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Can it ever be too late to chase your dreams? The witty, clever and heartbreaking new novel from the bestselling author.
When twins Annie and Lauren attend their sister Chelsea's fortieth birthday party at the Dorchester Hotel, they wonder why their lives are so totally different from their gorgeous, glamorous sister. Why is it that Chelsea's handsome husband is twirling her round the dance floor, with an expression of utter devotion on his face, while Annie's husband is away on a fishing trip and Lauren's boyfriend is at home with his wife and kids. Surely, they are doing something wrong here. The question is, is it too late for them to change...?
When twins Annie and Lauren attend their sister Chelsea's fortieth birthday party at the Dorchester Hotel, they wonder why their lives are so totally different from their gorgeous, glamorous sister. Why is it that Chelsea's handsome husband is twirling her round the dance floor, with an expression of utter devotion on his face, while Annie's husband is away on a fishing trip and Lauren's boyfriend is at home with his wife and kids. Surely, they are doing something wrong here. The question is, is it too late for them to change...?
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Carole Matthews is an internationally bestselling author whose unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim. Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest. When she is not writing novels and television scripts she manages to find time to trek in the Himalayas, rollerblade in Central Park, take tea in China and snooze in her garden shed in Milton Keynes.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This story introduces us to twins Annie and Lauren. The opening of the story is the two of them attending their elder Sister Chelsea's 40th Birthday party. At only a year younger than her Annie and Lauren can't understand quite where their own lives went wrong in comparison to their elder sisters. Chelsea looks like she has the perfect package. Two beautiful children, a handsome and doting husband, the perfect marriage and to top it all money! With this in mind the pair of them makes a decision that this year will be their year. No matter what they will both chase their dreams. Annie is married with two reasonably grown up children and a husband of over twenty years. She works for a company as a receptionist and the most excitement her life sees is the visitors to her company. Her husband is certainly devoted, just not to her. She is a fishing widow and to top it all off she begins to feel completely unfulfilled. Lauren in the polar opposite to Annie working in Sales for a successful company. She has no ties and no responsibility. The only problem is her life revolves around her married lover. She is hopelessly in love with him and truly believes that it is only a matter of time before he enters her life permanently. Or is it?
Carole Matthews never ceases to amaze me. Her last book `That Loving Feeling' was a corker and this one is no different. As an author she tends to give the audience exactly what they want without compromising her own writing style. This story is written around a situation that many women will empathise with being realistic, but not overboard. Annie is a typical married woman who still loves her husband and children but is going through a phase where she just wants a bit of excitement. This makes for some very funny situations which women around the world will be laughing at. The same applies to Lauren, Annie's twin. She is a typical woman that wants it all but knows that she can't really have it. The two characters Annie and Lauren have been written extremely well and I loved them both from Chapter one. The male characters are also fantastically written without being too `overdone'. There is nothing better than reading a character that you can actually imagine meeting. I don't want to go in to too much detail with regards to the actual story because I don't like spoilers but the men and women featured in the storyline are fab! Another thing that I like about Carole Matthews style of writing is that she tends to come out with some very funny one liners or situations that make me laugh out loud. I think it isn't so much the actual words themselves but the fact that they are something you can maybe imagine yourself, or somebody you know doing! Look out for the Car Wash incident (v. v. funny). I confess to still somewhat missing Carole's contribution to her `Chocolate Lovers' series. For some reason these books have always been my favourite of hers, having said that this most recent book and her last one I would give 5 out of 5. Overall Carole Matthews produces typical Romantic Comedy in her own style and never fails to amuse me in some way, shape or form. Don't get me wrong, yes all of her books are of the same Genre and style but that is why I continue to read them. If it's not broken, don't fix it and Carole Matthew's books certainly don't need fixing. After all you don't buy a Horror Film expecting to see romance do you?!?
