The Other Wife
The last person she expected to see at her husband's funeral was his wife But having learned her husband apparently bought his engagement rings in bulk, Penny Reynolds is shocked out of her well-ordered world. She can't bring herself to hate his "wife," Susan, or toss his amazing piano-playing dog (another surprise) out on his rump. Still, she can get answers as to why her hubby led his secret life. All it takes is a little persuading before she and Susan embark on the trip of a lifetime with Harvey the Wonder Dog in tow. As the two travel the show-dog circuit, Penny learns not just how to teach the dog to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner," but also how to let go. She finds her answers (some less welcome than others). But thanks to her ex's legacy and Harvey's "amazing" trainer, Penny's ready to run with whatever curveball life throws at her
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0373881185
ISBN13:9780373881185
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Harlequin Next
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.32 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
I actually liked this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Okay, I'm not a Romance fan. I'm not a fan of Lifetime TV, either. When I first read the synopsis of this book, I didn't expect to like it. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. Shirley Jump's style is, well, easy to read. She makes the reader care about her characters. What I liked about this book was that she didn't make the main character seem like she was in a Lifetime Movie. No gnashing and wailing. The heroine was written as a real person and not poor, hapless victim. No bodice-ripping-take-me-I'm-yours moments non-romance readers have come to expect. Simply put, I liked this book. Heck, I enjoyed this book. I went on to read others from Shirley Jump. If you like cooking, read the Romance with Recipes series.
A Delight
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Shirley Jump handles bigamy with sensitivity and humor. THE OTHER WIFE, with a cast of zany secondary characters that includes Harvey, The Wonder Dog, is a fun-filled, emotional read. Not to be missed.
Laugh Out Loud Funny--A Total Page Turner!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I've read other Shirley Jump novels, but this one is my favorite. I couldn't put it down. It's heart-breaking one moment, and laugh-out-loud funny the next. I love a book that can grab my emotions like that, and this one does. I highly recommend this book!
Shirley Jump has outdone herself this time!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
What a fantastic story! I laughed myself sick over the antics of that adorable little Harvey, the JR terrier, and his reluctant new owner, Penny. Penny's quest to uncover the truth about her bigamist husband (she drags the other wife along for the ride!) leads her across the country and forces her to learn more about life, love, and her own talents and abilities. Sometimes poignant, sometimes sweet, and always chock-full of the tongue-in-cheek humor Shirley Jump is famous for, this book will have you laughing and crying along with Penny as she discovers that the truth can lead you to the greatest love of all.
Shirley did it again ...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
How do you make discovered polygamy funny? Somehow, Shirley Jump manages it - without making light of a very hurtful subject. Shirley's characters are easy to love and always carry a strong pull that makes you want to follow along, cheering, rooting and hoping they find the answers you know they deserve to find. As with all her other books, I laughed, I cried, I cheered. Great story!
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