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A Walk In The Park [Kindle Edition]

Jill Mansell (Author)

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'An engaging read that is as light as it is enjoyable and will keep you occupied from start to finish' (Daily Mail)

'Great romantic reading' (Choice)

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A sweet, funny and romantic novel from the much-loved author, which reached No. 4 in the Sunday Times hardback bestseller chart. It's been a while, but Lara Carson's back in Bath and lives are set to change as a result. Because Lara left her family and boyfriend Flynn eighteen years ago without a word to anyone. Why has no one heard from her since? Her childhood best friend Evie is thrilled Lara's back and able to share her happiness. Evie's about to walk down the aisle with her dream man, Joel. Or so she thinks... Then there's Flynn Erskine, even more attractive now and stunned to see Lara again. The spark between them is as strong as ever, but how's Flynn going to react when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him? Oh yes, there's a lot of catching up to be done...

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 758 KB
Print Length: 432 pages
Publisher: Review (16 Feb 2012)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B00654KLYU
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Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,032 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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81 of 83 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Jill Mansell, you are a LEGEND! 16 Feb 2012

By Best Books To Read TOP 100 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

Another year has passed since I read one of Jill's books and I was so looking forward to her new one. I got mine in the post and realised that it was in usual Mansell style a reasonable sized book with over 400 pages and a gorgeous cover inviting me to start reading! Within the first four chapters I realised that my plans for the evening were finished. There would be no cooking or cleaning done, all that would happen is that traipse back and forth to the kettle whilst still reading the book.

Lara Carson starts the story off with a bang. She left her town at 16 and following events that unfolded has now decided to move back and start over. At the same time, her old friend Evie is getting ready to marry her man Joel. However, within the first quarter of the book, both women are up to their eyes in drama.

It is quite hard to review a book without giving away a lot of the story but all I will say about the storyline is that it certainly won't disappoint. It had a lot going on and kept me on tenterhooks all the way through. As for the characters, this is what Jill Mansell does best. Lara and Evie were lovely women and you warm to both of them right away. In addition to them there is an eclectic and interesting bunch of people that all feature heavily in the story.

Gigi was an adorable character and actually reminded me of somebody I know. We meet Lara's aunt Nettie, Don who owns jewellery shop in Bath and superstar rapper Enjay Seven. Like I said before the storyline I can't mention but what I can say is that the scenes between Enjay and Harry had me laughing out loud. My favourite character (and a pretty central one too) was Flynn.... Read more ›

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A LOVELY HEART-WARMING STORY 19 Feb 2012

By Amanda TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Eighteen years ago Lara Carson fled from her home in Bath leaving behind her family and boyfriend Flynn. She is now returning to attend her father's funeral, and Evie her closest childhood friend is delighted to have Lara back, especially as she is about to marry the love of her life Joel.
An interesting and engaging storyline with such likeable characters, was hooked from the beginning.
A highly enjoyable read.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Walk to the shop and buy this! 18 Feb 2012

By Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe" TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

I love Jill Mansell's books. There's something very readable about them, and I just enjoy the stories, the characters and the way Jill unravels a story. Amazingly, this is Jill's 23rd book, and she seems to get better with each book. I love the cover of this one, it really suits the title of the book perfectly, and green isn't a very used colour in chick lit colours, so it'll certainly stand out on a bookshelf. Once I had read the blurb of this book, I knew that I wanted to read it and find out exactly why Lara had to run away all of those years ago, and I knew from previous experience with Jill's books that it wouldn't be all straight forward, and so I eagerly got stuck in!

The book begins with Lara returning to her hometown of Bath after 18 years away from it, for the funeral of her father. Don't feel too sorry for her though, because Lara isn't sad her dad has died, they never had a good relationship when she was young, which was why she ran away when she was 16. In the interim, she's had a daughter called Gigi, who she has brought up alone, and she's quite worried about returning home to her old life once more. Things are quite quickly revealed as to why Lara had to run away, but it's the fallout from this which makes up the rest of story, and Lara's determination to make things right and find out why her father hated her so much. I loved the character of Lara, she was really likeable and friendly, and the perfect heroine for the book. Yes, she was a little bit flawed and wouldn't admit her feelings for old boyfriend Flynn who makes a reappearance, but other than that, she's great and I was really wanting everything to work out for her....

