Been searching for this romance/comedy for 8 years.  Hapless down on her luck gal loses job, & also has bad guys after her.  Meets a guy she describes as a lazy, good for nothing slackass (or slob or slacker) who wants nothing to do w/ her or her problems, but eventually helps her out.  Paperback.

I just wanted to add that the title of the book will be something very funny/catchy/clever. I am not a romance novel reader, but I remember when I saw this book while standing in line at the grocery store that I didn’t want to reach for it because it was clearly a romance novel, but the title finally won me over & forced me to reach for it. Also, the cover did NOT sport your typical “bodice ripping” sort of a pic, it might possibly have been a more cartoon-ish image, & possibly w/ a fun type of font. I didn’t have enough $$ to purchase it, & when I finally went back it was but a distant memory. I hope this helps, my fingers are double crossed, & good luck! THANK YOU!!