A LITTLE LESS TALK AND A LOT MORE ACTION
LuAnn McLane
Signet Eclipse
ISBN 9780451224606
July 2008
Contemporary Romance

Macy McCoy's world is the small southern town of Hooterville where she just saw her best-friend, Jamie Lee, off on her honeymoon. Macy's involvement in the wedding plans brought her in close contact with her life-long unrequited love, Luke Carter (Jamie Lee's brother). Luke has always seemed so far out of her reach and now that the wedding is over, he and Macy will likely resume their longstanding friendship. Though encouraged by her friends and family to act on her feelings for Luke, Macy lacks the confidence. She will try to be content with her small town life, until the day country music star Tammy Turner has a hair emergency. Macy is then whisked away from the Cut & Curl by tour bus to the hustle and bustle of Nashville, TN. Macy impresses Tammy with her skill as a hairstylist but also seems to fit right in with the singer's fun-loving circle of friends. As opportunities open up before her, Macy slowly gains the confidence to truly live her life but will this newfound self-assurance also net her the man of her dreams?

A LITTLE LESS TALK AND A LOT MORE ACTION is just wonderful! From the very first page, I was hooked, rooting for Macy and Luke as their paths twisted and turned but finally converge. Macy's lack of confidence felt very realistic and I greatly appreciated the attention Ms. McLane gave to crafting the character of Luke as being delicious but not perfect, yet totally devoted to Macy-- in a way that made this reader just swoon! Ms. McLane's delightful narrative, featuring memorable characters and healthy doses of humor, heart and passion will give readers everything they could hope for in a contemporary romance. This talented author is one I would not hesitate to read and look forward to many more titles, including REDNECK CINDERELLA, which is set to grace bookstore shelves in March 2009.

Reviewed by Melissa Fowler
Rating 4 1/2