Name & Address Withheld

Lizzie Ford is an agony aunt (an advice columnist for those of us in the states) and host of a popular radio call in show. After meeting many Mr. Wrongs, she thinks she finally gets it right when she meets and falls from Matt Baker. Of course, what Lizzie does not know is that Matt is in a loveless marriage, either too complacent or too lazy to end it with his wife, Rachel. Upon discovering Matt's deception, she tries to break things off with him, but she is in too deep. Things get further complicated when she discovers that her new pen pal (who starting writing for advice on how to save her marriage) is the same woman married to Matt. Also complicating matters is that her best friend Clare is a recent divorcee, whose husband could not be faithful. What makes this more compelling than most novels about infidelity is that we identify more with the mistress than the wife. Rachel's motivation to keep the marriage going stems more from the need not to fail than love itself. It takes a lot of anguish to find out what happens, but it is worth it in the end.

I loved this book! The story of Lizzie's search for a decent man coming to an end only to find out he is married is great. The emotions Lizzie feels are very true and carry the reader through this book. The column she writes is very "Sex and the City"ish, and this book is a little like one of their shows without the do-me-anytime Samantha character. This is a great vacation/beach read.

Without a doubt - one of my newest favs is "Name & Address Withheld" by Jane Sigaloff. I found this latest Red Dress book better than most of the others I have read. Some of them have been lacking - some have been great. This one jumps to the head of the GREAT line. I found the characters interesting, the dialogue witty, the story entertaining and the romance believable. I look forward to more from this author. A really nice treat! Highly Recommended.

This is a book about real life. The characters were true to life and the conflicts were original and really made you think. It was witty and funny and romantic. Dating in the 21st century isn't easy, and this will make you laugh, cry and take care at Christmas parties...Read it and then read it again.

I have read most of Red Dress Ink's books and roared with laughter and sometimes recognition, for smart and single women are RDI's target readership. However, despite the fact that I have enjoyed RDI's books, I couldn't help but notice that said novels are a bit too lighthearted and predictable -- that is until I got my hands on Name and Address Withheld. This latest installment touches on the delicate and complex issue of infidelity -- and it's done with wicked humor and intelligence. Lizzie Ford is London's hottest agony aunt -- a "sexpert" in a glossy women's magazine and radio chat show. Her life takes a quantum leap forward when she meets the man of her dreams. But little does Lizzie know that her Prince Charming -- otherwise known as Matt -- is stuck in an unhappy marriage with an ambitious woman named Rachel. To make matters worse, Rachel has sought out Lizzie's help -- unaware of the fact that Lizzie is Matt's mistress. Now Lizzie is torn between love and professional ethics. What will happen to Lizzie? Should she follow her heart and pursue her happiness, or should she help Matt and Rachel rekindle their marriage? There are some twists and fun surprises throughout the novel. Jane Sigaloff addresses the controversial issue of wives and mistresses with brilliance and insight. This is by far Red Dress Ink's best book to date. Buy Name and Address Withheld for every woman you know with a brain and a sense of humor. I await this talented British author's next work with anticipation...