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Have you ever taken a wrong turn into Temptation Street...? Suze has a niggling feeling that her husband Karl's marital sat-nav has taken a wrong turn and led him down the road to temptation. What's a suspicious wife to do? Mel knows that her sweet, docile husband Joe would never, ever cheat. But when Suze, her sister-in-law, hires a honeytrap to test Karl, the results blow Mel's world apart. Mel, Joe, Suze, Karl. They're family. They're friends. And they're about to discover whether or not they can navigate those other f-words - fidelity and forgiveness. Or is relationship misbehaviour much more fun when it's a two-way street?
About the Author
For much of Shari Low's working life she was a nightclub manager, standing on club doors arguing with crazy drunk people in Glasgow and Shanghai. She now lives in Scotland with her husband and two children and spends her days writing books, screenplays and two weekly columns for the Daily Record newspaper.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've never read anything by Shari Low before, and now I have the feeling I've been missing out! I absolutely loved her writing style, which is fun, sassy and exciting from beginning to end.
Mel and Suze are both strong and successful thirty-somethings and despite my life being a bit (ok a lot) less glamorous than theirs, I loved both of them. Suze is the stronger of the two, headstrong, impetuous and completely over the top, I imagine her being hard work as a friend! Mel on the other-hand, is more grounded, thoughtful and considerate. My heart and sympathy went out to Mel, as she comes off the worst from everyone else's antics, but remains strong and doesn't become a pity character. I became completely wrapped up in both women's lives, and it's their flaws which make them even more appealing.
What makes this book an absolute joy to read is the hysterical dialogue between the characters. I adored the snipey, sarky humour, it had tears of laughter rolling down my face. Reading Shari Low's writing is like having the best girls night out ever. I wanted to be friends with Suze and Mel and be a part of their close knit circle. I don't think I've ever read a chick lit that came across like it could be me and my girlfriends sharing stories and a few glasses of wine in the way this one does. It was refreshing and fun to read from beginning to end. But best of all, this was possibly the most unpredictable chick lit I have ever read, the surprises just keep on coming right to the very end. It's incredibly clever how Low diverts our suspicion then springs the truth on the reader at the same time as the characters. It certainly makes for an exciting read indeed.
While Suze and Mel are the main characters, the supporting cast aren't anything but stars themselves. Loyal employee, Josie is terrifying and caring all at the same time, just the type of person you want to take you under their wing. Virginia, mother in law from hell is deliciously detestable and definitely one you'll love to hate. The husbands, and other men folk, do play their part in the book but this is really very much all about girl power and strong female characters.
Amongst all the fun there are some serious undertones giving Temptation Street meat to it's bones. Suspicion, betrayal, truth and how much of it you really want to know, knowing those closest to you and knowing what you want yourself and how these themes affect relationships run throughout the book, as well as an incredibly realistic and current issue which comes as a bolt from blue. You will laugh, cry, want to join in and comfort both women as they heal, move on and face other problems. If there is one book chick lit fans should be packing in their cases this summer for poolside reading, It's this one. Highly recommended!
Mel and Suze are both strong and successful thirty-somethings and despite my life being a bit (ok a lot) less glamorous than theirs, I loved both of them. Suze is the stronger of the two, headstrong, impetuous and completely over the top, I imagine her being hard work as a friend! Mel on the other-hand, is more grounded, thoughtful and considerate. My heart and sympathy went out to Mel, as she comes off the worst from everyone else's antics, but remains strong and doesn't become a pity character. I became completely wrapped up in both women's lives, and it's their flaws which make them even more appealing.
What makes this book an absolute joy to read is the hysterical dialogue between the characters. I adored the snipey, sarky humour, it had tears of laughter rolling down my face. Reading Shari Low's writing is like having the best girls night out ever. I wanted to be friends with Suze and Mel and be a part of their close knit circle. I don't think I've ever read a chick lit that came across like it could be me and my girlfriends sharing stories and a few glasses of wine in the way this one does. It was refreshing and fun to read from beginning to end. But best of all, this was possibly the most unpredictable chick lit I have ever read, the surprises just keep on coming right to the very end. It's incredibly clever how Low diverts our suspicion then springs the truth on the reader at the same time as the characters. It certainly makes for an exciting read indeed.
While Suze and Mel are the main characters, the supporting cast aren't anything but stars themselves. Loyal employee, Josie is terrifying and caring all at the same time, just the type of person you want to take you under their wing. Virginia, mother in law from hell is deliciously detestable and definitely one you'll love to hate. The husbands, and other men folk, do play their part in the book but this is really very much all about girl power and strong female characters.
Amongst all the fun there are some serious undertones giving Temptation Street meat to it's bones. Suspicion, betrayal, truth and how much of it you really want to know, knowing those closest to you and knowing what you want yourself and how these themes affect relationships run throughout the book, as well as an incredibly realistic and current issue which comes as a bolt from blue. You will laugh, cry, want to join in and comfort both women as they heal, move on and face other problems. If there is one book chick lit fans should be packing in their cases this summer for poolside reading, It's this one. Highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first Shari Low I've read and now I'll have to search out everything else she's written - I found this tremendous fun but with more depth to it than most of the chick lit I've read. Part of that is the humour which runs through it and the way she captures the relationship so many women have with their friends - funny, upfront and totally and utterly supportive in times of trouble. It's also very clever - there was no way I could have predicted the many twists and turns yet it all came together beautifully and believably. I liked the characters and actually believed in them - I know women like them - and there are some nuggets of thought provoking truth in the midst of all the humour and the angst. ' I couldn't put it down' may be a cliche but it certainly applies here and it makes me want to read more by her.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ive read this writers' books for some years now and am always looking forward to next one coming out. In fact , if I go on holiday and I dont have one to read Im let down as I know I'll always get a good chuckle from whatever Shari Low writes. Temptation Street did not disapoint. Like all of Shari's books you can escape through the front cover of the book into a hilarious world of disater, comedy and men behaving badly!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good fun read
I absolutely loved this book, it is so different to the usual chick lit, made me laugh out loud, unusual story,I wont go into the plot as another reviewer has already done an... Read more
Published 1 month ago by bookworm
Shari Low is like Chocolate, addictive!
I have read all of Shari's books and loved them. They just hit the spot when you need some light relief from life's demands, a de-stressing device if ever there was one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lindiloo
Just waiting my turn
I was about to read Temptation Street before my wife pinched it. She read a bit and laughed and read a bit more and laughed a lot more. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Carvel
Angelica
I loved this book. Couldn't put it down from the minute I started it! Well done Shari Low on another great read!
Published 24 months ago by Angelica "Hooked on Books"
Couldn't put it down!
Buy this book! As soon as I started reading it I wanted to know what happens to ALL the people in it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Padge
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