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Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, 1) Mass Market Paperback – January 31, 2006

by Rachel Gibson (Author)
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She explained the trouble with Valentine's Day (as if you didn't know!) Now Rachel Gibson tells all about . . .

Sex . . .

What is it about men anyway? Bad cars, bad jobs, even bad teeth—nothing convinces them that they can't snare a Size Two Babe with a D-cup chest. And after way too many internet dates with men named "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182," Lucy Rothschild should know.

Lies . . .

But sitting across from her now is "hardluvnman," and he seems different—sensitive, honest, and hot! He says he's a plumber, while Lucy claims she's a nurse! She's really a mystery writer, dating online while researching her next book. Hey, everyone lies a little, don't they?

And Online Dating . . .

But Quinn's really an undercover cop hunting down a serial killer, and he sees Lucy as his top suspect. And while he could really go for this smart, sexy woman with the killer bod—if that's the only thing "killer" about her—he knows he needs to wine and dine her and discover the truth. Hey, he realizes the dating scene can be deadly—but this is ridiculous!

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What's a homicide detective to do when tracking down a female serial killer who targets her victims via online dating sites? In Gibson's breezy, formulaic new romance set in Boise, Idaho, said detective—handsome Quinn McIntyre—logs online and goes out on numerous first dates until he pinpoints the woman wacko enough to have committed the crimes. So begins the relationship between Quinn and Lucy Rothschild, a well-educated, 30-something professional who fits the killer's profile. Quinn isn't the only one with an agenda, however. Lucy, a mystery writer, is doing research for her next novel, which coincidentally features a female serial killer and Internet dating. Mutual lust impedes both Quinn and Lucy's plans, and miscommunication and the real serial killer serve as speed bumps on their path to love. While Gibson's fast-paced romp is mildly entertaining, her flimsy plot doesn't hold up to scrutiny, and her protagonists—the capable detective who's married to his work and the smart female who's been burned by a parade of Mr. Wrongs—never grow beyond their prescribed roles. (Feb.)
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Lucy Rothschild has come up with a daring way of doing research for her newest mystery novel. Since her female serial killer meets her victims online, Lucy does the same. The men who respond to her e-mails and meet her in the Boise Starbucks provide excellent fodder, as well as verisimilitude. Finally Lucy only needs one more victim. Unbeknownst to her, Quinn McIntyre is actually an undercover detective trying to stop a serial killer. One thing the victims all have in common is that they are part of the online dating scene. As Quinn chats with Lucy, it becomes apparent that she is lying and that she knows way too much about police procedure. Lucy begins to fall for him, and Quinn falls for her, believing all the while that she's the killer. How Lucy's novel reads and how the serial killer's MO are so alike is just one of the fascinating aspects of Gibson's latest delightful page-turner. The others are her truly appealing and convincing characters. Maria Hatton
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (January 31, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060772913
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060772918
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rachel Gibson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 21 books.

When not writing, you can usually find Rachel with her '56 T-Bird at Classic Car shows where she kicks butt, takes names, and thinks she Suzanne Summers in American Graffiti.

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Karlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars A sexy fun read. One of Rachel Gibson's best!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2006
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I've read all but one of Rachel Gibson's books (I will read that book this weekend), and I must say this is definitely one of my favorites. (Next to True Confessions.) It had more humor than most of her books, and the lead characters were likable and great together. Quinn was one of her sexier lead guys too. Yum, yum!! I'll remember him every time I see raspberry sherbet. The ending was refreshing too. Some of her romance novels end in way that feels contrived and phony, but this book ended in such a sweet and touching way. If you are a fan of Rachel Gibson, or if you just want to read a sexy warm and funny romance novel, than you will love this book.

The only let down was the epilogue. Normally I love epilogues as it allows the reader to see more of the couple sometime in the future, but there was very little about Quinn and Lucy. It was primarily a sales pitch setting the stage for Gibson's next book. It focused on Clare - a friend of Lucy's who will be the lead heroine in the next book due out in October 2006. Hopefully we will get a peak into Quinn and Lucy's life in that book.
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Sara
4.0 out of 5 stars fun romantic suspense ft. a true crime fan
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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Though I tend to prefer romantic suspense novels of the historical, sci-fi, or paranormal persuasion, I was intrigued by the premise of “Sex, Lies, & Online Dating”. And it delivered!

This is a fun read. The balance of romance-to-suspense is on point, and despite the murders and hunt for a serial killer, not at all “dark.” There’s plenty in the way of humor, friendship, and low-stakes relationship drama to make the story well-rounded. Not un-put-down-able or anything, but good. and I enjoyed the mystery and it was easy to pick back up.

Would I want to read it again? Probably not. It was solid, but not anything spectacular, and there were a couple things that made “Sex, Lies, & Online Dating” feel outdated in a bad way. Like, wow, I got SO tired of the way Rachel Gibson hammered over and over on super gendered “men are from Mars, women are from Venus” type schtick.

