Rating: 
Summary: 4.5 Stars Gets A Nudge To 5
Review: After reading 'Kill and Tell' and feeling a little disappointed, I was just a bit hesitant to read 'Mr. Perfect'. But I gave it a chance because of all the raving reviews from readers I had heard. Well, needless to say, 'Mr. Perfect' captivated me from the first chapter. Throughout the whole novel, Linda Howard delivers humor through the conversations Jaine and Sam share. I couldn't go five minutes without bursting out laughing at a smart-mouthed comment made by either Sam or Jaine. It's a pretty fast-paced novel, and it has a mixed plot consisting of suspense, humor, and passion.
What I found a little unrealistic, however, was the way 'The List' spread. The List wasn't all that special; I couldn't see how it became so popular.
But with that put aside, the 4.5 stars I originally gave the novel bumped up a notch to 5 stars because it really kept me reading. Overall, 'Mr. Perfect' was an extremely fun read and I'll definitely be reading more of Linda Howard's works.
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Summary: Good plot ruined by porno detail
Review: Catchy plot; should and could have been a 5 star winner in the hands of a good writer. Howard fills pages of her books with poorly written pornographic details...smut, in other words, just enough to titillate some readers. Compare her with Baldacci, with Clark, with Iles, with Higgins. She's not even in the ball park let alone in the running. I've looked at two others she's written...same story.
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Summary: I keep re-reading this one.
Review: I love Linda Howard and I have to say this is my favorite of all of her books. I simply can't help but re-read it every now and then. This book holds all the elements I want in a good novel. Suspence, laughter and love. Must get if you enjoy Ms. Howard's books
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Summary: Laugh Out Loud Funny
Review: I loved this book! The verbal sparring between the characters had me laughing out loud. And, the sex scenes weren't too shabby either. :)~
The only thing I was disappointed about was that I knew who the murderer was even before they murdered anyone. This might not be the case with everyone but I just figured it was too obvious not to be the killer and I was right. Of course, I didn't know all the twists and turns that would take place but...
I also thought the descriptions of the murder scenes were a little too graphic for this genre. I understand the necessity of making the reader understand how evil this person is but did the author really have to go into that much detail? It was kind of sickening because it was so descriptive that I got a mental image in my head that I couldn't shake. I suggest skimming the paragraphs where they describe the crime scene if you have a hard time with brutal violence against women.
The verbal interaction between the characters and the story line were excellent besides the above two things. The verbal interaction and the hot, but not vulgar, sex scenes (even the kissing was making me sigh...) were the reason I gave this book 5 stars. I loved the characters, too. They reminded me a lot of my friends and family. :)
I hope you get a chance to read this and enjoy it as much as I did!
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Summary: Go to the library, instead!
Review: I read Mr. Perfect--I stayed up all night to do so. I was determined to finish the book, hoping it would become better but it didn't. Unfortunately, the author is in writing slump. The character, Jaine, was very similar to another one of the author's characters (a woman who was a butler) and Sam, like the police officer in the other story, was basically the same type of person. The duplicate descriptions of both men was disappointing; I expected Ms. Howard to be more creative. The cursing, I suppose, was meant to be humorous but I didn't find it so. I thought it was just thrown into the story. If anything, it made me wonder why a such an intelligent woman had to use that kind of language. Sure, I'm no angel but her language was too much. (...)
Jaine wasn't bothered that Sam referred to his ex-wife as the b-word; I was. It shows he was still bitter and may have had some "issues." As a woman engaged three times, you would think Jaine wouldn't say yes so quickly.
The characters go from hate, to lust, to love, to a marriage proposal in a week. In between Jaine loses two of her closest friends, her house is vandalized and she has an incredible amount of instant celebrity. When in the world did the characters find time to know each other? Jaine seemed more concerned about Sam's penis size. How sad, shallow and stupid! Not once did they sit and discuss their childhood, dreams, goals, anything. In just a few days, Jaine had sex with a stranger. She started birth control pills during the weekk--a Monday, I believe. Most birth control pills start the first Sunday of or after your cycle.
Jaine's five minutes of grief were unbelievable. She cried, then wiped her tears and jumped back in the bed with Sam. People handle grief in their own way but Jaine's reaction was so unrealistic.
Supposedly, Jaine was nervous about the attention and attracting loonies but in one scene Sam comes over and opens the door while Jaine and Shelley were in the kitchen. She didn't even lock her!
She even went through the trouble of buying a new door. Did Ms.Howard forget that detail?
All of the characters were two-dimensional. I liked T.J and Luna, best. However, T.J. worrying about her husband's reaction to a stupid list was so silly.
I really didn't like Jaine or Sam. They deserve each other.
It may be awhile before I pick up another Howard novel.
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Summary: Another Great Story from Linda....
