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Back Where I Belong: A Sexy, Laugh-out-loud Romantic Comedy! (Susan Wade Saga Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Virginia Gray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 225 ratings

First comes love, then comes marriage…

Falling in love with Pete was as easy as falling off his boat, and his oh-so-romantic marriage proposal was impossible to turn down, but after the fairy dust settles, Susan’s left wondering if she’s making the right decision. Pete's thinking big wedding, Susan's thinking Vegas. Pete wants kids, Susan wants a corner office. Is there anything they can agree on?

Juggling work demands, wedding details, and Pete’s meddlesome relatives soon proves too much for her, and Susan starts dropping balls. Important balls. Balls she would never normally drop. And when she discovers her too-big dress is suddenly too small, a quick glance at her calendar tells her a few compromising bachelorette party photos may be the least of her worries.

A side-splitting comedy about marriage, family, and the choices women make.

"I cannot express how much I loved this book! This one melted my heart." --Goodreads

"All I can say is, Sister, you hit this one out of the ballpark." --Lunch Break

"I would recommend this book to anyone!" --Star The Librarian

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Susan Wade Saga
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    434 pages
  3. Language
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    June 29, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071GV9Y5X
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 434 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0990523666
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Susan Wade Saga
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 225 ratings

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Bestselling Author Virginia Gray looks for humor in every situation. A graduate of Wake Forest University, she spent part one of her career as a college professor. But after years of research, eighty-hour work weeks, and generally trying to take over the world, she stepped away from academics to pursue her love of writing. And because no task is more daunting than making sense of the senseless male psyche, her stories always explode from the glorious mouth of chaos. (You're welcome.) Until she packs her bags and moves to the beach, she lives in the Midwest with her wonderful family and far too many pets.

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Customers find this book to be a great vacation read with a wonderful conclusion and steamy romance. They appreciate the humorous prose, sarcastic approach to things, and the characters, with one customer noting how the characters become like family. The book receives positive feedback for its realistic career path presentation.

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18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and fantastic read, particularly suitable for vacation reading, with one customer noting that each book in the series gets better.

"...to get my hands on the third, and from page one, I knew it was worth the wait...." Read more

"I read the series and thought it was worth the read...." Read more

"...I would definitely recommend this well-written series to anyone who enjoys smart, genuine, and endearing characters, snarky dialogue, humor, and of..." Read more

"I love this book and series. If you like romantic comedy, this is for you. The book is very well written, smooth flowing and easy to read...." Read more

14 customers mention "Romance"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a true love story with steamy scenes and a wonderful conclusion.

"...This is romantic comedy at its finest—snarky, steamy, and completely irreverent. I loved every page-turning minute of it!" Read more

"...entire saga, throwing enough workplace, family, friend, and romantic curveballs at Susan to keep you laughing and turning the pages...." Read more

"...The ordinary story of life within becomes a juggernaut of emotion, excitement, intrigue, and familiar marital rollercoaster moments...." Read more

"...Nevertheless, when there is a will there is a way. This story is enjoyable." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one describing them as hilarious.

"...at showing Susan’s thoughts and feelings, while developing truly likeable characters, as well as several nasty ones...." Read more

"...well-written series to anyone who enjoys smart, genuine, and endearing characters, snarky dialogue, humor, and of course romance...." Read more

"...The author does a great job portraying the characters and their emotions. I fell in love with the characters in book 2...." Read more

"...Gray is brilliant at this, developing well-rounded characters that readers can not only root for, but relate to...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its sarcastic approach and witty prose, with one customer noting it brings both laughter and tears.

"...Not only did I love Susan’s feisty, sarcastic approach to things, but I also grew to absolutely adore Pete even more than in the second book...." Read more

"...to anyone who enjoys smart, genuine, and endearing characters, snarky dialogue, humor, and of course romance...." Read more

"...ones of both genders to survive while providing a funny and entertaining view of life. My appetite is whetted and more Susan please...." Read more

"...This book was very well written. It is very funny but also has wonderful depth. I laughed and cried through it. I can’t wait to read more by Ms. Gray." Read more

4 customers mention "Friendship"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship portrayed in the book, with one customer noting how the characters become like family, while another mentions the author's uncanny ability to create characters you love.

"An entertaining blend of business, friendship and Romance with a side of suspense as the story of the Golden Handcuffs by Virginia Gray unwinds...." Read more

"...Fast moving, wonderful characters that become like family--especially if you have read book 1 and 2. (However, the book also stands alone)...." Read more

"...Virginia Gray has an uncanny ability to create people you love, admire and truly worry about - as well as those you love to hate and flat out despise..." Read more

"...I loved The characters in the series, I related so well with Susan with her strong independence and snarky sarcasm...." Read more

3 customers mention "Career path"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the realistic portrayal of career development in the book.

