About the Book
Baggage Check is the third in a charming series about a group of thirty-somethings in Atlanta making surprising discoveries about friendship, love, and happily-ever-after.
At 35, Rebecca Williamson is surrounded by happy endings.
Her friends Suzanne and Marci are living out their own personal fairy tales in Atlanta. But despite Rebecca's best efforts four years ago, her adorable college friend Jake Stillwell has officially slipped through her fingers and broken her heart. When Rebecca gets a frantic phone call from her mother back in Alabama, Rebecca is pulled back to the tiny town she worked so hard to leave behind and forced to face the hard truths about her family and past. A past that includes Deputy Alex Chen, who thinks of Rebecca as more than just an old friend's kid sister. Can Rebecca navigate the chaos and get her life back to normal? Will Alex prove himself to be the friend she's always needed? Or will she discover that the door to Jake is not as tightly closed as she thought?
M.J. Pullen returns in this final installment to the same captivating group of lovelorn friends, this time following the girl group's frenemy, Rebecca, as she's forced to confront her past. Raising the stakes, Pullen delivers an absorbing, romantic novel that poses the question, what if everything you were looking for was right where you started?
About the Author :
MANDA (M.J.) PULLEN is the author of complex, funny contemporary romances including The Marriage Pact (Thomas Dunne Books, November 2015). She was raised in the suburbs of Atlanta by a physicist and a flower child, who taught her that life is tragic and funny, and real love is anything but simple. After traveling around Europe and living in cities like Austin and Portland, she returned to Atlanta where she lives with her husband and two sons.
Review :
"Readers will quickly fall in with Pullen s natural storytelling style and realistically flawed characters. As with the previous titles in the series, there is enough of a love story here to please romance readers, while women s fiction fans will be more than satisfied with the way the relationships with Rebecca s family and friends play out." Booklist on Baggage Check
In this story, no romance, friendship, or parent-child relationship is perfect, which makes it all the more uplifting and sweet. Kirkus Reviews on Baggage Check
Praise for M.J. Pullen's Regrets Only:
This entertaining blend of comedy and romance with a healthy dash of suspense will delight fans of funny women's fiction. Booklist
Romance abounds in this sexy and modern love story. Kirkus Reviews
Both protagonists are incredibly likable, though flawed, and together their friendshipo-fueled chemistry sizzles. Despite the thread of suspense that runs through the plot, the story still manages to convey a tone of warmth. Dylan himself evokes smiles nearly every time he appears on teh page, thanks to his wry amusement, and, frankly, his sheer dreaminess. The reminder not to judge a person by assumptions rings true and timely. Romantic Times, four star review
A deftly written and captivating tale of how our best laid plans often go astray. Just as Suzanne's nearly perfect life falls apart she finds herself on a roller-coaster journey (with a country music star no less!) with surprises both haunting and heartening, leading her to exactly where she was meant to be. Don't miss this sexy and engrossing romp! Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author on Regrets Only
M.J. Pullen writes relatable characters who are quirky and fun. I really enjoyed Regrets Only. Susan Hatler, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Regrets Only has it all! A sprinkle of romance with a dab mystery. Add a pinch of family dynamics, blend in a few dreams with a dab between the sheets that will cause some blushing. A delightful recipe for a sweet journey. I love this book it is on my keeper shelf! Fresh Fiction
Praise for M.J. Pullen's The Marriage Pact:
One of InStyle's November Book Club Picks!
"Entertaining...with a few laugh-out-loud moments, M.J. Pullen's novel is a very enjoyable read. Fans of Jane Green or Emily Giffin are sure to enjoy The Marriage Pact." Shelf Awareness
A charming cross between romance and chick lit...Pullen s characters are realistic, and the dialogue is funny, making this an excellent choice for fans of early Jane Green, Jennifer Weiner, and Emily Giffin. Booklist
"This novel is chick lit to its core and makes for a light and easy read." Library Journal
M.J. Pullen brings clever quirkiness to romantic comedy! Penny Reid, international bestselling author of Neanderthal Seeks Human
Funny, wise and painfully true. Make sure you clear your weekend before you pick up The Marriage Pact! Chrissie Manby, author of Getting Over Mr. Right
All five stars for The Marriage Pact; a roller-coaster ride through love, friendship and self-discovery. Well done! Valerie Joan Connors, author of In Her Keeping and Shadow of a Smile
A fun, frothy read with an artfully crafted main plot that draws the reader in and won't let go. Elle Filz, ChickLitWriters.com
There are times you laugh so hard at the antics between Jake and Marci, then there are times that you just have to sigh at the romance of it all....This story is a must read that will have you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series! Faerie Tale Books
Will keep you reading...in one sitting like I did. Well done! Let's Get Booked!
