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5.0 out of 5 stars 1 of Ffordes Best - and it's not about 20-somethings!, 2 Sep 2003

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Somehow Katie Fforde can take characters that in another's hands would be unrealistic and makes them believable and down-to-earth. Fforde always turns a good tale, but I found this especially wonderful - maybe it's because the herione is pushing 40 with kids. (I've pushed 40 over!) And she still gets a fabulous romance! Another thing I love about Fforde is that the books are more about women finding themselves and their own place in the world than they are about finding love. (But they always get that, too - OK, maybe these are fairytales, but they at least seem realistic!) Althea is especially heartwarming, dealing with an insufferable ex, losing her job, kids that are good but demanding and self-centered (like all kids). Along comes Patrick to disrupt her life - the most disruptive threat being the fact that he's bought the property with the greenhouse that she's been using without permission. Soon, he threatens her peace of mind, his girlfriend runs off with her ex, she has to find a way to support herself - well, it all works out. The supporting characters are wonderful (as always) and I loved the description of all that goes into the Chelsea flower show. In my opinion, there's not a clunker in Fforde's collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A happy book about good people doing positive things., 7 Dec 2001

By	E. Chase "Lis Chase" (Hampshire England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Katie Fforde is one of my favourite authors and this book fulfils all my expectations from reading the other novels. I guess I enjoy her writing because although her main characters have usually had to cope with difficult times they are usually good people doing positive things with their lives, who look out for others. Unlike so many modern novels which leave you unfulfilled or even depressed, Katie Fforde's do the opposite. They leave you hopeful that there are some good people left in the world and enthused to get on with whatever life may have thrown at you. In "Wild Designs" she identifies so well with the battles of a mother of teenagers and yet you feel her kids are good kids. As a gardener her descriptions of real life gardening on a budgetr are so true and her wry humour about food, (spaghetti again?!) and fashion are wonderful, but she still gets her man!! Highly to be recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I think this is my favorite Katie Fforde book, 16 Mar 2001

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And that's saying alot. Somehow Katie Fforde can take characters that in another's hands would be unrealistic and makes them believable and down-to-earth. Fforde always turns a good tale, but I found this especially wonderful - maybe it's because the herione is pushing 40 with kids. (I've pushed 40 over!) And she still gets a fabulous romance! Another thing I love about Fforde is that the books are more about women finding themselves and their own place in the world than they are about finding love. (But they always get that, too - OK, maybe these are fairytales, but they at least seem realistic!) Althea is especially heartwarming, dealing with an insufferable ex, losing her job, kids that are good but demanding and self-centered (like all kids). Along comes Patrick to disrupt her life - the most disruptive threat being the fact that he's bought the property with the greenhouse that she's been using without permission. Soon, he threatens her peace of mind, his girlfriend runs off with her ex, she has to find a way to support herself - well, it all works out. The supporting characters are wonderful (as always) and I loved the description of all that goes into the Chelsea flower show. In my opinion, there's not a clunker in Fforde's collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Designs
Fabulous story as usual... I cannot get enough of this author... Can sh not write more stories a year??

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3.0 out of 5 stars Wild designs
Enjoyed the book, always do enjoy this author, but I did hope to read a little more about Chelsea.

Published 15 days ago by Mrs avid

3.0 out of 5 stars not the best
owning now 5 of her books i have to say i was very disappointed in this novel. I love the style and flow of the book very believable characters totally understood although i would... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. C. Owen

4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A brilliant read for all ages. I loved this book, as did my Grandmother. The tale is both heart warming and funny. I'm a big fan of Katie Fforde, and this didn't disappoint.

Published 14 months ago by L. R. Evans

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This is a terrific survival-story for all middle-aged, somewhat overweight women with the nicest but a bit overwhelming teenaged children and a withered belief in themselves as... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Elina H.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasent KF Outing !
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Katie Fforde isn't claiming to write classic, deep, meaningful books, I mean if that's what you want, go read War and Peace ! Read more

Published on 3 Jul 2007 by L. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars This book relates to the everyday working woman.
I recently listened to this book on audio tape. I really liked the humor and the real life struggles of the main character. Read more

Published on 24 Mar 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Just right for a fun read!
What Katie Fforde does with this book, is give hope for romance to ordinary people like you and me. Her characters are realistic, plausable and likeable. Give it a try. Read more

Published on 16 Aug 1999

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