New home, new friends, new love. Can starting over be that simple? Tess Riddell reckons her beloved Freelander is more reliable than any man - especially her ex-fiancé, Olly Gray. She's moving on from her old life and into the perfect cottage in the country. Miles Rattenbury's passions? Old cars and new women! Romance? He's into fun rather than commitment. When Tess crashes the Freelander into his breakdown truck, they find that they're nearly neighbours yet worlds apart. Despite her overprotective parents and a suddenly attentive Olly, she discovers the joys of village life and even forms an unlikely friendship with Miles. Then, just as their relationship develops into something deeper, an old flame comes looking for him ... Is their love strong enough to overcome the past? Or will it take more than either of them is prepared to give?
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A delight to read. Full of laughter and tears. --Katie Fforde
~Nothing soothes the soul quite like a well-crafted romance. This novel revolutionises a genre familiar to Romantic Novelist Association members (such as Moorcroft) by subverting a great many romfic clichés. Sure there's plenty of conflict, and romantic stuff happens with a good heat level, but all the main characters are given equal weight: no objectification of besotted heroine by brooding hero .... This isn't just romance, this is literary Viagra.~ --The Woman Writer Magazine for The Society of Women Writers & Journalists
~Moorcroft writes a thoroughly engaging, utterly believable, occasionally moving, often funny tale; with just the right amount of sauciness where some over spice, Moorcroft gets the balance spot on. Chic lit can often be predictable, unrealistic in it's over romantic portrayal of the relationship between men and women and worse: entirely dependent on the rampant sex scenes. But with Moorcroft, or at least, with Starting Over, you get the sense that the blossoming relationship in all its little foibles, nuances and problems is the real core of the novel. Starting Over is pure self indulgence. And maybe it was just me, but don't worry if you shed a little tear at the end, we won't tell if you don't.~ --The Truth About Books - Honest Reviews about Real Books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
~Nothing soothes the soul quite like a well-crafted romance. This novel revolutionises a genre familiar to Romantic Novelist Association members (such as Moorcroft) by subverting a great many romfic clichés. Sure there's plenty of conflict, and romantic stuff happens with a good heat level, but all the main characters are given equal weight: no objectification of besotted heroine by brooding hero .... This isn't just romance, this is literary Viagra.~ --The Woman Writer Magazine for The Society of Women Writers & Journalists
~Moorcroft writes a thoroughly engaging, utterly believable, occasionally moving, often funny tale; with just the right amount of sauciness where some over spice, Moorcroft gets the balance spot on. Chic lit can often be predictable, unrealistic in it's over romantic portrayal of the relationship between men and women and worse: entirely dependent on the rampant sex scenes. But with Moorcroft, or at least, with Starting Over, you get the sense that the blossoming relationship in all its little foibles, nuances and problems is the real core of the novel. Starting Over is pure self indulgence. And maybe it was just me, but don't worry if you shed a little tear at the end, we won't tell if you don't.~ --The Truth About Books - Honest Reviews about Real Books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Sue is an accomplished writer of novels and short stories, as well as a creative writing tutor. She's also the fiction judge at Writers Forum. Her previous novels include Family Matters, Uphill All the Way and A Place to Call Home. She is also the commissioning editor and a contributor to Loves Me, Loves Me Not, an anthology of short stories celebrating the Romantic Novelists Association's 50th anniversary. Sue's a regular guest on Liz Rhodes Chat Room at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Sue's Choc Lit novels include: Starting Over (Nov 09), All That Mullarkey (June 10), Want to Know a Secret? (Nov 10) and Love & Freedom (June 11). Love & Freedom won the Festival of Romance Best Romantic Read Award 2011.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By karamina
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You know that delicious feeling you get when you discover a new author? I followed a link to Sue Moorcroft's website, clicked on a link to a preview chapter of Starting Over, and I was hooked. I bought the book right there. The writing draws you in, the characterisation is perfect. You'll adore Tess, because she is a very real heroine, and fall madly in love with the gorgeous Ratty (and I promise you'll stop thinking about The Wind in the Willows after a couple of pages because you'll be too busy swooning over him). I stayed up until 2am, woke up the next morning and didn't move until I'd finished. I can't wait to read more of Sue Moorcroft's writing!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By phoebeav
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i loved this book 4 of my friends also read it. and they thought it was lovely.my first book i have read by sue but will be reading all the other books she has written/
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Quite simply, this is chick-lit at its best! It's understandable how it has reached number 3 in The Small Publishers Top 20 Fiction List and why it is one of Choc Lit's top 10 bestsellers.
