Queen of babble gets hitched

Lizzie Nichols should be the happiest girl in the universe. The phone has been ringing off the hook ever since a wedding gown she restored appeared in the New York Times. Her wealthy ex-boyfriend, Luke de Villier, has decided their breakup was a mistake and has finally proposed. But Lizzie made the mistake of sleeping with Chaz, Luke's best friend, during the brief hiatus in her relationship with Luke, and now she spends more time thinking about Chaz than her fiancé. In addition to an angst-ridden heroine and a loyal, waiting-in-the-wings hero, Cabot's novel is filled with unforgettable, quirky characters. There's Lizzie's bad-mouthed, cooking sherry-guzzling granny; a spoiled, self-centered fiancé; a best friend who is a newly outed lesbian; and a high-strung assistant. Celebrities demanding a Lizzie Nichols' creation include a familiar, gum-popping, red-carpet regular always accompanied by her shivering Chihuahua and bodyguard. To add to the fun, each chapter begins with wedding trivia and advice. Cabot, author of the humorous Heather Wells mysteries as well as the wildly popular Princess Diaries series, has once again shown that she is a master at entertaining and amusing readers.--Mosley, Shelley Copyright 2008 Booklist

When last seen, the irrepressible Lizzie Nichols was canoodling with Chaz after she and Luke, Chaz's best friend, broke up (Queen of Babble in the Big City, 2007). Now--shocker alert--Luke returns to New York and slips a three-carat diamond engagement ring on her finger. Lizzie accepts even though she's still all googly over Chaz, who bluntly warns Lizzie that Luke's all about Luke and couldn't love her the way he does. Lizzie, a wedding dress restorer and budding designer specializing in wedding garb, faces a hives-inducing decision: dump rich Luke, who wants to be an investment banker in Paris, and hook up with Chaz, who wants to teach? Or should she marry Luke and ditch New York for Paris? And then there's the matter of her burgeoning design business, helped along by Ava Geck, a Paris Hilton-like celebrity heiress. Cabot takes full advantage of the material, delivering her trademark wit, sharp banter and lively antics from the first page. Fans of the series have another one to savor. (July) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Dizzy Lizzie Nichols (the Queen of Babble) is getting married to Jean-Luc at his chateau in southern France. But his family, her family, the best man, and finally Lizzie herself are starting to have second thoughts. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

A young lady obsessed with bridal couture cools her wedding fever for a moment to ponder the possibility that she's engaged to the wrong guy. When we last spent time with our loudmouthed friend Lizzie, she was making a go of it in Manhattan. After finishing up a make-out session with her boyfriend's best friend on New Year's Eve, the boyfriend, a prince (yes, for real), surprised her with a gigantic engagement ring. In this, the third book in the Queen of Babble series (Queen of Babble in the Big City, 2007, etc.), Lizzie is so bedazzled by the sheen of her diamond and by the idea of getting married, she tries to ignore all the warning signs. Like, she's more attracted to Luke's friend Chaz than to Luke, her fianc, who is mysteriously never around anymore. But what is she going to do? She's already in her early 20s--and that's too dang old to not be engaged to someone! So, she banishes Chaz from her mind, fritters away in her employer's dress shop and talks about herself to anyone who will listen--mainly her bizarrely crude grandmother and a trashy Paris Hilton-type. When tragedy strikes, Lizzie realizes she needs to make some hard decisions about her life. Rather insipid romp through well-traveled chick-lit territory. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Lizzie Nichols should be the happiest girl in the universe. The phone has been ringing off the hook ever since a wedding gown she restored appeared in the New York Times. Her wealthy ex-boyfriend, Luke de Villier, has decided their breakup was a mistake and has finally proposed. But Lizzie made the mistake of sleeping with Chaz, Luke's best friend, during the brief hiatus in her relationship with Luke, and now she spends more time thinking about Chaz than her fiancé. In addition to an angst-ridden heroine and a loyal, waiting-in-the-wings hero, Cabot's novel is filled with unforgettable, quirky characters. There's Lizzie's bad-mouthed, cooking sherry–guzzling granny; a spoiled, self-centered fiancé; a best friend who is a newly outed lesbian; and a high-strung assistant. Celebrities demanding a Lizzie Nichols' creation include a familiar, gum-popping, red-carpet regular always accompanied by her shivering Chihuahua and bodyguard. To add to the fun, each chapter begins with wedding trivia and advice. Cabot, author of the humorous Heather Wells mysteries as well as the wildly popular Princess Diaries series, has once again shown that she is a master at entertaining and amusing readers. Copyright 2008 Booklist Reviews.

Dizzy Lizzie Nichols (the Queen of Babble) is getting married to Jean-Luc at his chateau in southern France. But his family, her family, the best man, and finally Lizzie herself are starting to have second thoughts. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

This is Cabot's third book (after Queen of Babble and Queen of Babble in the Big City ) to feature up-and-coming vintage wedding gown restorer Lizzie Nichols. Having successfully rehabbed a heinous dress into a design called "cunning" by U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Lizzie seems to have a promising career—now she needs to focus on her personal life. Saying yes to Luke's surprise marriage proposal was more of a knee-jerk reaction than a thoughtful acceptance. But Lizzie can repent at her leisure, as Luke is working in Paris for the summer, during which time she finds herself growing increasingly attracted to Luke's best friend, Chaz. You have to hope that, as goofy as Lizzie might seem at times, things will turn out for the best—and they do. Cutesy chapter titles like "A History of Weddings" and quotes distract at first, but you'll stop noticing. Reading about Lizzie and her gang again is like catching up with old friends. Patrons who like humorous, lighthearted stories about personal relationships will appreciate this book, not to mention the series. Essential for all popular fiction collections. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 3/15/08.]—Stacey Hayman, Rocky River P.L., OH

When last seen, the irrepressible Lizzie Nichols was canoodling with Chaz after she and Luke, Chaz's best friend, broke up (Queen of Babble in the Big City , 2007). Now—shocker alert—Luke returns to New York and slips a three-carat diamond engagement ring on her finger. Lizzie accepts even though she's still all googly over Chaz, who bluntly warns Lizzie that Luke's all about Luke and couldn't love her the way he does. Lizzie, a wedding dress restorer and budding designer specializing in wedding garb, faces a hives-inducing decision: dump rich Luke, who wants to be an investment banker in Paris, and hook up with Chaz, who wants to teach? Or should she marry Luke and ditch New York for Paris? And then there's the matter of her burgeoning design business, helped along by Ava Geck, a Paris Hilton–like celebrity heiress. Cabot takes full advantage of the material, delivering her trademark wit, sharp banter and lively antics from the first page. Fans of the series have another one to savor. (July)