Susan Elizabeth Phillips
In honor of Valentine’s Day, this week’s contest features a book to fall in love with: Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ Call Me Irresistible. This hilarious, heartfelt story of two opposites attracting is “one to savor,” says our romance columnist Christie Ridgway. We featured Phillips in a “7 Questions” column, and her answers are utterly charming, from her breathless book summary to the details of what she’s working on next.
If you find Phillips’ work irresistible, this contest is for you! In her summary of the novel, Phillips says it pits a “Mr. Perfect” against a “Ms. Screw-Up.” Tell us which of these descriptions fits you best in the comments, and why, and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Call Me Irresistible. The winner will be selected using Random.org, but brownie points go to answers that make us laugh. You have until Friday to enter, so—go!
ETA: Congrats to our winner, Judy of Seize the Book.
I absolutely LOVED this book. There is NO way to choose which is the better description. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!
Looking forward to reading this book!
I never thought I would fall for my husband,he’s a every hair in place man,me,wild looking when I get up..we have learned so much from each other(43 yrs)I taught him to loosen up,laugh and be more open..he taught me to think things out..we’ve had so much love,laughs and whatever goes with it all…can’t wait to read this book..love the author.
Just cant wait to read it. Sounds just adorable!
Any book of Susan’s is well worth reading!
Although I “screw up” plenty, I think I would best be described as a “Ms. Perfect”. I am a woman that enjoys the simple things in life. I like to enjoy myself, but I don’t require fancy clothes, cars or homes. I don’t travel the world. I am happy spending time with my family and catching a movie with my husband. I try to appreciate what is important and I don’t look for trouble. I am happy being me.
I am on the queue at the Farmington Library for Phullips’ “Call Me Irresistible!” Looking forward to this novel, sounds like fun!
I thought my wife was a screw up until I got to know how smart she really is,funny and talented,she thought I was a fuddy duddy,but we both were taught never judge a book by it’s cover..love to read this book.
A perfect book to read as we await springtime.
Why, I’m Ms. Perfect. Me screw up? Nah! Never! Wait…why are all the books in my bookcases upside down?
I have read many SEP books and they’ve all been extremely entertaining. I’d love to win SI.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
I’d love to win this book; so many nice things have been written about it!
Sue Bissell
Before I got married, I tended more towards the organized, neatnik, Ms Perfect side. But marriage has corrupted me. I would love to win this book.
When my husband and I first got married, I was “Ms. Screw-Up” and he “Mr. Perfect” But, after 30 years, there is now some role reversal. I now am better at directions than he is, and I certainly know if we’ve seen a movie already or not! But then, don’t get me around a computer! So, in the end, depending upon the situation, I can be both characters.
It takes too much effort to be a Perfect individual. Being compassionate, empathetic and sincere is what matters in life. This book is so appealing. thanks.
While I wouldn’t call my husband of 35 years “Mr Perfect”, he certainly was perfect for me. And I must say that I was perfect for him. We’ve both screwed up on occasion because nothing is ever really perfect.
I’m not a screw-up but could play one on TV.
I’ll take the Screw-Up side of the coin. The important thing is to have people in your life that still love you, even when you’re in the Screw-Up line!
I recognize screw ups! But at this age it’s not about picking at imperfections. But laughing at them and keeping it moving.
The older I get the more I move over to the screw-up
side. However, I like to call it having a senior moment!
I would love to win this book. I would be Ms.Screwup because when I get nervous I say the wrong things or things that don’t make sense. LOL
I would have to choose Ms Screwup. When I was younger I thought I was Ms Perfect but as I mature I have found I enjoy life much more as more of a Ms Screwup. Love her books and know I will love this one too.
Definitely screwup – as I’m in no way perfect. Absolutely love SEP’s books!
I tried being Ms Perfect wasn’t any fun give me Ms Screwup any day
I’m a screw up married to Mr. Perfect and somehow it works!
Wow! this grabbed me at the description! And a friend and I try to find new books to share with one another…
looking forward to this one!
Sounds fun!
I would say a “Mr. Perfect” or in my case a Mrs Perfect. I always have to have everything kust so and in it’s place. I like organization!!
I always thought I was Ms. Perfect married to Mr. Perfect but the longer we stay married, the more I’m convinced we are Mr. and Mrs. Screw-ups! And, that’s OK.
I have to rename us as Mr Easy-going & Mrs MSS..yes I have Martha Stewart Syndrome! But after almost 40 years of togetherness we have both adopted some of each others habits & now we compliment each other!
Guess I’d have to be the Screw-up because I’m definitley not perfect. While my hubby isn’t perfect either, I think he’s closer to that than I am.
I haven’t read a romance in quite some time so I think this one will do nicely. My husband is a psuedo-Mr. Perfect because he is a little bit OCD and I’m just a slob that got lucky finding him. We balance each other quite well,tho’. I don’t like doing housework and he’s great at laundry! But I have done a lot of DIY stuff: installed a ceiling light fixture, replaced the pull-switch on a ceiling fan, nailed the backrest onto a bench,rescued rings from the sink drain trap.
I have enjoyed the author’s other books, so am looking forward to reading this one. As for being in a relationship of opposites…..you can bet on it!
Would love to read this one!
I, too, married a Mr. Perfect. When we go somewhere, he’s always coordinated and neat. Me? Yep – The Slob. Seems I can’t even eat something without getting a drop of sauce or whatever on my blouse. However, 44 years later, we’re still very much in love. I guess it’s true that opposites do attract!
