delightful! It is the honest truth of the "after" portion of the story about a love lost. Is is about moving on, finding ones way int eh new reality and empowering ones self under those new set of circumstances. With a character that is worth caring about and other characters that add some depth...you have the workings of a good read. Sometimes it is wonderful to see a healing story with a peaceful ending!!!
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
May 13, 2012
This debut author knocks it out of the park with her first book, THE RELAITONSHIP SHOPPE, that explores life and love on an intimate but fun level. The interplay between Marian and Belle is priceless and faught with snappy dialogue. And the love story? Well, that's just gravy, really really good gravy. If you're looking for something fun to read that will take your heart on an exciting roller coaster ride, BUY THIS BOOK. Way to go, Susan Paulson Clarke where ever you are!
January 20, 2013
I have had the privilege of meeting the author and was so proud of her for this book. It's a fun romantic romp for anyone, but if you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, you're going to enjoy it even more, because it's set right here. You'll recognize many of the scenes and the author has been faithful to the things that are truly Texan and true about the Metroplex.
March 25, 2014
Wondering why I was reading this? It drug on and on! then ended abruptly. Not sure it deserved the three stars, but I did finish it because I wanted to see if she finally understood what a catch Andrew was. Really not sure what the purpose of this book was. Disappointed--wanted something important to happen and it really never did. Was kind of predictable.
August 7, 2013
I thought I was going to enjoy this book more than I did. Somewhere along the line, the story line got a little boring. I wanted the characters to have more growth and they didn't. I feel like the book ended in a weird place.
August 16, 2013
Earth-shattering? Nope! However, the writing is calm & serene... Like a gentle pat on the shoulder reassuring you to breath, troubles work themselves out in their own time and it's never "too late" to "work" to achieve your own happiness and peace of mind.
August 4, 2012
An okay story, light and quick to read.
August 24, 2013
A light read, it was an entertaining book.
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