Crazy for You #143

Good-humored and infectiously upbeat, "Crazy for You draws" on the age-old Cinderella story, while weaving a modern fable about looking beyond appearances and learning to appreciate what you have. Dreamer Piper Elliott, a waitress at the local country club, stands in for every girl who has ever imagined a glamorous life beyond what she currently knows. Although Piper's fairy tale fantasy revolves around attending the exclusive Harlequin masked ball with rich but oblivious David Barkley, she finds herself sideswiped by unlikely Prince Charming, dynamic and unpredictable Max Cavanaugh. A funny ending "twist" (that even a novice romance reader would see coming a mile away) provides the perfect happily ever after to this charming and funny novel.

Several years ago, I set out to write a teen romance. To prepare myself for the task, I read as many as I could get my hands on; one of those happened to be Crazy For You. I was enchanted! The modern fairy tale angle and touches of humor made this a magical read. Is it any wonder that, inspired, I went on to write five Sweet Dreams romances of my own? This book is hard to find today, and no wonder: I'm sure readers are saving it to enjoy again and again. It still stands as one of the best entries in the long-running Bantam series.

Piper Elliot has always dreamed of attending the ball, instead of being the waitress at the prestigious country club. This year, she is determined to go the ball, visit a mysterious mansion, and (hopefully!) fall in love along the way! Piper, her best friend, brother, and brother's friend participate in many crazy and embarassing capers to get access to the social event of the year. This is a funny and romantic story of secrets and finding love where and when you least expect it! Sure to renew your faith in romance