The Importance of Being Married

by Gemma Townley

Book Overview

Jessica Wild isn't big on commitment. But after inheriting millions from Grace, a sweet old lady she met in her grandmother's nursing home, the situation seems to have changed. To put an end to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345499808
• ISBN13: 9780345499806
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Couldn't put it down!

It's very typical for me to take about a week to finish a book because I may not have the chance or desire to pick it up. I finished this in two days, in addition to having a 4 yr old running about, which is an accomplishment for me. It never once got boring. All the characters were great and I especially loved Max. He was so realistic I want him as my boyfriend!!! So this is going to be a trilogy? Can't wait to read the next!

Wild about Jessica and her antics

Jessica Wild is anything but. Her idea of a good time is visiting her grandmother's neighbor in the nursing home and concocting a fictitious romance (complete with the happily ever after) worthy of the paperback novels her friend adores. Jessica's problems begin, though, when her friend passes and leaves her fortune to Mrs. Jessica Milton, Jess' alter ego who married her boss. Now Jess has fifty days to make Anthony Milton not only fall for her, but marry her, or she has to forfeit her inheritance. This English chick-lit is a lively romp of deception. Of course if you are like me, one who cringes every time the heroine digs her hole a little deeper, it will likely make you uncomfortable (my logical side says, explain yourself to the guy and split the cash with him-but then we wouldn't have a story, would we?). And don't get the idea that this is just another underling-falls-for-the-boss plot line. The secondary characters add exceptional flavor to what could be typical chick-lit. What's a good story without a little over-the-top zaniness wrapped up in stilettos? This is a fast-paced trip through intercultural London. Despite my squeamishness caused by Jess' hole digging, it was much like a traffic accident I couldn't look away from. I needed to see if everyone survived unscathed, and I tore through this book as if I didn't have an entire vacation week to finish. I say "bravo" to Gemma Townley for taking a typical plot line and turning it on its head. Armchair Interviews adds its own Bravo!

A trilogy? YES!

I really enjoyed The Importance of Being Married. I liked all of the main characters (the good ones that is) and Jess (Jessica) Wild is someone that I could relate to. I'm so glad this is the first book in the Wild trilogy. I cant wait to read book two!

fun chick lit Cinderella caper

Project Marriage began the day that Jessica Wild's grandma died. Jessica was visiting her grandma at the retirement home when she met her relative's neighbor Grace Hampton. Jessica and Grace became friends. She told Grace that she worked at Milton Advertising and when the older woman told her to get a beau; she swore she was dating the legendary Anthony Milton. Over time she told Grace they were engaged and eventually happily married; white lies made the older woman feel good about the commitment phobia Jessica. When Grace dies Jessica is stunned to learn Mrs. Anthony Milton has inherited millions in pounds. There is only one problem, Jessica is not married to her boss and has fifty days to claim her inheritance. Unable to tell him the humiliating truth and beg for his assistance with a temporary marriage, with the help of her flatmate, Jessica creates a strategic plan to accomplish Project marriage. Obtaining professional consulting help, Jessica succeeds in getting engaged to Anthony, but as they plan for their wedding, she dreams of his bud. This chick lit Cinderella caper is a fun tale especially when the lead character seeks advice from her friend and pros like a hooker instead of a guidebook like THE HOPELESS ROMANTIC'S HANDBOOK. The makeover from middle class worker into sex siren with a snip and a clip is inane and slows the otherwise impish story line. Still this is a wonderful English tale filled with a strong protagonist who begins to question for love or money. Harriet Klausner