Monkey Business

Monkey Business
Sarah Mlynowski

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MB is for a Master's in Business degree.Supposedly.It's also for:Multiple Bed-hoppingDefinitely Kimmy's favorite subject. And who cares if her conquests are already taken? If only business school offered a minor in boyfriend embezzlement…Monogamous BoyfriendRuss didn't intend to be unfaithful–he never thought he'd find one woman who wanted him, let alone two. But since he can't even pick a major, how can he choose a girlfriend?Marriage BaitLayla's obsessed with perfection: perfect grades, perfect six-figure salary, perfect New York investment-banker husband. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans…Misleading BehaviorJamie might be a jokester, but he has more secrets than the CIA. Including one whammy that could get him expelled.Temptations. Drama. Beer bashes. How will they ever find time to study?

PRAISE FOR SARAH MLYNOWSKI

As Seen on TV

“A fun and telling look at the world of reality TV and the lure of fame.”

—Booklist

“As Seen on TV is funny…. The book is filled with witty characters and Steve, a lovable boyfriend whom you can’t help rooting for.”

—Columbus Dispatch

“As Seen on TV is simply irresistible—one of the best reasons you could find for reaching for the TV remote and hitting the off button.”

—International bestselling author Nick Earls

Fishbowl

“An original and very funny celebration of friendship between women.”

—Waldenbooks, Best of 2002 Women’s Fiction

“…Mlynowski is out for a rollicking good time from the start.”

—Arizona Republic

“Undemandingly perfect…wonderfully bitchy.”

—Jewish Chronicle

“A fresh and witty take on real-life exams in love, lust, trust and friendship.”

—Bestselling author Jessica Adams

Milkrun

“Mlynowski is acutely aware of the plight of the 20-something single woman—she offers funny dialogue and several slices of reality.”

—Publishers Weekly

“This Sex and the City-style story is chick-lit for the modern age.”

—Heat

Twenty-something Sarah Mlynowski was born in Montreal, Canada, and has an honors degree in English literature from McGill University. She is currently a full-time novelist in New York, and her books have been published in more than sixteen countries. Monkey Business is her fourth novel.

If you’d like to say hello, visit her Web site at www.SarahMlynowski.com.

Monkey Business

Sarah Mlynowski

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many, many thanks to:

my mom, Elissa Ambrose, because she reads each word I ever write, no matter what time it is, and always makes my sentences sound prettier; my editor, Sam Bell, for putting this book on the Slim-Fast diet and showing me how to punch it up; my agent, Laura Dail, for being superb in every way; Corinne Gelman, for still being my favorite interview subject, and for taking the time to read early, cryptic drafts of this book; Lynda Curnyn, because she is one of the nicest editors around, as well as being a fabulous writer and my favorite lunching companion; the RDI team: Farrin Jacobs, Margaret Marbury, Laura Morris, Stephanie Campbell, Margie Miller, Tara Kelly and Tania Charzewski, for their excellent work; my friends and little sister: Jess Braun, Bonnie Altro, Robin Glube, Jess Davidman and Aviva Mlynowski, for always answering my Is-This-Funny?/Does-This-Sound-Too-Canadian? e-mails within thirty seconds of receiving them; and Todd Swidler, because with him beside me, everything makes sense. Life, love and even arbitrage pricing. Okay, he had to explain that last one multiple times and ver-r-ry slowly.

For my dad and stepmom,

Larry Mlynowski and Louisa Weiss,

with love.

Contents

orientation (primarily academic)

kimmy’s big blunder

jamie wants a replay so he can amend his foreplay

russ floats and forgets

layla applies herself

kimmy contemplates the random acts of the universe

russ omits one significant detail

first semester

jamie comes late (literally)

kimmy’s double date

layla makes a good impression

kimmy buys her books

russ goes to war