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'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' --Katie Fforde<br /><br />'sexy...unputdownable...a heart-thumping read' --Company<br /><br />'feisty tale of friendship and laughter, loyalty and love...engaging' --The Times
'sexy...unputdownable...a heart-thumping read' --Company
'feisty tale of friendship and laughter, loyalty and love...engaging' --The Times
'sexy...unputdownable...a heart-thumping read' --Company
'feisty tale of friendship and laughter, loyalty and love...engaging' --The Times
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An all-twinkling, all-sparkling magical rom-com by rising star Christina Jones
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
HAPPY BIRTHDAY is yet another triumph from the incomparable CHRISTINA JONES. It is the 5th book in the magical village series which began with Hubble Bubble and continued through Seeing Stars, Love Potions and Heaven Sent. All are wonderful and the standard just keeps getting better and better. While each story stands alone, if you do read them in order you derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment, meeting up with some familiar characters as well as meeting new ones who will swiftly join the favourite ranks. As usual, Ms Jones brings her unique humour and warmth to Happy Birthday, as well as the superb mix of characters young and old. Phoebe is an adorable heroine, picking herself up from one of life's cruel blows, moving on and finding that life is still worthwhile and love is still possible. Rocky is a gorgeous hero, misunderstood, rebuilding his life after a selfless act of bravery and finally getting the rewards he deserves. Ms Jones introduces us to the wonderful world of Twilights with its superb cast of residents and splendidly appalling owners!! There is so much scope here and I hope we see much of Twilights in future books. This is a book that delivers in every way and is full of emotion, laughter, tears, warmth and sheer joy. I never wanted it to end - and once it did, I had to read it again, something that happens with every Christina Jones book. If you want a book that will make you laugh and cry and laugh again and make you feel good to be alive, then Happy Birthday is for you. Brilliantly clever observations and the kind of characters you care so much about and wish were your friends, make this another very special book from Christina Jones. As ever, I cannot wait for the next instalment in this truly magical series. A joy, a triumph and a must-read book. It deserves to follow on the heels of past books in this series in winning awards and nominations by the bucket-load.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I love the way Christina Jones includes characters from previous books so that you find out how life is treating them as well. It's almost like reading about people you know. Phoebe is jilted at the altar. At first she thinks she can never recover from the blow, but her friends are determined she will make the most of her life. In order to fill her lonely evenings Phoebe agrees to exercise her hairdressing skills at the nearby residential home - Twilights. Reminiscent of the TV series 'Waiting for God', the residents are far from at the end of their lives and the owners are awful. Phoebe makes friends with Essie - a reluctant resident with an encyclopaedic knowledge of astrology and the mystic arts. Phoebe herself has given up on all the ologies as they let her down over her wedding, but she is persuaded to give them another try. Soon she is much in demand for her astrology readings. Measnwhile, she needs to decide whether to stay in a flat she cannot afford with an upstairs neighbour - Rocky - who has just been in prison for GBH. But Rocky is not all he seems and Phoebe finds herself increasingly attracted.
This book sees the welcome return of YaYa Bordello - the drag artist from 'Heaven Sent', and the 3 Motions the undertakers. The scene at the summer fete is an absolute gem of its kind and I could see this book as a film. Only Christina Jones can get this mix of magic and eccentric characters right. Her books go from strength to strength and are a joy to read.
This book sees the welcome return of YaYa Bordello - the drag artist from 'Heaven Sent', and the 3 Motions the undertakers. The scene at the summer fete is an absolute gem of its kind and I could see this book as a film. Only Christina Jones can get this mix of magic and eccentric characters right. Her books go from strength to strength and are a joy to read.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once again, Christina Jones has written a superb book, filled with colourful characters that absorb you immediately into their colourful world and revisting old friends, such as the fabulous, YaYa Bordello.
I couldn't wait to see how Phoebe dealt with Ben's insensitivity, and coped with the divine Rocky Lancaster living so closely to her. Their wonderful story, and that of the lovely Essie, with her birthday magic all made this an excellent read that I enjoyed from beginning to end.
I couldn't wait to see how Phoebe dealt with Ben's insensitivity, and coped with the divine Rocky Lancaster living so closely to her. Their wonderful story, and that of the lovely Essie, with her birthday magic all made this an excellent read that I enjoyed from beginning to end.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Happy Birthday Christina Jones book
Another excellent read to be had from this author; if you have enjoyed her other books this one won't disappoint. It is excellent value for money and I received it very quickly
Published 9 months ago by Dollyoracle
VERY, VERY ENJOYABLE!
This is the first Christina Jones book I have read, and it was very enjoyable. The characters are so original, as was the storyline, and I couldn't wait to get back to it every... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. V. Jeffery
Magical
Ok so it was very predictable and i knew most of what would happen in the end.. but still, Its a brilliant romantic funny read and i really enjoyed it! Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Leonna
Sweet, but not as good as her others...
Having literally just devoured the magical 'Heaven Sent' I was eager to read this novel with its cast of familiar, eclectic characters and to-die-for cosy village settings. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Nicola F (Nic)
a magical read
A magical story with a bit of romance thrown neatly in. Very enjoyable with both mirth and drama woven in.
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Jillian Malcolmson
A sweet and magical read
I just loved this book. It is my first ever Christina Jones and I picked it up from a bargain bin thinking that it looked fun. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Boof
I laughed out loud
Happy Birthday was my second Christina Jones novel and whilst I enjoyed Heaven Sent, this one had me laughing aloud. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Daddy's girl
Happy Birthday
Another excellent book from Christina Jones - again with a real mix of the generations. Love the 'Motions' - the mad undertakers, Slo and Essie's romance, Phoebe's dabbling with... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by Westiesmum3
Very funny.
Very amusing and just as good as Christina Jones's other books. Look forward to the next one!
Published on 8 April 2009 by Emma Hawker
Lovely light magical ficition
This is the fifth book in Christina Jones Magical Village series. I did enjoy it, but not as much as the previous 4 which is the only reason I haven't given it 5 stars like the... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by M. Block
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