Engaging Men

I have had this book on my shelf for some time and deicided to give it a shot. I could not put this book down last night and read it in one sitting. I got so engrossed in the characters and wanting so badly for Angie to tell someone to take a hike! I really think you should give this story a shot. I now can't wait to read Bombshell and Lynda Curnyn's other book Confessions of an ex-girlfriend. I'm definitely going to check out these out!

Angie is a struggling actress in New York. She also has a penchant for dating men, dumping them, then getting invited to their weddings. After the third boyfriend in a row calls to advise he is on his way to the altar, Angie decides that she is tired of "loosening the lid" for other women to pop open, and sets out to make her current beau, Kirk, her betrothed. Though they have been dating for nearly two years, Angie has yet to meet his family who live near Boston. She enlists advice from an old friend from work, who later turns out to not really know what she is talking about. From day one, she plays games with Kirk to become more elusive. It works, and he starts to take the bait. Then Angie wonders, "what was I thinking" as she evaluates whether or not they are meant to be. She is still trying to find herself and not ready to start a family, while Kirk is a workaholic, driven to succeed with his start up software company, and he is not really supportive of her chosen profession. Angie's family is a hoot - a loud, proud, Italian family from Brooklyn - especially her 84-year old grandmother who is tired of being widowed and steps out with the local butcher, much to Angie and her family's chagrin. They are the polar opposite of Kirk's frosty parents. Is Angie really ready to settle down and settle all for the sake of being married? Is there perhaps someone else she has had feelings for all along? Maybe someone right under her nose... The only flaw in the book was the lack of depth of some of the characters - particularly Justin and Grace. But given that the book was first person - it is probably understandable. Looking forward to reading the follow up - Bombshell - which highlights Grace's romantic struggles.

I loved this book. I had a hard time putting it down, even to sleep at night! I loved the surprises. THis is a feel-good book.

I usually stay away from this kind of books. I found some rather boring, but I accidentally stumbled upon this one. After reading the first page, I was hooked and I had to take it home. And I wasn't disappointed that I bought it. This book is hilarious and well written. I found another great author! Can't wait to check out all her other books.