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The Busy Mum's Guide to Getting Away With It: The best laugh out loud story of motherhood, school days and getting your own back you'll read in 2020!
by Lynn Fraser'Absolutely loved this book' 5* NetGalley ReviewerIs there anything you wouldn't do for your children? Obviously be a parent governor and chair the PTA. But how far are you really willing to go? You think your school run is tough? After her unoriginal husband leaves her for his secretary, Beverley finds her meticulously planned life crumbling around her. Now a single mum forced to send her children to the failing local primary school, her children's carefully crafted futures are disappearing. Desperate to turn things around Beverley sets out to make Harper Hill the best school it can be, but even the best laid plans can go awry. Thankfully Beverley isn't afraid to take matters into her own hands - but how far is she really willing to go to fight for her children's future? If you want something done right, do it yourself.
The Busy Mum's Guide to Murder: The most laugh-out-loud and relatable new novel you need to read this year!
by Lynn Fraser'Absolutely loved this book' 5* NetGalley ReviewerIs there anything you wouldn't do for your children? Obviously be a parent governor and chair the PTA. But what about slander and manipulation? Dabble in a bit of hit and run? And, if necessary, how about murder? You think your school run is tough? After her unoriginal husband leaves her for his secretary, Beverley finds herself facing a life she hadn't planned for. Now a single mum forced to send her children to the failing local primary school, her children's carefully crafted futures now lie in the hands of incompetent teachers and bullying playground mums. Desperate to save her children from this situation Beverley sets out to make Harper Hill the best school it can be, but even the best laid plans go awry. Thankfully Beverley isn't afraid to take matters into her own hands - but how far is she really willing to go to fight for her children's future? If you want something done right, do it yourself.
The Butterflies of Grand Canyon
by Margaret ErhartSet against the backdrop of the brooding and sensual canyon, a young woman's heart awakens and a decades-old mystery is solved When Jane Merkle arrives in the tiny town of Flagstaff, Arizona, with her much older husband on a summer day in 1951, she hasn't any idea that her life is about to change forever. After all, one of Jane's favorite sayings is "When in Rome, remember that you're from St . Louis. " But over a summer spent with her sister-in-law, Dotty, and Dotty's lepidopterist husband, Oliver, in a village perched on the rim of the Grand Canyon, Jane discovers her latent ability with a butterfly net and her attraction to a handsome young ranger. Meanwhile, an unidentified skeleton is found on the premises of one of the village's most cantankerous citizens. With the help-and hindrance-of a colorful cast of historical characters, including an eccentric botanist who moonlights as an amateur sleuth, the murder mystery that has haunted the town for years is solved. In her latest novel, set in the quintessential landscape of the Southwest, Margaret Erhart weaves history, science, and an intimate knowledge of the human heart to tell a fast-paced tale. .
The Butterfly Kid: The Greenwich Village Trilogy Book One
by Chester Anderson"One of the more trippy, but very interesting novels among New Wave sci-fi books." — Futurism.comThere's always a fresh new face in Greenwich Village, but this one belongs to someone special — a dude who can create living butterflies out of nothing. The Butterfly Kid shows up at exactly the same time as a powerful new drug: Reality Pills, which transform fantasies into physical reality. Chester Anderson and his circle of pot-smoking poets and musicians are eager to investigate this mind-bending narcotic until they realize it's being distributed by lobster-shaped giants from outer space. Now Chester and a gaggle of heads and hipsters are all that stand between the planet's freedom and its enslavement by aliens.Nominated for a 1968 Hugo Award, The Butterfly Kid is a prime example of science fiction's New Wave Movement, a stylistically experimental trend of the 1960s and 1970s. This comically surrealistic tale is the first installment of the Greenwich Village Trilogy, a shared-world scenario written by three different authors, all of whom appear in the books as characters. Dover Publications returns this volume to print for the first time in nearly 40 years, along with its sequels, The Unicorn Girl and The Probability Pad. This edition features a new Foreword by Peter S. Beagle, author of the fantasy classic The Last Unicorn.
