Helpful Score: 4
A lovely story of two best friends, once upon a time, who fall out over a man -- specifically Rosie's cheating husband, who only wants her money. But on the day Rosie wises up and kicks him out, she wins the lottery! How to get rid of the husband without handing over the money? And where does her ex best friend fit in the picture?
Rosie is a wonderful character and I rooted for her throughout. The story is not bad. Fun read.
Rosie is a wonderful character and I rooted for her throughout. The story is not bad. Fun read.
Helpful Score: 2
This is sort of a cute, easy read, if you're looking for something light and romantic.
Helpful Score: 2
An overweight woman (Rosie Gardener)sets out to improve her life by losing 55 lbs.----and ends up changing much more than her dress size. I loved this book...it is a must read.
Helpful Score: 2
One of the best books I have read of her's. She is an overweight women who fell for a handsome two-timing cad. She finally kicks the so-and-so out and starts a new way of life.
Helpful Score: 2
A book about overcoming ones shortcomings and finding the true beauty of life
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Another of Fern Michaels great romance novels. Rosie wins the lottery and has to decide what to do with the money.
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A delightful holiday story....Funny, lively and filled with down-home charm...
Helpful Score: 2
Rosie is fed up with her husband's mistreatment and her weight gain. Through the course of the book she loses both, but gains much more. This was slow to get into, but worth reading to the end.
Helpful Score: 2
I absolutely loved this book! It is one of those feel good books.
"Uniquely charming....bursting with humor...this heartwarming confection is as soothing as a cup of hot cocoa>"--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Uniquely charming....bursting with humor...this heartwarming confection is as soothing as a cup of hot cocoa>"--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Helpful Score: 2
Good story - shows what you can accomplish with determination.
Helpful Score: 1
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. A LITTLE LESSON TO NOT TREAT A PERSON AS BADLY AS THEY HAVE TREATED YOU!
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an overweight woman sets out to improve her life by losing weight and ends up changing much more than her dress size, wonderful book
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GREAT BOOK!
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Another writer I collect. Very good read.
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I love this book
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Entertaining inspirational book of an overweight woman who loses weight and her life.
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Great book, kept me interested to the end!
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Rosie sets out to change her life by losing fifty-five pounds and ends up changing much more than her dress size.
A delightful read with a liitle comedy and magic thrown in.
A delightful read with a liitle comedy and magic thrown in.
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I loved this book
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Loved this Fern Michaels book
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Michaels is always a very good read.
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Rosie Gardener and Vickie Winters were best friends, closer than sisters. Partners in a successful mail-order company, both women lived comfortably in lush Savannah, Georgia. Svelte and single Vickie only wanted the best for her friend -- and she couldn't stay quiet when Rosie, overweight and unable to see her own worth, fell under the spell of Kent Bliss, a two-timing cad whose meal ticket was vulnerable Rosie. The night before Rosie's wedding was the last time Vickie spoke to her -- to warn her about Kent's true nature, and to quit their business before leaving for Europe.
Now, on her third wedding anniversary, Rosie realizes Vickie was right -- and that the Porsche and other indulgences were her attempts to buy the love of a man who only cared about himself. Fed up with his mistreatment, she vows to change her life -- starting by kicking him out that night. The next day, she begins a diet and exercise regime. But more life-changing news awaits: Rosie has the single winning ticket in the Wonderball lottery -- and she's won $302 million.
With Kent lurking in the shadows to claim a share of her money, Rosie needs her friends more than ever -- and when Vickie returns to Savannah, Rosie learns the power of forgiveness. As she loses weight and works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a new Rosie emerges. This pretty woman is making a fresh start, and no one's greed or bitterness -- or even her own occasional self-doubts -- will stop her from jumping into life and love with a passion she didn't know she possessed.
Now, on her third wedding anniversary, Rosie realizes Vickie was right -- and that the Porsche and other indulgences were her attempts to buy the love of a man who only cared about himself. Fed up with his mistreatment, she vows to change her life -- starting by kicking him out that night. The next day, she begins a diet and exercise regime. But more life-changing news awaits: Rosie has the single winning ticket in the Wonderball lottery -- and she's won $302 million.
With Kent lurking in the shadows to claim a share of her money, Rosie needs her friends more than ever -- and when Vickie returns to Savannah, Rosie learns the power of forgiveness. As she loses weight and works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a new Rosie emerges. This pretty woman is making a fresh start, and no one's greed or bitterness -- or even her own occasional self-doubts -- will stop her from jumping into life and love with a passion she didn't know she possessed.
Helpful Score: 1
Great for the woman who knows the best revenge for a bad breakup it to find an even better man!
Overall story was good. There's a portion that is a bit "out there" - a woman buried under a tree swings and does things to the living.... I don't really buy that part, but the rest of the story is great.