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"Readers will quickly fall in with Pullen s natural storytelling style and realistically flawed characters. As with the previous titles in the series, there is enough of a love story here to please romance readers, while women s fiction fans will be more than satisfied with the way the relationships with Rebecca s family and friends play out." "Booklist "on "Baggage Check"
""
In this story, no romance, friendship, or parent-child relationship is perfect, which makes it all the more uplifting and sweet. "Kirkus Reviews "on "Baggage Check"
""
""Praise for M.J. Pullen's "Regrets Only: "
""
"" This entertaining blend of comedy and romance with a healthy dash of suspense will delight fans of funny women's fiction. "Booklist"
""
"" Romance abounds in this sexy and modern love story. "Kirkus Reviews"
""
"" Both protagonists are incredibly likable, though flawed, and together their friendshipo-fueled chemistry sizzles. Despite the thread of suspense that runs through the plot, the story still manages to convey a tone of warmth. Dylan himself evokes smiles nearly every time he appears on teh page, thanks to his wry amusement, and, frankly, his sheer dreaminess. The reminder not to judge a person by assumptions rings true and timely. "Romantic Times, "four star review
A deftly written and captivating tale of how our best laid plans often go astray. Just as Suzanne's nearly perfect life falls apart she finds herself on a roller-coaster journey (with a country music star no less!) with surprises both haunting and heartening, leading her to exactly where she was meant to be. Don't miss this sexy and engrossing romp! "Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author on Regrets Only"
""
"" M.J. Pullen writes relatable characters who are quirky and fun. I really enjoyed "Regrets Only." Susan Hatler, "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestselling author
"Regrets Only "has it all! A sprinkle of romance with a dab mystery. Add a pinch of family dynamics, blend in a few dreams with a dab between the sheets that will cause some blushing. A delightful recipe for a sweet journey. I love this book it is on my keeper shelf! "Fresh Fiction"
""
Praise for M.J. Pullen's "The Marriage Pact: "
""
""One of "InStyle"'s November Book Club Picks!
"Entertaining...with a few laugh-out-loud moments, M.J. Pullen's novel is a very enjoyable read. Fans of Jane Green or Emily Giffin are sure to enjoy "The Marriage Pact."" "Shelf Awareness"
""
"" A charming cross between romance and chick lit...Pullen s characters are realistic, and the dialogue is funny, making this an excellent choice for fans of early Jane Green, Jennifer Weiner, and Emily Giffin. "Booklist"
""
"""This novel is chick lit to its core and makes for a light and easy read." "Library Journal"
""
"" M.J. Pullen brings clever quirkiness to romantic comedy! "Penny Reid, international bestselling author of Neanderthal Seeks Human"
""
"" Funny, wise and painfully true. Make sure you clear your weekend before you pick up "The Marriage Pact!" "Chrissie Manby, author of Getting Over Mr. Right"
""
"" All five stars for "The Marriage Pact"; a roller-coaster ride through love, friendship and self-discovery. Well done! "Valerie Joan Connors, author of In Her Keeping and Shadow of a Smile"
""
"" A fun, frothy read with an artfully crafted main plot that draws the reader in and won't let go. "Elle Filz, ChickLitWriters.com"
""
"" There are times you laugh so hard at the antics between Jake and Marci, then there are times that you just have to sigh at the romance of it all....This story is a must read that will have you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series! "Faerie Tale Books"
""
"" Will keep you reading...in one sitting like I did. Well done! "Let's Get Booked!""
In this story, no romance, friendship, or parent-child relationship is perfect, which makes it all the more uplifting and sweet. "Kirkus Reviews "on "Baggage Check"
""
""Praise for M.J. Pullen's "Regrets Only: "
""
"" This entertaining blend of comedy and romance with a healthy dash of suspense will delight fans of funny women's fiction. "Booklist"
""
"" Romance abounds in this sexy and modern love story. "Kirkus Reviews"
""
"" Both protagonists are incredibly likable, though flawed, and together their friendshipo-fueled chemistry sizzles. Despite the thread of suspense that runs through the plot, the story still manages to convey a tone of warmth. Dylan himself evokes smiles nearly every time he appears on teh page, thanks to his wry amusement, and, frankly, his sheer dreaminess. The reminder not to judge a person by assumptions rings true and timely. "Romantic Times, "four star review
A deftly written and captivating tale of how our best laid plans often go astray. Just as Suzanne's nearly perfect life falls apart she finds herself on a roller-coaster journey (with a country music star no less!) with surprises both haunting and heartening, leading her to exactly where she was meant to be. Don't miss this sexy and engrossing romp! "Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author on Regrets Only"
""
"" M.J. Pullen writes relatable characters who are quirky and fun. I really enjoyed "Regrets Only." Susan Hatler, "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestselling author
"Regrets Only "has it all! A sprinkle of romance with a dab mystery. Add a pinch of family dynamics, blend in a few dreams with a dab between the sheets that will cause some blushing. A delightful recipe for a sweet journey. I love this book it is on my keeper shelf! "Fresh Fiction"
""
Praise for M.J. Pullen's "The Marriage Pact: "
""
""One of "InStyle"'s November Book Club Picks!
