If you're going to be in a fairy tale with somebody, make sure you're both telling the same story.
The Cinderella Deal
- 1997 Rita Finalist for Best Short Contemporary Romance Novel
- 1997 Holt Medallion Finalist for Best Short Contemporary Romance Novel
Book Notes & Stuff
Writing Note: This was the third book I wrote after Sizzle and Manhunting. I loved it, but it had elements that kept it out of the Temptation line, so my agent took it to Bantam where Beth de Guzman said "No problem," and I rewrote it using everything I'd learned in the five years since I'd first finished it. It moves in a different direction from most of my work, and I'm grateful to Beth for giving me the chance to experiment and improve a book I cared about so much.
Animal Note: Jupiter is a composite of two of my dogs, Mosey and Bernie. Mosey was born with one eye and other problems, and Bernie falls over a lot. But they were both the happiest dogs I've ever known (Bernie still is). The cats in this book were taken straight from real life, my own black cat, Liz, and my calico cat, Annie. And yes, Liz truly is 95% potted plant, and Annie really does have a voice that can peel paint.
Praise & Reviews
“Love's leading funny lady, Jennifer Crusie joins the [Bantam] family… with hilarious results. Ms. Crusie's unique magic produces a chuckle a minute in this zesty, irresistible romance.” ~Romantic Times
“Snappy dialogue, great characterization and case of secondary characters (including Crusie's other trademark, sad looking but lovable pets) keep the plot moving. This is just the book to chase away those rainy day blahs and leave you feeling warm and cosy.” ~Under the Covers