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Review Date: 5/25/2011
Helpful Score: 3
I had to force myself to read this in two sittings instead of all at once. The book is well written, yet easy to read. I loved the characters, who managed to be quirky and relatable at the same time. The author paints a lovely portrait of the town and the people living within it and covers several characters' stories without it seeming choppy or forced. I look forward to reading more from this author!
Review Date: 2/4/2010
Jill Mansell's writing is delightfully British, quirky, and laugh-out-loud funny. Her characters all have a part in the plot and watching all the threads intertwine and come together in the end is the best part of her stories.
Each time I sit down with a Jill Mansell book, I tell myself I am going to read it slowly and savor it, and then am shocked to get to the end and realize it is 3 o'clock in the morning! I have read four of her books so far and am salivating for more. In fact, none of her books so far will ever make it onto my swap list because I can't bear to part with them!
Each time I sit down with a Jill Mansell book, I tell myself I am going to read it slowly and savor it, and then am shocked to get to the end and realize it is 3 o'clock in the morning! I have read four of her books so far and am salivating for more. In fact, none of her books so far will ever make it onto my swap list because I can't bear to part with them!
Review Date: 2/4/2010
This was my first Jill Mansell book, and I bought it on a whim. I couldn't put it down! Her writing is so quirkily British and funny to boot! She develops an entire cast of intertwining characters, and you find yourself rooting for (almost) each of them to find their happy ending.
Since Miranda's Big Mistake, I've bought and read three others and am salivating to find more. You won't find any of her books on my list to swap out, because I just can't bear to part with the ones I have!
Millie's Fling is probably my next favorite, if you are looking for another Jill Mansell to try, although I thoroughly enjoyed An Offer You Can't Refuse and Perfect Timing as well!
Since Miranda's Big Mistake, I've bought and read three others and am salivating to find more. You won't find any of her books on my list to swap out, because I just can't bear to part with the ones I have!
Millie's Fling is probably my next favorite, if you are looking for another Jill Mansell to try, although I thoroughly enjoyed An Offer You Can't Refuse and Perfect Timing as well!
Review Date: 9/1/2015
So far I am loving the Miss Zukas books. The main character is so different. She's so particular, you'd think it would be off-putting but somehow she still comes across as likable, which makes her a very interesting character.
These books are set in my hometown. Even though all the names are changed, it has been so fun to recognize places while I am reading. This book in particular was fun because it focused around the Ski to Sea race, which is held every Memorial Day weekend here and draws professional athletes from all over the world!
These books are set in my hometown. Even though all the names are changed, it has been so fun to recognize places while I am reading. This book in particular was fun because it focused around the Ski to Sea race, which is held every Memorial Day weekend here and draws professional athletes from all over the world!
Review Date: 11/8/2013
I have yet to meet a Kinsey "Alphabet" book that I didn't like. I recommend starting at the beginning and working your way through. If you enjoy a good mystery with a bit of thrill that makes you think, then you'll love this series.
Review Date: 7/24/2011
Helpful Score: 3
Lovely, enchanting, gripping, and well-written. This is the 2nd book I've read by Allen, and it did not disappoint. Her writing is like being wrapped in a lovingly and skillfully pieced quilt. It is sweet and touching without being saccharine, yet she manages to touch on serious issues. I just love how she can tell the stories of several characters so well - the book is full of interesting stories running simultaneously but it doesn't seem crowded, confused, or choppy. I read the entire thing in one sitting because I just could not put it down and I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
Review Date: 6/18/2011
Since this doesn't have a description yet, I'll post the back cover info from my copy:
Even in a small town the drama is larger than life...
Cleo Quinn doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to men, but now Will's come along. Handsome and attentive, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo... apart from the one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor extraordinaire and her personal childhood nemesis, is back in Channing's Hill and tormenting her as if he'd never been away.
Meanwhile Cleo's sister Abbie has a problem of her own - husband Tom has become distant and withdrawn, and she's determined to find out why. But will the shocking truth mean the end of their idyllically happy marriage? The sisters are about to discover that the past can come back to haunt you, and that love can flourish in the unlikeliest of places.
"Pick this up at your peril: you won't get a thing done till it's finished." -Heat Magazine
"Witty and charming, this easygoing tale is full of twists that make it hard to put down." -Woman Magazine
"A fast pace and fun writing that make the story fly by." -Publishers Weekly
"Mansell knows her craft and delivers a finely tuned romantic comedy." -Kirkus
My take: I am a huge Jill Mansell fan and have collected quite a collection of her books over the years. Take a Chance on Me is one of my favorites - it is funny, the characters are fun to read, and the love story develops slowly and as the realization of what is really going on here hits you, your heart quivers! Any Jill Mansell book is a good bet for a fun read but two of my other favorites are Mirianda's Big Mistake and Rumour Has It.
Even in a small town the drama is larger than life...
Cleo Quinn doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to men, but now Will's come along. Handsome and attentive, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo... apart from the one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor extraordinaire and her personal childhood nemesis, is back in Channing's Hill and tormenting her as if he'd never been away.
Meanwhile Cleo's sister Abbie has a problem of her own - husband Tom has become distant and withdrawn, and she's determined to find out why. But will the shocking truth mean the end of their idyllically happy marriage? The sisters are about to discover that the past can come back to haunt you, and that love can flourish in the unlikeliest of places.
"Pick this up at your peril: you won't get a thing done till it's finished." -Heat Magazine
"Witty and charming, this easygoing tale is full of twists that make it hard to put down." -Woman Magazine
"A fast pace and fun writing that make the story fly by." -Publishers Weekly
"Mansell knows her craft and delivers a finely tuned romantic comedy." -Kirkus
My take: I am a huge Jill Mansell fan and have collected quite a collection of her books over the years. Take a Chance on Me is one of my favorites - it is funny, the characters are fun to read, and the love story develops slowly and as the realization of what is really going on here hits you, your heart quivers! Any Jill Mansell book is a good bet for a fun read but two of my other favorites are Mirianda's Big Mistake and Rumour Has It.
Review Date: 7/24/2011
I've loved this entire series and book four did not disappoint! Alexander does an amazing job of blending history, sense of location and time, intriguing plot, and a touch of love and romance. Finishing this fourth book only made me want to go back to the first one and begin reading the series all over again while I wait for book five!
Review Date: 3/26/2012
I have yet to read a Jill Mansell book I didn't love, and this one is no exception. The characters are well written, the plot is intriguing, and Mansell's telling of it will have you both tearing up, grinning like an idiot, and even laughing out loud. I devour her books, then I go back and read them at leisure, savouring them, and then I go back again and devour them all over again.
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