Book Club: Giovanna Fletcher - You're The One That I Want.

Blurb

Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church.  At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry.  Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had.

And that's the problem.

Because if it wasn't Robert waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben.  Loyal and sensitive, Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned around and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen?  And would he be right?

Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable.  But love changes everything.  Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely?  Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it...

What I thought

I think I actually loved this more than I loved Dream a little Dream - which is a lot.  See my thoughts on that here.  I devoured this book in one sitting - a grand total of 2 hours, I just couldn't tear myself away.  Like with Dream a little Dream, it's such an usual idea for a story (Mrs Fletcher must have some imagination!) but it just works.  I've never read a book before where I've been willing two different relationships to happen - where both include the same person.  It's very strange but it happened! You're the one that I want had me hooked from the start.  I loved that it told the story from each of the three main characters points of view, that way you got to hear the same story but it was never told the same way twice.  As always the characters were warm & endearing and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Maddy, Ben and Robert.  I really hope that this isn't the last we will hear of them.  Maybe book number 5 is the sequel?  I really hope so!  Have you read You're The One That I Want?  If so please let me know what you thought in the comments or follow me on Instagram @lifeinthegingerlane

Next on my list

Since You've Been Gone by Anouska Knight.

I have previously read & reviewed A Part of Me by Anouska Knight & absolutely loved it so when I found what I believe to be her very first novel I just had to buy it!  Especially when it was the bargain price of 50p!  So this week shall be spent reading Since You've Been Gone & I'll get my thoughts up asap!  

What are you reading this week?

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Book Club: Giovanna Fletcher - Dream a little Dream

Blurb

Sarah is doing just fine...

Sure, she's been single for the last two years, and has to spend an uncomfortable amount of time around her ex-boyfriend, his perfect new girlfriend and all their mutual friends.  And yes, her job as a PA to one of the most disgusting men in London is mind-numbingly tedious and her career is a constant disappointment to her mother.  But it's really okay.  She's happy(ish).

So it's not surprising that when Sarah starts dreaming about a handsome stranger, she begins to look forward to falling asleep every night.  Reality isn't nearly as exciting.  That is until her dream-stranger makes an unexpected real-life appearance, leaving Sarah questioning everything she thought she wanted.

Because no one ever really finds the person of their dreams...do they?

What I thought

Loved this.  Such an unusual idea for a story but it works brilliantly, I particularly liked how the dream sequences flowed seamlessly with the rest of the story.  Sometimes it was difficult to tell what was a dream and what was reality, which all added to the books charm.  The characters were all warm & relateable - something I've found with most of the people in Giovanna's books.  I tried to take my time reading this, instead of flying through it as I usually do but I ended up finishing it in a day anyway - it's just too good people!  I highly recommend giving this a read, it's perfect to relax with by the pool or on the beach but also offers the perfect escape which is handy if, like me you're in the middle of a typical Scottish summer!  It's so easy to become completely immersed in Sarah's world & forget everything that's happening around you - ideal when it's bucketing down outside!  Dream a little Dream is definitely a new favourite of  mine & I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a copy of the novella - Dream a little Christmas Dream simply because I'm not ready for the story to end! 

Definitely add this to your summer reading list!

Next on my list

You're the one that I want by Giovanna Fletcher

I'm quickly working my way through all of Gi's books and am loving them all so far so can't wait to see what this one has in store for me!

Any recommendations for what I should read once I've finished all 4 of Giovanna Fletchers' books?  Comment below or follow me on instagram @lifeinthegingerlane I'd love to hear from you!

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Book Club: Helen Warner - RSVP.

Blurb

You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year...

Meet:

Anna, the Heartbroken Ex

Clare, the Best Friend

Ella, the Femme Fatale

Rachel, the Bride-to-Be

It's the day Anna's always dreamed of: The Love of her Life is at the altar, about to say 'I do'.  But that's where the dream ends, because although he's The One, he's about to become another woman's husband.  Or is he ...?

What I thought

It was okay.  I can't say much more to be honest.  I read it, it passed the time but I'm not any better off having read it?  Each chapter is told through the eyes of a different character - Anna, Clare, Ella or Rachel.  Three of them have interesting stories worth reading, but I didn't feel that the chapters about Ella were adding anything to the story.  You could have totally skipped those parts and the story wouldn't have turned out any differently.  The character of Ella played a major part in an event that occurs at the beginning of the book but as the book progresses her character gets smaller so personally I don't see the need to have sections specifically about her as she doesn't really bring anything to the overall story.  Having said that I did enjoy the stories of the other 3 girls and found myself wanting to get back to the book to find out what was happening with them.  It's worth a read but don't expect amazing things from it.

Next on my list 

The one we fell in love with by Paige Toon

I love Paige Toon.  I've read all her books, even the teen fiction ones!  So I'm really looking forward to her latest offering which I'm sure will be as amazing as her others.

What are you reading this week?  Comment below, drop me an email at lifeinthegingerlane@gmail.com or follow me on instagram @lifeinthegingerlane

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