After a weekend of the bunny love, its time to turn your affections to the monkey. No, this is not in reference to the Chinese Zodiac- rather to Brenda Scott Royce's hilarious new novel, Monkey Love. In fact, this fresh story is teaming up with all sorts of creatures. Throw the lot of them in with a cast of wacky, unique and well-developed characters and you're in for one sweet read.

The heroine who holds together this frenetic assembly of hot AND cold blooded creatures, is the reliable Holly Heckerling. Multitasking to an art, Holly holds back each individual's problems from spinning into chaos. She's even got strangers lining up in her queue. Many of the times however, she finds herself more accomplice than helper. Yet, with all the focus aimed on others, Holly must take control of her own family, love and career. Not the easiest thing to do with barely enough time to put two thoughts together- let alone feed the snake.

Amongst all the chaos is an original, charming story that is both excellently written and well told. When you're done, you'll miss the whirlwind that is Holly's hobbies. Do yourself a favor, add this Candy Covered Book Favorite to your 'next to read' list. Last week's contest winner Nicole is doing it and she's in for a treat!

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We are glad to announce- It IS a jungle out there!
Rosa and Liza