I absolutely adore Moorcroft's style of writing. I felt an instant warmth to the characters. The way of village life was put across very well, and I found the book very visual; I actually think it would make a wonderful film!
When I first started reading the book, it struck me that it was going to one of those predictable storylines. After all, it begins with Tess accidentally driving her car into the back of Ratty's breakdown truck. After an initial thorny meeting, it is clear that these two strong characters are going to end up together at some point. Yes, it is relatively predictable: they have their ups and downs, but there are a couple of twists along the way which aren't at all forced to keep your interest. The book is paced exceptionally well, and most importantly the ending is one that is satisfying so that you can close the book with a smile on your face (and not one of those, "but what actually happened!?!?" moments that leave me extremely frustrated!). In fact, I smiled a lot throughout the book - mostly brought about by Ratty!! Who wouldn't want a man like him in your life to chase you across fields, and pull you into a strong embrace! Choc Lit's slogan of "Where heroes are like chocolate - irresistible" certainly works exceptionally well for this book!
This isn't just a love story, there are heart-warming moments centered around village life, friendship and family life (Angel's children, in particular the way Jenna calls Tess 'Teth' and Toby calls Ratty 'Watty' melted my heart every time!). It also explores the parent-adult child relationship extremely well, and is something I think most of us can relate to.
I absolutely adore Moorcroft's style of writing. I felt an instant warmth to the characters. The way of village life was put across very well, and I found the book very visual; I actually think it would make a wonderful film!
When I first started reading the book, it struck me that it was going to one of those predictable storylines. After all, it begins with Tess accidentally driving her car into the back of Ratty's breakdown truck. After an initial thorny meeting, it is clear that these two strong characters are going to end up together at some point. Yes, it is relatively predictable: they have their ups and downs, but there are a couple of twists along the way which aren't at all forced to keep your interest. The book is paced exceptionally well, and most importantly the ending is one that is satisfying so that you can close the book with a smile on your face (and not one of those, "but what actually happened!?!?" moments that leave me extremely frustrated!). In fact, I smiled a lot throughout the book - mostly brought about by Ratty!! Who wouldn't want a man like him in your life to chase you across fields, and pull you into a strong embrace! Choc Lit's slogan of "Where heroes are like chocolate - irresistible" certainly works exceptionally well for this book!
This isn't just a love story, there are heart-warming moments centered around village life, friendship and family life (Angel's children, in particular the way Jenna calls Tess 'Teth' and Toby calls Ratty 'Watty' melted my heart every time!). It also explores the parent-adult child relationship extremely well, and is something I think most of us can relate to.
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relly enjoyed
if you like something that helps you relax and does not take too much brain power this is for you
Published 1 day ago by JOAN STLEGER
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Starting over
Difficult to put down with twists until the end. Characters who you cheer and boo alternately as they are both good and throughout.
Published 5 days ago by Karen Weston
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A Beautifully Honest and Realistic Story
One of the main things that I love so much about Sue Moorcroft's storytelling, is how realistic it is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sorcha O'Dowd
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A lovely romantic story
I enjoyed this story,it was light hearted and romantic. The only down side was the author did tend to jump about a little but that should not put off, the story had me gripped.
Published 2 months ago by Nicki S
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Ahhhh
Maybe it's me but just couldn't get into it. The narration kept jumping, I just couldn't get into it. Sorry
Published 2 months ago by V. Knight
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Very enjoyable
A very good read that holds your attention all the way through with a couple of unexpected bits as well
Published 4 months ago by Jill Malek
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Font Problem
Book is super but I've had to put font on second from max to read on my Kindle Paperwhite and the fonf is still too small to read comfortably. Very odd.
Published 4 months ago by wendylois
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Buy it
Thoroughly good read, great way to unwind! Unusual heroine but could do with an explanation of how she came to be that way.
Published 6 months ago by Tracy Layzell
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Excellent choc lit
Really enjoyed this light read. Perfect holiday reading. Sue Moorcroft has an easy style and is quite perceptive regarding lifes little ups and downs. Read more
Published 7 months ago by moi55
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A common romance tale
Although I have read many romance novels similar to this, i couldnt helped but be pulled in. The characters are believable and I couldn't put it down. Read more
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