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07 May 2014

The Idea of Him by Holly Peterson Review!



Publisher: William Morrow/Harper Collins (April 1, 2014)
Category: Contemporary Fiction/ Women's Fiction
ISBN: 978-0062283108
Cover Reveal Date: March, 2014
Tour Date: April/May, 2014
Available in: Print & ebook, 384 Pages

In the fabulous and intrigue-packed new novel from Holly Peterson, the New York Times bestselling author of THE MANNY, THE IDEA OF HIM explores the dangers of falling for the idea of a person, and why facing reality is more liberating than we ever dreamed it could be. For anyone who's let the fear of being alone keep them from seeing who someone really is, THE IDEA OF HIM is an inspiring, action-packed story of what happens when we embrace our own power and allow the truth to finally set us free.

Allie Crawford has the life she always dreamed of-she's number two at a high-profile P.R. firm; she has two kids she adores; and her husband is a blend of handsome and heroic. Wade is everything she thought a man was supposed to be-he's running a successful newsmagazine and, best of all, he provides the stable yet exciting New York City life Allie believes she needs in order to feel secure and happy.

But when Allie finds Wade locked in their laundry room with a stunning blonde in snakeskin sandals, a scandal ensues that flips her life on its head. And when the woman wants to befriend Allie, an old flame calls, and a new guy gets a little too close for comfort, she starts to think her marriage is more of a facade than something real. Maybe she's fallen in love not with Wade-but with the idea of him.

Captivating and seductive, told in the whip-smart voice of a woman who is working hard to keep her parenting and career on track, The Idea of Him is a novel of conspiracy, intrigue, and intense passion-and discovering your greatest strength through your deepest fears.

Praise for The Manny:

"This is bestsellerland - the manny isn't one of the popolo minuto. Nope, he's an about-to-be-millionaire software developer from a neocon background with hot buns and fab abs. Three guesses? A diverting spell in the world of the greedy, The Manny is a genre-bender, sex and shopping and ambition and even a tinge of socialism, and brilliant fun."-Heatseeker Reviews

"Peterson offers an amusing take on the mating habits of the Manhattan elite. And while the story holds few surprises, it benefits greatly from an attractive pair of would-be lovers."-Kirkus Review

"Phillip's temper tantrums...are surprisingly funny, and a subplot where Jamie chases a trashy but potentially career-making story is strong." - Publishers Weekly

"I leapt on The Manny and devoured it in one sitting. It's a riveting portrait of millionaires' life on 'The Grid', full of eye-watering details. And it made me instantly want to hire a male nanny...... for me!-Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic & Baby

"Holly Peterson writes about the rich with acute understanding and a drop-dead eye for detail. The funniest, sexiest ride in the limo lane since The Bonfire of the Vanities." -Tina Brown, author of The Diana Chronicles



About Holly Peterson:

Holly Peterson is the author of the New York Timesand international best seller, The Manny. She was a Contributing Editor for Newsweek and editor-at-large for Tina Brown's Talk magazine. She was also an Emmy Award-winning producer for ABC News for more than a decade, where she cov­ered global politics. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, Newsweek, Talk, the Daily Beast, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other publications.



My Thoughts

Can you ever really trust your significant other?? Allie Crawford likes to think so, until she finds out otherwise. Allie is married to high powered magazine editor Wade and they have two small children. Allie works for a PR firm but seems to mostly placate her boss. She is good friends with a co worker and shares everything with this coworker, more than she bargained for. When her husband starts acting suspicious, she feels that he is cheating on her again. Then when a beautiful woman befriends her and starts to tell her things that she would rather not know about, her eyes start to open. She realizes that she fell in love with the idea of him and wants so much more.

This is a story about a woman who seems to be under the thumb of the men around her, her husband, her boss, her childhood friend and a fellow student in her writing class. They all want something from her that she is not sure that she can give. The plot takes the reader on a journey of self discovery and finally figuring out what Allie wants for herself. She may lose certain things in her life but she will gain even more, her self respect.

I received a copy of this book for review and was not monetarily compensated for my review.


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  1. Teddy Rose08 May, 2014

    Thanks for taking part in the tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed 'The Idea of Him'.

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