Rosie Gardener is in a VERY bad marriage. She needs to get out! She also needs to get in shape. When she finally gets up the nerve to kick out dead-beat husband, she also wins the powerball.
Quick read with interesting (though not too believable) characters
Quick read with interesting (though not too believable) characters
Really sweet book, quick afternoon read.
"In Fern Michael's extraordianry, inspiring New York Times bestseller, an overweight woman sets out to improve her life by losing fifty-five pounds - and ends ups changing much more than her dress size."
Rose Gardener fell under the spell of handsome Kent Bliss. A two-timing cad who used her for her money, he was cruel, and un-caring. Only thoughtful of himself and his next affair. Rosie changed herself and her life, one pound at a time.
Rose Gardener fell under the spell of handsome Kent Bliss. A two-timing cad who used her for her money, he was cruel, and un-caring. Only thoughtful of himself and his next affair. Rosie changed herself and her life, one pound at a time.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a fun and fast read.
Silly fun light reading. This is a hardback
I love Fern Michels and this was truly an enjoyable read!
Rosie wins lottery just as she was preparing to kicking her husband out. She'd rather pass up the $302 million than share with her no-good husband. While working on a new image she works out with personal trainer Jack. She becomes stronger and learns to trust love again.
Rosie finally kicks her two-timing husband out on their 3rd anniversary. The next day she wins $302 million in the lottery and Kent wants his share.
Excellent book
An overweight women sets out to improve her life b y losing fifty-five pounds--and ends up changing much ,ore than her dress size! Finding out her husband of three years is unfaithful she kicks him out and begins a diet and exzercise regime. She hires a sexy personal trainer and learns to trust love once again.
Another success for Fern Michaels!
This is absolutely one of my all-time favorites. I really enjoy reading Fern Michaels and I felt that the characterization in this one really made you fall in love w/ the heroine. I usually don't read ANY book twice, but this is one I have read a few times.
Pretty good book. Easy read. A little cheesy, but a good story.
This was a great book! My first by this authour, but I'll definitely be reading more of her! Excellent choice for a relaxing reading time.
Great story. Good quick read.
Take off on the extraordinarily fun and inspiring adventure of an ordinary woman who takes charge of her life by ending her disastrous marriage, losing fifty-five pounds, and getting fit-and finds she has gained more than she ever dreamed possible!
This pretty woman is making a fresh start -
Not all what I expected, but thrilling no less. I couldn't put it down.
A great book about friends and arguements resolved and the importance of friendship in our lives. Also, some romance and great plot
Author Fern Michaels. take off on the extraordinarily fun and inspiring adventure of an ordinary woman who takes charge of her life by ending her disastrous marriage, losing fifty-five pounds, and getting fit and finds she has gained more than she ever dreamed possible! This book is a really good read.
Watch as the heroine, Rosie, transforms herself! A light, fun read.
Yuk. Insipid and predictable.
This poor RICH chubby girl gets rid of her no good husband, wins the lottery and spends the next 200 pages trying to figure out how to get out of giving half the lottery money to her no-good ex. She is already rich!!!
Sub plot, she gets thin. Goes from chubby to running a triathalon in...I think...about six months.
Did I mention the ghost???
Sheesh...
This was my first...and last...Fern Michaels!!
Save your time and money.
This poor RICH chubby girl gets rid of her no good husband, wins the lottery and spends the next 200 pages trying to figure out how to get out of giving half the lottery money to her no-good ex. She is already rich!!!
Sub plot, she gets thin. Goes from chubby to running a triathalon in...I think...about six months.
Did I mention the ghost???
Sheesh...
This was my first...and last...Fern Michaels!!
Save your time and money.
Good book. Would recommend to others.
A lady finds out that the hubby she married just a few years back is not the man of her dreams, and ditches him making him lose the lifestyle he's accustomed to and much more; Her friend leaves town making adventures of her own and on top of it, she has the winning ticket for a couple hundred million in her pocket and her hubby wants it. Then, she meet a man who may be more her speed, but first have to put out some fires here; Great book;
I want more books like this one! What an empowering read in terms of a woman's ability to change her life, her body and her outlook!
An overweight woman sets out to improve her life by losing fifty-five lbs and ends up changing much more than her dress size. Good book
Great reading
Very good read. I really liked the ending and the story was a fun read.
Pretty good romance. Heroine throws out no-good husband, wins lottery, he wants in on half. Held my interest, although I wanted to shake the heroine!
I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK. I HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING IT DOWN.FERN MICHAELS IS SUPER!
Good story about a woman who lets her life get out of control, then turns it around on her own. Happy ending!
Just finished this yesterday. It was a good read, not the most realistic but good to get lost in!
Great read! I was able to read Pretty Woman in one sitting. A great love and weight loss story.
A fun book, and a quick read!
Excellent book. I could not put it down.
Great read! I really enjoyed it.
