Fancy Pants

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Summary: Wished I could give more than five stars.
Review: Susan Elizabeth Phillips is my favorite author and I have read almost every romance book that's been written in the past twenty years. I have read everything she's written and the only commet I can think of besides 'absolutely the best' is, please write faster. I can actually see the characters and not just be reading about them. If it takes me over a day to read one of her books, it means I've had many interuptions. My favorite one was 'Hot Shot". Her books are keepers.

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Summary: Not enough good things I could say about this book
Review: Susan Elizabeth Phillips is one of my favorite authors, and this was the first book I read by her so it remains my favorite. More often than not, I find romance novels boring, unbelievable, silly and completely by the numbers. It would do SEP's novels an injustice to simply refer to them as romance novels. Her stories are fun, intelligent, unpredictable and bittersweet. She can have you laughing out loud on one page and on the next have you in tears. She creates these wonderful, fascinating, complex, and FLAWED characters...as opposed to the simplistic, boring, goody-goody perfection of most romantic leads. And perhaps no characters in all of her novels are so flawed as Francie and Dallie. Francie is a silly, spoiled little girl whom you can't help but feel sorry for when she's left on her own with no idea how to take care of herself. Dallie appears to be stronger and more put together than Francie but hides a world of self-loathing and pain; it eventually becomes apparent that he is in fact the weaker one. It is a delight watching these two grow up into strong individuals of worth and merit. Some readers didn't like or see the need for the telling of Dallie and Holly's romance but I loved it. It was great insight into the character of Dallie and it moved me to tears. Unlike in most romance novels, in SEP's books you can actually understand what the characters see in each other and why they need the other so. Also, one thing I hate in most romances is when the leads fall in love (or at least all-consuming lust) with each other within days of meeting; SEP never tries to pull this and I appreciate it so much. Her books are more realistic but still light and warm enough to be considered fairy tales. I really wish there were more romantic novels like this.

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Summary: A wonderful book.
Review: The best romance novel I have ever read! Absolutely no doubt. I purchased it almost ten years ago, but have read it at least 20 times. There is no other book I can say that about. Very intelligent, funny, sexy, and romantic all at once.

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Summary: Not your normal romance, but still delivers the goods
Review: They always say that the 1st written novels are the best...yet, I can't say this book is the best, nor it is the worst. I read some of the reviews and I was kinda bracing myself for a terrible book, but instead I found a book that is about picking up yourself again after luck has turn its back on u, and yes, it's still a Phillips romance on its best...Most readers find this novel disappointing because it's not your typical boy meets girl on the 1st chapter. They are too frustrated because it's taking so long for Francesca and Dallie to meet. I bet they're muttering, "the hell with Chloe and Black Jack, just get it on," I didn't mind the history part, it builds the anticipation for the best parts. You learn about their lives. You learn to love them when u hated their guts at first. Like Francesca, I just wanna strangle her on the 1st few chapters. And sometimes, she's just too dumb and vain, and then halfway through the book, I just wanna cry for her and give her a little push, saying, " go on, u can do it!" Phillips has once again able to pull some emotions out of her readers. A few times, I banged the book to the wall, and hated the turn of events. But that's wat makes a good book, if it can make u scream, laugh, or hurt for the characters, I'll say it's worth ur time. I like Phillips; she's not afraid to embarrass her characters. Teddy is the best kid Phillips has ever written. I assure u, Fancy Pants is another winner! Don't let others stopped u from reading it!

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Summary: Don't this miss this one!!! or ull regret it
Review: They always say that the 1st written novels are the best...yet, I can't say this book is the best, nor it is the worst. I read some of the reviews and I was kinda bracing myself for a terrible book, but instead I found a book that is about picking up yourself again after luck has turn its back on u, and yes, it's still a Phillips romance on its best...Most readers find this novel disappointing because it's not your typical boy meets girl on the 1st chapter. They are too frustrated because it's taking so long for Francesca and Dallie to meet. I bet they're muttering, "the hell with Chloe and Black Jack, just get it on," I didn't mind the history part, it builds the anticipation for the best parts. You learn about their lives. You learn to love them when u hated their guts at first. Like Francesca, I just wanna strangle her on the 1st few chapters. And sometimes, she's just too dumb and vain, and then halfway through the book, I just wanna cry for her and give her a little push, saying, " go on, u can do it!" Phillips has once again able to pull some emotions out of her readers. A few times, I banged the book to the wall, and hated the turn of events. But that's wat makes a good book, if it can make u scream, laugh, or hurt for the characters, I'll say it's worth ur time. I like Phillips; she's not afraid to embarrass her characters. Teddy is the best kid Phillips has ever written. I assure u, Fancy Pants is another winner! Don't let others stopped u from reading it!

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Summary: The best i have read in a long time
Review: This book is was my fist sep. I loved it, it was so heart renching,the issues in the book were issues that i identified with. I totally love s.e.P now and i want to read all her books.i recomend this book to anyone who loves s.e.p and romance novels.

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Summary: Slow starter and hard to get into characters
Review: This is the third Susan Elizabeth Phillips' books I've read. This was not the usual "stay up all night and read" kind of book. I found it slow getting into and hard to get interested in the characters. The book was complicated as far as characters go...Francie and her European ties/Dallie with ties to golfing and Holly Grace having been married to Dallie at one time and now Francie's best friend. It captured my interest midway in the book; however, after that I really thought it was good. If you are a devoted Susan Elizabeth Phillips fan, this is not her typical book. Her other works are great. This book is mediocre in my eyes.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This was my first SEP book, and it took me literally a day to finish it. IT was so great, and a nice change from other books. Her main characters actually had some snap that lasted throughout the book, which sometimes is hard to come by. I laughed a lot!!! Recommened to anyone!

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Summary: an interesting combination
Review: You have the main character of Francesa who really grabs your attention. What she winds up doing with her life is truly inspirational. But, she falls for a guy who I don't find particularly interesting. And, I don't really see how they fit together. He is angry and treats her like dirt. I didn't care much for him at all, and couldn't picture these 2 together. SEP has a habit of always having angry men in her novels, who these woman have to tame. Still, in true SEP traditon, there is always a happy ending.