Just The Way You Aren't

A modern Cinderella -- very highly recommended

"Sunrise in Manhattan brings an interruption to hunky hotel project manager Michael Wolfe. He likes women who like to share a few laughs and a bed without promises or expectations. Women who don't mind interruptions in the name of business. Michael travels light, without baggage, holdups or unscheduled stops. But he can't quite forget the curvy painter of the mural, despite the baggy overalls and baseball cap.

Crashing the party of the year at New York's finest hotel was Sunny Anderson's biggest opportunity to change her life. With her mural on the ceiling above, Sunny can make new contacts and create new opportunities for her work. Maybe finally make enough to move out of parent's home, put away money for her daughter's college fund, and quit waiting tables at her mother's restaurant. But creating an elegant Sonja for the evening is quite a challenge for this paint splattered artist who prefers high tops to stilettos.

It's a magical night and Sunny, now Sonja, is entitled to a moment of madness between her schmoozing and networking. In her elegant Grace Kelly look, complete with fabulous butterfly mask, Sonja becomes something more than a painter in a baseball cap. As the ballroom fills with color, music and laughter, Sonja attracts the attention of Michael, relaxing, becoming beautiful, powerful and desirable. One night, one moment of madness and then the magic's interrupted by business. Cinderella only leaves behind earrings to mark the night's passage, and now Michael knows how Prince Charming felt.

Sonja becomes Sunny to return to the world of children, family and responsibilities. She gains a new project from the night of magic -- now she's commissioned to create a mural in the penthouse, which just happens to be where Michael lives. Now Michael's searching for the nonexistent Sonja, while fighting his attraction to Sunny. Meanwhile, Sunny's painting his office penthouse, and trying to retrieve Sonja's earrings. And if I haven't confused you yet, then pick up the book, because it's not to be missed!

This elegant Cinderella story blends just enough of the favorite story and the talented author's imagination to become wonderful. With a dusting of magic, Lynda Simmons blends sophistication and simplicity in a dazzling tale that's a real keeper. JUST THE WAY YOU AREN'T goes beyond feathered masks and glittering costumes, getting to the heart of the matter.
Very highly recommended".
Cindy Penn, www.wordweaving.com

Dear Lynda,
I just finished reading "Just the Way You Aren't". The best book yet! I really appreciated the story of Sunny, a young woman who discovers the inner resources and strengths to deal with personal and professional problems. The family dynamics, the erroneous first impressions, immersed me in relationships that made this book difficult to put down. A "must" for anyone who is a member of a family.

-Maureen Kostal, a reader in Norwood, Ontario

"What a terrific book! The author does an exceptional job developing the characters of both Michael and Sunny as well as the secondary characters that add flavor and color to the story. What I liked best was that both Michael and Sunny seemed like real people - they had problems in their lives and past issues that needed to be resolved before a happy ever after ending could be imagined.

In Sunny's case she has to summon up the courage to tell her mother that she doesn't want to take over the family tea room but wants to be an artist - something she is good at and has a chance of making a success.

Michael has to come to terms with the death of his first wife, something he has avoided to date, and learn that he can love again even if it is not the same as his first great romance. Real characters, some nice touches of humor, and a polished writing style all add up to a winning combination.

Highly recommended".

Respectfully submitted by,
- John Charles, Scottsdale (Arizona) Public Library

Michael Wolfe is perfectly content with his solitary life. A project manager for a prestigious hotel chain, he exists without roots or personal commitments, simply traveling from job to job. Having recently ended a convenient relationship, he neither needs nor wants a woman in his life. Or so he believes.

Enter Sunny Anderson, a gifted artist whose mural on the ceiling of the ballroom helps to make the opening of Michael's most recent project a hit. A single mother surrounded by her extended family, her life in the present is almost the exact opposite of his. Yet she is as much a prisoner of her past as Michael is of his.

Even with all of the obstacles between them, the two come together in spite of themselves, and in a wholly believable way. This is a warmhearted but still ultimately truthful story, blessed with many touches of wit and whimsy. Like Ms. Simmons's other books, JUST THE WAY YOU AREN'T is destined for my keeper shelf.

