Mad About Jack

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MAD ABOUT JACK
Gayle Kasper
ISBN: 1-59414-295-5
September 2005
Five Star
Hardcover
Contemporary Romance

Holly Handford inherited her father’s used car lot and has built it into a trustworthy place to shop for classic and pre-owned cars. Her sales have finally taken off and she is operating with a profit when Jack Murdock opens a flashy car lot across the street from her. Dealing with men who are out to hurt her business seems to be a given for Holly. First she finds out her boyfriend only wants her because of her inheritance, then Mad Jack’s opens to give her business a run for its money.

Jack Murdock thinks Holly needs to play more and not work quite so hard. In his opinion competition is good for both Mad Jack’s and Handford Motors. He is comfortable with his persona -- being loud with fancy suits, babes for his ads, and loud billboards. Holly is offended and demands he remove the flashy lights and signs. Once he gets past Holly’s guard he finds she has a lot of the characteristics he wants in a wife. Can he convince Holly to give them a chance?

Gayle Kasper has created a tale of romance with a modern knight in shining armor. Jack rides in a classic red MG instead of the typical white horse, but the effect bowls over Holly. Jack is a hero who knows how to get his girl. While he knows his heart right away, he needs to bring Holly over to his way of life. He knows the right tricks and plays his hand well, giving him a five star rating as a hero. Holly makes a perfect counterpart for Jack, the playboy and the serious woman who works hard and needs to learn to play more. Holly’s beauty and her love for cars make her a woman any man should want to have in his life. These two make a beautiful couple, the perfect for a romantic tale.

This modern day fairy tale is not without its twists and turns. Vandalism and slander hurt Holly, and Jack makes it his business to come to her rescue. Holly questions his honor but still manages to lose her heart. While Ms. Kasper keeps her villain a secret until the end, she manages to make Jack look like a true blue kind of guy though out the novel. This is a light heart warming read that this reviewer enjoyed.

Reviewed by Angie
September 2005