I took a break from my historical romance novels and read this. Boy am I glad I did. It was a page turner, reading it in 2 days. I loved how Jaine and Sam said and did what they felt, too many H/H don't act on their true feelings- they just meshed together after the initial idea of trying to exist as neighbors. The chemistry between them was great and the book made me laugh over and over again. I truly enjoyed this book and you will too!
Helpful Score: 5
This is one of Linda Howard's best books. What a great story! Plus there's romance, humor, intrigue and murder. A great combination. I never will forget the image that came to mind when the heroine caught her neighbor (a cop) at night, grabbing a drink from the refrigerator at night in the buff.... If you haven't read it yet, put it on your MUST READ list!
Helpful Score: 3
Really good book. Just the right amount of suspense, romance and humor!!!
Helpful Score: 3
Murder mystery, comedy, love story all rolled into one. I highly enjoyed this book and found it to be a very quick read.
Helpful Score: 1
A mystery that's a page-turner. Jaine Bright is a fun main character, full of spunk.
Helpful Score: 1
great book! I couldnt stop laughing outloud. Worth the read.
Helpful Score: 1
Really enjoyed this story about 4 friends who gain national attention for something that started out as a joke among friends during their weekly get together after work on a Friday night!
Helpful Score: 1
This book was fun, and I truly enjoyed it. I was in the mood for laugh-out-loud humor, which Howard delivered. There's a serious plot, with murder most foul, and it's not treated lightly.
The book I read is large-print, slightly oversized, and the 405 pages keep you interested to the very end. And I doubt that you'll figure out who-does-it before the author is ready to let you know!
The book I read is large-print, slightly oversized, and the 405 pages keep you interested to the very end. And I doubt that you'll figure out who-does-it before the author is ready to let you know!
Helpful Score: 1
love linda howard
Helpful Score: 1
Humor, intrigue, romance all rolled into one! This is absolutely one of Linda's best books. You will be addicted after reading this!
Helpful Score: 1
Another Linda Howard romantic suspense well thought out and executed. Oh, and did I forget to say enjoyable? A group of friends come up with their idea of "Mr. Perfect," joking around one day, and then following up on the Internet. That is, until one of them is found murdered. Let the games begin...
Helpful Score: 1
Part romance novel, part psychological thriller. Mr. Perfect is both a frightening and funny look at the search for an ideal mate.
Helpful Score: 1
Again she writes superb suspense and romance
Helpful Score: 1
Linda Howard has written some new books, that are different from her earlier books, and I like them much better. This was a really good book.
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent suspenseful read.
Helpful Score: 1
One of my favorite Linda Howard books. Hilarious and frightening.
Helpful Score: 1
I really like Linda Howard's writing. Hard to put down.
Helpful Score: 1
Witty characters, good plot,fun reading, couldn't put it down.
Helpful Score: 1
A GREAT story! Keeps you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend this book!
Helpful Score: 1
LOVED LOVED LOVED this book!! Linda Howard is awesome and this book is full of suspense and hard to put down until the end!
Helpful Score: 1
This is a romance novel, part romance and part thriller. A sexy fun mystery story with a delightful sparring relationship between a cop and a woman. It ranks as one of Linda Howard's all-time best.
One of my all time favorites by LH. I reread it every year.
Helpful Score: 1
good suspense.
Helpful Score: 1
This is an excellent, fast-paced read. I giggled, I bit my lip in fear, and I couldn't put it down. I often loan this book out to others who are looking for a good read.
Helpful Score: 1
Bit racey this one...VERY enjoyable!
Helpful Score: 1
Scary what a fun list among a group of women will stir up!
Helpful Score: 1
If you like Janet Evanovich's Plum series, you will enjoy this one.
Four friends, in fun, make a list of the perfect man. Things get out of hand when the media gets a copy. Main character is funny, sexy and outrageous....throw in a murder of one of the girls and you got a enjoyable msytery.
Four friends, in fun, make a list of the perfect man. Things get out of hand when the media gets a copy. Main character is funny, sexy and outrageous....throw in a murder of one of the girls and you got a enjoyable msytery.
Great read....Lots of twists and a little bit of raw sex mixed in...
I really liked this book.One day done,that is why I like this club so much.
Very good book. Well written, quick read.
I think all of Linda Howard's books are good and this one is no exception.
What began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends---and herself. Now, knowing whom to rrust and whom to love is a matter of survival--as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
What began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends---and herself. Now, knowing whom to rrust and whom to love is a matter of survival--as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
I could not stop laughing when I read this book. The ending of the first chapter is the absolute perfect "bad hair day". One of Ms. Howard's best.
great book. I couldnt stop laughing out loud.
SYNOPSIS
...the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted -- or will just muscular do? As their conversation hears up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along e-mail lines. But what began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends -- and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival -- as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
...the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted -- or will just muscular do? As their conversation hears up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along e-mail lines. But what began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends -- and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival -- as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
This is the book that got me hooked on Howard, romantic suspense at it's best!
This book was so good. 4 girls getting together to make a list of what a perfect man should be. Great story, great ending. This book always kept you guess who the killer was.
Excellent read. My first Linda Howard book. Will be reading more of her.
I have this book now in paperback so I am lettong this in hardcover leave my bookshelf. it was a great Howard story!
I think this was one of her best. Cry No More was the best, but this one comes next. Hilarious! 5 stars.
When Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends meet for dinner after work, they begin a discussion about what would make the perfect man. He has to be faithful, reliable, and have a sense of humor. As their conversation heats up, they concoct a list that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire through the internet. But what started as a joke turns deadly when one of the four women are murdered. Jaine turns to her neighbor, police detective Sam Donovan, for help unmasking the killer.
