"Funny, sexy, intriguing, witty - a wonderful book!"

Tanzy Harrington, the Last Bridesmaid in a group of Happily- Ever-Afters, writes Tanzy Tells All, the most-read column in the Bay Area. She shares with her readers her views on romance, sex, relationships and men. In her opinion, men can be grouped into two categories: sheep (members of the herd consisting of dependable, responsible guys with a mortgage) and wolves (members of the pack out for a howling good time). And Tanzy makes no secret of the fact that she's an independent, self-sufficient, happy to be single woman who enjoys the occasional wolf in her life. She has a devoted fan following, one of which, SoulM8, is sure they're meant to be together.

Riley Parrish is all sheep, from his well-coifed hair to his neatly polished shoes. Riley is an assistant to Tanzy's Aunt Millicent, and when Tanzy agrees to house-sit for her aunt, she and Riley end up roommates. He's efficient and courteous, an unassuming shadow in Tanzy's life as she makes personal appearances and attends charity functions. Tanzy finds herself grateful for Riley's presence as SoulM8's communications move him from fan to stalker.

Tanzy finds herself inexplicably drawn to Riley and doesn't understand how she can be attracted to him. A bit of soul- searching, shared with her friends and readers, makes her wonder if there might be something to having a relationship with a sheep, especially if that sheep happens to be Riley. SoulM8's persistence forces Riley to reveal himself as a sports-loving, beer-drinking, hunk of good-looking man, complete with, heaven help her, triceps. Riley is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing, a bodyguard hired by Aunt Millicent!

THE BIG BAD WOLF TELLS ALL is a fun, sexy adventure chockfull of humor, romance and a little bit of mystery. I'm impressed by Ms. Kauffman's ability to make her characters come alive on the pages through witty dialog and hilarious narrative. Tanzy's fun, thought-provoking commentaries at the beginning of each chapter give the reader extra insight into what makes her tick. Add to that a little twist at the end, and you've got a terrific story!

Reviewed by Paula Myers
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 16, 2003

Summary

Why Is It That I'm Not Willing to Settle for a Sheep Like the Rest of My Friends?

Sheep sex aside, what's wrong with a man who puts family first, who maintains a steady job, has college funds set up for his kids and builds that nest egg for his retirement? Member of the herd, never straying. Solid, dependable Sheep Guy. Why can't I love Sheep Guy?

For me, it's all those wolves. They distract me from the sheep. Wolf Guy. Always on the prowl. Totally alpha. Not interested in being domesticated. So what is it about these men that makes my heart speed up in a way no sheep ever has or ever will?

Tanzy Harrington is the Bay Area's most-read romance columnist and self-proclaimed love-'em-and-leave-'em artist- -and she's not quite ready to tie herself down to one man. That is, until Riley Parrish lands on the scene.

When Tanzy agrees to house-sit for her eccentric great- aunt, she finds herself sharing close quarters with Riley. At first he seems a bit too much like the "sheep" Tanzy derides in her column--too polite, the classic boring good provider. But when she catches a glimpse of the "wolf" lurking in his eyes, the ultimate alpha female is about to take a fall.