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Lady Be Good: A Novel (Wynette, Texas, 3) Paperback – January 18, 2011

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The only four-time recipient of the Romance Writer’s of America’s prestigious Favorite Book of the Year Award, the incomparable Susan Elizabeth Phillips is one of America’s most beloved authors—and Lady Be Good is one of the perennial New York Times bestseller’s hottest, funniest, and most delightfully wild romance novels. The uproarious tale of a proper English headmistress hell-bent on destroying her reputation and a disgraced Texas athlete playboy determined to salvage his own, Lady Be Good is funny, sexy, and irrefutable proof of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s assertion that “Next to Tracy and Hepburn, no one does romantic comedy better than Susan Elizabeth Phillips.”

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“Susan Elizabeth Phillips writes a story that wraps around your heart and doesn’t let go.” — Oakland Press

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Lady Emma Wells-Finch has only two weeks to destroy her reputation. The ever-so-proper headmistress of England's St. Gertrude's School for Girls, Emma arrives in Texas knowing that only one thing will save her from losing everything she holds dear: complete and utter disgrace. Meanwhile, world famous playboy-athlete Kenny Traveler—suspended from the sport he loves because of very bad behavior—knows the only thing that can restore his career is complete and utter respectability. Unfortunately, he's been blackmailed into chauffeuring around a beautiful, bossy, single-minded Brit who's hell-bent on visiting honky-tonks, tattoo parlors, and worse. . . . Much worse.

The incomparable Susan Elizabeth Phillips gives readers a wild and sexy story brimming with hilarity and heart—a tall Texas tale of the sparks that fly when a gorgeous god of a man who can't afford another scandal hooks up with a hardheaded woman who's determined to cause one.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks (January 18, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062028529
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062028525
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.86 x 8 inches
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Sheila M
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Sweet and Fuill of Heart
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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LADY BE GOOD is the second book in the Wynette, Texas series. It is the story of Lady Emma Wells-Finch who has come from England to Texas to do research and also to ruin her very proper reputation in order to avoid a marriage that she doesn't want. She meets Kenny Traveler, playboy, hothead and pro golfer. Kenny has been suspended from the pro golf tour and hopes to restore his status by doing the favor of chauffeuring Emma around. The two are striking sparks off of one another immediately.

The love story here is sweet and funny. While there are some serious issues, this is one of the SEP books that is more lighthearted than serious. The humor takes precedence here. Emma is so determined to make herself disreputable. She wants a tattoo; she's drinking too much, flirting with men, buying tabloid magazines and condoms. At the same time, she is driving Kenny crazy because she is bossy and stubborn. I like the story because she has Kenny all twisted and he can't figure out why.

As one might expect with a SEP romance, there is also a secondary romance dealing with Kenny's sister. Kenny has a messed up family and part of the resolution of the book is putting this family to rights again.

For fans of the first book in the series, FANCY PANTS, there are appearances by Francesca and Dallie and their son Ted.
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mirope
4.0 out of 5 stars Not her best, but still pretty dang good.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2001
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips is known for her combination of humor and romance, and this book doesn't disappoint. I laughed so hard that I cried during the first 100 pages. This is the story of Lady Emma Wells-Finch, the very proper headmistress of a girl's school in England. She is visiting Texas to do some research on a book, and decides that this is the perfect opportunity to ruin her spotless reputation (something that is necessary to save the school for reasons that are rather implausible). Her friend Francesa Beaudine has persuaded Kenny Travers, a star golf pro currently banned from the PGA tour, to act as her chauffer and guide. Kenny is drop dead gorgeous (think Pierce Bronson) and has a quirky sense of humor. He plays on the fact that Emma has no idea who is and actually persuades her that his escort services are comprehensive - for a fee. Emma seizes the opportunity to play the bad girl and hires him for the night. Up until this point, the book is absolutely hilarious. While it remains funny (Kenny's sister is particularly amusing), it then takes a more serious turn as Emma travels to Kenny's home and helps him struggle with the ghosts from his past. This is where I had a little trouble with the narrative. Kenny is supposedly a decent, hardworking man who encourages everyone that he is an obnoxious oaf. Huh? Believe it or not, Phillips almost makes it work. In any event it provides the background for a very sweet romance between Kenny and Emma. This isn't SEP's best, but it's still a very enjoyable read. P.S. It'll be interesting to see what she comes up with for Teddy Beaudine.
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RatherBeTraveling
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, steamy, and a great read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2009
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips has become one of my favorite authors. Her writing skill rises above those of almost every other author in this genre. She makes me feel like I personally know each character in her books, whether I like them or not! Her gift for dialogue and humor is unmatched. Her characterization of southern males is spot on - and I think that's what makes this book so funny... I can actually visualize Kenny ambling along, drawling in his southern accent, trying to convince the world he's as lazy as he's pretending to be. The heroine's quirkiness was delightful! I loved the tension and steam between the characters, and the first time they were together... whew... one of my all-time favorite sizzle scenes. Reread-worthy! (Thank. You. SEP!) Kenny's grovel scene was one of her best. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and Funny
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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This is a story you read with bated breath and belly laughs. The lead characters don't set out to create their impossible fixes, but that's what happens when a British headmistress sets out to cut loose from constraints and propriety.
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Trudi_Maree
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014
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Loved this book, yet another hit by my new favourite author, Susan Elizabeth Phillips... She does these great big gorgeous heroes, who also have a huge amount of baggage, but who manage to muddle their way through a relationship with her interesting, unique and loveable heroines. I love the depth, how she doesn't just give lip service to a character's issue, she actually works through it in the book, and it becomes part of the solution that the couple needs work out before they can find true love. Anyway, Lady Emma, the upper crust English lady looking to ruin her reputation and Kenny, the laidback cowboy golf champion are fantastic characters, I fell in love with both of them, and loved every minute of their journey.
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Sonia
5.0 out of 5 stars Do not miss this book
Reviewed in Spain on February 1, 2020
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Another must read from a great writer. Loved it!
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Stacey Petherick
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2015
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My favorite author!! Love her books. So funny!
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Aditi
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Reviewed in India on September 10, 2016
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Overall- delightful and witty. But it became surreal towards the end with sudden realizations and everything falling into place in a few pages.
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Didi Sartat
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adored it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2013
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Suzan Elizabeth Phillips never disappoints. After I discovered "It Had To Be You" I was immediately hooked on Susan Elizabeth Phillip's books and Lady Be Good is in my opinion one of her best. Its adorable and sweet, funny and romantic. Adored the combination of funny witty aristocratic lady with the moody american athlete. I loved the combination of Emma and Kenny!

An amazing light, funny, romantic MUST read!
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Petra Pfaffenberger
5.0 out of 5 stars Romanze mit viel Witz
Reviewed in Germany on June 16, 2010
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Als SEP-Fan sollte es mich nicht überraschen, dass ich beim Lesen immer wieder mal laut auflachen muss - tut es aber trotzdem. Durch sehr anschauliche Beschreibungen der Hauptcharaktere kann man sich innerhalb kürzester Zeit mit ihnen identifizieren.
Diesmal ist SEP mit Lady Emma ein wirklich toller Charakter gelungen. Ein englisches Jungfräulein möchte seinen guten Ruf um jeden Preis verlieren. Nur blöd, dass Kenni, ein Berufsgolfer, das nicht zulassen möchte.
Die Story an sich ist nicht neu, sie wird aber mit soviel Witz erzählt, dass man das Buch kaum mehr aus der Hand legen möchte.
Wer Aufheiterung benötigt, sollte unbedingt diese Geschichte lesen.
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