The Buying of Lot 37 (Welcome to Night Vale Episodes #3)
by Joseph Fink Jeffrey CranorFrom the authors of the New York Times bestselling novels It Devours! and Welcome to Night Vale and the creators of the #1 international podcast of the same name, comes a collection of episodes from Season Three of their hit podcast, featuring an introduction by the authors, a foreword by Dessa, behind-the-scenes commentary, and original illustrations.In June of 2012, the creators of Welcome to Night Vale began airing twice-monthly podcasts, hoping to be heard by anyone outside their close circles. They never had any idea just how much the podcast would take off, and by the anniversary show a year later, the fanbase had wildly exploded, vaulting the podcast into the #1 spot on iTunes. Since then, its popularity has grown by epic proportions, hitting more than 100 million downloads, and Night Vale has expanded to a successful live multi-cast international touring stage show and two New York Times bestselling novels (Welcome to Night Vale and It Devours!), and a new podcast network Night Vale Presents. Now the second two seasons are available as books, offering a valuable reference guide to past episodes. The Buying of Lot 37 brings Season Three of the podcast to book form. With foreword by recording artist and author Dessa, introductions by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, insightful behind-the-scenes commentary by cast members and supporters, and beautiful illustrations by series artist Jessica Hayworth accompanying each episode, this book is both an entertaining reading experience and an absolute must-have for any fan of the podcast.
The CEO
by Duff Mcdonald Owen BurkeYou're the boss.... Now make an executive decision. You are the CEO of Fleece Industries. So far, you've made all the right choices. The result: Your life's work -- building a company from an idea scrawled on a bar napkin into a clothing empire -- has reached a major milestone. Fleece is going to have an initial public offering and become a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. The instant the opening bell rings, you'll be worth tens, if not hundreds, of millions. It's a dream come true. Unfortunately that's when things get complicated. Now come the really hard choices. What would you do if You discovered that a rogue employee had been cooking the books? Your mistress threatened to expose your affair to your wife? You found yourself at the center of an insider-trading scandal? Your daughter turned up in a sex tape on the Internet? You found yourself considering the worst choice of all: MURDER? Step up to the plate. What would you do if you were The CEO?
The CEO of the Sofa
by P. J. O'RourkeExperience a year in the life of a cranky couch potato—also known as &“the funniest writer in America&” (The Wall Street Journal). Touching on topics from technological change to the United Nations, this is a chronicle of the day-to-day home life and frequent harangues of a New York Times–bestselling humorist. Over the course of the year, in between rants, he does occasionally leave the sofa and embark on exotic adventures—including a blind (drunk) wine tasting with Christopher Buckley, and a Motel 6 where he has twenty-eight channels and a bathroom to himself. As readers of Parliament of Whores, Give War a Chance, and his other bestsellers know, P. J. O&’Rourke takes no prisoners—though he may take a few naps. &“An entertaining and engaging read.&” —Associated Press &“A wide-angled worldview from his own living room, his salon of sarcasm. He introduces readers to his assistant, friends, family and smart-aleck babysitter . . . His vitriolic wit is couched in humor that elicits the gamut from giggles to guffaws.&” —Publishers Weekly
The CEO's Accidental Bride
by Barbara DunlopThere was no way multimillionaire Zach Harper would split his inheritance with a stranger. Even if she was his wife. What had supposedly been a prank Vegas wedding to Kaitlin Saville was very real. And now, according to his late grandmother's will, Zach's future was tied to Kaitlin...forever.The CEO truly believed he could buy off his bride with a few million and a signed divorce decree. However, Kaitlin didn't want money. She wanted an opportunity only Zach could provide. So he offered her a job, vowing never to consummate their marriage. But some vows were meant to be broken....
The CIA's Greatest Hits
by Mark ZepezauerThis book provides concise descriptions of forty-eight of the CIA's most heinous crimes-- and that's far from a complete list.
