Title: The Ex Files Author: Jane Moore type of book: Adult Contemporary Fiction / Humor call number: Fic

This book is strong in character, story and setting.

Summary:
Beautiful fashion model Faye Parker thinks she has finally found the right man, a sensitive up and coming chef, to marry. The chateau in southern France is booked and the guests are coming, including two ex-boyfriends of hers and two long time girlfriends of her fiance, Mark. Faye believes she has just one last thing to do before the wedding: have a one night affair with a stranger she meets in a wine bar.

During the rehearsal dinner, Faye's perfect wedding plans being to fall apart when everyone tells her Mark is the wrong man for her, including her best friend Adam. Kate, Mark's ex, makes it very evident she wishes she was in Faye's place. Finally, there is one other little problem. The stranger she brought home from the bar just happens to be Mark's brother.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
This comedic soap opera will be an enjoyable and fast read for those in their 20s or 30s, who are single and can find humor in the dating scene. There are many hard dating and relationship truths within this book. Readers will both love and hate Faye for her selfish innocence. The characters all have their flashback moments, so the reader will know the "how and why" behind the ways they relate to each other and the reasons why they are still single.

Other suggested reading:

Le Divorce by Diane Johnson

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: April 2004

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