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基本信息·出版社：Forge Books
·页码：336 页
·出版日期：2006年12月
·ISBN：0765315858
·International Standard Book Number：0765315858
·条形码：9780765315854
·EAN：9780765315854
·装帧：平装
·正文语种：英语
内容简介 Rachel Greer is fed up with love. For years she was sure her Prince Charming was right around the corner. Ha. Was she ever wrong (and she’s got the exes to prove it). Witnessing her parent’s perfect marriage, her younger sister’s wedding plans in full swing, and her brother’s quickly growing brood, Rachel can’t even go home anymore— it’s just another reminder of how she’s failed at love. So Rachel’s devoting her life to meaningful pursuits, like her Customer Service job at the bank and volunteering everywhere from the local dog shelter to a soup kitchen. She’s also determined to ignore handsome firefighter Luke Stanton—who suspiciously opens up a new account once a month. Enter the goddess Venus, forced by her ornery father Zeus into fairy-godmother servitude. Venus is only a few love-life fixes away from returning to Mount Olympus and she’s not about to let some reluctant mortal stand in her way. Venus has barely unpacked her designer luggage before she’s found the perfect man for Rachel: Luke. He’s got a great job and a great bod. And best of all, he’s definitely interested. But Venus has also found an enemy, in the form of Rachel’s best friend, Hannah. Hannah’s not so sure Venus has Rachel’s best intentions in mind. Between Rachel’s sabotage and Hannah’s mistrust, Venus has her hands full on this assignment! Sexy, sassy Venus is a force to be reckoned with—this goddess always gets her man, even if she’s trying to get him for someone else. Armed with her extraordinary goddess powers (well… the few she has left after Zeus got through with her), a killer wardrobe, and the goddess bible (
Cosmopolitan), Venus sets out to turn Rachel’s orderly life upside down in the name of True Love.
作者简介 Shannon McKelden has previously published short stories and poetry in
True Love and
True Confessions magazines.
Venus Envy is her first novel. Having been married to her high school sweetheart for 19 years, she finds that humor is a necessity in life and strives for that lighter tone in her writing. McKelden lives in Puyallup, Washington and is an active member of the Eastside Chapter of RWA and has served as secretary for the past two years.
媒体推荐 Look who loves
Venus Envy!
"Loved it from the first line. One of the most fun debuts I've read, full of delightful snark and lots of heart!" --Melissa Senate, author of
See Jane Date and
Love You To Death
"Great Zeus! [
Venus Envy] is Mount Olympus-sized fun!"—Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of
How Nancy Drew Saved My Life,
Vertigo, and
Angel's Choice "Delicious fun! A sparkling, laugh out loud treat." --Gena Showalter, author of
Jewels of Atlantis "Eat your heart out, Cinderella. McKelden will dazzle readers with her brilliant twists on the beloved fairy tale.
Venus Envy is fun, snarky and divine!"--Susanna Carr, author of
Lip Lock and
Ex, Why and Me.
"Take some Greek mythology, add a dash of fairy tale and a big dollop of
Cosmo, and you get the cocktail that is
Venus Envy -- a cute story for anyone who's ever gotten in her own way when it comes to love."--Cathy Yardley, author of
Couch World and
Turning Japanese “Witty, charming, and surprisingly touching. Don’t miss this delightful novel!” --Beverly Brandt, bestselling author of
Match Game "Sexy, clever and fun,
Venus Envy is absolutely delightful from beginning to end. Author Shannon McKelden has talent to spare." –Jane Porter, author of
The Frog Prince 专业书评 From Publishers WeeklyMcKelden dispatches the goddess of love to meddle in the affairs of lovelorn 21st-century mortals in her charming if formulaic debut. As punishment for being unfaithful to her husband, Greek goddess Venus has been demoted to the role of "fairy godmother" by her irate father, Zeus. The latest recipient of Venus's "Extreme Love Life Makeover" is Rachel Greer, whose "Loser List" of cheating, lying ex-boyfriends has caused her to swear off dating. Venus resorts to brute force, blackmail and tips from
Cosmo to tempt Rachel into falling for "gorgeous, hunky" firefighter Luke Stanton. Told from the alternating viewpoints of Venus and Rachel, the story puts a fresh spin on the classic fairy godmother story, and Venus—catty and generous with her barbed wit—is cut from different cloth than the standard well-behaved fairy. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the book's mere mortals, who fit nicely into chick lit archetypes (stubborn, wounded Rachel; sassy best friend Hannah; and unflaggingly and inexplicably devoted Luke). Though this detracts from the creative premise, McKelden's sharp sense of humor pulls plenty of weight.
(Jan.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From BooklistMcKelden's inventive romantic comedy boasts an unusual matchmaker: Venus, the goddess of love herself. Banished from Mount Olympus by her father, Zeus, Venus is stuck on Earth and forced to help human beings find true love. Enter Rachel Greer, who might be Venus' biggest challenge yet. Unlike most young women, Rachel isn't looking for love; she is shunning it. A series of bad choices have made her doubt her ability to find a decent man, so when handsome, kindhearted Luke Stanton walks into her life, Rachel is determined not to fall for him. Venus is equally determined to make a love match between the two. Venus shows up at the bank where Rachel works and helps Luke get a date with a very reluctant Rachel. Venus then convinces Rachel to talk to Luke's ex-girlfriends to determine what type of man he is, but a misstep by the goddess might cost Rachel her happiness. Witty, funny, and truly original, McKelden's romance is a standout.
Kristine HuntleyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved 文摘 Chapter One
Venus Cronus
It’s not every day a fairy godmother gets to pick her next victim . . . er . . . godchild.
Actually, today’s not good for me, either. I’m so bored with the whole thing, I could just spit. It’s the same every single time. Pick a loser human female from the crowd, try to convince her she can “be all she can be,” and then wait until she gets it through her thick skull. Then, you move on to another vict— er, godchild—and go through the same process again.
Ad nauseam.
So, in an effort to keep from flinging myself to my death from the next skyscraper I come across (an impossibility, since fairy godmothers can’t die—unfortunately), I’ve decided to liven things up by using a different method for choosing my next godchild. Something more interesting. No, “interesting” isn’t the right word. Entertaining. Definitely entertaining.
I just haven’t figured out how yet.
I’m off to my favorite pastime . . . creative retailing. “Retailing” being shopping . . . for basics like Jimmy Choos, microminis, and that incredible Prada bag that is so on my must-have list. “Creative” because fairy godmothers don’t have a clothing budget. And, no, I don’t shoplift. That would be unethical, and I am ethical if nothing else—although occasionally that depends on who’s defining the word “ethical.” All that counts is that I uphold the standards of my position.
Even if I hate my position.
But, back to shopping. I do not steal to supply my fashion needs. They’re given to me. Usually by wealthy (read: horny) men who are only too happy to supply little old me (and by “old,” I in no way mean to imply that I look old) with the very items that will bring me the most joy. Th
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