Chased by a group of angry men. Saved by quite a hunk.This is not the résumé Ginger Halloway ever imagined having. But thanks to a miracle pill, which makes her size 22 body instantly sexy, that’s what happened.Yet, now Lance Franklin is showing interest in her, and she can’t figure out if he really likes her for her, or if it’s just because of a bizarre drug. And her wild bunch of friends, The … wild bunch of friends, The Misfits…well, they’re always getting her into some interesting situations.
So, yep, business as usual. Except for the guy. What the hell should she do about him?
As for Lance, he believes he’s lucky to have found Ginger. But can he convince her they should go for it?
With some new attention from the hottest guy she’s ever met, Ginger can’t help but wonder…is this all too good to be true?
(CONTENT WARNING: Watch for foul language, steamy scenes, and a pesky yet messy ability to choke on your dinner while laughing. If you’ve come expecting just a lighthearted, slapstick romance, you may not get that here. The author approaches sensitive topics in the best way she knows how. Just be prepared for all the feels to be deeper than usual for this genre – an emotional romantic comedy. No unruly cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed.)
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Chasing Ginger is a fun and entertaining romantic comedy about a woman who takes a pill that is supposed to make her instantly sexy to men. When a date night goes chaotically and dangerously wrong, Ginger is rescued by Lance, who is instantly smitten with the voluptuous beauty. However, does Lance really like Ginger, and how will he react when he learns about her miracle pill?
Ginger is such a relatable character. She is smart and independent. She looks good and feels good, but she doesn’t fit the societal mold. She isn’t thin, and she doesn’t have a perfect body. Ginger deals with self-esteem issues, self-doubt, and insecurities. As a plus-size woman, Ginger faces prejudice and judgment, and, because of the life-long shame that comes with being a big woman, she often questions her worth. She basically resigns herself to the fact that she will end up alone because she believes men don’t find her body attractive. She also gives up her dream of becoming a singer and has trouble believing that Lance finds her attractive. How terrible is that? Sadly, this is reality. There are some excellent social statements in this book about prejudice, body shame, the desire to be accepted, and loving the skin you’re in that I think will resonate with readers.
As a curvy woman myself, I totally relate to the conflicting emotions that Ginger often feels. Confidence is very easily stripped away when people constantly consider you less than because of your weight (or for any other reason). However, between Lance and The Misfits, Ginger slowly tries to see herself as others see her – as a beautiful, vivacious woman. This proves difficult, considering the years of shame and judgment she’s experienced even at the hands of her family.
The way Lance feels about Ginger and the way that he talks about her is positively swoon-worthy. He is sure of what he wants, and, intuitively, knows he must be patient. I love how much Lance admires Ginger and how attracted he is, not just to her body, but to her. He sees the whole woman, and he likes what he sees. In turn, Ginger sees more than just a handsome face and money, which is a change for Lance. As a wealthy man, he often attracts the wrong kind of woman, and he finds Ginger refreshing, honest, and sincere. What’s interesting is that Ginger and Lance both feel undeserving of each other and have to examine these feelings before they can truly give their hearts to each other. They make a wonderful pair, and I love their budding relationship.
Ginger also receives support from The Misfits, a fantastic group of loyal and supportive friends. I love this unique group of women. They are all unique and dynamic individuals, and they are a strong and supportive unit. I can’t wait to learn more about each woman in the future books in this series!
This is a fun contemporary rom-com with great characters and a sexy romance. Thanks so much to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
Reading the back cover, I thought of Eddie Murphy in “The nutty Professor” Ginger is a “full figured” feisty female. Her outlook on life ? She’s come to finally accept she won’t ever be a “conventional” size, that doesn’t mean she’s happy, but happy enough. So when she gets the chance at a “miracle” pill to help with her weight, Ginger signs up…..
But what she gets isn’t a slimming pill, it’s a pill that makes her a magnet for men!! I laughed through most of the book. It’s hilarious, the dance competition was great, but the downside of this book was the fear she had when men wouldn’t take the hint and leave her alone!! But her guardian angel keeps stepping in to save her…..I liked this story, very descriptive, really well written, it’s a struggle most women have at least once in there life, the struggle to keep the weight off, will they be attractive? Will anyone ever see past the “fat suit”? Loved her college friends, they’d clubbed together and called themselves “The Misfits”, they were a great bunch of friends, always had Ginger’s back. She knew she could rely on them, and friends like that are hard to find. So what happens with Lance and Ginger? Will she be able to tell him the pills are making him want her? Because he couldn’t want her, could he? And if Lance ever finds out that she’s taking pills, would he ever forgive her? I’m hoping the misfits find their stories too.
Marie Lavender – Chasing Ginger – Reviewed 1/16/20 – Read 1/15/20
Does a dress Size make a person? I don’t think so, but let’s hear from Ginger’s Point of view!!
