Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right: Fiftty Shades or Grey

Some reviews

Why is it so difficult to meet somebody today?

In spite of all the networking possibilities and social media?

If you are Single, Divorced or Widowed and want to get back into the Dating game, if you're looking for that elusive partner, you will be interested to hear how a pro went about it. I was a matchmaker in Ireland and had my own dating agency. I'm sharing my experience and insider views with my readers. For more info see my book's website: www.NextTimeLucky.com!

I had the honor of being asked to come on the local NBC show First Coast Living twice in the last week to give dating advice. If you missed it, you can read all that stuff in my book.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Fiftty Shades or Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I didn't want to read it because I'm not into Erotica and it smelled too much of Marquis de Sade's Story of O which I absolutely detested. However, as the author of a somewhat raunchy book (Next Time Lucky: Lessons of a Matchmaker), I wanted to find out what the big hype is all about and why this book is selling better than mine.
I did not find out. The writing style is bland and predictable, cliche after cliche. Self-made billionaire at 27? Right. College graduate, virgin, who never got drunk or masturbated...right!But she willingly goes along with S& M and enjoys it. Triple right!? Eye-candy for voyeurs, unbelievable throughout because guess what: This totally ordinary, stubborn and self-centered young girl is changing Mr.S&M.Right!
My book on the other hand has some intelligent and witty passages, sprinkled with some sexy scenes, and is written out of experience-- something that millions of divorced people can relate to. But then again I don't like Paranormal, zombies or werewolves either, something that people read to escape reality. Well, then...
So I will not recommend 50 Shades. If you didn't like it either, contact me and I'll send you a FREE e-copy of my novel. Seriously.

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Book review of NTL

A fun novel...Jennifer Naughton-Alexander
This is a fun novel about the ins and outs of Online Dating by someone who knows a thing about it because the author runs her own dating agency! I really enjoyed the story and there is just something about the writing and the setting (Dublin) that made me think that I was in the middle of a book by Sheila O'Flanagan or Cathy Kelly! The story flows well and the main character is very likable, I route for her right from the start. The situations are very real and as I have seen friends go through the process the book shows you really do meet all kinds. I honestly can say I really loved this story and I look forward to reading more by Siggy Buckley.

I recommend this to all who enjoy Chick-Lit !
http://mommybookpicks.blogspot.com/2012/01/next-time-lucky-by-siggy-buckley.html

More Comments on Amazon

"This genre gets read mostly by women, but the men out there will surely enjoy and benefit just as much if not more. The author does a masterful job of bringing us along through the highs and lows of internet dating (plenty of amusing lows), of the awkward and intriguing experiences when searching for love after a divorce and grown kids. The writing is extremely polished: clever, funny, erotic and tasteful." Jason Matthews

"It will feel laughingly familiar to those who have done it, serve as valued education for those considering it, and entertain anyone who enjoys the deeper meanings within all relationships."