The Cadillac Man
by John Wayne ComunaleGood does not exist. There is only the ever-swirling chaos of evil lurking just beyond the veil of our perception waiting to strike arbitrarily without purpose or reason. When evil throws its wiry tentacles out into our world leaving an inky black sludge of death, sadness, and destruction in their wake it's done not out of maliciousness but at random with no forethought, no agenda. There is no prayer you can say, no spell to cast, no totem, no god benevolent or otherwise to provide protection from the denizens of evil who walk among us to carry out an agenda the same as they have for a thousand millennia. he Cadillac Man is one of these denizens, an extension of evil, a collector of sorts. He picks up people and moves them around like pieces on a chessboard vampirically gaining strength through the deeds and situations into which they've been placed. There's no bargaining, no favor to curry, no chance of altering your fate. When the long black Cadillac pulls up alongside all you can do is get in, but you won't enjoy the ride.
The Cafe at Beach End: A Summer Beach Read (Cape Sanctuary #5)
by RaeAnne Thayne&“This compelling tale of family and community will please Thayne&’s legions of fans as well as readers of Susan Mallery and Robyn Carr.&” – Booklist on The Café at Beach EndFor fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, an emotional story of starting over and reclaiming happiness.When Meredith Collins was a child, the little beach town of Cape Sanctuary lived up to its name. Spending summers there with her grandmother, Meredith finally felt safe and loved.Now she&’s returning in disgrace. Her late ex-husband swindled investors out of millions of dollars and made Meredith a figure of scorn—though she knew nothing about his scheme. But she still has the beach cottage she inherited from her grandmother and half ownership of the local café. It&’s a place to work and earn a little money. That&’s if her cousin, Tori, will let her through the door. Once, Tori and Meredith were as close as sisters—until Meredith chose her neglectful parents&’ expectations over their bond. Now widowed with a teenage daughter, Tori isn&’t setting out a welcome mat for the woman who let her down so badly.While Meredith tries to make a fresh start, she is drawn to a mysterious writer renting the cottage next door. Liam Byrne&’s kindness is a balm, though she worries he might not be so friendly if he knew who she was. But Liam has his own secret and a mission that will help Meredith confront her past—and maybe, claim a surprising future…Don't miss the enchanting holiday tale, THE DECEMBER MARKET by RaeAnne Thayne, a story of second chances, family, and unexpected love, set in the charming town of Shelter Springs, where the spirit of Christmas brings two reluctant hearts together. Get lost in more stories by RaeAnne Thayne: The December Market 15 Summers Later Christmas at the Shelter Inn The Café at Beach End All is Bright
The Cafe by the Sea: A Novel
by Jenny ColganThe beloved author of The Bookshop on the Corner returns with a sparkling, sunny, soulful new novel perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand. Years ago, Flora fled the quiet Scottish island where she grew up -- and she hasn't looked back. What would she have done on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, where no one will let her forget the past. In bright, bustling London, she can be anonymous, ambitious... and hopelessly in love with her boss. But when fate brings Flora back to the island, she's suddenly swept once more into life with her brothers -- all strapping, loud, and seemingly incapable of basic housework -- and her father. Yet even amid the chaos of their reunion, Flora discovers a passion for cooking -- and find herself restoring dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour: a café by the sea.But with the seasons changing, Flora must come to terms with past mistakes -- and work out exactly where her future lies...Funny and heartfelt, The Café by the Sea is a delightful summertime novel that puts a modern twist on the classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers story.
The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .There's a new cafeteria lady at school. Her name is Wanda Belch. Rumour has it that she drives a garbage truck to school. Does Wanda really make a dish called "Roadkill Ravioli?" The students will soon find out!
