Tried this as a quick festive read. Don't know how it's got 4 stars! Most of the book is really dull. For a short book it had a lot of padding and waffle. Some elements of magical realism but Cecelia Ahern would've done it so much better. Edit: Also, the part about finding the perfect red velvet ...
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Chrissie Manby book. In fact, the last time I picked up a Chrissie Manby book was when she was known as Chris Manby. I don’t understand why I haven’t because she was the first adult book I read; Lizzie Jordan’s Secret Life. I still remember the story vividly an...
When they got to the house, Jacqui told Dave she didn’t think she was in a fit state to face her other daughters yet, so they sat in the car, until Jack pressed his face against the window and stared out at them. Once they’d been rumbled, they had to go in. ‘What was she l...
What she’d seen had been more than a little surprising. They looked so happy in each other’s company. As Ronnie watched, Jack said something that made Chelsea rock backwards with laughter. Chelsea was obviously enjoying herself. As soon as she got bored, she would bring Jack back. Until then, Ron...
Right: A Novel So, I’d convinced Becky that I was going to be fine without round-the-clock surveillance, but back home my resolve to forget about Michael Parker soon crumbled. As did my promise not to call him. I left another fifteen messages on his voicemail in the hour after Becky dropped me of...