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Rewriting Monday

Rewriting Monday, April 2009
by Jodi Thomas

Berkley
Featuring: Pepper Malone
336 pages
ISBN: 0425226948
EAN: 9780425226940
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"A terrific story of small-town togetherness filled with intrigue and romance."

Fresh Fiction Review

Rewriting Monday
Jodi Thomas

Reviewed by Kay Quintin
Posted March 16, 2009

Women's Fiction

Big-city reporter Pepper Malone, a Starbuck's and sushi kind of gal, is heading to Bailee, Texas, after being run out of Chicago for indiscretions that ended her career. Her Great Aunt Wilma is recovering in a nursing home, so Pepper plans to spend some time at her aunt's place licking her wounds before trying to find a job. In visiting with the warm and friendly Lorie, owner of the Lone Star Bakery, Pepper takes her suggestion and talks her way into a job at the antiquated Bailee Bugle owned by Michael McCullough. Since the tragic death 10 years ago of his brother Dave and sister-in-law Anna, Michael has been raising his niece Morgan, who's now 13. Michael has given up his dream of teaching to take over the family-operated paper and become a father. But threats are being directed towards Michael and the Bugle by a mysterious man. Pepper's life quickly becomes entangled with the residents of Bailee, especially with her fascinating boss. Together, and along with the residents, Michael and Pepper fight a battle against the unknown to protect their town. Pepper has fallen in love with Michael, but denies forming any commitment to anyone, believing herself a loner, incapable of forming bonds. The shocking truth is unveiled when Morgan is kidnapped and only Michael can hope to save her. I thoroughly enjoyed Jodi Thomas' story about the residents of the sleepy little town of Bailee. The storyline is terrific and the characters are outstanding. The plot thickens as the truth about Michael's hero brother and his family is slowly unwound. I found this to be a cleverly written story that kept me interested from page one through to the end. The dialogue is also clever and quite amusing. Pepper is exceptionally unique and you will fall in love with her, as well as the wonderful Michael. Don't miss this terrific blend of small-town togetherness filled with intrigue and romance.

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SUMMARY

Reporter Pepper Malone moved to Bailey, Texas, after a news story nearly got her killed. Now she wants to be left alone to do her job in relative peace and quiet. But when the newspaper’s staff is targeted by a madman with a grudge against the media, Pepper is drawn back into the public eye— and into the arms of the paper’s handsome owner.


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