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The Ballroom Class [Kindle Edition]

Lucy Dillon (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) |
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'It's for everyone who loves to watch dance, join in a dance and all those whose heart is in dance.' (Arlene Phillips, judge for Strictly Come Dancing )

'I adored this juicy novel... you'll be swept off your feet' (Louise Bagshawe )

'Strictly Come Dancing with added off-floor love, betrayal and glitz makes Lucy Dillon's dazzling debut a must for ballroom fans.' (Mirror )

'A charming, heartwarming, entertaining read for all would-be dancefloor divas' (Glamour )

'A top tome for all who've come over a little Strictly Come Dancing of late... If you like a healthy dose of glitter and spangle with your reading, look no further.'

(InStyle )

'Frothy fun for fans of Strictly.'

(New Woman )

'Tango-tastic' ( Closer magazine )

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`Think Strictly meets Corrie - dig out your spangly dancing shoes!'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 747 KB
  • Print Length: 452 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 034093395X
  • Publisher: Hodder (16 Oct 2008)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0043VDI9M
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #27,004 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Just wonderful! 29 Feb 2008
By Olivia
Format:Hardcover
The Ballroom Class follows the lives of three couples learning to dance and the woman who teaches them. Working mum Katie and her stay-at home husband Ross are finding their role reversal a strain on their marriage. They take the class on the advice of their marriage guidance counsellor. Meanwhile, gawky Lauren and her fiance are there to train for the perfect first dance at their wedding. There are plenty of laughs to be had from bride-to-be Lauren's over-the-top wedding plans but, be warned, this novel also had me sobbing on a train. Lucy Dillon writes with such heart, you can't help caring for her characters. A treat from beginning to end.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe" TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Lauren and Chris, engaged to be married, are finding preparing for their wedding harder than they thought. Lauren wants a fairytale, but Chris just wants it over with. Lauren's parents Bridget and Frank are very happily married and proud of their daughter, but Bridget is hiding a secret which is eating her up inside. Finally, Katie and Ross have marital woes, Katie resents going out to work while Ross gets all day with their two children, Hannah and Joe. Can the music bring all the couples closer together and heal the rifts, or is it too late for them all?

This is a novel that really gets to grips with human relationships, their ups and downs, but of course love that will get you through anything, as long as that love is there. As well as the woes, there are plenty of laughs courtesy of Lauren and mother-in-law Irene's elaborate wedding plans, and these two never failed to make me smile! The dancing element really served to bring all of the characters together in one place, and to develop the individual storylines, and I loved the dancing scenes. They were so well written, you could clearly visualise that big old Glitterball on the hall ceiling, and the swishy dresses they wore for the classes! A really wonderful piece of escapist reading, a definite much for not just fans of dance, but also for those who love a fantastic read! For a debut novel, this is superb, and I do hope Lucy Dillon continues to write brilliant books.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was an absolute joy to read. This novel follows several different characters journey throughout their time with the Ballroom Class. All of the different characters bring a certain charm to the pages, and each character draws you furhter into the book. Katie and Russ leave you wanting and willing them to get on with each other better. Lauren is planning a fairytale wedding, which leaves the reader feeling very sorry for her parents, espcially her father who is blissfully unaware. Angelica's story turns out to be very moving and you soften towards her. You really do not want the book to end, and it leaves you searching high and low for a local dance class. Brilliant.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant read
Really enjoyed this book. Full of life and fun about several families in different situations all taking up ballroom dancing for different reasons. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MAD
The Ballroom Class
The Ballroom Class follows 3 couples: Katie and Ross who are having marriage problems. Lauren and Chris who are soon to be married. Bridget and Frank who are Lauren's parents. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Karen Gooderham
for dance lovers everywhere
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Delightful read. Great characters and the way they are interwoven into the story centred round a weekly dance class. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Una Mcintosh
Good holiday read
Really enjoyed this book. All the drama of daily life behind the scenes of the ballroom class. This is the second Lucy Dillon book I have read & will look out for more.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Legge
A Great read
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were believable and i really wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. Read more
Published 13 months ago by sonia418
The Ballroom Class
I really enoyed this book.
It is a very easy read and it wasn't always possible to tell exactly what the ending would be. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Liz
Fantastic!
This is a great book as not only it presents a world of ballroom dancing in its real light but also explains complicated moders relationship and suggests a way of dealing with... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kristina
Be Prepared To Not Do anything Else Until You've Read It!
This lovely book arrived promptly from Amazon in perfect condition. And was everything I expected of the author, Lucy Dillon. Read more
Published 16 months ago by StellaH
Ballroom Class
A romantic story involving many people. An interest in ballroom dancing is required by the reader.
I was disappointed in this book as I had read a later book by this author... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by E. Gibson
WONDERFUL
This book is totally enjoyable escapism. Fans of Strictly Come Dancing will love it. I learned lots about dances and dancing in this book but it was all part of the story and not... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by AnnieA
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