This is my favorite Linda Howard book. There is hilarious dialogue, suspense and romance all in one story. Excellent! My rating: 5 Stars.
This is my favorite Linda Howard book. There is hilarious dialogue, suspense and romance all in one story. Excellent! My rating: 5 Stars.
Very good story, excellent characters. I will read more of Linda Howard's books in the future.
great suspense read!
What would make the perfect man? That the topic that Jaine Bright and her three friends are pondering one night at their favorite after hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. But what began as a joke turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered.
Very good read.
Good story - thought it would be completely cutesy, but it was a good story!
Always a great story with Howard. Loved it.
Awesome book. Loved it! I'll read more of her books for sure!
Amazon.com
Setting: Warren, Michigan, present day
Sensuality: 8
Jaine Bright and three close friends share dinner one night and during casual conversation, create a list of qualifications for the perfect man--some logical, some hilariously funny, some racy. Within days, their tongue-in-cheek wish list of attributes for Mr. Perfect has been leaked to the press and the resultant publicity is overwhelming. Coworkers, TV crews, and reporters barrage the quartet with comments and criticism.
As if Jaine doesn't have enough to cope with, she has a new neighbor who she suspects is a criminal. She's relieved to learn that her neighbor is really an undercover cop, but she's still wary--because smart, sexy Sam Donovan handles her sharp witticisms with easy humor, and Jaine suspects that he may threaten her heart. What Jaine doesn't know is that she's about to need Sam desperately for something other than romance because her circle of friends is in big trouble. Unfortunately, that list of qualifications for Mr. Perfect has touched off a madman's rage. All of their lives are threatened and some of them are going to die, maybe all of them, if Sam can't stop the unknown killer.
Mr. Perfect brings to readers the quintessential Linda Howard hero, whose straightforward, "me Tarzan, you Jane" attitude plays well with a smart, witty heroine. The rapid-fire dialogue between the two is downright hilarious at times, even when the two are about to steam up the windows and burn up the sheets. It's difficult to balance this kind of humor and sensuality with edgy suspense, but Howard manages it with aplomb. If you enjoyed Heart of Fire and Dream Man, you're going to love this latest novel. It's drop-dead wonderful.--
Setting: Warren, Michigan, present day
Sensuality: 8
Jaine Bright and three close friends share dinner one night and during casual conversation, create a list of qualifications for the perfect man--some logical, some hilariously funny, some racy. Within days, their tongue-in-cheek wish list of attributes for Mr. Perfect has been leaked to the press and the resultant publicity is overwhelming. Coworkers, TV crews, and reporters barrage the quartet with comments and criticism.
As if Jaine doesn't have enough to cope with, she has a new neighbor who she suspects is a criminal. She's relieved to learn that her neighbor is really an undercover cop, but she's still wary--because smart, sexy Sam Donovan handles her sharp witticisms with easy humor, and Jaine suspects that he may threaten her heart. What Jaine doesn't know is that she's about to need Sam desperately for something other than romance because her circle of friends is in big trouble. Unfortunately, that list of qualifications for Mr. Perfect has touched off a madman's rage. All of their lives are threatened and some of them are going to die, maybe all of them, if Sam can't stop the unknown killer.
Mr. Perfect brings to readers the quintessential Linda Howard hero, whose straightforward, "me Tarzan, you Jane" attitude plays well with a smart, witty heroine. The rapid-fire dialogue between the two is downright hilarious at times, even when the two are about to steam up the windows and burn up the sheets. It's difficult to balance this kind of humor and sensuality with edgy suspense, but Howard manages it with aplomb. If you enjoyed Heart of Fire and Dream Man, you're going to love this latest novel. It's drop-dead wonderful.--
What would make the perfect man?
That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted-or willjust muscular do? As their conversation heats up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along e-mail lines. But what began as a joke among friends tutns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered...Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save ger friends-and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival-as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted-or willjust muscular do? As their conversation heats up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along e-mail lines. But what began as a joke among friends tutns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered...Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save ger friends-and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival-as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.
4 women frustrated in a mans work decide to make up Mr. Perfect. Next thing the list is published and everyone is looking for the women. Murder, mystery, comedy, and great sex. What more does a female reader need to know? Who did it? The murder and the great sex? Couldn't put it down. Made an all nigher till I finished it. Found another copy the next morning at the thrift store. Picked it up for a dollar so more gals could read it. great book. Found another Linda Howard book at the same store. Hope I can put it down, cause I need some sleep before work tomorrow. Cathy
Well, I see this has a high rating already, but I wasn't impressed.
Love this book.... an good mix of mystery and Romance. I thought I knew who the killer was but I was surpried in the end. A thriller that keeps you hooked.
What would make the perfect man? That was the question Janie and her three friends were discussing over dinner. Their fatel mistake was making a list. The list got into the wrong hands not only causing the group problems with family and co-workers, but it also got them the attention of a very sick person. Can Janie and her neighbor the cop unmask a killer before he kills the friends.
Linda Howard is one of my favorites and this earlier romantic suspense did not disappoint. The dialogue is witty and I laughed out loud more than once. This abridged edition was a quick, entertaining listen.
As always Linda Howard is great!!
Wow! Linda Howard did it again. Fast paced fun, with a great hero & heroine. I just love her alpha males. This one is another keeper.
This is my first Karen Howard book and now I'm hooked!!! Such a fun read. I read it in two days and stayed up late to finish it!
