Man-magnet and struggling actress Patty Belle bursts into down-to-earth writer Lottie's life with the force of a firework. Their lives are entwined when they move in together in London; soon, Patty's habit of flying too close to the flame in affairs of the heart becomes clear as her infectious allure threatens to destroy both friendships and marriages. Beautifully written, this will make you seriously consider how irresistible to men you really want to be.