Loose Screws

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Summary: Predictable!
Review: After the first few chapters, it was obvious that everything was going to go wrong in the life of poor Ginger, the main character in the book. It takes a while to get into it, and by the time it starts getting good-it ends. The whole book in itself seemed kind of pointless and you were left feeling like you accomplished nothing by reading it. It IS good for a few laughs, but don't expect to come away feeling refreshed.

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Summary: It all comes together.
Review: Even though I like "Chick Lit" books tremendously, I will be the first to admit that many of them rehash the same kinds of conflicts, personalities, and angst. LOOSE SCREWS does, in fact, deal with our heroine being jilted and having her life fall apart. But Karen Templeton takes things to a whole new level by really pondering the deeper meanings behind a woman's choice. It's a look at feminism as it should be: embracing every type of woman and every kind of choice. The women in this book are diverse and fascinating. Frustrating and endearing. Flawed, but in the best of ways.

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Summary: It all comes together.
Review: Even though I like "Chick Lit" books tremendously, I will be the first to admit that many of them rehash the same kinds of conflicts, personalities, and angst. LOOSE SCREWS does, in fact, deal with our heroine being jilted and having her life fall apart. But Karen Templeton takes things to a whole new level by really pondering the deeper meanings behind a woman's choice. It's a look at feminism as it should be: embracing every type of woman and every kind of choice. The women in this book are diverse and fascinating. Frustrating and endearing. Flawed, but in the best of ways.

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Summary: What more can go wrong for Ginger.
Review: Ginger is a woman is 30 and getting married to the man she thinks is Mr. Right. Well after her fiance dumps her at the altar and she finds out a few days later that her boss is dead and then her too perfect sublet of an apartment is about to go too, Ginger wonders what a girl is to do.

During all of Ginger is dealing with getting a new job, a new place and trying to keep her cool. When talking with the police about her bosses death it is there she meets Nick a man she met years ago at her cousins wedding.

When Ginger has tried to everything she can to keep her life in check, she realize she is going to have to move back in with her mother and grandmother. There is where the story starts to pick up. Ginger's mother is a riot and her grandmother is there to give Ginger some advice that helps her out.

This was a cute and quick RDI read. Overall I really enjoyed this book and found it to be funny and a light read.

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Summary: VERY ENTERTAINING
Review: I liked this book. The characters are a little quirky, the heroine is my favorite kind, someone who sees the irony in everyday life. She keeps going after she gets dumped on her wedding day and manages to (mostly) keep her chin up and her sense of humor intact. She has solid friendships and, like many of us, has some "issues" with her mother. I look forward to more books by this author.

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Summary: Nothing screwy about this one!
Review: I love it when a book from which you expect no great shakes turns out to be great! Usually the Red Dress Ink books are light and easy reads, nothing taxing, and enjoyable for what they are - brain candy, fluff, bonafide chick lit. So when I encounter one that offers something a little bit more, I always get a tad bit excited....

Loose Screws begins with 30-year-old Ginger Petrocelli drinking herself into oblivion on her supposed wedding day. Being stood up at the altar doesn't do much for the self-esteem, and Ginger's missing fiancé didn't have the guts to dump her face-to-face. However, it seems that no one has seen Greg lately - well, within the past couple of days anyway - and a knock at Ginger's door brings her past rushing up to greet her. A police officer - a one-night stand deflowering from ten years ago - is on the other side of the door to inform Ginger not to leave town while they search for Greg.

But that's not the least of her problems. From that moment on, Ginger's life quickly down-spirals, and it's one pothole in the road after another. It doesn't help that the police officer, Nick, seems to be around at every turn, looking cute and intensely blue-eyed as ever. So what's with Greg and his no-show stunt? How will Ginger cope with everything now that life's been turned on its head? Read this book to find out!

Loose Screws is a step above your average girlie book. While still maintaining its feminine appeal, this novel doesn't make you feel more stupid for reading it. I really enjoyed the story, and the writing was many, many notches above high-school level. A fun, funny, crazy ride of a book. Karen Templeton did good.

Rating:
Summary: Nothing screwy about this one!
Review: I love it when a book from which you expect no great shakes turns out to be great! Usually the Red Dress Ink books are light and easy reads, nothing taxing, and enjoyable for what they are - brain candy, fluff, bonafide chick lit. So when I encounter one that offers something a little bit more, I always get a tad bit excited....

Loose Screws begins with 30-year-old Ginger Petrocelli drinking herself into oblivion on her supposed wedding day. Being stood up at the altar doesn't do much for the self-esteem, and Ginger's missing fiancé didn't have the guts to dump her face-to-face. However, it seems that no one has seen Greg lately - well, within the past couple of days anyway - and a knock at Ginger's door brings her past rushing up to greet her. A police officer - a one-night stand deflowering from ten years ago - is on the other side of the door to inform Ginger not to leave town while they search for Greg.

But that's not the least of her problems. From that moment on, Ginger's life quickly down-spirals, and it's one pothole in the road after another. It doesn't help that the police officer, Nick, seems to be around at every turn, looking cute and intensely blue-eyed as ever. So what's with Greg and his no-show stunt? How will Ginger cope with everything now that life's been turned on its head? Read this book to find out!

Loose Screws is a step above your average girlie book. While still maintaining its feminine appeal, this novel doesn't make you feel more stupid for reading it. I really enjoyed the story, and the writing was many, many notches above high-school level. A fun, funny, crazy ride of a book. Karen Templeton did good.

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Summary: Loved it, loved it!
Review: I'll admit up front, it took me a little while to get into LOOSE SCREWS (though that was probably because I was constantly being interrupted...) but once I had time to sit and read, I zipped right through the last 200+ pages, staying up until 2 AM to finish because I HAD to see what happened to Ginger Petrocelli next.

I read a ton of chick lit, and have to say that this book stands above the crowd. The characters are all well-developed and engaging, and the plot twists are anything but predictable. Templeton's writing style is both fresh and fun. Find a quiet corner, keep the interruptions away, and you'll read this in one sitting. VERY highly recommended!

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Summary: Good summertime reading
Review: I've read and enjoyed previous books by Ms. Templeton and was curious to see how she made the transition to Red Dress Ink. After reading Loose Screws I'd say she did just fine. I'd picked up and leafed through other RDI offerings, but none of them appealed to me. However, the cover of Loose Screws hooked me and after reading the first couple of pages I realized this book was worth taking home.

Ginger Petrocelli had it all: good job, great apartment in NYC, and was on her way down the aisle to say "I Do" to the man of her dreams.

In one fell swoop, it's all gone and the dream becomes a nightmare. Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, she finds herself forced to move back in with her mother and grandmother, is reunited with her 'first love' and finally comes face-to-face with the man who left her at the altar. Rather than doing her in, the situation enable her to grow stronger.

If you've skipped the RDI books in the past, you might want to re-think and get yourself a copy of Loose Screws.

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Summary: Italian anyone?
Review: If you want a light read to get you through the summer, here's your book. Easy-going, slightly predictable plot, but cute, loveable characters.
Things every woman wants...
"I still want to believe there's a good man out there whose smile is gonna make me grateful fo every breath I take."
Things every woman knows...
"A woman who pleases her husband in the kitchen can count on him pleasing her later in the bedroom."
Enjoy this sweet twist on "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" characters.