@ddeegott Ginger Holloway grew up being told that she was overweight and should do anything possible to lose it. She tried everything and it just would not go away. Men seem to shy away from her and finally, accepting the fact that she was going to be a size 22 forever, gave her some peace. While in college some of her friends named their group as “The Misfits” and it sure seemed appropriate. One day Ginger ran across an ad for a trail to take a miracle pill that would give her the opportunity for the type of relationship that she had only dreamed about. Taking the leap, and signing a nondisclosure statement. Meaning she could not tell anyone that she was taking the pill till after the trial was over. She set up a dating app and posted a profile, that night she had numerous offers for dates. Arranging to meet a few of them after work. She showed up and it turned into a madhouse. Leaving the establishment and running for home, she was chased by some angry men. As she was at the point of exhaustion and the men were not letting, she was pulled into a short stairway and shielded. The voice was so soothing and made her relax even though she was scared. After the angry men passed she turned to take in her savior. Wow, he was sure a looker!!! His offer to take her on to where she was going was accepted, but she was flabbergasted when he ordered his car to pull up in the garage so that they did not have to traverse the front walkway. After visiting her doctor to check out the pills from InstaSin she allowed him to take her home.
When she was out with the Misfits a few nights later she ran into the mysterious savior again. After her girlfriends decided that he would be perfect for her, they invited him to be her partner in the upcoming dance contest. A charity benefit supporting domestic violence survivors. Lance Franklin agreed to be her partner, and Ginger could not believe that he would have anything to do with her, given her size and how good looking he was. On top of that, he was a billionaire. How could a man like that be interested in someone like her????
What did I like? This storyline hit a mark with me. After I quit smoking (many years ago) I gained a ton of weight, and it has been a struggle ever since. I have recently lost (in a healthy way) quite a bit. At this point, I am almost back to my normal weight and size. Having gone through years of that myself, I can relate to how Ginger felt.
What will you like? Emotional struggle, romantic, funny, and enduring. The storyline is fantastic, addressing an age-old problem that many women have struggled through and shows that it can be different. Many of the issues that women have with weight are addressed and done in a forthright manner. It is a shame that the world, in general, is not taught from a young age, that weight should not be a factor. The heart is the most beautiful thing in a person and we should all judge from that and not the dress size. I loved the way the author addressed all those problems and showed the effects that they have on a person. Awesome read!!!
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• Publication Date: 3/10/20
• Genre: Billionaire Romance, Romantic Comedy
Chasing Ginger is a cute story with some darkness thrown in. The idea of a pill called InstaSin to help make romantic dreams come true seemed a little far-fetched since if you don’t have good self esteem to begin with then a pill isn’t going to help. The strange things that did occur that could have been caused by the pill were sometimes frightening.
When Ginger and Lance first meet it was interesting that he was her knight in shining armor and how what should have been a chance occurrence turned into so much more until it wasn’t. They definitely had chemistry and felt a zing but is it just being in the right place at the right time or due to the little red pill? I liked their interactions and how he tried to help her in social situations but she still had doubts that he liked her and could it the attraction be from the pill that he’s not even aware of?
There were twists and turns to the story. Her friends, the misfits as they call themselves, were always there for each other when needed. All the characters had a depth to them. What you see is not always what you get! It was fun to see Ginger start to rely on Lance and enjoy what they had together – especially the steamy moments – until doubts would once again surface. Ginger is a big girl who doesn’t see why someone like Lance – a CEO and billionaire – would even want to be with her. There are laughter and tears, friends and family, pasts to reveal as well as hopes and dreams along with romance, between the sheet moments and ultimately love. There is some closure and a happily ever after in the offing but much more story to tell.
Ms. Lavender writes books in multiple genres. I’ve read some of her historical fiction and paranormal books and now a romantic comedy. I look forward to reading more of her books.
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Lavender pens a comedic romantic story in Chasing Ginger. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. Ginger is a great character and is a little self-conscious but fun, as she fits in with her friends lovingly called the Misfits. This author brings the stories to life, and while most of the story is fun and lighthearted, emotions while reading and with the characters, can run very deep. Lance and Ginger had chemistry that wasn’t forced, and they could get very steamy, but it was so much more than attraction, and a lot of self-doubts. It’s a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews.
Ginger doesn’t fit in regular size clothing, and it’s getting to her. When she sees an ad for a miracle pill that suppose to make her instantly attractive to the opposite sex, she jumps at the change.
And against all expectations, it works. She arranger a speed date, that ends up with her running from a group of men, that all want her, right into the arms of Lance.
Lance is a successful businessman, who seems to instantly like her. But isn’t the pill, or does he just like her for herself.
Ginger is a very complex character. She has so much to offer but constantly puts herself down, because of her size. Lance seems to be like a perfect match for her but filled with self-doubt and bad self-image, it’s extremely difficult for her to accept that.
The romance, it’s slow to develop but incredibly sweet.
I really like the premise of the story and the storyline itself, but I wished the pace was a bit quicker. The story seems to move very slowly at times. While I liked Ginger and Lance, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the dialog.
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