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Publisher:
Avon Books / HarperCollins |
Release
Date: March 30, 2004 |
ISBN:
0060561432 |
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Format
Reviewed: Paperback |
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Genre:
Fiction/ Chick Lit [Contemporary Romance] |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Shannon I. Bigham |
Reviewer
Notes: Review
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Miranda Blue Calling
By Michelle Curry
Wright
Miranda
Blue decides to go on a “man fast” and flees to the
tiny town of Otnip, Colorado, which is so small that it is not printed
on maps. In Otnip, Miranda buys a home and starts a small business
that permits her to work from home. She runs a tele-companionship
service and steers clear of men. Steering clear of people is easy
in Otnip because it is a small town and Miranda only has one neighbor
nearby.
However,
that neighbor is directly across the street. William Wordsworth
“Billy” Steadman is a young widower and a hydro-farmer.
Since the death of his beautiful wife Elena, Billy has led a secluded
existence in Otnip, tending to his plants and selling them to local
restaurants. Billy has been reluctant to get involved with a woman
since his wife’s death, but he takes an interest in Miranda
as soon as she arrives in town. He likes her mysterious, striking
looks: her boy-short hair that is turning prematurely white and
her ice gray eyes.
Billy
attempts to befriend Miranda and frequently calls upon her at her
home, bringing thoughtful little gifts or words of cheer. Miranda
is polite but rebuffs Billy if he stays for more than a few minutes.
Miranda is content to care for her dogs and run her business, alone,
or so she tries to convince herself. Circumstances slowly lead to
Miranda feeding Billy’s fish and then he is in turn caring
for her dogs. Can they both let their guard down at the same time
and open up to each other?
Miranda
Blue Calling takes awhile to get into the “meat”
of the story. It starts a bit slowly, similar to the pace of life
at Otnip, but the plot lures the reader in by midpoint in the book.
The writing is intelligent and thoughtful, transcending your average
contemporary romance or chick lit book. The townsfolk are intriguing
and add to the interest of the story, as does Miranda’s quirky,
world traveling sister, Vivianne. Miranda Blue Calling is a fun,
upbeat novel that is a great beach read for the summer.
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