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Just Like That by Karin Kallmaker
Book Summary InformationAuthor: Karin Kallmaker Edition: Paperback Published: 2005-11-30 ISBN: 1594930252 Number of pages: 205 Publisher: Bella Books
Book Reviews of Just Like ThatBook Review: A good grape Summary: 4 StarsI recently took a brief business trip through Sonoma, then that weekend found myself watching Pride and Prejudice and it made me think of this book, which I remembered fondly, so I picked it up again. It was just as good as I remembered it being, and really hit the spot; it was perfect for my mood. I think you enjoy this book more if you're in on and completely accept the "joke" of its homage to Pride and Prejudice. In fact I was quite tickled with the elements of that classic that the author decided to use, and the alternately clever and amusing ways in which she incorporated them.
A lot of the suspension of disbelief with how events unfolded and their timing had to do with the strength of the chemistry between the main characters, and I think that Karin did a superb job with their inner thoughts and voices, with how confused they were at their own uncharacteristic behavior, with the high emotions and pressures surrounding them, that it was easy for me to buy. Events do tend to move along quickly. There was just enough angst to add spice, and enough sap to soothe all the hurt caused. I love how human and real the characters she creates seem. You like them (well, except the villains of course) and you want them to be happy, and that's what makes these books fun to read for the entertainment and escapism they provide: because in the end you are assured that they will be happy.
Summary of Just Like ThatSyrah Ardani tried independence - but the call of the Napa Valley hills and rolling vineyards of her family's winery have brought her home again. She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership. Corporate turnaround specialist Toni Blanchard's arrival is preceded by tales of her slash-and-burn techniques. Determined to meet this soulless corporate raider head on, Syrah proudly prepares to do battle for her home and family business. Toni has reason to retreat from a high-pressure Manhattan lifestyle, not the least of which is a bitter break up. She's been told that Syrah Ardani is attractive and single, but Toni never mixes business and pleasure. Toni's father wants her to save his old friend from bankruptcy. The court has appointed her to safeguard the creditors. The creditors clamor for a quick sale and payment. The beautifuland hostileSyrah wants Toni off her land and out of her life. Their clashes smolder with distrust and resentment, but also threaten to light a completely different kind of fire. Most dangerous of all is the one thing Toni can't controlthe way her heart reacts when Syrah looks at her
just like that.
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