Good story with subject getting revenge in the end.
very relaxing, enjoyable read
Rosie Gardner fell under the spell of hansome Kent Bliss, and not even her nest friend Vickie could persuade her that her finace was a two-timing cad. Now it's her third wedding anniversary, and Rosie, fed up with Kent's mistreatment, realizes her estranged best friend was right. But the day after kicking Kent out and beginning a diet and exercise regime, Rosie experiences another life-changing event: she wins $302 million in the Wonderball lottery. Now with Kent lurking in the hsadows to claim a share of her money, Rosie needs her friends more than ever. As she works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a stronger new Rosie emerges--a woman who wants to learn to trust love once again. Can she keep her vow not to be stopped by Kent's bitterness and her own self-doubts and jump into life with a passion she didn't know she possessed?
Very very good.
Good book from Fern Michaels about a woman who transforms herself after winning the lottery.
How you look at yourself is more important than how others see you. You have to live with yourself. It's a hard bit to swallow. But she does come to reality and begins taking care of herself and her self esteem. Becoming the strong independant woman she was ment to be after throwing out her hanger-on cheating husband and learning to lover herself.
Yuk. Insipid and predictable.
This poor RICH chubby girl gets rid of her no good husband, wins the lottery and spends the next 200 pages trying to figure out how to get out of giving half the lottery money to her no-good ex. She is already rich!!!
Sub plot, she gets thin. Goes from chubby to running a triathalon in...I think...about six months.
Did I mention the ghost???
Sheesh...
This was my first...and last...Fern Michaels!!
Save your time and money.
This poor RICH chubby girl gets rid of her no good husband, wins the lottery and spends the next 200 pages trying to figure out how to get out of giving half the lottery money to her no-good ex. She is already rich!!!
Sub plot, she gets thin. Goes from chubby to running a triathalon in...I think...about six months.
Did I mention the ghost???
Sheesh...
This was my first...and last...Fern Michaels!!
Save your time and money.
Great Book! easy read
This book is really good! I couldn't put it down!
This book started out kind of predictible and contrived. But I did get caught up in the story and it held my interest. I don't really like how things ended with the husband but overall it was a good story- light reading.
Take of on the extraordinarily fun and inspiring adventure of an ordinary woman who takes charge of her life by ending her disastrous marriage, losing 55 pounds, getting physically fit--and gained more than she ever dreamed possible.
i havent read the book yet
Rosie Gardener fell under the spell of handsome Kent Bliss, and not even her best friend Vickie could persuade her that her fiancé was a two-timing cad. Now it's her third wedding anniversary, and Rosie, fed up with Kent's mistreatment, realizes her estranged best friend was right. But the day after kicking Kent out and beginning a diet and exercise regime, Rosie experiences another life-changing event: she wins $302 million in the Wonderball lottery. Now with Kent lurking in the shadows to claim a share of her money, Rosie needs her friends more than ever. As she works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a stronger new Rosie emerges -- a woman who wants to learn to trust love once again. Can she keep her vow not to be stopped by Kent's bitterness and her own self-doubts and jump into life with a passion she didn't know she possessed?
Rosie Gardener fell under the spell of handsome Kent Bliss, and not even her best friend Vickie could persuade her that her fiancé was a two-timing cad. Now it's her third wedding anniversary, and Rosie, fed up with Kent's mistreatment, realizes her estranged best friend was right. But the day after kicking Kent out and beginning a diet and exercise regime, Rosie experiences another life-changing event: she wins $302 million in the Wonderball lottery. Now with Kent lurking in the shadows to claim a share of her money, Rosie needs her friends more than ever. As she works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a stronger new Rosie emerges a woman who wants to learn to trust love once again. Can she keep her vow not to be stopped by Kent's bitterness and her own self-doubts and jump into life with a passion she didn't know she possessed?
Rosie Gardener fell for her husband. Her friend Vicki tried to tell her that her husband was a jerk. After she kicks him out,she starts a excercise program and diet plan. Then she wins $ 302 million dollars in the Wonderball lottery.Kent lerks around when he heard about the win. She and her personal trainer start a romance. You'll have to read the book to find out the rest.
Rosie Gardener fell under the spell of handsome Kent Bliss,and not even her best friend Vickie could persuade her that her fianc'e was a two-timing cad. now it's her third wedding anniversary,and Rosie,fed up with Kent's mistreatment,realizes her estranged best friend was right. But the day after kicking Kent out and beginning a diet and exercise regime,Rosie experiences another life-changing event:she wins $302 million in the Wonderball lottery.Now with Kent lurking in the shadows to claim a share of er money,Rosie needs her friends more thanever.Asshe works out under the eye of sexy personal trainer Jack Silver, a stronger new Rosie emerges-a woman who wants to learn to trust love once again. Can she keep hr vow not to be stopped by Kent's bitterness and her own self-doubts and jump into life with a passion she didn't known she possessed?