Review: I seriously enjoyed this book from LH. I rarely laugh out loud while reading a book but this one caught me by surprise. The interaction between Sam and Jaine is hilarious, sexy, and passionate. There are a couple of scenes in the book involving Jaine's Dodge Viper and Sam's metal trashcan that are great!---I have friends remind me of these two with their smartmouth remarks and witty verbal exchanges!! Jaine moves into a quiet neighborhood. She has a normal job and a normal life. She and 3 other friends gather weekly at Ernie's for happy hour and dinner. In one night of intoxication, these 4 women create a list of characteristics that make up the Perfect Man. This list creates lots of attention and commentary. THE LIST leads these 4 women into trouble with coworkers, friends and family, including a stalker...it also leads Jaine into meeting Sam (her grubby nextdoor neighbor who she initially thinks is a drunken reprobate -- not an undercover cop)...the witty exchanges and steamy sex kept me glued to this book. Jaine is a very strong female character and I'm glad to see the heroine isn't some swooning wimp! I like Linda's style of characters -- I happen to like Alpha Wolf Males -- I wouldn't read romance novels if I wanted to read about a wimpy nerd... The book has some suspense and granted it wasn't really tough to figure out the mystery, but please read the book for its quirky humor and character interaction!!!! You will like it! It's definitely another winner from Ms. Howard.
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Summary: Mr. Perfect Stinks
Review: I was extremely disappointed with this book. I recently read "Cry No More" by Linda Howard and loved it. So when this book was highly recommended by friends and your reviews - I thought it would be great. It is completely unrealistic, unbelievable, boring and I had a hard time getting through it. The mystery was horrible and the dialogue awful. I will however try another Linda Howard - hopefully one with more substance.
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Summary: Not perfect, but still a great read
Review: I'm not a huge Linda Howard fan, so this book was a perfect surprize. The story is entertaining and had an intriguingly dark thread, and most of the characters are appealing. Parts of this story are just laugh out loud funny. Though the relationship between the protagonists evolves in perfectly predictable fashion, the dialog is sharp and witty and fairly plausible. Someday, though, I'd love to read a story where it takes longer than a second for the heroine to recognize the scary bad boy is really the hot sexy bad boy. Howard tries to draw it out here, but just can't resist the easy almost mid-stream persona switching. It took a little while for me to keep the characters sorted out, but I kind of liked that here. It meant I had to read with more attention and the distinguishing details and antics were worth it. In this book I think Howard does a very good job with the secondary characters (the scene where Jaine is in bed with hunk Sam talking on the phone to her sister is clearly drawn from life, for anyone who's been there!) My major complaint with the book is how obvious the villain is, and yet how uncompelling and cryptically the picture is drawn. Yes, there had to be some evil going on somewhere to make this whole thing work, but this just didn't seem plausible or comprehensible enough for me. What I really liked about this book is it has plenty of plot, mostly engaging and entertaining characters, antics and exploits, and funny dialog with the perfect spicing of sex scenes.
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Summary: Absolutely Hilarious
Review: If you're looking for a laugh-out-loud romance packed with sex appeal and suspense then this is for you. OK, so the plot is slightly unbelievable (particularly if you read a lot of crime books) and the villain may as well carry a signpost around their neck with the words `QUIET PLEASE - SERIAL KILLER AT WORK', but cracking dialogue and fantastic characters more than make up for these problems. Jaine Bright is just about the only heroine I've ever read who manages to come across as zany and spontaneous without also being wimpy and irritating. Jaine holds down a good job, has a great car and house, and is an independent woman happy with her life. Cue Sam Donovan, a sexy, muscular cop who happens to be her next-door neighbour and you know that you're reading Linda Howard at her best. When a killer targets Jaine and her friends it is up to Sam to protect them and track down the villain. The chemistry between Jaine and Sam is great and the use of humour is so funny in places that you can't help but burst out laughing. There are some incredibly risqué innuendos which are just fantastic, my favourite was when Sam walks into the kitchen when Jaine and her sister Shelley are preparing a cucumber to use on Jaine's eyes. The plot bounces along at a fairly fast rate but I felt the crimes really acted as a backdrop for the romance, as Jaine and Sam find various excuses for getting `to know each other better'. Overall Mr Perfect is a funny and romantic novel with a great ending and likeable characters. You can't really take it seriously as a crime novel, but who cares when the book is such a perfect blend of suspense and romance? JoAnne
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Summary: fun beach read!
Review: If you're looking for literary greatness, this is probably not the book for you. But if you're looking for a fun, kind of trashy, quick read then definitely check out Mr Perfect. The book starts out with 4 friends who get together for drinks after work and make up a list of characteristics they want in the perfect man. The list ends up in the wrong hands and soon they have a killer stalking them. Throw in a side plot with a sexy next door neighbor, and you have the makings for the perfect beach read: murder, sex and suspense (and even a little humor).
This was my very first Linda Howard story. I have since read many more of her novels. I do like most of them, but this is the only one I have read over and over. When ever I have nothing to read, and an afternoon to kill, I grab this book and settle in on the couch for an amusing afternoon.
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