Ex and the Single Girl

Ex and the Single Girl is a little more meaty/serious than your average chick lit. PhD candidate Portia is conned into returning to her hometown for the summer, where she deals with her 'barmy' family, who refuse to explain themselves at all, her recent break-up and the sudden reappearance of her ex, her stalled dissertation, the father she hasn't seen since she was 2, a British writer she might be falling in love with, and the Teflon effect that prevents men from sticking to the women of her family. I don't know how she put up with her family. I'd have washed my hands of the lot of them. Guess she's used to it. Lots of laughs, and some serious moments as well. It really sucked me in.

When Portia heard her mother's voice on her machine that fateful day she just knew the Miz Fallons were at it again. Portia returns to her home town of Truly, Georgia, not so much by choice but rather by trickery. Upon her arrival her mom, aunt and grandmother immediately start in with their meddling. They set Portia up with what was meant to be a one night stand with a handsome British author but ends up turning into a summer long romance...well, sort of. Does playing hard to get count? After being dumped by her long time boyfriend and then British novelist Ian Beckett wanting to "just be friends" Portia is convinced that it's the curse of the Miz Fallons and their penis Teflon that is causing all of her man troubles. Family secrets begin to reveal themselves. Portia begins to unravel the truth about her father whom she hasn't seen since she was three years old. The real story behind who her grandfather really was surfaces and what, or rather who caused the split between her aunt and the love of her life. Portia is determined to fight the curse of the Miz Fallons and penis Teflon once and for all. Lani Diane Rich's style of writing is sure to give her readers some southern comfort.

Lani Diane Rich has done it again! This is a great read, whether you like "chick lit" or not. It has plot twists, a strong female lead and a sexy Brit - what more could you want? Highly recommended!!

Lani just pulls you into this book in such a way that you have to read it in a few sittings as possible. Order pizza, use paper plates (so you don't have to stop to wash dishes), let the answering machine take your calls, and camp out on the sofa or in that comfy overstuffed chair. Great job, Lani! Now I have to go back and read your other books! ;)

I loved, loved Ex and the Single Girl. All of the Miz Fallons were a delight. This is the best Rich yet. It's funny, it's heart warming and the heroine is great. Portia's problems are real, and the family relationships are deep. As an extra bonus, I also loved her very pregnant friend. And the hero -- may I just say -- yummy!