Too Much for Words

Domhan Books

a ROMANTIC TIMES

**** 1/2

 TOP PICK

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Reviewed in America Online's   Writers Club Romance Group,

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CompuServe Romance Reviews

and Romantic Times

ISBN: 1-58345-978-2

--Special thanks to Alender Ozer in Istanbul, for the name Ugur, "our" planet. (And for the exquisite silk rug!)

TOO MUCH FOR WORDS

Judi Somers, better known to her millions of readers as Juno Ursa, has just completed her 30th novel in the Race Parsec series. That same night, she runs into her childhood friend Felix Varlden. Felix’s line of work is biotechnology; he’s an eccentric, brilliant harbinger of the space age. He discloses to Judi his mission for the government, a project of the utmost secrecy.

When Felix tells Judi he is creating a humanoid to send on an interstellar mission, she commissions him to create one for her, the true-life Race she’s loved for the last 20 years, yet could not find here on earth. She realizes that Felix can make her fantasies come true, for they share the singular talent to create — Judi on paper, Felix on his lab slab.

Finally, the superhuman – Leo – opens his eyes for the first time. His first request is for a mirror. Judi falls passionately in love. But it dwindles as he displays his unbearably perfect behavior over and over. She finally snaps, after he throws away a $500 jacket because it makes him look fat. Felix has been in love with Judi all these years, but puts her happiness before his own. Convinced he’ll never have her, knowing that her real-life Race is his complete opposite, he gives way — but still fulfills her wish by delivering the perfect hero to her door, in a selfless wish for her happiness.

While living with this unbearable monster of perfection, she admits that it’s Felix she’d always wanted and blurts out her love for him right there in front of Leo, a blatant hint that his time has come. A few days later, Felix bears the good tidings: Leo will be the humanoid astronaut they’ll send into space, never to return to earth, leaving Felix and Judi to live happily ever after.

REVIEWS:

**** 1/2 - Top Pick

 TOO MUCH FOR WORDS is what science fiction novelist Judi Somers gets when she begs Felix, her old school chum turned brilliant scientist, to translate her fictional hero into a life-like android. On paper, Race Parsec is an interplanetary swashbuckling hero, the man against whom she measures all other men. But for Felix, who's been in love with Judi for years, creating her perfect mate is pure agony. But Felix gets even when he delivers the man of Judi's dreams . . . or does he? With nods to several SF writers, Diana Rubino's narrative is a funny, entertaining peek at what happens when one woman actually gets what she asked for. This is a refreshing departure from Ms. Rubino's historical writing. -- Kelly Rae Cooper, Romantic Times

"TOO MUCH FOR WORDS is wonderfully humorous and witty. The interaction between Felix, "Leo" and Judi is entertaining. The characters fit perfectly together and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. There isn't a lull at all in the action and I couldn't put it down. I found the plot unique and refreshing...Diana Rubino has penned a thoroughly fun-filled read that will have you giggling out loud. If you are looking for a lighthearted read, TOO MUCH FOR WORDS is not to be missed." -- Carol Durfee, The Word on Romance, www.thewordonromance.com

"...an entertaining tale so deftly told that one can almost believe these events are happening right now in some busy American metropolis. This book will have readers engaging in a bit of scientific observation each time a man appears who looks to good to be true. Despite the scientific setting, there is nothing formulaic or predictable about Diana Rubino's bright, original storytelling. TOO MUCH FOR WORDS is, quite simply, too good to miss!" --America Online Romance Fiction Forum

"Ms. Rubino has mixed the perfect proportions of realism, romance, and enough bad science to be funny in TOO MUCH FOR WORDS. Throughout TOO MUCH FOR WORDS, Ms. Rubino maintains a wonderful, Puckish sense of humor. Her romantic pastiche of a science fiction novel even has a marvelous epilogue which I refuse to discuss lest I act as a spoiler..." --Steven Lopata, CompuServe Romance Reviews 

"The characters are endearing and the premise fresh and original...fantasy fans will be thrilled with TOO MUCH FOR WORDS as Ms. Rubino takes us into the exciting world of science and technology. Who wouldn't want a man tailored just for her? But this author does a creditable job in showing us about being careful what you ask for, it might not be what you really want..." --Darlene Kendall, www.bitbooks.com

"...we should all be so lucky to get a man who has great taste in wine, music, food, and chocolate, who cooks, cleans, irons and loves without tiring, right? We've all got that list somewhere, the one that describes this guy. But Judi finds out that the perfect man is a little harder to handle in reality. And Felix is there to help her figure out what to do when perfection isn't what Judi has imagined it to be. Diana Rubino's latest love story, TOO MUCH FOR WORDS, is a fun exploration of the imperfection of love." --Writers Club Romance Group on AOL

TOO MUCH FOR WORDS is delightfully funny, with an entertaining premise and an amusing story line. Ms. Rubino's dialogue is witty and lively, and her characters are well defined and sympathetic. Short and sweet, it is tailor-made for an evening in, when you want to escape into something light, but with enough romance to keep it fun. And, it stays strong through the very end. --Astrid Kinn, Romance Reviews Today

WHAT READERS SAY:

5 Stars - Fun Fantasy Romance

"If you like romantic comedy, you will enjoy this very funny twist on the Frankenstein tale. Diana Rubino has a quick-paced, lively style of writing, and her characters are extremely sympathetic." --Kate McMurray, Alexandria, VA, from Amazon.com

"I've read all Diana's books and she just keeps getting better. A star on the rise for sure! I'd love to see this book as a movie with Hugh Grant as the android!" --Maryanne Bolton, Cincinnati, OH