"Entertaining...with a few laugh-out-loud moments, M.J. Pullen's novel is a very enjoyable read. Fans of Jane Green or Emily Giffin are sure to enjoy "The Marriage Pact."" "Shelf Awareness"
""
"" A charming cross between romance and chick lit...Pullen s characters are realistic, and the dialogue is funny, making this an excellent choice for fans of early Jane Green, Jennifer Weiner, and Emily Giffin. "Booklist"
""
"""This novel is chick lit to its core and makes for a light and easy read." "Library Journal"
""
"" M.J. Pullen brings clever quirkiness to romantic comedy! "Penny Reid, international bestselling author of Neanderthal Seeks Human"
""
"" Funny, wise and painfully true. Make sure you clear your weekend before you pick up "The Marriage Pact!" "Chrissie Manby, author of Getting Over Mr. Right"
""
"" All five stars for "The Marriage Pact"; a roller-coaster ride through love, friendship and self-discovery. Well done! "Valerie Joan Connors, author of In Her Keeping and Shadow of a Smile"
""
"" A fun, frothy read with an artfully crafted main plot that draws the reader in and won't let go. "Elle Filz, ChickLitWriters.com"
""
"" There are times you laugh so hard at the antics between Jake and Marci, then there are times that you just have to sigh at the romance of it all....This story is a must read that will have you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series! "Faerie Tale Books"
""
"" Will keep you reading...in one sitting like I did. Well done! "Let's Get Booked!""
Praise for M.J. Pullen's "Regrets Only: "
This entertaining blend of comedy and romance with a healthy dash of suspense will delight fans of funny women's fiction. "Booklist"
""
Romance abounds in this sexy and modern love story. "Kirkus Reviews"
""
Both protagonists are incredibly likable, though flawed, and together their friendshipo-fueled chemistry sizzles. Despite the thread of suspense that runs through the plot, the story still manages to convey a tone of warmth. Dylan himself evokes smiles nearly every time he appears on teh page, thanks to his wry amusement, and, frankly, his sheer dreaminess. The reminder not to judge a person by assumptions rings true and timely. "Romantic Times, "four star review
A deftly written and captivating tale of how our best laid plans often go astray. Just as Suzanne's nearly perfect life falls apart she finds herself on a roller-coaster journey (with a country music star no less!) with surprises both haunting and heartening, leading her to exactly where she was meant to be. Don't miss this sexy and engrossing romp! "Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author on Regrets Only"
""
M.J. Pullen writes relatable characters who are quirky and fun. I really enjoyed "Regrets Only." Susan Hatler, "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestselling author
Praise for M.J. Pullen's "The Marriage Pact: "
One of "InStyle"'s November Book Club Picks!
"Entertaining...with a few laugh-out-loud moments, M.J. Pullen's novel is a very enjoyable read. Fans of Jane Green or Emily Giffin are sure to enjoy "The Marriage Pact."" "Shelf Awareness"
A charming cross between romance and chick lit...Pullen s characters are realistic, and the dialogue is funny, making this an excellent choice for fans of early Jane Green, Jennifer Weiner, and Emily Giffin. "Booklist"
""
"This novel is chick lit to its core and makes for a light and easy read." "Library Journal"
M.J. Pullen brings clever quirkiness to romantic comedy! "Penny Reid, international bestselling author of Neanderthal Seeks Human"
Funny, wise and painfully true. Make sure you clear your weekend before you pick up "The Marriage Pact!" "Chrissie Manby, author of Getting Over Mr. Right"
All five stars for "The Marriage Pact"; a roller-coaster ride through love, friendship and self-discovery. Well done! "Valerie Joan Connors, author of In Her Keeping and Shadow of a Smile"
A fun, frothy read with an artfully crafted main plot that draws the reader in and won't let go. "Elle Filz, ChickLitWriters.com"
There are times you laugh so hard at the antics between Jake and Marci, then there are times that you just have to sigh at the romance of it all....This story is a must read that will have you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series! "Faerie Tale Books"
Will keep you reading...in one sitting like I did. Well done! "Let's Get Booked!""