The Cajun Doctor: A Cajun Novel (Cajun #1)
by Sandra HillTante Lulu looms large when twin brothers leave Alaska to discover their Cajun roots—from theNew York Times–bestselling author of Snow on the Bayou.Dr. Daniel LeDeux and pilot Aaron LeDeux travel to the swampy bayous of Louisiana, where they discover a long-lost family. The usually stoic Daniel, a burned-out pediatric oncologist, is especially startled by the interfering LeDeux matriarch, Tante Lulu, bless her crazy heart, who wastes no time in setting him up with local rich girl Samantha Starr.Scarred by a nasty divorce from a philandering New Orleans physician, Samantha has sworn off men, especially doctors. When Samantha’s step-brother gets into serious trouble, she must ask Daniel for help. But Samantha faces even more trouble when the handsome doctor casts his smoldering Cajun eyes her way.The steamy heat of the bayou, along with the wacky matchmaking efforts of Tante Lulu, a herd of animal rescue rejects, including a depressed pot belly pig, and some world-class sexual fantasies create enough heat and humor to make both Daniel and Samantha realize that love and laughter can mend even the most broken heart.“Sandra Hill will have readers laughing—and crying!—through the bayous of her latest Cajun novel. Thanks to her witty metaphor-galore dialogue, eclectic characters and massive pet menagerie, she’ll have her audience craving sweet tea and a trip to the south in no time.” —RT Book Reviews“More colourful and outrageous than a Mardi Gras parade!” —Fresh Fiction
The Calculation of You and Me: A Novel
by Serena KaylorA calculus nerd enlists her surly classmate’s help to win back her ex-boyfriend, but when sparks start to fly, she realizes there’s no algorithm for falling in love.Marlowe Meadows understands a lot of things. She understands that calculus isn’t overwhelmingly beautiful to everyone, and that it typically kills the mood when you try to talk Python coding over beer pong. She understands that people were surprised when golden boy Josh asked her out and she went from weird, math-obsessed Marlowe to half of their school’s couple goals. Unfortunately, Marlowe was the one surprised when Josh dumped her because he’d prefer a girlfriend who's more romantic. One with emotional depth.But Marlowe has never failed anything in her life, and she isn’t about to start now. When she’s paired with Ashton Hayes for an English project, his black clothing and moody eyeliner cause a bit of a systems overload, and the dissonant sounds of his rock band make her brain itch. But when she discovers Ash's hidden stash of love songs, Marlowe makes a desperate deal to unleash her inner romantic heroine: if Ash will agree to help her write some love letters to win back Josh, she’ll calculate the perfect data analytics formula to make Ash's band go viral.As the semester heats up with yearning love notes, a syllabus of romance novels, and late nights spent with a boy who escapes any box her brain tries to put him in, Marlowe starts to question if there’s really a set solution to love. Could a girl who's never met a problem she can't solve have gotten the math so massively wrong?
The Calendar
by Pah SchuckBefore the planet was called into being, the power of Darkness prevailed absolute in its totality, uncompromising in its persistence. Then, the word was spoken, “Let there be light,” Darkness acquiesced, grudgingly. Since that time, Darkness has endeavored to reclaim its dominance over the presence of Light. Through relentless regimen of manipulation, seduction and fear, the power of Darkness continues to, aggressively increase its casualty count against humanity. The Calendar is a parable about a coastal, New England town that stands, oblivously, in the cross-hair of the power of the Darknes. A church, at the center of the town, represents the crowning jewel that must be claimed to memorialize the significance of this victory. Darkness summons its faithful minion, the spirit of Death. Immediately, the church’s pastor of 42 years succumbs, leaving its flock withouth shepperd. Darkness, then, instructs its disciples to concoct a diabolical plan to bring in a replacement pastor who will answer, only, to them. Enter Horatio Smiley, a young, unsuspecting pastor from Virginia Beach, VA. The Calendar is a heart wrenching chronology of everyday people and the grace of God at work in their circumstances.
The Calendar Mums: A wonderfully laugh-out-loud novel of motherhood and friendship
by Lauren K. McKellarMeet single mum Samantha, entrepreneur Rhea, and first-time mother Tahlie, all from different walks of life, brought together by their weekly mum and baby group in the town of Hickory Creek. Here they all find support - and a moment's peace - in the haze of raising their new-borns. But when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more. Until they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running. Their plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude.Baring all for charity requires bravery at the best of times, but as all of them have given birth in the last few months it feels unthinkable. Which is exactly why they decide to do it. They will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of.Circle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again...
