Since November 2009Book News: Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single by Heather McElhatton
May 6th, 2009 by LeahHeather McElhatton, author of Pretty Little Mistakes, returns with her second novel Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single. It’s released on June 1st and its synopsis reads:
Body conscious, cubicle-working, and love lorn in the Minneapolis suburbs, Jennifer Johnson is your average American woman. So it’s totally understandable when she freaks out after learning her ex-boyfriend is getting married, as is her younger sister, Hailey. To add insult to injury, this means she’ll have to wear an Asian-inspried kimono bridesmaid dress, which shows every curve and dimple plus more. Approaching thirty, single, and still unsatisfied with her career as a copywriter for the family-owned Keller’s department store, like any woman would, Jen begins to obsess about finding a boyfriend, losing weight, and perhaps chasing her dream job. When Brad Keller, heir to the Keller’s business, comes into the picture, it looks like Jen’s luck just might be changing. But, as often is the case, in reality, things are never quite as glossy beneath the surface and life’s decisions aren’t always about following your dream. We’re with Jen every step of the way from her daily struggle to eat or not eat a Cinnabon to her decision to ruin the kimono with Drano, and finally, to her chance to define her ‘happiness’.
It sounds a great read. Her debut novel, Pretty Little Mistakes, also sounds interesting as it has 150 different endings - I’d love to see how Heather has done that.
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Actually “Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single” was released on May 5, 2009.
It’s as good as advertised. Comes highly recommended!
Hi
That’s the US release date, we publish UK release dates. It’s good to know it’s a good book though, thanks for letting us know!
Leah
I LOVE this book! I got an advanced copy and it’s so funny I nearly wet myself laughing. Seriously twisted ending. I think it’s already released in the US and coming Jun 1st in the UK. YAY!
Hiya - you have the same name as me.
Would you like to review it for the website? Email me or reply to this comment if you would like to! The email address is: [email protected]
I’m glad it was good - it sounds good!
Leah x
I adored every single page of this book, laughing out loud and relating to the vast majority of it, until the last paragraph. Heather is extraordinary at remembering the fine details and doesn’t hold back when it comes to being honest. Beware, there is a giant stab in there, that will either cause you to feel grandly satisfied, or have you heave the book across the room (as I did, but my roommate ducked just in time!). Luckily, I don’t mind making up a quick epilogue in my head, so all-in-all, I would say not to miss this book (and my fingers are crossed for a part 2, not that there would be, I just ALWAYS feel that way, lol)
I can’t wait to check out the first one!
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