Natural Born Charmer

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	• Natural Born Charmer Susan Elizabeth Phillips Piatkus Books, 2008 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 101 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A star is born.

I love to read. Moreover, I love to read romantic comedies. So I am at a loss as to why it took me so long to discover an author who, for good reason, has had legions of loyal fans for years! I was first introduced to Susan Elizabeth Phillips (or SEP which those of us "in the know" [wink, wink] like to call her) a couple of years ago when `AINT SHE SWEET' was first published. I bought it, I loved it. I then could not wait for her next book `MATCH ME IF YOU CAN' which immediately became one of my all time favorite books. So it was obvious that when `NATURAL BORN CHARMER' came out I ordered it on the spot. Regretfully it took me almost a year to the day of purchasing it to actually read it, but let me tell you it was well worth the wait!

SEP has a way of creating characters that her readers genuinely care about, a story that engulfs you and can weave a tale of romance that will leave even the ficklest of readers wanting more, and more, and more. In `NATURAL BORN CHARMER' she reintroduces us to Dean Rolbillard star player for the Chicago Stars football team who, in search of a much needed respite from the chaos of his everyday life, heads down to his Tennessee vacation home. He soon meets Blue Bailey who is also in need. She needs a roof over her head, a job and time to sort out the mess her life has become. These two soon find out that they have more in common than an instant attraction. They both come from similar childhoods and they both are stubborn, headstrong and not willing to give an inch. All of which makes this novel a ton of fun.

At the heart of this story, yes, it is a romance but there is so much more to it than that. It is about family, reconciliation, willingness to forgive and being able to look past some serious rough edges in order to see the good in people. All of which may sound a bit cheesy but believe me SEP makes it work.

I have a list of "go to authors" as I like to call them. They are the authors that I can always count on to produce quality work, who I know will never let me down. Now Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you my friend, are definitely on that list, I thank you.

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Charming and funny

This is my first SEP book, and I wasn't disappointed. Was a bit leery at first (main female character in a beaver suit??), but found I couldn't put the book down. Fast-paced and funny, solid writing. Blue and Dean were both interesting characters I wanted to find out more about, and I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Very humorous and warm story. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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Hilarious and Fun

Have never read this author before. A friend gave me this book. I have to say, I laughed out loud many times reading this book. Especially the beginning chapters. The author writes with humor and is very descriptive. I had a visual of everything going on. I loved the book. I also liked the fact that the woman character wasn't some terrific beauty and how the relationship between her and "Boo" developed.

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Natural Born Charmer

Blue Bailey has played the sucker for love role one too many times. On the two occasions where her ex-boyfriend Monty professed his undying love to her, Blue's left everything behind, and packed up her belongings to follow her guy wherever he would go. Unfortunately, the second time she's made the move, she was hit with a nasty surprise. It seems that Monty has made himself at home in a new town and with a new woman. Now she has to pick up the pieces of her broken heart - and bank account.

Blue is certain that she will have to make do in the state of Colorado where she has no friends or family to lean on for help or support - that is until she meets Chicago Stars quarterback Dean Robillard.

While driving, on his way to Tennessee, Dean catches Blue who is dressed as a headless beaver, pacing down the highway. This comical scenario peaks his interest, so he stops and offers her a ride. Pride already in shreds, she realizes that she has no other option and decides to unwillingly go with this gorgeous stranger who irritates her from the very beginning.

Throughout their travels, they bicker and fight to the death and you begin to think no two individuals are more wrong for each other than they are. But, as the story moves forward, we begin to see that the two of them suffer from painful pasts and trust issues that causes them to react the way that they do.

I got so much more from NATURAL BORN CHARMER than a romance. It's a story that also speaks of forgiveness, moving on and the importance of family. It isn't easy to tie in serious themes with light hearted comedy - but that's what makes SEP a great author.

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