My husband is Mr. Perfect because he puts up with all of my Ms. Screw-up tendencies – such as I’m the one who forgets to put the lid of the toilet down so the cat doesn’t drink the water, or I’m the one who can’t find the stupid piece of paper with the warranty information on it, even though I’m the one who filed it away. He always seems to come to the rescue, and even if he doesn’t find what is missing for me, he certainly makes me feel better by being sweet and understanding. How much more perfect is that?
I’d say I’m Ms. Screwup but I’m still waiting on my Mr. Perfect! Have found a few Mr. Screwups but that just doesn’t fit well!
I have gone from incompetent to very capable, it just took time and experience. I look forward to reading this book.
My wonderful hubby & I take turns being perfect then screwing up! It all evens out
Looking forward to reading the book!
Even though I know I am not close to perfect, I usually want things to BE perfect. I don’t like messes of any kind, especially things that are dirty. Also, I am always trying to improve myself. That can be good, but I tend to expect it of everyone else, too, which is NOT always good!
Congrats Judy — you’re the winner! I’ll be in touch to get your mailing address.
I’ve had my share of screw-ups, certainly, but my husband always tells me I’m perfect. So, this is a tough one!
Are you kidding? Opposites attract. Even when people seem, at first, that they’re not opposite, there are things….I could tell you. Anyway, that’s why they say marriage is work.
The light switchs in my home work… but they are ALL upside down… I’ve lived here now for over 20 years and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been told they’re all wrong. This book sounds like it’s right up my alley! Please enter me in your contest!
Sounds interesting
You might call me a “neat freak” and you would be right. My husband on the other hand is of the opinion that if there is an open level space you need to fill it up with something. I used to follow him around and try, emphasis on the try, to put everything away. After some years of marriage I have given up this practice and learned to love him and all his “warts.” He and I both are much happier this way.
I can’t describe myself as a screw up or perfect. But the trick is covering up the screwups so that people never even realize it happened. I had a recipe to make my husband a chocolate cake to look exactly like a giant Hostess cupcake, his dream come true! I was only half paying attention to the recipe, which I had never made before. I screwed up all kinds of things in the recipe and even was missing a couple of ingredients…but I managed to fudge it (pun intended) and it came out looking just like the cupcake. He loved it, he doesn’t believe me when I say it’s too sweet, he says not such thing!
So, call me the Queen of Fudging it when I screw up!!
Nobody does it better…looking forward to reading
this book.
I’M MISS SCREW-UP. MY FRIENDS SAY I’M CRAZY, I SAY I’M UNIQUE. THERE IS ONLY ONE ME, THEY SAY THE MOLD WAS BROKE WHEN THEY MADE ME.
I am most definitely the Ms. Screw-Up, putting my foot in my mouth!
Oh with all my senior moments, I could definitely be MrS. Screw-Up. Yesterday I actually lost my purse in the store. I’d love to win this book.
I used to think the whole world was crazy except for him and me. And now I wonder about him!
My Husband was “Mr. Perfect” and I thought I was “Miis Screw-Up” until I met him. Until his death 10 years ago, he treated me as his “Mrs. Queen” for 36 years. Now I have the “Memories”.
I guess I’d say “Miss Perfect” fits me. Never will I leave the house without hair, makeup and clothes as close to perfect as possible. I also have everything I could possibly need with me plus some so I’m prepared for anything.I always have a book on me and am always where I need to be early. I’m always trying to make everything perfect and be perfect which doesn’t always work.
The outer me is ‘Ms Perfect’ but the inside me is sooooo challenged each and every day to not screw up that I feel very overwhelmed.
I’m Ms Perfect, just ask me, I’ll tell you!! In all honesty, my husband is Mr. Perfect. He never forgets an anniversary or Hallmark holiday. After 42 years, he is still THE best (and they said it would never last!)
I’m definitely Ms. Screw Up and he’s Mr. Perfect, and I have no idea how we have stayed together for 20 years! I’m the female Oscar to his Felix, the Stephanie Plum to his Morelli, the Goldie Schulz to his Tom. But somehow, it works. Thanks for the fun contest — I ADORE SEP and have read everything she has ever written, so I can’t WAIT for Call Me Irresistible. Cheers!
I’m Mrs. Screw up – just ask my husband. I never say anything right and have to be corrected by Mr. Perfect all the time. I cannot find anything Mr. Perfect losing but then I never knew where it was the first time. I’m suppose have all the money it takes when Mr. Perfect wants to do something but where I’m to get it he don’t know. But if I want to do something, money isn’t necessary.
I’m Ms “Screw it up Perfectly!” If there is a way to mess something up — I do it — but in grand style!
“Screw Up” with a capital Ms. is me! I have never found Mr. Perfect complete with white horse to take me far away..I guess I define loser magnet when it comes to the other gender and relationships of romantic nature.Boo-hoo.. sob..
I would have to say that I am neither. I am a combination of both and so is he. We are both perfect and screwed up. I am a college student/homemaker/mom/homeschooler. I have my share of mistakes, and great moments. So the answers is we are neither perfect or imperfect. I love him no matter his faults or errors. He loves me for my faults and my errors. When the times are perfect they are the best memories, however, the boopers make them even more memoriable. Thanks for the chance to enter. Mrs. Perfectly screwed up!
I’m definitely “Ms. Screw Up,” and every guy I encounter seems to always be “Mr. Perfect,” until I mess things up. I seemingly always do something that sheds a bad light on me.
My husband is Mr. Perfect–or so he says. When he screws up he does apologise so I guess that
makes him Perfect?
I think I am about half-way between the two. I am basically a perfectionist, but I don’t always reach my goal. And sometimes I am so far from it that I could be closer to the screw-up definition.