Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #343528 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-19
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Synopsis
After three failed engagements, Kate Svenson plans to find the man of her dreams by snaring an eligible bachelor at The Cabins resort, but as her would-be swains begin to drop around her, Jake Templeton decides to save the world of men from this femme fatale.

Customer Reviews

Manhunting
I have read and enjoyed many of Jennifer Crusie's books so I decided to go back and read some of hr earlier works and I must say that I was disappointed with 'MANHUNTING'. This is the story of Kate who has been single for as long as her best friend can rmember so she manages to convince Kate that a vacation to a Kentucky resort (where many single and eligible men just so happen to frequent) is just what the doctor ordered. While a tad bit skeptical about the trip Kate decides that a vacation couldn't hurt and takes off for Kentucky. While there she meets a host of men all of whom she manages to maul, offend or out right attack at some point during her stay. The only man with whom she has not had a bad experience with at the resort is Jake the grouns keeper (and co-owner) of the hotel. Jake is handsome, scruffy and all wrong for Kate. Despite the fact that they both belive that there could never be anyting romantic between the two of them they seem to turn to each other for comfort and solace in the midst of a busy, hormone ridden resort. But could Kate really give up everything she has worked so hard for to live the simple life, or could Jake give up the life of simplicity that he has come to love to go back to the hustle and bustle of city life?

I found 'MANhUNITNG' to be a bit generic and had none of the humor or quirky characters that I have come to know and love from Crusie. While the book was mildly entertaining I would sooner recommend 'FAKING IT' or 'BET ME' also by Crusie.

A fun, lightweight read
Jennifer Crusie never fails to please with her quirky characters and laugh-out-loud scenes. She takes a tired old plot (woman has had it with waiting for Mr. Right, and decides to set out hunting for him at a posh resort) and turns it into a delightful story filled with people that you would truly like to meet and hang out with. While this is not a serious literary work, it IS good fun, and well worth reading. You'll find yourself smiling through the whole book!

A Keeper
The wit and humour and a real insight into flawed human relationships makes this slim little romance a keeper. I love the clever repartee of the main characters Kate and Jake. Just sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy.