A fiction by Christine Jope-Slade, this novel is the story of two strangers who meet and fake their engagement. The book is written in the form of diary entries from Pam, the lead character, an amateur, honest and vibrant girl. She has some well-written and incredibly candid descriptions of her thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Excerpt from Love in a Muddle

"I love reading, but I have never thought of love or romance as being even remotely connected with me. I have always been very interested in engaged couples and newly married people, but I think it is rather squashing to be the plain daughter of a pretty mother and a father who can't afford to give you nice clothes."