About The Book:
Title: Big Girl Panties
Author: Stephanie Evanovich
Releasing in Print: Jan 21, 2014
In BIG GIRL PANTIES, Evanovich introduces readers to Holly Brennan—a 32-year old grieving widow in need of a change. Having spent too much time mired in sadness and grief-eating, Holly heads out of town to settle her husband’s estate and try to move on. Enter Logan Montgomery—a personal trainer to the country’s most famous professional athletes who also happens to be sitting next to her on the flight home.
Holly’s mortified by the way she’s squeezed into the airplane seat, but as they chat, Logan quickly realizes she has a sharp wit and keen insight—a welcome change from the sexy but superficial women he usually dates. When he impulsively offers to train her at his private gym, Holly surprises even herself and agrees.
Holly discovers she’s a natural athlete, and as her fitness level increases, so does a new found confidence. When Logan finally introduces Holly to his best friends, baseball superstar Chase Walker and his wife Amanda (a feisty curvy woman herself), they instantly see what Logan doesn’t; Holly is knockout. As their smoldering attraction starts to spark in earnest, Holly and Logan will have to decide if their love is for real…or just about looks.
BIG GIRL PANTIES is a fun, sexy, smart, and exceptionally saucy romp—a must-have book for the summer and a debut not to be missed.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich is a thought provoking, funny romantic tale of two unlikely people becoming friends and lovers despite themselves.
How does one write about a leading lady who is overweight falling for a Super-Hot personal trainer without turning it into a narcisstic pile of crap? I don't know but I think Stephanie Evanovich definitely managed it.
Holly is introverted and shy because of a tragedy in her past, not so much because of her weight. Logan is a personal fitness guru to the rich and famous professional sports celebrities, so when he offers his services (at a great discount) to the woman he was stuck next to on a flight back from Canada he surprises himself.
Logan is all about the image, the perfect girl on his arm (girl not girlfriend as he won't settle down) so when he starts to enjoy Holly's company, her wit, and her never quit attitude he's not sure what's going on.
Holly knows Logan's hot, she's overweight not blind. When she takes him up on his offer of being a personal trainer she adopts a don't quit, don't complain attitude that has the weight sowing off slowly but steadily. She knows she'll probably NEVER be in a single digit clothing size, but she's starting to get curves, and more importantly confidence.
Before either one of these characters notice, they are steadfast friends and with the help of some interfering matchmaking from Logan's friends wife, and after a few disasters, we end happily and uplifted.
Holy is at peace with herself and loves herself just how she is - healthy and fit.
Logan has put aside his single-minded image of perfection because what he used to think was beautiful doesn't compare to Holly - she is his world.
AN enjoyable read with realistic people and a romantic journey that will make you laugh out loud AND cry along the way.
Stephanie Evanovich is a full-fledged Jersey girl from Asbury Park who began writing fiction while waiting for her cues during countless community theater projects. She attended New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts and acted in several improvisational troupes and a few small-budget movies, all in preparation for the greatest job she ever had, raising her two sons. Now a full-time writer, she’s an avid sports fan who holds a black belt in tae kwon do.
My Review:
My rating: 4 of 5 starsBig Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich is a thought provoking, funny romantic tale of two unlikely people becoming friends and lovers despite themselves.
How does one write about a leading lady who is overweight falling for a Super-Hot personal trainer without turning it into a narcisstic pile of crap? I don't know but I think Stephanie Evanovich definitely managed it.
Holly is introverted and shy because of a tragedy in her past, not so much because of her weight. Logan is a personal fitness guru to the rich and famous professional sports celebrities, so when he offers his services (at a great discount) to the woman he was stuck next to on a flight back from Canada he surprises himself.
Logan is all about the image, the perfect girl on his arm (girl not girlfriend as he won't settle down) so when he starts to enjoy Holly's company, her wit, and her never quit attitude he's not sure what's going on.
Holly knows Logan's hot, she's overweight not blind. When she takes him up on his offer of being a personal trainer she adopts a don't quit, don't complain attitude that has the weight sowing off slowly but steadily. She knows she'll probably NEVER be in a single digit clothing size, but she's starting to get curves, and more importantly confidence.
Before either one of these characters notice, they are steadfast friends and with the help of some interfering matchmaking from Logan's friends wife, and after a few disasters, we end happily and uplifted.
Holy is at peace with herself and loves herself just how she is - healthy and fit.
Logan has put aside his single-minded image of perfection because what he used to think was beautiful doesn't compare to Holly - she is his world.
AN enjoyable read with realistic people and a romantic journey that will make you laugh out loud AND cry along the way.
About The Author:
Stephanie Evanovich is a full-fledged Jersey girl from Asbury Park who began writing fiction while waiting for her cues during countless community theater projects. She attended New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts and acted in several improvisational troupes and a few small-budget movies, all in preparation for the greatest job she ever had, raising her two sons. Now a full-time writer, she’s an avid sports fan who holds a black belt in tae kwon do.
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