The Calendar Mums: A wonderfully laugh-out-loud novel of motherhood and friendship
by Lauren K. McKellar'I got to the end of this novel with a big smile on my face and I just wanted to give it and all the characters a big hug... It was such an emotional read, I laughed and cried along with the women... An absolutely beautiful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet single mum Samantha, entrepreneur Rhea, and first-time mother Tahlie, all from different walks of life, brought together by their weekly mum and baby group in the town of Hickory Creek. Here they all find support - and a moment's peace - in the haze of raising their newborns. But when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more. Until they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running. Their plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude.Baring all for charity requires bravery at the best of times, but as all of them have given birth in the last few months it feels unthinkable. Which is exactly why they decide to do it. They will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of.Circle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again... A laugh-out-loud, hilarious, heartfelt and unflinchingly honest exploration of new motherhood, friendship and the hidden strength within us all. This contemporary take on the classic Calendar Girls is perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson. Readers are falling in love with The Calendar Mums:'Wow! I'm riding the newborn wave at the moment and The Calendar Mums hit me in all the feels. It's a beautiful story of mother- and womanhood, identity and the power of community' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A funny, heartfelt, and empowering debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of motherhood and friendship... This story has it all: humour, heartache, resilience, and most importantly, hope... If you're looking for a book that will touch your heart and remind you of the strength within, The Calendar Mums is a must-read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heartwarming and humorous... It's a real page-turner that makes you want to read it in one sitting, but at the same time, you don't want it to end... Definitely a must-read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story where you wish you had these strong women as your friends' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real page turner and hard to put down... Heartwarming and inspiring... a beautiful story with laughs, love and hope to counterbalance the drama. I really recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I REALLY enjoyed this book. It's light-hearted and entertaining while also handling difficult themes with care and tenderness' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great easy read! Hard to put down... Loved all the different characters, I'm sure anyone reading this book could find one character relatable... All of the feels with this book, I laughed, I cried... Great book for parents/soon to be parents, the perfect book for book club' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Calendar Mums: A wonderfully laugh-out-loud novel of motherhood and friendship
by Lauren K. McKellar'I got to the end of this novel with a big smile on my face and I just wanted to give it and all the characters a big hug... It was such an emotional read, I laughed and cried along with the women... An absolutely beautiful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet single mum Samantha, entrepreneur Rhea, and first-time mother Tahlie, all from different walks of life, brought together by their weekly mum and baby group in the town of Hickory Creek. Here they all find support - and a moment's peace - in the haze of raising their newborns. But when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more. Until they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running. Their plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude.Baring all for charity requires bravery at the best of times, but as all of them have given birth in the last few months it feels unthinkable. Which is exactly why they decide to do it. They will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of.Circle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again... A laugh-out-loud, hilarious, heartfelt and unflinchingly honest exploration of new motherhood, friendship and the hidden strength within us all. This contemporary take on the classic Calendar Girls is perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson. Readers are falling in love with The Calendar Mums:'Wow! I'm riding the newborn wave at the moment and The Calendar Mums hit me in all the feels. It's a beautiful story of mother- and womanhood, identity and the power of community' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A funny, heartfelt, and empowering debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of motherhood and friendship... This story has it all: humour, heartache, resilience, and most importantly, hope... If you're looking for a book that will touch your heart and remind you of the strength within, The Calendar Mums is a must-read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heartwarming and humorous... It's a real page-turner that makes you want to read it in one sitting, but at the same time, you don't want it to end... Definitely a must-read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story where you wish you had these strong women as your friends' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real page turner and hard to put down... Heartwarming and inspiring... a beautiful story with laughs, love and hope to counterbalance the drama. I really recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I REALLY enjoyed this book. It's light-hearted and entertaining while also handling difficult themes with care and tenderness' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great easy read! Hard to put down... Loved all the different characters, I'm sure anyone reading this book could find one character relatable... All of the feels with this book, I laughed, I cried... Great book for parents/soon to be parents, the perfect book for book club' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The California Iceberg
by Harry Harrison James E BarryTodd Wells is prepared for excitement when he joins his father, captain of the atomic tugboat STORMQUEEN, on a voyage from Antarctica to California. For this is no ordinary journey - they are towing five icebergs, each weighing six thousand million tons, to bring pure water to the drought-stricken areas of the United States.But when a violent storm erupts and once iceberg threatens to break loose, the excitement turns to terror - as Todd is caught up in the desperate battle to save the iceberg and the lives of the men on the ship.
