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The sparkling new romantic comedy novel by the author of THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT.Everyone likes radio reporter Minty - she's so terribly nice. But being nice doesn't save her from being jilted at the very altar by her attractive but domineering fiancé Dominic. Ditched rather than hitched, a shocked Minty takes stock, and, on her husbandless honeymoon, she vows to become just a little less 'nice'. Joined by her fiery cousin Amber, whom no one could describe as sweet-natured, Minty sets out on a Quest for the Self, in which she will finally learn how to say 'No'.But Dominic's devastating desertion has left her with an unhealed wound. For if the man she loved could do that to her, then how can any man be trusted? But then Minty stumbles upon the real reason for Dominic's dreadful defection. Faced with the ugly truth, she prepares to move on, let go, and learn how to say 'Yes' once more.
After being abandoned at the altar by her fiancé, radio reporter Minty Malone embarks on a transformative quest to shed her people-pleasing nature and reclaim her autonomy. Minty must navigate the emotional fallout of her public humiliation while contending with the lingering influence of her former partner, Dominic. Supported by her assertive cousin Amber, she attempts to redefine her boundaries and learn the power of refusal. The narrative follows her internal shift from a passive, agreeable persona to a woman capable of asserting her own desires, all while uncovering the hidden motives behind her failed engagement.
This novel aligns with the conventions of contemporary romantic comedy, focusing on the protagonist's internal evolution rather than solely on the pursuit of a new partner. The narrative structure suggests a lighthearted yet introspective tone, typical of the genre's focus on personal empowerment following a romantic setback. Readers likely find the contrast between the protagonist's initial passivity and her cousin's fiery temperament to be a primary driver of the story's humor and momentum. The work functions as a character study of a woman navigating the complexities of modern relationships and the necessity of establishing personal boundaries.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
2008-10-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007305133
ISBN-13:
9780007305131
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