On This Page
Description
At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he's not interested...yet. So the gifted lady astronomer, whose passion for measuring stars has left her woefully lacking in social graces, seeks someone to educate her...someone who is a master at the art of seduction.Jamie Calhoun's handsome looks and easy charm have made him as popular on the Senate floor as he is with the capital's most attractive women. But secretly he loathes the cynical, show more manipulative man he's become. Initially, he befriends Abigail as a means to a political end. But somewhere along the way the plan goes awry.
First laughter and then love take them completely by surprise in this wildly romantic story. For a man convinced he's incapable of love and a woman who believes she can reach the stars, could this be a match made in heaven?
. show less
Tags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
Mousy astronomer Abigail Cabot loves Lt Boyd Butler but he is smitten by her older beautiful sister, Helena. Helena, however, is in love with the brilliant but poor Dr. Rowan, mathematician and inventor. Helena, semi-literate, is pursued by Butler by letter and Abby answers the letters in her sister's stead. Jamie Calhoun, freshman Congressman, assists Abby in her pursuit in a very Pygmalion way. Lots of convoluted action but done in a deeply engaging manner. Well drawn out plot with an indepth look into the motivations of each character. Looking forward to Helena's story.
I wanted this book to be better than it was. After all, the heroine is an astronomer. The problem was, I did not like hero straight off. I did not like the heroine's family. The book came across as a weird mashup of Roxanne and She's All That, and it did not work for me. Also, Washington politics are boring, no matter the century.
Very light romance. No surprises, but if you are looking for a light, quick read, this is for you.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one, Susan Wiggs has a wonderful style of writing. Her characters are gorgeous (both central characters and sub-characters) and her story so engaging, I was turning each page with anticipation. Can't wait to read some more of her work.
Set in the late 1800's in Washington, DC, where Abigail's father is a powerful politician. Abigail is usually overlooked, in favor of her sister Helena, but a new congressman in town is set on currying her father's favor & starts squiring her around town, and transforming her into a beautiful swan.
A nice read.
Ratings
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
117+ Works 23,134 Members
After graduating from Harvard University, Susan Wiggs became a math teacher. While working, she started writing her first novel which was published in 1987. She has written numerous romance novels since then including Home Before Dark, A Summer Affair, The Charm School and Candlelight Christmas. She has won three RITA awards for Lakeside Cottage, show more Lord of the Night and The Mistress. She has written a number of notable series, including; Lakeshore Chronicles and Bella Vista Chronicles. Susan's title, Family Tree, is a New York Times, USA Today, Toronto Globe and Mail, and Publisher Weekly bestseller. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Susan Wiggs is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing.
Series
Work Relationships
Is contained in
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Halfway to Heaven
- Important places
- Washington, D.C., USA
Classifications
Statistics
- Members
- 298
- Popularity
- 107,262
- Reviews
- 6
- Rating
- (3.54)
- Languages
- English, German, Italian, Polish
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
- 4
