The Emergency Stand-By-Date

by Samantha Carter

Jenny Forrest is convinced that the world is out to get single people. She needs a ready made date to act as the first line of defense against prying relatives, annoying exes, and well-meaning matchmakers. He should be relatively attractive, socially presentable and uninterested in a serious relationship. Ken Parks is a charming love'em and leave'em kind of guy--perfect emergency stand-by date material. Or so Jenny thinks, until she realizes that their kisses are anything but casual.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373520638
• ISBN13: 9780373520633
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Silhouette Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.1" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Stand-by is a stand-out

Samantha Carter writes about the tribulations of being single in a world where "buy one, get one free" is the norm. This is a fast paced read with a very contemporary feel. Jenny Forrest and Ken Parks rocket from one social date to another and neither is able to figure out how to make the transition from emergency stand-by to the real thing. No babies, no cowboys, and no runaway brides. But Carter still tells a fascinating story about two people who are right for each other, even though neither of them is willing to believe it. Way to go, Samantha Carter.