Girl Having A Ball
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Oxford Ball: One Event Planner, One Childhood Crush, and a Whole Lot of Hilarious Chaos!
Stevie's determined to prove she's a grown-up, even if it means tackling the fundraising ball from hell. A crumbling mansion, a committee that's a comedy of errors, and a budget that's basically a wish list? Check. But then, her childhood crush, Tom, strides back into her life, all grown up and distractingly handsome. Suddenly, "adulting" gets a whole lot more complicated.
Tom, haunted by his mother's expectations, just wants to prevent a social disaster. But he didn't count on Stevie. She's no longer the kid sister he remembers, and her fiery determination is as captivating as her smile. Can they survive the ball, their families, and the undeniable spark between them?
Shortlisted for the 2017 Romantic Comedy Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association, Girl Having a Ball by Rhoda Baxter delivers laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming romance. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sue Moorcroft.
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Rhoda writes contemporary women's fiction with a hint of geek.
Back in the early 2000s, when she commuted into London every day, Rhoda read romance novels and wished there were more stories about women who were not obsessed with shoes. Besides which, where were all the nice men - the sort that rely on wit and charm rather than money and biceps?
Rhoda now writes the sort of books she wanted to read. She's lucky enough to have several books published by a traditional publisher (thank you Choc Lit!). Her books have been nominated for prizes and her articles have appeared on various websites, including USA Today.
In real life, she has a DPhil in microbiolgy, so if her pen name sounds vaguely bacterial, you can guess why.
You can find her wittering on about cake and science or making bad puns on her website (www.rhodabaxter.com), or on Facebook or Twitter (@rhodabaxter). Or, if you like, you can email her at rhodab@rhodabaxter.com. Please do say hello if you're passing.
