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GIVEAWAY & BLOG TOUR: Waxed by Robert Rave (Book Review 2010-139)

August 3, 2010 By Mary

Product Description

Waxed is the story of three relationship-challenged sisters working together at New York’s hottest waxing salon, catering to socialites, actresses, and regular folk alike.
Yank. On the surface, glamorous Carolina Impresario—big sister and owner of Impresarios—unapologetically wants it all, but secretly she is caught between her successful boyfriend and the only man she has ever truly loved.
Pluck. After a painful divorce, middle sister Anna reluctantly reenters the workforce and puts on a brave face while attempting to raise her children, one of whom is decidedly different.
Tear. Newlywed Sofia is a hybrid of her two older sisters: She loves the idea of a domestic life like Anna’s, but is entranced by New York nightlife and a new best friend, resulting in some major complications at home.
Amid the sticky confines of a perfectly manicured world, these three sisters search for love, friendship, and better versions of themselves.
Waxed is a funny and heartfelt novel that illustrates the lengths to which some women will go to present a seemingly flawless exterior, even when it involves pain. . . .

About the Author

A former New York City publicist, Robert Rave has worked on numerous public relations campaigns and high-profile special events in the lifestyle, fashion, nightlife, and entertainment industries. He is the author of  Spin and Waxed and currently lives in Los Angeles. Visit his Web site at www.robertrave.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin; 1 edition (August 3, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312544375
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312544379

SOURCE: PUBLISHER

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**

Take three sisters, add some issues and then stick the whole mess together with some wax and you get a wonderful story. The story take place with the glamorous background of New York City and follows the three sisters through a trying time in each of their lives.  I wonder if this might be based on the “J” sisters of waxing fame?  The main story line of the book is that family knows your secrets and they are always there no matter what.

Caroline:  Oldest, overachieving and somewhat cold.  I think she puts on this front to distance herself from everyone and blames all of her problems on her flighty mother. She does come around towards the end when she has to make difficult decisions.

Anna:  Middle sister, newly divorced and a child with gender issues.  She finds herself and of all the characters, Anna grows the most.  Through the help of an aging socialite, she comes into her own and finds strength and love. 

Sofia:  Youngest and immature.  She definitely matures when she finds out the gay man she is playing with turns out to be the other woman (or should I say man?). She is my favorite of all of the sisters. 

I really enjoyed reading this one.  It is the perfect beach read with fun and snarky dialogue. I never thought a male could write a decent chick lit book, but Mr. Rave has surprised me nicely. There were some surprising moments in the book and I think I would enjoy a follow up to this one.  Now, on to find SPIN since I love the author’s writing style.  I hope there are many more books to come from Robert Rave. RAVE ON! 

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?

Please use a NEW AND SEPARATE comment for each entry.

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addtress (no PO Boxes)
Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 8.18.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen
This giveaway is sponsored by the author and two (2) copies will be available.

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Comments

  1. PoCoKat says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:42 am

    Would love to win!

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  2. PoCoKat says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

    +1 GFC follower

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  3. PoCoKat says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

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  4. holdenj says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

    You actually wrote what I was thinking, could a guy write chick lit? Hope I win and get to find out! Thanks!
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  5. holdenj says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

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    August 3, 2010 at 12:43 am

    GFC follower #1.
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    GFC follower #2.
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  8. PoCoKat says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:44 am

    +2 GFC follower

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  9. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:58 am

    A male writing Chick Lit? This I’ve got to see!
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  10. holdenj says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Daily entry 8/3. Thanks!
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  11. holdenj says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Robert’s website was fun. I discovered he seems to use Shelfari and talks about himself in the third person!
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  12. holdenj says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I commented on the 20 questions post.
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  13. Colleen Turner says

    August 3, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I would love to win! Please include me!
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  14. Colleen Turner says

    August 3, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I am a GFC follower #1.
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  15. Colleen Turner says

    August 3, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I am a GFC follower #2.
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  16. Colleen Turner says

    August 3, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    I am a friend on Goodreads (Colleen Turner).
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  17. a real librarian says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  18. a real librarian says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    I also follow!!

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  19. Lynn says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    This looks like a fun read! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. Lynn says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    I’m a GFC follower #1
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  21. Lynn says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    I’m a GFC follower #2
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  22. Lynn says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    An interesting fact about Robert Rave is that he has 2 French Bulldogs.

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  23. Jonita says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    I’d love to get my hands on this one. I’m a huge fan of chick lit, and could always use more for the ol’ bookshelves!

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  24. Jonita says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    GFC follower #1

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  25. Jonita says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    GFC Follower #2

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  26. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Hi! Loyal follower here. 🙂

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  27. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    This book sounds so hilarious…I would love to read it. I am intrigued that this book is written by a guy. 🙂

    Connie
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  28. holdenj says

    August 4, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Daily entry 8/4. Thanks!
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  29. Bethie says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win.

