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The Bikini Car Wash (Wheeler Large Print Book) Hardcover – Large Print, November 1, 2010

by Pamela Morsi (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
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After Andrea Wolkowicz abandons corporate life to help care for her sister, she quickly wears out the want ads in their rust-belt hometown. Time to be her "own" boss. Every mogul knows the best idea is an old idea with a new twist. So Andi proudly revives her father's an old-fashioned car wash...staffed entirely by bikini-clad women. "That" ought to get traffic--and blood--flowing on Grosvenor Street! This gutsy gimmick soon has the whole town in a lather, and not necessarily in a good way. Scandalized citizens are howling, neighboring businesses are worried. But straitlaced grocery-store owner Pete Guthrie is definitely intrigued. He knows it's hard to run a small business in a big-box world. To him, Andi's brains and bravery are as alluring as the bikini she calls business attire.
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  1. Part of series
    That Business Between Us
  2. Print length
    512 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Wheeler Publishing
  5. Publication date
    November 1, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1410431703
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1410431707
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wheeler Publishing; Large Print edition (November 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1410431703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1410431707
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

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Pamela Morsi

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Pamela Morsi is a USA Today, Waldenbooks, and Barnes & Noble bestselling author of romance. She broke into publishing in 1991 with Heaven Sent and has been gracing readers with at least a book a year ever since. Two of her novels, Courting Miss Hattie (1992) and Something Shady (1996), won the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award, the highest honor in romance publishing, and others have been RITA finalists.

Ms. Morsi pens heartwarming stories set in Small Town, USA. Her books are famous for their wit, humor, memorable characters, and down-home charm.

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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just business as usual
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Make your own happiness! I loved how so many characters in this book did just that. Lovely story, well-written. Highly recommended.
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L. Burns
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant story about small town life; tepid romance - 3-1/2 stars...
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2010
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Eight months after leaving Chicago and returning to her small hometown, Andrea Wolkowicz is flat broke and running out of options. "Andi" moved back to Plainview after the death of her Mom to help her father care for her disabled twin sister, Jelly. The recession has hit Plainview hard and jobs are non-existent. In desperation Andi decides to re-open her father's carwash...with a bikini clad staff! Andi may finally be turning a profit, but not without making more than a few enemies...

Pete Guthrie is struggling to keep his family owned grocery store afloat in the tough economy. He vaguely remembers Andi from High School, but frankly never paid much attention to the tomboyish Math geek. Andi's "work clothes" initially grab Pete's attention, but as he gets to know Andi he learns to respect the woman inside the bikini. Can Pete defuse the situation when his hot tempered father decides to shut Andi's business down?

Pamela Morsi has a gift for story-telling and this is a down to earth tale about the quirks of small-town life and everyday people coping with tough financial realities. While I liked the overall "feel" of the book, the romance between Andi and Pete lacked any sort of pizzazz. There was no chemistry between the two and the reader doesn't really get to see them fall for each other. Basically, they wind up in bed because neither one has had sex in a long time, they're unattached and the dating pool in Plainview is limited.

Andi's father, Walt, was a sympathetic (if a bit too saintly) character. I liked the compassionate but matter-of-fact way that he dealt with Jelly's disability and helped her build the best possible life for herself. In the past Walt had been chastised by medical 'professionals' for using the word retarded to describe his daughter's disability. They would prefer that he use a more politically correct term. Walt takes a great deal of pride in Jelly and calls her his "shining accomplishment". I was really touched by that passage in the book; it felt authentic.

This is a minor complaint but I hated some of the silly names in this book. Cher-L, Jelly and (gulp) Minx. Yes, really...Minx.

Bottom Line: If you're reading for the romance then you may be disappointed. If you want a charming little story about life in a small town then this might suit you.

While there is some sexual language the love scenes are strictly behind closed doors. PG.
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Just Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally unexpected
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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Just loved this book and was sorry when it ended. It was easy reading and kept me entertained. I don't think I have ever loved a main character as much as I loved Pete, will definitely look for more by this author.
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Violet
5.0 out of 5 stars New Twist on a home town Car Wash
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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This was a really great story. Once again Pamela Morsi writes a thoughtful family based story. The characters are really well thought out with deep stories and purpose.
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Iris
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014
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This was my first book by Pamela Morsi and it was actually pretty good. I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I was happy it want those super sex books where all the characters do is sex each other up in every scene.
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G. Strickler
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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My wife thoroughly enjoyed this book and laughed out loud numerous times at the antics of the ladies in the book.
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mnix
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bikini Car Wash
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2010
After the death of Andrea's mother she returns to the small town where she grew up, she knows her father will need a little help taking care of her twin. Andrea's twin, Jelly, has some unique learning issues, and is only capable of certain things, though she can quote most any "Law & Order" line. Having been a huge corporate success she is a bit mystified to find she is unable to obtain a job in her small town.

She grew up helping in her father's now closed car wash and initially wants to turn it into a coffee drive-thru. When that falls apart she decides on a little less conventional option. A bikini car wash, knowing it might be looked upon as a little scandalous but with the support of her family she drives ahead.

Now citizens are up in arms, questioning her morals, and business. But business is booming and it isn't just men that seem to be attracted. The neighboring grocery store owner, Pete Guthrie, seems to be more intrigued that up in arms.

The Bikini Car Wash is a compelling story with small town values and reactions, with a hint of fun and defiant romance. I love how Ms. Morsi was able to take the situations that Andrea would be faced with and turn them into this fun and exciting story. She was also able to portray the small town atmosphere excellently (I live in a small town too). If you want a light hearted read with an interesting business proposal in it than pick up The Bikini Car Wash for a summer read.

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L. Sisler
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2011
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The first book I read by Pamela Morsi was Bitsy's Bait and BBQ. I really enjoyed it. I thought I'd found a new author to enjoy.

It's been a while since I scanned Morsi's titles but when I did, I landed on this one and decided it might be a cute, fun read. Some of it was fun but much of it just seemed to dribble along.

The Bikini Car Wash was OK but Bitsy's Bait and BBQ was a much more satisfying read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2020
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