-Catherine Witmer, Just Views

This Magic Moment

"...an achingly tender tale." **** (4 stars)
- Romantic Times

". . .an enchanting story of a most unusual nature...with her unique gift for storytelling and just the right touch of whimsy, Lynda Simmons grants a wish for a tale of enduring love and dreams that do come true."
- Sharon Galligar Chance, Wichita Falls Times Record News and Bookbrowser

"...guaranteed to linger in the hearts and minds of the reader long after the last page is turned."
- Catherine Witmer, Just Views

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  Charmed and Dangerous

"In her latest book, "Charmed and Dangerous," author Lynda Simmons once again charms her readers with a tale that has a pinch of magic, a dash of mystery and a whole lot of love and humor. The magical spell cast by Simmon's delightful story line will keep readers enchanted, and wishing on the nearest star for more. Look for Simmon's next entrancing book, "This Magic Moment," to appear on bookshelves this fall." Five Roses
- Sharon Galligar Chance, Times Record News, Wichita Falls Texas, www.bookbrowser.com

"...a fast-paced read filled with an assortment of beguiling characters...laugh out loud humor, a trademark of this author who combines passion and drama into a spellbinding story. The touches of paranormal elements and the hint of a spin-off make this one a sure-fire delight."
- Darlene Kendall, Romance Communications

"You are going to have a lot of fun reading this story. It’s soooooo good! Lynda Simmons writes about charming characters we’d love to know in our everyday life. And then she adds the dangerously attractive men we adore to challenge us. Simply captivating!"
- Suzanne Coleburn, The Belles and Beaux of Romance

"This is a magical love story so charming you won't be able to put it down long enough to wipe the stardust from your eyes. Ms. Simmons charms us into believing in happily-ever-after once again. And I, for one, am glad she's penned such a spirited, fun, engaging romance. What good luck for us!"
- Pamela James, Reviewer for the Old Book Barn Gazette

"Ms. Simmons creates a vivid setting and good emotional conflict in this story. The passionate tension between Sam and Maxine is vivid. Readers will keep the pages turning, needing to see Maxine heal and Sam win her heart once and for all."
- April Redmon for Under the Covers Book Reviews

"Lynda Simmons has the talent to write stories that make readers sit up and take notice! In fact, this one will keep readers sitting up well past bed time to see what happens next! I enjoyed every second I spent in this strange and wonderful town of Schomberg. Therefore, I can highly recommend this book to romance readers everywhere!"
- Detra Fitch, HUNTRESS BOOK REVIEWS

"This is a charming romance. Lynda Simmons writes with humor and compassion, taking us into the characters' innermost feelings. Highly recommended reading!"
- Sherry Crane, Compuserve Romance Reviews

"...the dance of love and romance takes on a magical twist...a spritely and spirited tale full of fun, frolic, twists, turns and drama on the road to true romance."
- Nancy Porter, Romance Communications

"...memorable people and places rendered with light, skilled strokes. Ms. Simmons is a gifted storyteller, and this book is a special one, not soon forgotten."
- Catherine Witmer, Just Views

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Perfect Fit

"... a delightfully spirited romance with great twists and turns. She has a way with words and word pictures while her characters have an enjoyable realism as they work through the road blocks of romantic fiction... a fun read, a sexy read. One of those reads that warm the heart and pleasure the soul. A teapot that sings 'Ave Maria!'"
- Nelle Romero, Romance Communications

"...a wonderful read...steamy hook evolved into an intricate conflict that kept the novel in my hands. Highly recommended."
- April Redmond, Under the Covers

"Perfect Fit is a charming tale, brimming with emotion and wry humor. It also boasts the sexiest hero I've had the pleasure of falling in love with in years! I look forward to seeing more of Ms. Simmons in the near future"
- Catherine Witmer, Just Views
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The Wedding and the Little White Lie

4 ½ bells - This story is just so good!  Ms. Simon's books make you feel special!
    Donita Lawrence
    Bell, Book and Candle

"THE WEDDING AND THE LITTLE WHITE LIE is terrific, fun story. Steve Cooper and Eden Wells are both believable as individuals and captivating as a couple. Lynda Simmons scores big with her characters' witty banter."
Susan Schonberg, California

...IT'S A KEEPER!
Huntress Book Reveiws

...You'll love it!
Sherry Crane, Compuserve Book Reviews

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Marrying Well

Fabulous characterization, splendid humor and an innovative conflict makes Marrying Well sensational reading.
    4 ½ stars
    Romantic Times Magazine.

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