Bombshell Paperback – November 1, 2011

I finished this book two days ago, and I am still thinking about Bombshell Grace Noonan -- so I thoroughly regret not reading such a good book sooner!While the writing style was nothing to "write home about," the writing is clear, precise, and well organized -- and, of course, witty. The plot moved along well, making it a real page turner. But the best part is that Grace Noonan's adventures seem real, emotional, and accessible. The emotions are palpable, and the ending IS NOT a fairy tale ending. The combination of a real, down to earth story and a realistic, ending (as in, not every loose end is necessarily tied up) makes it the perfect fun female novel. The is the kind that gives "chick lit" a good name.

The title is very misleading-- it gives the wrong impression of the book and its main character. Don't know where the title came from, in fact. The main character, Grace Noonan, is not a stripper or playgirl. She is a hard working career woman who is seeking what everyone wants,- someone to love. I read this book in 3 days, and could have done it in less. I have "Engaging Men" and am going to read it next. Great summer reading.

Grace is such a riot! She reminded me of myself in so many ways. From her therapist sessions to her best friends phone calls, the plot was hilarious yet meaningful also. Must read for any woman.

I love red dress ink book they are witty and a fun read I look forward to getting more on my kindle.

We first met Grace as a minor character in "Engaging Men." She is a very complex woman nursing some very basic wounds. The loss of her birth mother (before she had a chance to meet her) has left some resounding effects on her, particularly her fear of ending up alone.Grace has always been a cool customer when it comes to men after bearing her soul and giving her heart to former paramour (and boss), Michael, only to have him abandon her under the guise that he cannot pursue a relationship with a colleague. When a condom breaks while she is with her current beau Ethan, she realizes she is not so upset about the possibility of becoming a mother, Ethan on the other hand is horrified, which causes Grace to send him packing, while she contemplates single motherhood. She is tired of men that want her in their beds, but not a part of their lives.A chance meeting with her father's colleague Jonathan, at an art gallery sends Grace's pulse soaring, but feels she got the brush off. When they run into each other again, they soon begin to see each other, though she's not sure what she sees behind his mask of ambivalence (though soon all is revealed). Both of them feeling unlucky in love results in tender and reticent moments as their relationship evolves.Then Michael re-enters the picture, engaged to another employee of the firm, and smarmily comes on to her. It is Grace's final straw and forces her to come to terms with her fear of abandonment, pride, and her possibly unrequited feelings for Jonathan.I did not think this one was quite as good as "Engaging Men," but it does stand on its own merits.

Thirty four years old Grace Noonan is having sex with her lover when his condom breaks inside her. While she calmly considers her options if pregnant, he blithely demand she go out and buy that French pill. Grace ends their relationship as she thinks "alone again, naturally".At work as production manager at Roxanne Dubrow cosmetics for mature women, Grace learns that the company is taking a major turn to sponsor the Roxy D line for teens. Feeling a bit (make that a lot) too old for a teen campaign, Grace still dives full throttle into the project, which brings her to Jonathan Somerfield also working the change in direction. Besides their fathers being friends at Columbia, Grace feels attracted to Jonathan, who cannot believe this amazingly beautiful thirty something is so much more mature than the picture of her at sixteen that his father has. Still with business and sires to overcome, can Grace and Jonathan find a mutual path to happiness?BOMBSHELL is an entertaining contemporary romance starring two likable lead characters. Grace is a terrific female trying to make it in a very competitive world in which anyone over thirty is considered geriatric at best and a DOP (politically correct dirty old person) at worst. Jonathan is a solid male counterpoint to Grace especially after the shortcomings (not that silly) of her previous lover. Fans of a lighthearted romantic romp will enjoy the cosmetics war between the generations.Harriet Klausner

A beautiful , smart, successful business woman still wants to be loved and have children. She was adopted at a young age by an intellectual couple who love her and each other. Knowing true love is out there being brave enough to get it is the hard part.