Maybe Janet Evanovich, Dana? She mostly writes fun mysteries with a strong romance angle. You could read some of the sample chapters here and see if you think you mom would like them.
Mal: Which one you figure tracked us? Zoe: The ugly one, sir. Mal: Could you be more specific?
'Out Of Gas'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Calli - May 11, 2005 8:36:42 am PDT #7644 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Dana - May 11, 2005 8:45:47 am PDT #7645 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
That's the Stephanie Plum series, right? I'd bet she already has some of those, but it's a good suggestion. Anything else in that vein?
I know this would be more useful if I could say "She definitely has...", but I'm working off my memory of her bookshelves.
Betsy HP - May 11, 2005 8:47:21 am PDT #7646 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Jennifer Weiner's Good In Bed is funny and intelligent; don't be put off by the chick-lit cover.
Calli - May 11, 2005 8:50:25 am PDT #7647 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
That's the Stephanie Plum series, right?
Yeppers.
I'm looking forward to seeing the other responses, m'self. [snags the Weiner suggestion for the library list]
Dana - May 11, 2005 9:09:20 am PDT #7648 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Can I give my mother a book called "Good in Bed"? Hmm.
Calli - May 11, 2005 9:20:57 am PDT #7649 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm imagining going up to the librarian and saying, "I'm looking for a particular Weiner," now.
Simple joys.
Sophia Brooks - May 11, 2005 1:21:18 pm PDT #7650 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I second Good in Bed in the "If You Like Jennifer Crusie, then you'll like...." area. I liked another Jennifer Weiner more, I think it was called In her Shoes or In my shoes or something about shoes....
Polter-Cow - May 11, 2005 1:50:36 pm PDT #7651 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think it was called In her Shoes or In my shoes or something about shoes....
In These Shoes ?
*waits for Kristin*
DebetEsse - May 11, 2005 3:32:35 pm PDT #7652 of 10002
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I don't think so.
Polter-Cow - May 11, 2005 5:34:27 pm PDT #7653 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Well done.