Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Wallflower in Bloom-Claire Cook

Wallflower in Bloom


Claire Cook

Touchstone, Jun 5 2012, $24.99

ISBN 9781451672763



Deirdre Griffin feels like a ghost when compared to her siblings. This she feel is especially true as she is at best a wilted wallflower in comparison to her charismatic brother Tag, considered the “next big thing.” As his personal assistant and house sitter Deirdre puts up with a lot, but in Austin, she abruptly quits when she feels he abuses her support of him.



When her on and off boyfriend tells her he is marrying the woman carrying his baby, Deirdre explodes as he had told her no children. Intoxicated by drinking Tag’s vodka, Deirdre uses her sibling’s humongous massive online fan base to arrange for her inclusion on Dancing with the Stars as she decides it is past time for a wallflower to bloom.



This amusing lighthearted contemporary story is a strong coming of age tale as the wallflower struggles to overcome her doubts and insecurities. The storyline is fast-paced with readers rooting for the heroine to succeed at Dancing with the Stars and in Austin with Steve the garden guru. With a nod to America’s Sweethearts, fans will enjoy the comedic yet deep look at a Wallflower in Bloom.



Harriet Klausner





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