This book was well thought and the characters were well developed. I enjoyed seeing the dysfunctional parts of all of the relationships. This is the first book that I have read by this author and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading any additional books that come out.

This book focuses on two women at very different points in their lives who end up sharing a home after crazy circumstances bring them together. Izzy is a free spirit who is raising her teenage daughter (Katherine), juggling serious relationships with two different men and is also about to be evicted from her apartment. Gina is a woman who has sacrificed her life to be the model wife meanwhile her husband Andrew decides to up and leave her for another woman. During her meltdown, Gina manages to hit Izzy's motorcycle with her car. This inevitably ends up with Gina offering her home to Izzy and her daughter. Up until this point, I felt that this was an enjoyable read. However, the further I read, the more soap opera-like the plot became. There was way too much switching partners and romances gone wrong.that I felt like I needed a score card to keep up. I felt the plot kept getting more and more far-fetched and overall ended up skimming through a lot of pages hoping for it to get better. In the end, I am giving this book two starts because it had potential and some fun moments but was way too convoluted in the love department.

This book was fun but it had a LOT going on. It centers around 3 women, Izzy , Gina, and Kat. There are a LOT of supporting characters, to the point where it can get confusing at times to follow. But the story was good and everyone gets there HEA. thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

Enjoyablish story. I didn’t like it as much as some of her other books. I didn’t like the teen girl affair as it seemed a bit young but overall I enjoyed the storyline and mixing of characters.

I am usually a big fan of Jill mansell but didn't find this one quite as good as the others.
This book explores a number of, at times, quite complicated relationships. It was difficult to warm to all of the characters and at times I got a little list with the storyline. Nice feel good ending though.

I typically love Jill Mansell books. I love how there are lots of complicated characters who are flawed but kind and loving.

This book was sort of just overly complicated and confusing and I never fell in love with anyone. I was happy to keep reading because I was waiting for that moment when the tide turned. It never turned.

I love Jill Mansell books, she is a brilliant story teller with interesting characters. What's not to love about Izzy, a wanna be music star with a teenage daughter just managing to make a living. On her way to work she is involved in an accident and with no way of earning a living her landlord gives her notice on her flat . With no place to live, no job or boyfriend the future looks bleak.

Gina wasn't concentrating on her driving after her cosy life was ripped apart by her husband telling her he was leaving to live with his pregnant girlfriend. She offers Izzy and her daughter a roof over their heads but how will that work out. Sam, is Gina's friend, who likes Izzy but he has a girlfriend, Vivienne.

I love the laugh out loud moments with Jericho the dog and also Lucille, the housekeeper. A fantastic summer read whose characters linger in your thoughts after the book ends.

Another fun beach read by Jill Mansell! (But I kept thinking I already read it. Then I realized that yes, I did! It is a reprint.) It is still good the second time around. TW: I would say that there is infidelity, cheating, and sex with an underage girl. Some might be turned away because of that, but it is only fair to be warned!


(will publish to Amazon and Goodreads on release date)

I thought the title sounded familiar and didn't realise it was a reissue. It was a long time ago that I read it first time round. Jill Mansell is one of my favourite authors and I've never been disappointed with a book yet. So easy to read with likeable believeable characters. Perfect for a relaxing summer read. Still enjoyable reading it a second time. 5/5

Fun summer read. Even though you know how it is going to end up, you still want to read the story until the very end. Jill Mansell is an entertaining, and clever writer. Her books are always a fun read.