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'A delightful re-working of the Romeo and Juliet story... An ideal Valentine's read'
(Daily Express )'A delightful romantic treat...full of twists and turns that will keep you hooked'
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Falling in love can be more disastrous than you'd think... A fabulous romantic comedy from bestselling author Jill Mansell.
Maddy Harvey was a bit of an ugly duckling as a teenager, what with her NHS specs, unfortunate hair and wonky teeth. Thankfully she's blossomed since then. But when she meets Kerr McKinnon one starry summer's night and discovers, days later, who he actually is... well, that's when the problems really start. Because everyone in Ashcombe knows what happened eleven years ago, and as far as her mother's concerned, Marcella would rather tear that family to pieces with her bare hands than see Maddy associate with a McKinnon.
It's Romeo and Juliet all over again. Quick, hide those sharp knives and that little bottle of poison...
Maddy Harvey was a bit of an ugly duckling as a teenager, what with her NHS specs, unfortunate hair and wonky teeth. Thankfully she's blossomed since then. But when she meets Kerr McKinnon one starry summer's night and discovers, days later, who he actually is... well, that's when the problems really start. Because everyone in Ashcombe knows what happened eleven years ago, and as far as her mother's concerned, Marcella would rather tear that family to pieces with her bare hands than see Maddy associate with a McKinnon.
It's Romeo and Juliet all over again. Quick, hide those sharp knives and that little bottle of poison...
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Falling for You isn't a simple book to describe. The book is certainly *not* about Maddy and Kerr, the couple featured on the book jacket and in the Amazon book description. Sure, Maddy and Kerr get things started off - but I didn't doubt for one minute that they weren't meant for each other. The plot is really more about their families and friends - and how the past can keep you from living the present to its fullest. Maddy's family hates Kerr's (blaming them for a tragic incident). Maddy and Kerr meet (after many years) and you know what happens next. But there's also Maddy's childhood-friend-turned-enemy who returns home to heal her physical and emotional scars only to find her parents aren't what they seem, Maddy's womanizing brother, Maddy's current friends who are trapped in bad relationships (or prevented by fate from being in a relationship.) And Maddy's mum, who directs all the action in one way or another. Once again, Mansell makes her secondary characters shine and the ancillary plots provide the surprises, the plot twists, and the storytelling richness that we all love in a Mansell novel. (I will warn you - pay very close attention in the first 3 or 4 chapters in order to keep all the players straight!) While there's plenty of happiness to go around at the end, it's not a totally predictable read - I certainly didn't spot on of the "baddies" right off. It took me just two days to get through this on an incredibly busy weekend. I didn't want to stop reading until I knew just how everything - and everyone - turned out!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really really enjoyed this book. It's my second Jill Mansell, and half way through it I came on Amazon and ordered a further 5 of her books. That's how good a writer she is. I'm aiming to own all her books.
Anyway, the characters in this book are fab. I completely was in love with Jake and Kerr. And, I hated Kate for the first half of this book, But i grew to love her too. Jill Mansell has a fabulous way of having lots of different characters, but never getting you confused with who is who. She even givs the pets their part, and now I want a bulldog called Norris!
Also, I fully understood why Marcella was angry towards the McKinnon's, so I never thought it was petty. This book had quite a few shocks in it too that took the story on another exciting twist which added to the fun. And it was never predictable shocks either, totally un-expected! You also find yourself rooting for the characters, when they are going through tough times you really want things to get better for them
If i have any criticism it is that at the end of the book, the pregnant character (who I dont want to reveal so I dont spoil it) has still not had her baby so we never know the sex. I think the book could of had one last short '6 months later' chapter. But apart from that it is a truly perfect read. Jill Mansell is officially my favourite author and I cant wait to read the rest of her books.
Anyway, the characters in this book are fab. I completely was in love with Jake and Kerr. And, I hated Kate for the first half of this book, But i grew to love her too. Jill Mansell has a fabulous way of having lots of different characters, but never getting you confused with who is who. She even givs the pets their part, and now I want a bulldog called Norris!
Also, I fully understood why Marcella was angry towards the McKinnon's, so I never thought it was petty. This book had quite a few shocks in it too that took the story on another exciting twist which added to the fun. And it was never predictable shocks either, totally un-expected! You also find yourself rooting for the characters, when they are going through tough times you really want things to get better for them
If i have any criticism it is that at the end of the book, the pregnant character (who I dont want to reveal so I dont spoil it) has still not had her baby so we never know the sex. I think the book could of had one last short '6 months later' chapter. But apart from that it is a truly perfect read. Jill Mansell is officially my favourite author and I cant wait to read the rest of her books.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I hadn't read a Jill Mansell book in a while but I picked this one up and loved it from start to finish. It reminded me of Ms Mansell's earlier stories, which I feel were her best books. "Falling for You" has all the ingredients that make up a brilliant and amusing story.
If you have to take only one book on holiday with you this year, then I recommend that you take this one. You'll laugh, I guarantee it!
If you have to take only one book on holiday with you this year, then I recommend that you take this one. You'll laugh, I guarantee it!
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Not Jill Mansell best book
I have all of Jill Mansell books, but unfortunately this was not the best one I had read.
Maddy goes to a party, and she meets Kerr, but she did not recognise him until... Read more
Maddy goes to a party, and she meets Kerr, but she did not recognise him until... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. V. Leete
Falling For You by Jill Mansell
reviewed by Sherrie Lowe, author of Song Of The Phoenix I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It drew me in straight away as the main character gets stranded over the hedge whilst going... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. C. L. Warrilow
Didn't fall for it
I did not like this book at all. Not for a Mansell anyway. If it were written by anyone else, I might have given it more stars, but for Jill Mansell, it was just severely... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Shamma
Falling For You by Jill Mansell
If you haven't read any of Jill Mansell's books, you should! They are easy to read but keep you captivated and the characters are set out straight away so you can get into the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Abbie389401
So good so far
Havent finished this book yet started three days ago and Im on chapter 15!!So that saids it all,cant put it down.
Published 20 months ago by Amz
Another winner from Ms Mansell
Gotta love a happy ending!
I have read most of Jill Mansell's books, being a fan right from her early work through to her more recent books. Read more
I have read most of Jill Mansell's books, being a fan right from her early work through to her more recent books. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Essex Shopaholic
An exciting and surprising read
Yet again Jill Mansell has written a truly entertaining book that makes you want to keep turning the pages. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by S. Geraghty
Jill Mansell 'Falling For You'
While we were on holiday in France, my mum ( 87!), was given a Jill Mansell book to read by a friend, and I bought several for her to read when we arrived home. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by K. J. Harland
got a bit unrealistic at the end
started off good, family rivalries, rowing relationships and a badly chosen affair. but with 50 pages to go everything seemed to be thrown out the window and everybody managed to... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Lindymck
Very light and very easy to read
This is my first Jill Mansell book. I found it incredibly easy to read straight from p.1. The story is light and breezy and has a lovely happy ending for everyone. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by Karen G
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