by Jeanne Ray
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Dance instructor Caroline and her lawyer husband Tom are looking forward to spending time alone together as they waltz their way gracefully into retirement. Suddenly, though, their empty nest is filling up. Caroline's sister arrives with a load of luggage, a bad-tempered terrier, and a broken heart. Their daughter, Kay, brings home her fiancé, the richest boy in Raleigh, and plans a high-society wedding that could wipe out Caroline and Tom's savings. And a contractor finds cracks in the foundation of their home and sets up camp indefinitely.
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 Another delightful little book from Jeanne Ray!, 2008-07-15
After thoroughly enjoying my first discovery from author Jeanne Ray, Eat Cake, I immediately returned to the library to check out what else she had to offer. I'm pleased to say that I found Step-Ball-Change a delight as well, if not QUITE as enjoyable as Eat Cake (after all, what could beat all that cake?), then nearly so. Again, Ray has taken a family drama and turned into something both relatable and endlessly entertaining. There aren't very many books that can make me laugh out loud, but so far, Jeanne Ray's novels are batting 2:2 in this category. Ray's characters here can seem a bit stereotypical at times--there's Caroline, the mother holding the family together; Tom, the endlessly understanding father; Taffy, Caroline's sister and an impeccable Southern lady; Kay, Tom and Caroline's daughter who seems to be a confused new bride-to-be; and Trey, Kay's finance, a typical privileged rich boy--or is he? As the novel progresses, Ray does a nice job of adding additional layers of complexity to her ensemble cast, so the plot, while comfortable, is never predictable. This was a fun book that would make a great summer read; highly recommended!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Love Jeanne Ray!, 2008-01-07
I love this book as well as all her other ones. The characters in this book are so familiar that I feel I have met them before. Caroline is such a strong woman who loves her husband and her life and when challenges come through her sister and children she loves them all through it. Ray has such a talent for writing about everyday life and the ups and downs that go with it in such an entertaining and realistic way. And in the end you always feel uplifted.
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Step-ball-change, 2007-12-23
This author is hilarious! Couldn't put the book down. Fabulous story whether you are a dance enthusiast or not.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 Puts a Smile on Your Face, 2007-07-28
The hardcover of "Step Ball Change" aged on my nightstand for several years before I finally got to spend time with Jeanne Ray's very interesting characters. The premise of two competitive sisters who love to dance and come together in a period of great personal change with divorce and children's marriages keeps you turning the pages. Caroline, through whose eyes we experience the story, has an edge, a no-nonsense woman who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. When picture-perfect sister Taffy comes after a breakup with husband Neddy, the action kicks into full gear. Taffy's dog Stamp is wonderfully portrayed, the kind of dog whose yap is as big as his bite. The animal personality is delightfully portrayed, jumping high off the floor for liverwurst. Daughter Kay is torn between marrying the wealthy Trey or the romantically inept D.A. Jack. This is compounded by son George who is an excellent dancer & falls in love with the carpenter's daughter Erica. Two interracial couples find each other with a minimum of fuss. Caroline's husband Tom & Taffy's daughter Holden are excellent supporting characters. Ray uses the analogy of a house whose foundation is buckling to reflect the state of the family. By the end, couples find each other, the house is repaired & expanded, smiles are passed around as the sisters tap dance into the sunrise with "Putting on the Ritz." This is a sweet domestic tale that kept my attention and leaves the reader with a smile on the face. Enjoy!
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 Pretty Boring, 2007-04-27
I was looking forward to this book, unfortunately, I was disappointed. 1 dimensional characters and a forced plot made this not a very enjoyable read.
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