The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated

by Shane Bolks

Avon Books

ISBN:0060773103

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Like many people, Rory Egglehoff can't escape her past. Hers has resurfaced in the form of Hunter Chase: sapphire-eyed stud, true Jedi Knight, and lifetime crush. With a four phase plan in her pocket, she sets out to transform Icky Egglehoff into Princess Leia--someone worthy of godlike Hunter's interest. A quick change of wardrobe and a little social outreach later and she gets her wish. And more than she's bargained for.

Now that Rory has his interest, how does she keep it? She can't let him know that she comes from a family of hippie-liberal-freaks. Or that she's--gasp--a vegetarian. Or that she is a die-hard Star Wars fan, complete with collectors glasses and costumes. Or that she's kind of dating a major nerd loser who she just can't seem to break up with because sometimes isn't it better to be with a Wookiee than no one at all?

With her high school reunion looming, Rory makes the not-so-heroic choice of a once-in-a-lifetime date with Hunter over helping her sister, attending her mom's birthday bash, and comforting her best friend in the midst of a big-time break-up. But when it comes down to crunch time--or couch time, as in Hunter's--can she really take this chance with him when the Rory he's attracted to isn't the real one?

It takes a lot of courage to go after the man of your dreams. It takes even more to show him your true self. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly takes you on a laughter- and tear-filled journey as Rory learns this hard lesson and realizes the time has come to leave the past behind. Because the first step to finding love is loving yourself.

Reviewed by Tera Lynn Childs