Seeing Me Naked

by Liza Palmer

Book Overview

Elisabeth Page is the daughter of Ben Page, yes, that's right, THE world famous novelist. And yes, she's also the sister of Rascal Page, world famous novelist in his own right. So what does Elisabeth do? Much to her family's disappointment, Elisabeth is a pastry chef. And a pretty damn good one, at Beverly, the hottest restaurant in LA. The last relationship Elisabeth had was with Will, a man she grew up with and whose family ran in the same social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446698377
• ISBN13: 9780446698375
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: 5 Spot Pub
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

laugh out loud type of book

It's been awhile since I've read a book that's made me laugh out loud like this one did. I could really picture some of the scenarios, like the baby shower! You know it's a good book when you hate to say goodbye to it.

Can't put it down!

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! Once I pick it up, I have trouble putting it down, and when I am not reading, I look forward to being able to continue reading. The problems each person deals with are legitimate problems and aren't exxagerated and don't seem fake like with many other books. The book is entertaining and you just really want Elisabeth to succeed in life. Liza Palmer has a great writing style. I look forward to reading more of her novels in the future.

One of the best I've read in a long time

Elisabeth has always lived in the shadow of her famous novelist father and brother. A pastry chef at a trendy LA eatery, she is approached by two producers who offer her the opportunity of a lifetime - her own cooking show on the Food Network that could mean relocating to New York. She's ready to jump at the chance, but fears the backlash of her family, particularly her father who feels that Hollywood destroyed his novels when they adapted them for the screen. Further complicating matters is the sexy college basketball coach she met at a fundraiser. David is her polar opposite and yet so perfect for her, particularly now that she has decided to move on from her tired relationship with childhood sweetheart and always on the go Will. Can Elisabeth throw caution to the wind and take a chance on a happily ever after her family and firends might not approve of? Palmer's latest was a treat from start to finish. While the title is pretty racy, the story is not - the nakedness is pretty much the baring of Elisabeth's soul, not her clothing. She's a great modern heroine; flawed but human. Palmer's witty dialogue, plotting and pacing are first rate.

Fun, fun, fun romance

Although the title, Seeing Me Naked, was both intriguing and a little "racy" for me to read in public, the plot sounded interesting - a pastry chef gets the job offer of a lifetime when she's asked to host a TV food show. But how does this fit in with juggling an insane family and having found a new love interest? I've always been fascinated by professional cooking, so I decided to give it a shot. And I'm glad I did, because it just goes to show that looks can be deceiving. Seeing Me Naked is a delightful novel about what's really important in life. Elisabeth Page never felt she lived up to the standards set her by her award-winning novelist father, or even her literary genius brother... somehow "just" being a pastry chef didn't feel adequate. When she's approached by two New Yorkers who wanted her to shoot a pilot for a new show on Food Network, she's torn between what her dad would want her to do, and what she wants to do. Matters are complicated further when David Sullivan enters her life - a beer-drinking basketball coach who's everything her family is not. Elisabeth can only juggle so many torches at a time. Does she hold on to the controlled, organized, and admittedly boring life she'd gotten used to? Or does she dare throw caution to the wind and choose what's really important? Letting others see you naked is always scary, but if they are to love you - warts and all - it's the only way to live. Seeing Me Naked reads like the most romantic comedy ever, with a twist of Ratatouille thrown into the mix for good measure. Perfect for when you just want to spoil yourself and feel good for awhile. Armchair Interviews says: Dig in for a super romance.

Delightful and engaging

Reviewed by Lisa Kisner for Reader Views (1/08) Elisabeth Page is a pastry chef at the hottest restaurant in Los Angeles. Living up to family expectations is difficult, to say the least, with a father whose past novels have won the Pulitzer prize and made him a living legend, an heiress mother and a brother with a current best-selling novel. Elisabeth's five-year plan (now on year eleven) to open her own patisserie and marry her childhood sweetheart looks to be no further along than when she started it. Golden opportunities arise when she gets an offer to host her own cooking show and when she meets Daniel, a basketball coach who is everything her childhood sweetheart is not. Much to her surprise, Elisabeth begins considering acting on both possibilities even though they are completely opposite of the life she, and her family, expects. Does Elisabeth have the courage to take on this new life, or will she forever be in her family's shadow? I found "Seeing Me Naked" to be delightful and engaging. It is just the book to read curled up in an armchair on a rainy day or lounging on the beach in the sun. Ms. Palmer combines solid characters with an appealing story. She even includes a few recipes of the mouth-watering dishes that appear in the story. The result is a fun to read novel that transcends traditional chick lit with a clever and classy romance.