VENUS ENVY (Mass Market Paperback)
by Shannon McKelden
Tor Books
January 2, 2008
Take one hunky firefighter, one stubborn “Cinderella,” and one very reluctant fairy godmother and what do you get?
Rachel Greer wants no part of Venus’s scheme to land Mr. March as her Prince Charming, but Venus is determined to do just that. She’s only a few love-life fixes short of returning to her former goddess status, and she’s not letting one mulish mortal stand in her way.
It appears the only way Rachel can get rid of the very un-Disney-like fairy godmother is to play along. So she follows Venus’s plan to interview Luke Stanton’s ex-girlfriends…which Venus believes will cure Rachel’s relationship fears, but which Rachel knows will only prove her point that men are never what they appear to be.
But, when Venus’s plan appears to work, and Rachel and Luke fall in love, does Rachel dare set aside her fears about happily ever? Or will betrayal send her back into relationship seclusion…this time forever?
And what happens when a goddess-turned-fairy godmother breaks the most important rule–protecting herself from human emotions?
ABOUT SHANNON McKELDEN
Venus Envy is Shannon McKelden’s first novel. Having been married to her high school sweetheart for 19 years, she finds that humor is a necessity in life and strives for that lighter tone in her writing. McKelden lives in Puyallup, Washington.
REVIEWS
“Witty, charming, and surprisingly touching. Don’t miss this delightful novel!â€
—Beverly Brandt, bestselling author of Match Game on Venus Envy“Sexy, clever and fun . . . absolutely delightful from beginning to end.â€
—Jane Porter, author of The Frog Prince on Venus Envy“Fans of MaryJanice Davidson will find much to enjoy in this debut. Recommended.â€
–Library Journal on Venus Envy“Mount Olympus-sized fun!â€
—Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of How Nancy Drew Saved My Life, Vertigo on Venus Envy“McKelden will dazzle readers with her brilliant twists on the beloved fairy tale. Venus Envy is fun, snarky and divine!â€
—Susanna Carr, author of Lip Lock“Take some Greek mythology, add a dash of fairy tale and a big dollop of Cosmo, and you get the cocktail that is Venus Envy—a cute story for anyone who’s ever gotten in her own way when it comes to love.â€
—Cathy Yardley, author of Turning Japanese“Loved it from the first line. Full of delightful snark and lots of heart!â€
—Melissa Senate, author of See Jane Date and Love You To Death on Venus Envy“Delicious fun! A sparkling, laugh out loud treat.â€
—Gena Showalter, author of Jewels of Atlantis on Venus Envy“Charming. McKelden’s sharp sense of humor pulls plenty of weight.â€
—Publishers Weekly on Venus Envy
Website: www.shannonmckelden.com
I keep meaning to pick up something by Shannon, but haven’t yet. Still working on the tbr pile. Right now I’m on a Sylvia Day kick *g*
Venus Envy sounds great! I’m putting this on my TBB list…thanks, Syl!
This sounds like a very good read.
I’ve had this one in my TBR for awhile ~ they synopsis sounds so cute, but everytime I crack the book open ~ my mind wanders. I am really forward to reading this, just haven’t quite been in the mood for it yet. Thanks so much for posting this! I’ll be trying to get to it soon.