My Lurid Past

By Lauren Henderson

Book Overview

She's a bona fide man-eater.
As a successful publicist specializing in the food trade, Juliet Cooper has never had any trouble meeting men; she just doesn't want them hanging around her London flat on a Sunday, asking her how she feels about her mother (who, for the record, hails from hell). After four years of serial dating Juliet's suddenly realized that men -- like big lunches -- have a tendency to repeat on you. But what else is a girl to do?
She's hungry for love.
Though Juliet secretly envies her friend Gillian's life -- The comfort and companionship of marriage? Lovely -- Gillian said goodbye to her sex life when she said, "I do." And as much as Juliet likes sporting leather for her friend Mel's fetish parties, she's much too lazy to be a dominatrix. Fortunately, as Juliet masterminds the career of her new celebrity chef client Liam, who has the sex drive of a testosterone-crazed rhino, these friends are about to discover the truth about what women really want, and how sometimes -- against the odds -- they end up getting it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743464680
• ISBN13: 9780743464680
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

VERY FUN, LIGHTHEARTED READ!

I know Lauren Henderson was originally know for her mystery series, which I haven't read, but she nailed this book! It is a very fun, enjoyable read, with likable, realistic characters...all like friends we know and love...quirky, crazy and all. The dysfunctional, controlling mother is like many we know and wish we didn't. If you like Sex & the City, you will love this book!

juicy

very intimate, very lusty and in a general sort of way amazing

My Lurid Past

I loved this book; it covered my two favorite hobbies -- men and food! You have to read it; it's funny and charming but it also makes you think! Lauren Henderson is truly brilliant!

Fun, edgy read!

British chick lit tends to be edgier, sharper with satirical elements, whereas American chick lit is often lighter and more earnest. My Lurid Past is the former, and I couldn't put it down! Lauren Henderson writes about the pitfalls of today's single woman with irresistible irony. Juliet's wild one-night stands have gotten monotonous. A self-proclaimed commitmentphobic, she's begun to wonder if she'd ever get married. After all, her friend Gill seems much happier. But when Gill admits that she and her husband haven't done the deed since they married, Juliet tries to figure out if one could have a balance between living in the fast lane and having committed bliss. Perhaps she's better off joining her friend Mel in becoming a dominatrix at a fetish club... I enjoyed the dark humor and unique characters. Lauren Henderson has joined the chick lit genre with a bang. I loved the Sam Jones mystery series, but Henderson is up to a great start writing chick lit. This is a great Downtown Press offering. Highly recommended to all chick-lit fanatics...

Real Life Reading

When I first picked up this book in the London's Heathrow Airport I was looking for a good book for the flight home. What I got was the best book I've read in a long time. I must say Lauren Henderson's way of writing is so close to home, any woman trying to not think your insane because of the ways of the fast paced city life, and the single world. This book lets you know others think and feel like you do! This book is a must read ladies!