Carole Matthews never ceases to amaze me. Her last book `That Loving Feeling' was a corker and this one is no different. As an author she tends to give the audience exactly what they want without compromising her own writing style. This story is written around a situation that many women will empathise with being realistic, but not overboard. Annie is a typical married woman who still loves her husband and children but is going through a phase where she just wants a bit of excitement. This makes for some very funny situations which women around the world will be laughing at. The same applies to Lauren, Annie's twin. She is a typical woman that wants it all but knows that she can't really have it. The two characters Annie and Lauren have been written extremely well and I loved them both from Chapter one. The male characters are also fantastically written without being too `overdone'. There is nothing better than reading a character that you can actually imagine meeting. I don't want to go in to too much detail with regards to the actual story because I don't like spoilers but the men and women featured in the storyline are fab! Another thing that I like about Carole Matthews style of writing is that she tends to come out with some very funny one liners or situations that make me laugh out loud. I think it isn't so much the actual words themselves but the fact that they are something you can maybe imagine yourself, or somebody you know doing! Look out for the Car Wash incident (v. v. funny). I confess to still somewhat missing Carole's contribution to her `Chocolate Lovers' series. For some reason these books have always been my favourite of hers, having said that this most recent book and her last one I would give 5 out of 5. Overall Carole Matthews produces typical Romantic Comedy in her own style and never fails to amuse me in some way, shape or form. Don't get me wrong, yes all of her books are of the same Genre and style but that is why I continue to read them. If it's not broken, don't fix it and Carole Matthew's books certainly don't need fixing. After all you don't buy a Horror Film expecting to see romance do you?!?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book is about twins Lauren and Annie who decide that before they hit the big 40 they will turn their lives around. Annie decides she has enough of her boring husband and non ambitious children and decides to raise money so she can go on a trek to Peru with work. Lauren, who has been having an affair with a married man, decides she can wait no longer for him. During their quests for a more interesting life, the twins go to extraordinary lengths. Not the usual standard I would expect from Carole Matthews. Having read numerous of her books, my favourite being the chocolate lover's books, this once lacked any real story to it and I didn't really feel a connection to the characters.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent read, maybe not quite Shirley Valentine but the story makes you sit up and re-evaluate your life, very good storyline that keeps you hooked. Absolutely loving Carole Matthews. Another success.
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It's Now or Never - Carole Matthews
Another absolutley excellent novel by Carole Matthews - as to be expected. Keep them coming :-)
The book arrived in good clean condition.
The book arrived in good clean condition.
Published 8 days ago by K. Anderton
Gemma
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love the way Carole Matthews writes using short chapters, as it makes the book very easy to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gemma
A very easy read
The story focuses on twins called Annie and Lauren, who are reaching the big 4-0 and this has got them questioning their respective paths in life. Read more
Published 6 months ago by CC
Loved it!
Although for some reason I couldn't get into the Chocolate lovers series, I've enjoyed Let's Meet On Platform 8 and The Only Way Is Up, but I enjoyed It's Now Or Never even more; I... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Book Chick
FOR ME - A FABULOUS BOOK!
Earlier this year I recorded one of the series of High Definition Sunrise Earth International programmes on the Discovery Channel. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. V. Jeffery
Great Characters.
Carole Matthews has created a story that draws you straight in.
Annie and Lauren are twin sisters and when they attend their older sister's lavish Birthday party at the... Read more
Annie and Lauren are twin sisters and when they attend their older sister's lavish Birthday party at the... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Dot
Great Read
Having read every book written by Carole Matthews - i can honestly say this is another gem. A great read
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by A. Mitchell
The best book I've read in ages...
I have only read two Carole Matthews books before (The Difference A Day Makes, which was brilliant and Let's Meet On Platform 8, which was ok, but a bit silly). Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by C. Rucroft
Classic Carole Matthews
I really enjoyed this book, very likeable characters from the start. I enjoyed how the book had 2 story lines, although linked, it made the book an interesting read. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by A. Ward
Light and enjoyable
I very much enjoyed this book, light and easy to read, ahd me laughing and even a tiny bit tearful in a happy way at the end. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by Harriet S. L. Chapman
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