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Sometimes even good girls need to be a little bad . . .
Marla Jean Bandy might be down, but she’s not out. Even though her no-good ex-husband left her for another woman-a Bookmobile-driving librarian twenty years her senior-Marla Jean won’t settle for another lonely night. She’s not ready for Mr. Right, but why not have a little fun with Mr. Right Now? The only wrench in her plan is her childhood crush, Jake-and the memory of the one toe-curling kiss they shared on a hot summer night years ago . . .
One look at Marla Jean is enough to make any red-blooded man sit up and take notice-especially the kind of man nice girls should avoid. Jake knows he should let her make her own mistakes, but he owes it to her brother to look after her. Trouble is, the harder he tries to do the right thing, the harder it is to resist Marla Jean. She needs a man to make her believe love will last, and for once in his life, Jake wonders if that could be him.
Excellent summer read!
Marla Jean is still reeling from her divorce, a divorce made worse because not only does she live in a small town, her ex cheated on her with the town librarian who is older than him. Marla Jean is ready to kick up her heels and have some fun. Linc, Marla Jean’s older brother, asked Jake to keep an eye on Marla Jean while he is away on his honeymoon. When Jake happens to see Marla Jean out on the town with all the single men sniffing around her, he realizes he has to step in and save her from herself. Little did Jake know, his long buried feelings for Marla Jean would surface and test the limits of his lifelong friendship and heart.
Marla Jean is reinventing herself, moving on from the embarrassment of her divorce and tired of receiving nothing but pitying looks from everyone in town. When Jake comes charging in while she is with the town man-whore Donny Joe, she realizes her feelings for Jake are no longer the simple school girl crush, she has 100% adult lustful feelings for him. All Marla Jean wants is meaningless sex because she isn’t ready for more, thinking that is what every man wants she decides to make a move on Jake, which sends Jake running for the hills. The story that unfolds is full of uh-ohs, passion, laughter and a comedy of errors for Marla Jean which has the small town gossip in running wild with rumors that Marla Jean is turning into a drinking, bar hopping bully with plots to destroy her ex-husband’s new woman.
Marla Jean is a sassy, smart mouth small town girl, determined to make it on her own. The banter between Marla Jean and Jake is priceless. I absolutely LOVE Jake, he is 100% corn fed, country boy, with a healthy dose of mama’s boy thrown in. The conversations and teasing between Jake and his mama had me cracking up. Ain’t Misbehaving isn’t all laughs though, there are some heartbreaking and tender scenes. Jake’s evolving relationship with his younger brother was sweet and painful.
There are so many funny parts in this book, I don’t want to go into detail or quote, because I believe they are best experienced as you read them…but to whet your curiosity here are a few clues:
- A TEXAS size homecoming mum
- A bathroom door, Marla Jean and her ex’s new woman
- Dreams, pain killers, a man waking you up, and a feisty female’s fist
- A sexy country boy who names his vehicles
- Donuts, ex-husbands, protective brother-like friends, and single suitors
If you are looking for a light hearted book, full of small town charm, laughs and passion, you won’t want to miss Ain’t Misbehaving! Molly Cannon is a new author and is one who to watch for. I cannot wait for Donny Joe’s book and I am hoping that Theo gets his own book. I have seen early reviews that say if you like Kristin Higgins and Susan Elizabeth Phillips you will like Ain’t Misbehaving. I agree, I also feel that Molly Cannon’s style will also appeal to fans of Christie Craig, Robin Kaye and Rachel Gibson.
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This looks like an AWESOME book! Can’t wait to read it. Thanks Didi!
Sounds like a great book!!! Had to chuckle over the naming your vehicle!! My dad has always named his or had me do it. I can remember being not even four, and we had this ol busted up van I had named Valdez after that old coffee commercial One Valdez. It’s a tradition me nd my siblings have carried on. I’m currently driving Vivi-Ann (named after the main character from the Devine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood).
Based on your review, this book sounds like a winner D. I’ll be adding it to my TBR pile.
Perfect beach read – thanks for the great review!
This book sounds like so much fun! Thanks for the review. Will definately have to add to the TBR pile that keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Oh i am so putting this on my TBR list… thanks for the great review…
Those tidbits are intriguing – Marla Jean’s encounter with the other woman and a new bathroom door etc. I think the shampooing hair part is interesting since it can be so sensual, especially to have someone that you have an attraction to, doing it.