{"product_id":"9781921799815","title":"Fall Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sparkling, sexy read from the author of \u003ci\u003eAddition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFall Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about passion and loyalty, deceit and integrity, and the importance of believing in things that don't exist.  \u003cp\u003e Meet Ella Canfield, highly qualified evolutionary biologist.  Attractive, if a little serious-looking in those heavy glasses, but then she's about to put her career on the line. Dr Canfield is seeking funding for a highly unorthodox research project. She wants to prove that an extinct animal still roams in one of Australia's most popular national parks.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Daniel Metcalf, good-looking, expensively dishevelled millionaire.  Quite witty, but far too rich to be taken seriously. He heads the Metcalf Trust, which donates money to offbeat scientific research projects. He has a personal interest in animals that don't exist.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem number one: There is no such person as Dr Ella Canfield. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem number two: Della Gilmore, professional con artist, has never met anyone like Daniel Metcalf before.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeone is going to take a fall.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eToni Jordan\u003c\/b\u003e has a BSc. in physiology and qualifications in marketing and professional writing. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eAddition\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for the Barbara Jefferis Award and longlisted for the Miles Franklin in 2009, and has been published in sixteen countries. Toni lives in Melbourne.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003etextpublishing.com.au\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A laugh-out-loud read crackling with satire.' \u003ci\u003eWeekend Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'Like its witty predecessor, this is intelligent romantic comedy at its deft best...Jordan has a gift for dialogue.' \u003ci\u003eAge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'Light, bright romantic comedy...Toni Jordan has the winning quality of writing like she enjoys it. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eAddition\u003c\/i\u003e, was an unexpected hit and I can't see her fans being disappointed by this one.' Jennifer Byrne, \u003ci\u003eAustralian Women’s Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'This is an elegantly orchestrated romance with some sizzling sexual chemistry...simply a joy to read...Jordan uses her intricate plot to keep readers on their toes with some unexpected twists and turns.' \u003ci\u003eCourier Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'Jordan doesn't merely imitate a well-worn genre here. Her characters are full and detailed, their relationships and history suggestively drawn, and there's a depth to Della that prevents her from being reduced to a mere plot function...Jordan clearly writes for readers: \u003ci\u003eFall Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is there to surprise and delight.' \u003ci\u003eSunday Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 'An entertaining read full of quirky characters.' \u003ci\u003eThat's Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Text Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151379644656,"sku":"9781921799815","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781921799815_p0.jpg?v=1763632318","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781921799815","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}