I accept some eye-roll-worthy gendered crap (ex., dropping lines about masculine/feminine energy, essence, scent, blah blah blah) as part of the reading experience with even contemporary romance novels - especially not recently-written ones. But I found this extra and grating and irritating!!! Also, there’s a really negative and dismissive attitude towards online dating throughout the novel. Which is laughable now, and even a little out-of-touch for 2009. Particularly as Gibson portrays online dating as trolling chatrooms when in reality, online dating sites were already the core of dating via internet by then (particularly with 30-something protagonists). But whatever.

Anyway, do I recommend it? If you like a spicy romantic suspense that’s lighter on the action and violence, yes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
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Sex, Lies, and Online Dating was a fun read for me. Lucy Rothschild is a fictional crime writer, who pals around with her other female author friends. Lucy is doing research for her latest book, by going on online dates and using the 'losers' that she meets up with as her victims in her book. During this process, she meets 'hardluvnman' aka Detective Quinn who is working undercover trying to solve a serial killer mystery in Boise, Idaho.

Being from Idaho, I can honestly say that the author, Rachel Gibson, has taken some creative license here. Boise is not really a hot bed of murder, let alone a place you would typically find a serial killer. I had to laugh when Detective Quinn asked Lucy if she had recently vacationed in Pocatello. Seriously - Pocatello. Not exactly a vacation destination. Sun Valley or Couer D'Alene or perhaps even Lava Hot Springs would have been a bit more believable. But again, I give the author credit for taking some creative license and knowing that the book is fiction, I was able to put my realistic ideals behind me and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I found it entertaining, and I read the book from front to back in one sitting. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to others.
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mskraus2u
3.0 out of 5 stars Not her best, but still pleasant
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2006
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I have read every book Rachel Gibson has written, and I can hardly wait for the next one. But I feel like this one wasn't quite up to par. For the reviewer who said it was "Rachel Gibson at her best," I can't help but wonder if she's read Truly Madly Yours or See Jane Score. Those were masterpieces!

The story itself was interesting enough to keep me hooked. I'm not usually a reader of mysteries, but I never mind if there's an element of mystery thrown in my romances. The identity of the murderer wasn't too obvious and that aspect of the story was fine.

I didn't think the relationship between Lucy and Quinn was as hot as some of Gibson's other couples. I liked the characters of Quinn and Lucy well enough, I just didn't think they sizzled enough together. The first time I read one of Gibson's books, I thought, "Wow! She really knows how to write a sex scene!" But after nine books, I'm growing tired of them all seeming the same. If I read about a man "feeding kisses" to a woman one more time, I think I'll scream! And, after all the continuity and editing errors in the last book, I have to admit I was looking for them this time around. On page 40, Quinn was 37 years old, but in every subsequent mention of age, he was 36. I wish I could age backward like that! There were a couple other editing errors, but not too bad.

All in all, it was still an enjoyable book. Rachel Gibson's mediocre books are still better than most of what's out there today.
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Yvonne Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great author
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2024
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Great reading light and easy reading
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Donna Young 🐶
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2015
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Love the book, Fantastic on how it gets you thinking and understanding that sometimes online dating can be a good thing and a bad thing. I like the fact that it has you thinking on is this how life is going to be or why would i put myself in danger. Love how the characters come together in their own ways and as a woman think she's capable of taking care of herself.
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kady
5.0 out of 5 stars sexe mensonge et idéaux
Reviewed in France on December 22, 2014
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Absolument superbe comme tous ses livres d ailleurs .intrigue rondement mené et suspens jusqu'au bout.
Peut être y aura t'il une suite
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leseratte
5.0 out of 5 stars leichtes Lesevergnügen, unterhaltsam und spannend
Reviewed in Germany on August 28, 2011
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Die Schriftstellerin Lucy Rothschild und der Polizist Quinn McIntyre verabreden sich im Internet zu einem Date. Doch keiner von beiden spielt mit offenen Karten. Lucy, die für ihren neuesten Krimi recherchiert, gibt sich als Krankenschwester aus und Quinn, der eine Serien-Mörderin sucht, behauptet er ware ein Klemptner. Quinn merkt schnell, daß Lucy in keinem Fall eine Krankenschwester ist und sie gehört damit schnell zu seinen Verdächtigen. Er muß sich daher immer wieder mit ihr verabreden um herauszufinden, ob sie die Killerin ist oder nicht.

Ein leichtes Lesevergnügen, unterhaltsam und spannend geschrieben, 5 Sterne.
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Maria Tereza barbosa
4.0 out of 5 stars adoravel
Reviewed in Brazil on February 26, 2015
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Amo rachel todos os livros dela são engraçados, envolvente, com descrições. Este livro tem uma história bem legal! Vale a pena !
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