The Cinderella Rules

This was a fantastic book, but only for girls(I don't think a guy would want to read this) over 14 or 15, some very mature parts, I loved it, but wouldn't want a little sister reading it.

I'm completely blown away at the reviews about incorrect details. Having lived in the MD/DC area for most of my life, I can honestly say that at no point did I find any problem with Ms. Kauffman's portrayal of the area.I loved this book. I found it to be an extremely funny, light-hearted book about a women who is thrown into an unfamiliar and uncomfortable situation, and finds herself falling in love with the one person who really understands where she's coming from. I challenge her critics to lighten up a bit. This is not a historical novel based on hundreds of years of documented fact, but a witty work of fiction designed to be a fun read and offer some escape and humor in everyday life. I not only think that Ms. Kauffman accomplishes all of that, and more, but I for one, cannot wait for the next book in the series.

In this enormously funny novel by author Donna Kauffman, you will have the pleasure of experiencing the acerbic wit of Darby Langdon, a tomboy turned beauty by a few unique "fairy godmothers". Darby, who falls in love at just the wrong time with the sexy Shane Morgan, agrees to undergo a lifestyle transformation at the reputed Glass Slipper, Inc. in order escort a colleague of her father in high Washington, DC society. From the first page, readers can relate to Darby's fear of flying, her preference for jeans, the pain of eyebrow hair removal, and her confused reaction to a man who seems to like her better when she is being herself. Add to this a sizzling shopping adventure and you too will want to be this Cinderella!

I have to disagree with a reader who posted previously. I am also a long term resident of the DC Metro area who found Cinderella Rules witty, sexy, and just plain fun. I've had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Kauffman at a local signing and happen to know she is a life long resident to the area. As to the inconsistencies noted? Department stores in this area are notorious for being understaffed and many is the time I've been overlooked, regardless of dress. This is also a work of fiction, and my feeling is, it only has to be possible, not probable. As for the centuries old stone mansion? Who knows. I guess artistic license doesn't bother me as much as it apparently does others. I'm more interested in a good story. Kauffman has written stories involving immortals and ghosts, too, but I doubt she actually interviewed any. Oddly enough, I managed to enjoy those stories just fine. I can't wait to read Dear Prince Charming in a few weeks. Go Glass Slipper, Inc.!

To bail her sister out of a tough spot, Darby agrees to take her place escorting her father's business associate around Washinton, DC. Darby, howeve,r is a Montana rancher who's been estranged from her father and Washington society for many years. So her sister sends her to Glass Slipper, Inc. for a major makeover so she will fit in. Shane Morgan is heir to a very large empire and is in Washington to reluctantly claim his legacy as his grandmother has just passed away. Shane is an adventurer who also cut himself off from high society many years ago.Darby and Shane meet in the limo on the way to Glass Slipper, Inc., share a smoldering kiss and from that point the sparks fly! The dressing room scene will leave you "glowing".Add in the fairy godmothers, Darby's flaky sister and their father's hot business associate who isn't quite what he seems and you have a story that will keep you laughing and hoping that Cinderella and her Prince Charming will live happily ever after.