Pig In A Park

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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.

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