Brown-Eyed Girl: A Novel

by Lisa Kleypas

Overview

“Swoonworthy and romantic. Brown-Eyed Girl is simply delightful and not to be missed.”
—RT Book Reviews

“Kleypas is a class by herself, and the conclusion to her Travis Brothers quartet deserves an A+.”—Booklist (starred review)

She’s a single woman in the Lone Star state.

Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn’t believe in true love—at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. But Joe is a man who goes after what he wants—and, at the end of the day, Avery can’t resist his charms.

He’s a tried-and-true Southerner who won’t go down without a fight…

A man like Joe can only mean trouble for a woman like Avery, and she can’t afford distractions—especially now that she’s been hired to plan a career-making wedding event. But when Joe makes it clear that he’s not going to give up that easily, Avery must confront the insecurities and beliefs that stem from a past she would do anything to forget. What is she willing to risk for a chance at “happily ever after?”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250857477
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/06/2016
Series:	The Travis Family , #4
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	204,200
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Lisa Kleypas is the RITA Award-winning author of many contemporary and historical romance novels, including A Wallflower Christmas, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, and Love in the Afternoon. Her books are published in fourteen languages and are bestsellers all over the world. Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College and published her first novel at the age of 21. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts in the Miss America competition. She lives in Washington with her husband and two children.

Editorial Reviews

04/13/2015
Kleypas satisfyingly concludes her Texas-based Travis Brothers quartet (after Smooth Talking Stranger) with this sweet contemporary. Avery Crosslin may be a wedding planner, but she certainly doesn’t believe in happily ever after; having been jilted at the altar, she’s glad to simply oversee others’ nuptials and keep her own heart locked safely away. When she mistakenly thinks wealthy Joe Travis is the photographer, rather than a guest, at one of the weddings she’s working on, she tries to resist falling for the handsome man. But Joe isn’t prone to giving up anything he wants, and he most definitely wants Avery. She’s a lovably flawed heroine and he’s a complex, appealing, and forthright hero. While this fun tale stands on its own, the author also provides satisfying glimpses of the happily paired-off protagonists of the earlier books in the series. Agent: Mel Berger, William Morris Endeavor. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

She's a lovably flawed heroine and he's a complex, appealing, and forthright hero. While this fun tale stands on its own, the author also provides satisfying glimpses of the happily paired-off protagonists of the earlier books in the series.” —Publishers Weekly on Brown-Eyed Girl

“It's hard not to be seduced by her breathtaking romance, believable yet wrenching plot twists, and pitch-perfect worldbuilding. Fans have been waiting a long time for Joe Travis' story, and they will celebrate this book.” —Kirkus on Brown-Eyed Girl (starred review)

“When it comes to delivering a pair of perfectly matched protagonists whose heart-melting romance is fueled by an abundance of smoldering sexual chemistry, Kleypas is a class by herself, and the conclusion to her Travis Brothers quartet deserves an A+.” —Booklist on Brown-Eyed Girl (starred review)

“The long-awaited fourth and final installment in the Travis series is just as wonderful as fans had hoped. Brown-Eyed Girl is simply delightful and not to be missed.” —Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick) on Brown-Eyed Girl

“The relationship that ensues is passionate and immensely rewarding, speaking right to the heart of what romance readers love.” —The Washington Post on Brown-Eyed Girl

“A richly rewarding story of love, commitment, and family.” —Booklist on Smooth Talking Stranger

“Readers will be thinking about these superb characters long after closing the pages.” —Romantic Times on Smooth Talking Stranger

“Kleypas delivers a page-turning, formula breaking romance that takes on social issues and escalates passion to new heights.” —Publishers Weekly on Blue-Eyed Devil

“An intense, passionate, bigger-than-Texas romance.” —BookPage on Blue-Eyed Devil

“Sinfully pleasurable.” —Kirkus Reviews on Sugar Daddy

“An emotionally compelling and superbly satisfying tale of family, friendship, hope, and love.” —Booklist on Sugar Daddy

“Sexy and breezy...a perfect summertime treat.” —Library Journal on Brown-Eyed Girl

“You can expect a lot of humor in this book, along with incredibly engaging characters.” —BookPage on Brown-Eyed Girl

From the Publisher

03/01/2015
In the final book in the series begun with Sugar Daddy, beloved character Joe Travis comes to the fore. Hardheaded Avery Crosslin may be one of Houston's rising-star wedding planners, but she's not interested in tying the knot herself. But Joe, the guy she mistook for a photographer at a recent wedding, has other plans. Need you ask who will win this cute tug of war?

Library Journal