The Cambridge Companion to Alexander Pope
by Pat RogersAlexander Pope was the greatest poet of his age and the dominant influence on eighteenth-century British poetry. His large oeuvre, written over a thirty-year period, encompasses satires, odes and political verse and reflects the sexual, moral and cultural issues of the world around him, often in brilliant lines and phrases which have become part of our language today. This is the first overview to analyse the full range of Pope's work and to set it in its historical and cultural context. Specially commissioned essays by leading scholars explore all of Pope's major works, including the sexual politics of The Rape of the Lock, the philosophical enquiries of An Essay on Man and the Moral Essays, and the mock-heroic of The Dunciad in its various forms. This volume will be indispensable not only for students and scholars of Pope's work, but also for all those interested in the Augustan age.
The Cambridge Companion to Roman Satire
by Kirk FreudenburgSatire as a distinct genre was first developed by the Romans and regarded as completely 'their own'. This Companion's international contributors provide a stimulating introduction to the genre and its individual proponents aimed particularly at non-specialists. Roman satires are explored both as generic, literary phenomena and as highly symbolic and effective social activities. Satire's transformation in late antiquity and reception in more recent centuries is also covered.
The Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Comedy
by Alexander LeggattThis is an accessible, wide-ranging and informed introduction to Shakespeare's comedies and romances. Rather than taking each play in isolation, the chapters trace recurring issues, suggesting both the continuity and the variety of Shakespeare's practice and the creative use he made of the conventions he inherited. The first section puts Shakespeare in the context of classical and Renaissance comedy and comic theory, the work of his Elizabethan predecessors and the traditions of popular festivity. The second section traces a number of themes through Shakespeare's early and middle comedies, dark comedies and late romances, establishing the key features of his comedy as a whole and illuminating particular plays by close analysis. Individual chapters draw on contemporary politics, rhetoric, and the history of Shakespeare production. Written by experts in the relevant fields, the chapters bring the reader up to date on current thinking and frequently challenge long-standing critical assumptions.
The Cambridge Introduction to Comedy
by Eric Weitz'Laughter', says Eric Weitz, 'may be considered one of the most extravagant physical effects one person can have on another without touching them'. But how do we identify something which is meant to be comic, what defines something as 'comedy', and what does this mean for the way we enter the world of a comic text? Addressing these issues, and many more, this is a 'how to' guide to reading comedy from the pages of a dramatic text, with relevance to anything from novels and newspaper columns to billboards and emails. The book enables you to enhance your grasp of the comic through familiarity with characteristic structures and patterns, referring to comedy in literature, film and television throughout. Perfect for drama and literature students, this Introduction explores a genre which affects the everyday lives of us all, and will therefore also capture the interest of anyone who loves to laugh.
The Camera-shy Cupid
by Mary Fanjoy ReidBree Gaston is a script reader for the Boise Broadcasting Association. But the eccentric director of the sitcom "The Camera-Shy Cupid" desperately needs an extra actress. Before Bree can blink, she finds herself on the set in a ridiculously tight dress and high heels, being introduced to her sitcom boyfriend, Richard Bell. Much to her surprise, she is offered a regular contract with the show. After a passionate kiss, Richard and Bree realize that they are not just acting. But before they can figure out their feelings, Philippe Descartes, a suave advertising executive, returns from France and begins actively pursuing Bree. And Sandy Masterson, a beautiful blond actress, is determined that she and Richard will be much closer than friends. Will the story of "The Camera-Shy Cupid" have a happy ending both on and off the set? Romantic sparks are flying, there's humor around every corner and the role of and work demands of extras in a television series are revealed. Mood swings abound and the story is fast paced.