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Slim Pickins' in Fat Chance, Texas Kindle Edition

by Celia Bonaduce (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"A fresh, heartwarming voice." —Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author

It’s been a year since an eccentric billionaire summoned seven strangers to the dilapidated, postage stamp-sized town of Fat Chance, Texas. To win a cash bequest, each was required to spend six months in the ghost town to see if they could transform it—and themselves—into something extraordinary. But by the time pastry chef Fernando Cruz arrives, several members of the original gang have already skedaddled…

Fernando’s hopes of starting a new life in Fat Chance are dashed when the town’s handful of ragtag residents—and a mysterious low-flying plane—show him just how weird the place actually is. His hopes of making over the town’s sole café into a BBQ restaurant for nearby ranchers threaten to turn to dust as a string of bizarre secrets are revealed. But just when the pickins’ couldn’t get any slimmer, the citizens of Fat Chance realize they might be able to build exactly the kind of hometown they all need—but never knew they wanted…

Praise for Celia Bonaduce and her novels

"A bingeworthy triology about smart, quirky women who feel like friends. In Much Ado About Mother she shows us just how strong (and funny) the
mother-daughter bond can be. Loved it!" --Clare O'Donahue, author of The Kate Conway Mysteries

"Celia Bonaduce writes well rounded, real life characters straight from the heart. I loved this book!" —Phyliss Miranda, New York Times bestselling author on A Comedy of Erinn

"The Merchant of Venice Beach has a fresh, heartwarming voice that will keep readers smiling as they dance through this charming story by Celia Bonaduce."
—Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
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    Fat Chance, Texas
  2. Print length
    222 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Lyrical Press
  6. Publication date
    5 January 2016
  7. File size
    839 KB
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  9. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VZZM52K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyrical Press (5 January 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 839 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1601834322
  • Customer Reviews:
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Gina P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Slim Pickins’ In Fat Chance, Texas
Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2016
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This is the second book I’ve read in the Fat Chance series and I love the zany characters. Although it is a humorous read, the author also goes deeper with insights about what it’s like for each individual as they all redefine their lives with a second chance in this deserted ghost town. The characters are experiencing many issues that most real people experience at one time or another in their lives, but have trouble verbalizing. However, author Celia Bonaduce does a great job of describing and dealing with these serious issues in a very entertaining way. I’ve really never read anything like the stories in the Fat Chance, Texas series and I love them.
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Customer Cathy
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good pick
Reviewed in the United States on 7 July 2016
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The book has a great plot the storyline is very unusual. A billionaire left all his money to 6 strangers and two relatives, but to get the money they had to move to a ghost town stay for at least six months and try to bring the town back to life. Five of the people have stayed and did what they could while a lot of others had came and left. A new chef shows up and decides to make a BBQ restaurant for the ranchers in the area to try to get the town up and running. The characters are all quirky and weird in their own way, but they work together well.
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Jeffrey S. Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars A chance for more romance this time...
Reviewed in the United States on 11 February 2016
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This entry in the series picks up 6 months after we last visited the ghost town of Fat Chance, TX. And once again it doesn't look like the town and it's remaining residents have that proverbial fat chance of making a go of business. Or romance, for that matter. However, the return of Fernando, from the earlier Venice Beach series, just might improve those chances. Of course, you'll have to follow along to know for sure but this is an easy, enjoyable read and definitely worth the trip.
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Marigene Arnold
3.0 out of 5 stars Funny
Reviewed in the United States on 14 July 2016
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Breezy read. Interesting premise. Not the stuff of thrilling narrative...
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Dori-San
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better the second time around!!
Reviewed in the United States on 6 March 2016
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Back in Fat Chance and I couldn't be happier!! The best part of this book is that it is the next step for the best characters from fat chance. There are so many twists and surprises you won't be able to put it down. Bonaduce is a smart , sassy and funny writer with a great big heart !!
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