I absolutely loved Gigi, Lara's young daughter who plays quite an important role in the book, especially as she's an older teenager rather than young child, and has her own mind and makes some important moves in the book. Mansell wrote the relationship between the pair perfectly, and it was lovely to read a positive mother/daughter relationship in chick lit as they can quite often be dysfunctional and not always easy to read. The other character I really liked was Flynn, the old boyfriend of Lara who turns out to be quite a major character in the book too. It annoyed me that neither of them would admit to their true feelings, and strung it out over the book, but he was very likeable, although I didn't like something he did near the end of the novel! He is a pretty good hero character, and I enjoyed reading the story between Lara and Flynn come about, and them facing up to their actions of years ago and how it still impacts on their lives now. Oh, and I have to mention the hilarious yet touching storyline between Lara's friend Harry and superstar rapper Enjay, it had me laughing out loud and was something totally unexpected in the book!

Mansell isn't afraid to write about some important issues, and she covers those with ease and grace in the book. I found the dynamic between Lara, Gigi and Flynn was extremely well written, and I feel Mansell has really done her research when it comes to the issues that these characters are facing. Not only that, but Lara has to find out some other things about her long-deceased mother too which she struggles to deal with, but I liked how the character approached these things, and it opened up other relationships in the book that were really touching, and I defy anyone not to shed a bit of a tear at the emotional ending of this book due to that storyline! I love Mansell's descriptions of Bath, she really brings it to life with her writing, and it is somewhere I definitely want to visit now! I love how Mansell manages to juggle several stories within the one book, without making them feel like one is more important than the other, from Lara's tale, to her best friend's relationship breakdown to Harry and Enjay too. I really enjoyed this book, and I read it relatively quickly as I didn't want to put it down, I was really involved in the lives of Lara and co. and didn't want to leave them behind! Mansell has another hit novel on her hands here, and rightly so, it's brilliant! Read more ›

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Walk in the park 22 Feb 2012

By Miss J Gould

Format:Kindle Edition

Downloaded to my kindle day it came out. I loved all the characters as usual and was even suprised at some of the twists towards the end. Couldnt put this one down, ive read loads of Jills books, thanks to my mums introduction to her, thanks mum!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Jolly twee! 3 Aug 2012

By iona

Format:Paperback

After reading such high praise for this book I was really looking forward to starting it. Unfortunately I found the plot unbelievable and the action boring. The characters are stereotypical and I could not engage with any of them.
There are many fans of these twee little tales, but I'm not one of them. I'd much rather have a walk in the park than read this book, even if it is raining!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars not up to standard 2 Aug 2012

By KM

Format:Paperback

I used to like Jill Mansell's books, they used to remind me a bit of Jilly Cooper at her best. This one was easily read in a week of 15 minute journeys on the bus. The concept of the story was good but the execution was very thin, huge chunks of time were jumped, and the sensitive issues approached were glossed over/avoided. Very disappointed and a bit bored with the obviousness of it (I usually like chic-lit for it's obviousness).

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read 9 Jun 2012

By Mrs. A. L. Maddocks

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved this book and was disappointed when I'd finished it. Flowed very well and struggled to put it down.

I found the characters very interesting and couldn't wait to find out what happened to them.

Jill Mansell is at her best writing these kind of books and they are pure escapism from day to day grind.

Can't recommend enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read!

Enjoyed ever page of this book the ending (although obviously predictable) was brilliant! The slight twists of love was a perfect touch! Would definitely recommend!

Published 1 day ago by RWP

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab!

Another Mansell triumph! Romance, humour, irresistible characters that you fall in love with. All in all a yummy concoction of loveliness.

Published 6 days ago by carla "Bridgetjones"

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic

What can i say? I couldn t put it down. Read it every single second i had free. Amazing plot and really well written characters. Loved it from the beginning to The end

Published 9 days ago by laura marini

3.0 out of 5 stars A Walk in The Park

Another good read from Jill Mansell. I've given this book 3 stars due to its predictability, but it is a good story and worth the money.

Published 14 days ago by B. Brassey

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it

Another good read by Jill Mansell
makes you want to keep turning the pages and not get the gardening done

Published 18 days ago by M from Sussex

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic

I've read all of jill maneslls books over the last few years and I am still enjoying them all.
Great heart warming story with a happy ending. Read more

Published 23 days ago by MISS A L TAYLOR

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!

I didn't want to put this book down. Would definitely recommend! Looking forward to reading another book by Jill Mansell.

Published 25 days ago by Caz

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it

It was good, but predictable! I did fancy a bit of mindless fluff though, and it did an excellent job.

Published 25 days ago by L Raven de Burca

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant holiday read

I enjoyed reading this book on holiday, so easy to read (no complicated plots) all the characters are believable and mainly likeable. Read more

Published 28 days ago by Gill

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful

Beautiful.
I have read all of Jill Mansell's books and love them all. I managed to read this one in two days as I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one.

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