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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 How Refreshing Aug 02, 2004
By D. Butler
YOu may think this is another book about the funny stories of dating. You are right! This story is funny but is told in such a "REAL" way that you feel you right there watching the entire thing. There are no slow points and the characters are well developed. I enjoyed the plot. I enjoyed the storyline from beginning to end. I look forward to more books from this author. WHAT A DEBUT!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Definite pageturner Jul 20, 2004
By avido reader
"sugarbunny74"
I just finished reading this book and I must say that Ms. Handfield did wonderful for her debut novel. The story centered on Monica and her dating faiscos. And her overwhelming need to go on a diet. It also shows the close relationship she has with her best friend Char. I really like the way that the book ended. I can't wait to read her next book (an except is included in the book).
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Loved It! Jan 19, 2004
By LT
"LT"
The book was good, nah great! A definite page turner. I would have given it 5 stars but I reserve that for books I read in a day. As for "My Diet Starts Tomorrow", it was really close. I love the way the characters were developed and the entire time I thought I was reading a seasoned author's work, i.e. EJD...this book put me in the mind of his work. I've already pre-ordered "Mirror, Mirror" and if she keeps coming with the move 'em type stories...she may quite easily join my favorite authors list! Keep it up Laurel!! You already have a fan!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Love Don't Come Easy Jan 17, 2004
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Monica, a single African-American woman approaching the big 3-0, is exhausted from the merry-go-round dating scene. She knows there has to be a few good men left in the world, even if they are not in Pennsylvania. Monica eagerly anticipates her move from Pennsylvania to Maryland, but what she encounters once she relocates has her believing that all men are losers with too much baggage.Her best friend Char is constantly setting her up on dates with men who are just "perfect" for her. Monica has nothing to lose, so she continues to let Char do her thing. Mark is the most interesting so far, but he's a player and a psycho, and he has an even crazier ex-girlfriend named Tanya. At least Monica thinks Tanya is his 'ex' she's not quite sure, but that's a moot point, because what she does know is this man is not worth her time. Even with all the heartache she has suffered because of her failed relationships, Monica still has hope that she will find her soulmate. On another date engineered by Char, Monica meets a man who just might be the one. There is just one major drawback, he lives in another country so she now has to decide if he is worth her taking yet another chance at love and maybe relocating again. With MY DIET STARTS TOMORROW, Ms. Handfield has crafted a hilarious yet emotional look at dating. This is a story that to which anyone who has experienced the tumultuous world of boy-meets-girl can relate. As I read this story I reflected on some of my dating experiences, and I have laughed so hard. I thank the author for letting others know that there is someone out there who understands how stressful, funny, and demanding dating can be. I enjoyed MY DIET STARTS TOMORROW and look forward to more of the author's work. Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Bravo! Apr 02, 2005
By J.Jones
I loved this book. I recently read all three of Ms. Handfield's novels, Mirror, Mirror, Six Dark Knights and now My Diet Starts Tomorrow and found all three completely different from one another. Although I tend to shy away from the same old relationship books, this novel was hilarious. Monica was a character I could relate to and I found myself thinking she was my long lost twin sister. The bad relationships she found herself in reminded me of myself. It was told in a humorous voice that made be feel just a little bit better about what I had to go through too. Kudos on a job well done. I plan to pass the book on to all of my friends or anyone that's been in a bad relationship and is at the point where they can laugh about it. I know I did!
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