Mad, Bad and Blonde
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Authors: Cathie Linz
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Praise for the novels of Cathie Linz
Smart Girls Think Twice
“Spirited, sexy, sensational.”
—Jayne Ann Krentz
“The brainy girl and hunky guy have never been so much fun. No need to think twice about grabbing this book when you’re looking for pure entertainment.”
—Susan Wiggs
“This simple yet timely novel is sure to keep you hooked until the end.”
—Romantic Times (4 stars)
“Readers will be captivated as they watch the introverted academic get in touch with her inner warrior and realize her true potential. Funny and poignant by turns, Linz’s latest is sure to charm.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Cathie Linz keeps her delightful contemporary romance amusing . . . Smart subgenre fans will not have to think twice about reading this humorous opposites-attract romance.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A prim heroine with a fiery core and a haunted, searching hero who thrives on the rush of adrenaline join with an abundance of quirky characters to drive the classic plot of this funny, spicy romance to a satisfying conclusion. With her typical sense of humor, Linz has given readers another joyful, laughter-filled story to savor—and another view into the charming Pennsylvania town she has created.”
—Library Journal
“A worthy addition.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“A fresh romance that has both snap and sass . . . May Cathie Linz continue to write such wonderfully smart romance!”
—We Write Romance
Big Girls Don’t Cry
“The characters spring to life, and readers will be thrilled to find that individuals from Linz’s earlier novels pop in and out like old friends. And kudos to Linz for creating a heroine who looks and acts like a real woman.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“[A] sweetly charming, splendidly funny, and supremely satisfying contemporary romance.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Another winner.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Another keeper.”
—Contemporary Romance Writers
“A must-read. Top pick!”
—Romance Reader at Heart
“Definitely one for the keeper shelf.”
—Genre Fluent
Bad Girls Don’t
A humorous tale . . . The secondary characters are comical
and outrageous . . . You won’t want to miss
Bad Girls
Don’t.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Cathie Linz gives her beautifully matched protagonists lots of sexy chemistry and some delightfully snappy dialogue, and the quirky cast of secondary characters gives
Bad Girls Don’t
its irresistible charm.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Linz, known for her fast-paced, snappy romantic comedies, once again sparkles in this heartwarming, funny tale. And her secondary characters . . . make an already excellent story exceptional.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Linz’s characterizations are absolutely wonderful. I fell in love with the protagonists from the first page of this book . . . We’ve watched Ms. Linz’s writing develop and grow over the years. It has always been a pleasure to read her books, but I must say that this one is a fantastic novel!”
—Rendezvous
“Totally delightful.”
—Fresh Fiction
Good Girls Do
“Humor and warmth . . . Readers are going to love this!”
—Susan Elizabeth Phillips
“Cathie Linz is the author that readers of romantic comedy have been waiting for. She knows how to do it—characters with depth, sharp dialogue, and a compelling story. The result is a charming, offbeat world, one you’ll hate to leave.”
—Jayne Ann Krentz
“Sometimes even good girls need to take a walk on the wild side. Linz deftly seasons her writing with her usual delectable wit, and the book’s quirky cast of endearing secondary characters adds another measure of humor to this sweetly sexy, fabulously fun contemporary romance.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Sexy, sassy, and graced with exceptional dialogue, this fast-paced story is both hilarious and heartwarming, featuring wonderfully wacky secondary characters and well-developed protagonists you will come to love.”
—Library Journal
“Lively and fun, and you won’t be able to put it down.”
—Fresh Fiction
“A fun contemporary romance . . . Fans of
You Can’t Take It with You
who like romantic romps will enjoy this funny family tale.”
—The Best Reviews
Berkley Sensation Titles by Cathie Linz
GOOD GIRLS DO
BAD GIRLS DON’T
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
SMART GIRLS THINK TWICE
MAD, BAD AND BLONDE
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.
MAD, BAD AND BLONDE
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