Pig In A Park

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Book Description

Isabel "Stan" Stanley's mother has been hoping a man would fall in Stan's lap. But when a handsome spy dives through the sunroof of her car in a hail of bullets, Stan's sure this wasn't what momma had in mind.

Bad guys beware.

Stan's packing glue gun and she knows how to use it. Sort of.

ISBN: 0-7599-0393-X trade paperback. Also available in ebook.

Awards

  • 1998 Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Nominee
  • Favorite E-book of 1998, Book Reviewer's ListServ
  • Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, 1998.

Reviews

"Pauline Baird Jones' debut contemporary, Pig in a Park is a delightful madcap romp that will leave readers eagerly anticipating future works by this amazing new talent." - Patricia Rouse, Romantic Times Columnist

"Pauline Baird Jones' humor is exquisite comic genius! Her characters are phenomenal and colorful as a rainbow. Move over James Bond!" - Suzanne Coleburn, The Bells and Beaux of Romance

"Pig in a Park" by Pauline B. Jones is a lively, sharply-written new cozy from Hard Shell that deserves attention." - Dick Adler, Crime Watch

". . . . a remarkable new talent . . Pauline Baird Jones and her hilarious novel PIG IN A PARK make their debut. Written in first person, this adventurous romp is a 14 karat gem, and I for one would love to see more from this vastly amusing author." - Four & 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times

"A romantic suspense, action-packed mystery, or a sizzling romance, the choice is yours because PIG IN THE PARK is all three, and more. . . The characters are many, varied, and unusual. The plot has as many twists as a kitten-snarled ball of yarn, but Ms. Jones manages to smooth out every kink, unsnarl the impossible, and deliver a book that is absolutely engrossing, engaging, and balm for your funny bone." - Under The Covers Reviews

"Pig in the Park is at once a mystery, a suspense thriller, an action adventure, a comedy, and a romance. Ms. Jones is a talented author who has a funny, unique way of looking at the world that will delight fans of almost any genre. Her heroine is extraordinary, her dialogue is catchy, and her plot . . . well, her plot must be experienced to be believed. This is a great book." - Painted Rock Writers Colony

"Pauline Baird Jones bursts onto the scene with an irresistibly fun-filled voice . . . "Pig In A Park" is the perfect showcase for this highly talented author . . .The reader will keep turning pages well into the night. Ms. Jones' sense of humor shines throughout the book, leaving one with a fond memory of fun even after the last page is turned." - Word Museum