"...recommend this and all the books in the saga for the realistic career path presented—with all its bumps and bruises—and the day-brightening laughs..." Read more

"...It has steamy romance but with a true love story, the trials of keeping a career going and the challenges that being a woman bring...." Read more

"...The characters are beautiful & strong and keeps you wanting more. Highly recommend this series." Read more

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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    After reading the other books in the saga, I was excited to get my hands on the third, and from page one, I knew it was worth the wait. Susan Wade seems to have it all, finally—the career, the hot man, and friends and family to support her. The “What’s next?” is crafted into a journey of self-doubt and cynicism that reminded me in a hurry how truly gifted Ms. Gray is at delivering comedic dialogue and situations. Not only did I love Susan’s feisty, sarcastic approach to things, but I also grew to absolutely adore Pete even more than in the second book. This is no small feat, considering “The Golden Handcuffs” was written in first person. But Ms. Gray is brilliant at showing Susan’s thoughts and feelings, while developing truly likeable characters, as well as several nasty ones. Although I am sorry to see the series end, it has made me a Virginia Gray fan for life! I highly recommend this and all the books in the saga for the realistic career path presented—with all its bumps and bruises—and the day-brightening laughs along the way. This is romantic comedy at its finest—snarky, steamy, and completely irreverent. I loved every page-turning minute of it!
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  • Richard Bryant
    4.0 out of 5 stars It was a pretty good read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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    I read the series and thought it was worth the read. At times I was thoroughly disappointed with Susan, she really took a long time to realize what's important in life.
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  • Cynthia S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2017
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    I have to say from the start that this is not my usual genre. There are no zombies, or magic, no creatures or sword fights. So it says a lot about an author who can craft a story I wouldn’t normally read, pull me in, and keep me coming back for more. I was hooked from the first page of book #1 and could see some of my younger self in Susan Wade. I laughed my way through the whole thing and became an instant fan of the author. She keeps the main character on her toes throughout the entire saga, throwing enough workplace, family, friend, and romantic curveballs at Susan to keep you laughing and turning the pages. Though I’m sad to see the series wrap up, I have thoroughly enjoyed going along for the ride as Susan—realistically and hilariously—maneuvered her way through the twists and turns of life.

    I would definitely recommend this well-written series to anyone who enjoys smart, genuine, and endearing characters, snarky dialogue, humor, and of course romance. Looking forward to seeing what’s next from the author!
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  • Robert Grant Wealleans
    5.0 out of 5 stars There is a wonderful reason why this and every review is Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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    There is a wonderful reason why this and every review is Five Stars. Virginia Gray’s breezy, off the cuff, and very humorous prose drew me into this world of Susan Wade. The read is like binge-watching a season of your favorite show because despite the pleasure experienced, the closing credits make you long for more. The ordinary story of life within becomes a juggernaut of emotion, excitement, intrigue, and familiar marital rollercoaster moments. The voice of Susan Wade and her views on life and her crisp attitude narrated the journey as if I were right there and nodding at her while nursing a drink at her favorite haunt. Women are superior beings and Susan Wade has to fight a lot of inferior ones of both genders to survive while providing a funny and entertaining view of life. My appetite is whetted and more Susan please. I plead for “The Brass Diaper Bag” just so I can binge some more. Ms Gray? Susan’s life can easily turn on a dime with a few keystrokes and perhaps you will relate further hilarity and adult foibles? I mean, can’t we be expecting too? And how did Susan and Pete run out of purple “ones”? I enjoyed your saga and hope for “SagaMore.”
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  • Sherri Frye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Romantic Comedy EVER
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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    I love this book and series. If you like romantic comedy, this is for you. The book is very well written, smooth flowing and easy to read. The author does a great job portraying the characters and their emotions.

    I fell in love with the characters in book 2. Susan and Wade remind me of Zoe and Wade from the TV show Heart of Dixie. They love each other like crazy but fight like cats and dogs. They are always trying rile the other.

    Although Susan is a good businesswoman, she is extremely obtuse. She is completely oblivious to the obvious.

    I hope the author will bring the characters back for more.
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  • Theresa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Where Do I Belong?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021
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    The storyline is never boring. It has a continuous flow. It also demonstrates how many women close their doors on their careers because husbands remind their spouses where they belong or else. On the other hand, a child shouldn't suffer because mommy can't get her priorities straight and maybe she should not have had children in the first place. Nevertheless, when there is a will there is a way. This story is enjoyable.
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  • Anne Cline
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and entertaining summer reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    An entertaining blend of business, friendship and Romance with a side of suspense as the story of the Golden Handcuffs by Virginia Gray unwinds. The plot swiftly carries you through the life and times of Susan Wade; a woman with a steely head for business, a dedication to her work and friends and a passionate, experienced lover with a few tasty secrets.
    A little bit country and a little bit high society, Golden Handcuffs is appealing to multiple genres and a fabulous addition to your summer reading list. I hadn't read the first two books in the series, but was able to pick right up with the plot and follow along with ease. I plan to check them all out and you should too!
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  • Kristy Gorsuch
    3.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Happy ending
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019
    While this is technically not a stand alone book, it does read as a stand alone. I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. I didn't know that it was part of a series and found some of the details confusing as it related to the history of the characters. The story details the relationship of Susan and Pete, how their relationship begins and all the trails that come with it on their way to married life. Susan is a hard working career woman who knows what she wants , trying to fit into Pete's life rich with friends and family. Two people from very different backgrounds and very different ideas of how their life and relationship should be. All the twists and turns of the story keep you hooked waiting for more.
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  • Abrach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2017
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    The Golden Handcuffs is the third instalment in Virginia Gray's Susan Wade series, and once again I felt as if I was meeting up with an old friend. Here we find Susan about to marry the talented & handsome Pete Walsh. Is she set for a life of wedded bliss? Of course not. Virginia Gray brings her trademark keen eye and sharp sense of humour to bear, and once again we are swept up into the hilarious, exasperating, hugely compelling misadventures of Susan Wade.
    I love the cast of characters this author has created, and can't help but think if this series fell into the right hands, the story would transfer very well onto film or TV.
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  • CM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Back Where I Belong
    Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2019
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    I'm still not a Susan fan, her character grates on me, but I think Pete brings out the best in her. I did laugh heartily in a few sections of this book, where we I only managed a few smiles in book 2. The story is well told and I liked most of the characters but I was disappointed we didn't to find out about Susan's visit to court and the outcome.
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