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| Sometimes Quickly | 
 enlarge | Author: Anne Laughlin
Publisher: P.D. Publishing, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $13.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 28092
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 132
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 1933720425
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781933720425
ASIN: 1933720425
Publication Date: April 13, 2008
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Product Description
Twenty years ago, Peg Ryan was a drunken, womanizing New York attorney who made a terrible mistake. Now 17 years sober, Peg thought she had put the past behind her. But as she is settling in a new position in Chicago, her past comes back to haunt her just as she falls in love with Allison, a real estate broker. Their friend Morgan, a police detective accustomed to one night stands, falls for Laura, the owner of a company on the brink of success. As Peg and Allison are dealing with Peg's past, Morgan and Laura question their future. The very different ways that each woman handles fear, values integrity, and cherishes and protects their loved one are revealed. Will their differences draw the women closer or drive them apart during this time of turmoil? Sometimes Quickly is a fast-paced tale about smart, capable women who don't always know the right thing to do, especially when making the wrong decision can cost them everything.
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A First-Rate Woman-Centered Mystery May 2, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
A mystery novel with erotic intrigue, a sophisticated urban setting, a sympathetic protagonist, and a suspenseful plot all make for an irresistible combination, in my opinion as an avid consumer of mysteries. Anne Laughlin's debut novel had me in its grip from start to finish. Sometimes Quickly is a page-turner and the kind of high-level entertainment I'm partial to. Lesbians with brains, an interior life, and a past to live down are drawn thoughtfully and believably. I won't give away the ending, but there's a hint that one deliciously memorable, not-so-nice character will be coming back; I hope so. I'm excited about the appearance of this novelist and intend to read whatever Anne Laughlin writes in the future.
Bravo for a first book! April 30, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
It's a lovely experience when entertainment meets good writing, and that's what I found in this book. There's mystery with romance, and near the start of the book, I came to care about the characters and their lives. I couldn't ask for a better experience when reading. I'll be sending this novel to a lot of friends.
Bravo for a first book! I very much look forward to reading future writing from this author.
 A good attempt for a first book June 22, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Sometimes Quickly is the story of five women, four of them searching for greater meaning in their lives and one who is intent on disrupting them. Peg Ryan is a recovering alcoholic and a prominent attorney, who made a mistake many years ago, but now her life has stabilized and she's ready to share it with someone. She meets Allison Mitchell, the head of a real estate firm, by accident - literally. Peg runs into the rear end of a car being driven by Camille Bardon and Allison is the passenger. The attraction between Peg and Allison is instantaneous, a fact which doesn't please Camille at all. Meanwhile, Peg's best friend Morgan, a police detective, meets Laura, the head of a company that is developing innovative software that will allow the FDA to approve drugs more quickly. Morgan is trying to establish a relationship with Laura who can only focus on the problems her company is having. Camille is the bane of all of them. She stalks Allison, launches a blackmail scheme against Peg and her company, which specializes in industrial espionage, is slowly destroying Laura's chances of receiving approval of its program by the FDA. The mystery is whether the other women will realize who is the root of all of their problems before she has a chance to destroy them.
Sometimes Quickly is an appropriate name for this book because everything happens at a rapid pace, perhaps a little too rapid. The story moves from peak to peak with very little action in between that allows the reader to digest what is happening. The result of this is a book that holds the reader's attention, but has a rushed feel to it. However, at its heart, Sometimes Quickly has a good story with strong personalities. Laughlin has mastered the skill of character development. Now she needs to work on developing her plot more fully. The end of this book indicates that there will be another one, so she should get a chance to correct the weaknesses.
Sometimes Quickly is an excellent fast read. If you're taking it on a trip with you, you're going to need to throw another book in the suitcase, but this one is worth reading.
An exciting new voice! May 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a treat to find sensible, mature, professional characters making the kinds of mistakes that keep you turning pages into the night. In Laughlin's first novel, I found not only a terrific mystery, but real women with believable histories, desires, and fears. All the eroticism and suspense in Sometimes Quickly emerges organically from strong characterization ... a promising debut. I can't wait for the sequel!
Great New Novel May 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sometimes QuicklyWhat a great read from new novelist Anne Laughlin! Combining mystery, humor, relationships, corporate intrigue - what more can you ask for?!? Laughlin introduces us to four strong, capable women dealing with real-life daily challenges, and then some. The twists and turns were enough to keep me turning the pages. I couldn't predict the outcome and was kept guessing 'til the end. I'm ready to hear more about these characters, especially Morgan - would love to hear more about her exploits. Peg, too. I'll be looking for more Laughlin books in the future.
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