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  30. Bethie says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    GFC follower #1

  31. Bethie says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    GFC follower #2

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  32. tetewa says

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  33. tetewa says

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  34. Lynn says

    August 5, 2010 at 12:59 am

    8/4 Daily entry.
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  35. Katrina says

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  37. Anonymous says

    August 5, 2010 at 4:47 am

    I follow on GFC.
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  38. holdenj says

    August 5, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Daily entry 8/5. Thanks!
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  39. Lynn says

    August 5, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Daily entry for 8/5

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  40. Bethie says

    August 5, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Daily Entry 8/5

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  41. scoop says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    lookd like a fun summer read!

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  42. scoop says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    i’m now following RobertRave on twitter as scoop500

  43. holdenj says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Daily entry 8/6. Thanks!
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  44. k_sunshine1977 says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:50 pm

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  45. k_sunshine1977 says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

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  46. Bethie says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Daily Entry 8/6

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  47. Bethie says

    August 7, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Daily Entry 8/7

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  48. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    This sounds like a good book!
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  49. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I am a follower
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  50. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I am a GFC follower
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  51. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I am a GFC follower
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  52. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I am a good reads friend
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  53. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    I like the facebook page
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  54. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/bangersis/status/20571655932
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  55. Lynn says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    8/7 Daily entry. Thanks!

    lynnx512 at gmail dot com

  56. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    I went to Robert’s website and found out he has a thing for chocolate chip cookies and they are vegan:)
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  57. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I am following Robert’s blog
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  58. angie says

    August 7, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I am following Robert on twitter @bangersis
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  59. angie says

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    I liked Robert on facebook
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  60. Brahm (alfred lives here) says

    August 7, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Would love to win – this one looks great!

    Also following you.

    brahm@beinbalance.ca

  61. holdenj says

    August 8, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Daily entry 8/7. Thanks!
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  62. holdenj says

    August 8, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Daily entry 8/8. Thanks!
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  63. Lynn says

    August 8, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    8/8 daily entry!

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  64. Bethie says

    August 8, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Daily Entry 8/8

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  65. holdenj says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Daily entry 8/9. Thanks!
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  66. holdenj says

    August 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Daily entry 8/10. Thanks!
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  67. allisonsbj3 says

    August 10, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  68. allisonsbj3 says

    August 10, 2010 at 4:22 pm

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  69. allisonsbj3 says

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    GFC Follower 2

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  70. allisonsbj3 says

    August 10, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Facebook fan
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  71. Lynn says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Daily entry for 8/10. Thanks!

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  72. Bethie says

    August 10, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Daily Entry 8/10

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  73. holdenj says

    August 11, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Daily entry 8/11. Thanks so much!
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  74. Bethie says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Daily entry 8/11

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  75. Bethie says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    I am your friend on Goodreads

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  76. Lynn says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    8/11 entry, thanks!

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  77. holdenj says

    August 12, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Daily entry 8/12. Thanks!
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  78. Lynn says

    August 12, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    Daily entry for 8/12

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  79. Bethie says

    August 12, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Daily Entry 8/12

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  80. holdenj says

    August 13, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Daily entry 8/13. Thanks!
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  81. Bethie says

    August 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Daily Entry 8/13

    Happy Friday!!

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  82. holdenj says

    August 14, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Daily entry Aug 14. Thanks!
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  83. Bethie says

    August 14, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Daily Entry 8/14

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  84. Lynn says

    August 15, 2010 at 3:42 am

    8/14 daily entry

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  85. Aik says

    August 15, 2010 at 7:12 am

    I’d love to enter!

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  86. Aik says

    August 15, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Follower.

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  87. Aik says

    August 15, 2010 at 7:13 am

    GFC follower.

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  88. Aik says

    August 15, 2010 at 7:13 am

    GFC follower.

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    August 15, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Friend on Goodreads.

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  93. holdenj says

    August 16, 2010 at 1:21 am

    Daily entry for Aug 15. Thanks!
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  94. holdenj says

    August 16, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Daily entry 8/16. Thanks!
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  95. Lynn says

    August 16, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    Daily entry for 8/16, thanks!

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  96. Lynn says

    August 16, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    I tweeted:
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  97. Bethie says

    August 16, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Daily Entry 8/16

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  98. holdenj says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Daily entry Aug 17. Thanks!
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  99. Lynn says

    August 17, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Daily entry for 8/17. Thanks!

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  100. Bethie says

    August 18, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Daily Entry 8/18

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  101. Lynn says

    August 18, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    Daily entry for 8/18. thanks!

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  102. Mary (BookHounds) says

    August 19, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    connie_bryant

    areallibrarian

    An email has been sent to the three lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

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