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Title: Enemies Closer

Author: Josh Sabarra

Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-13-17

Publisher: JBS Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Fortyish movie studio publicist Marcee Brookes feels ordinary; she's stuck in a mid-level job, struggles to accept her size-16 figure, and dreams of a man who might look past her waistline and into her heart. When Claire, the seemingly affable wife of screen legend Rox Madison, befriends her during a work project, Marcee's life instantly turns from drab to dazzle. She zooms into the Los Angeles fast lane with Claire's circle of glamorous pals who, until now, were merely faces on the pages of People magazine.

Marcee's tight relationships with her sometimes overbearing mother, Rhonda, and her gay BFF, Jordan, provide a support system that helps her navigate her improbably fabulous new status and a potential romantic relationship with up-and-coming movie star Brent Wetherley. Their counsel becomes even more important as Marcee starts to see her fantasy life unravel and gets wise to the duplicitous nature of her "clique". She quickly finds that all that glitters isn't gold and that when Hollywood heavy-hitters give you a pat on the back, they're looking only for a place to stick the knife.

Members Reviews:

SQUEE!! YES!

A fun, spicy read that is just perfect. Must read for juicy inside Hollywood fiction!

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Title: A Compromising Position

Author: Carole Matthews

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

When Emily's boyfriend posts compromising photos of her on the Internet, her life goes into sharp decline. Emily is about to lose everything - including the man she thought she loved. Her best friend, Cara, is determined to mend Emily's broken heart, and she believes that a little magic is all that's required. But will Cara cast the right spell to get Emily out of her current position? Or will it go horribly wrong when they both fall in love with the same man?

Members Reviews:

Boring

I have enjoyed many Carole Matthews book but this one just got me cross. It is so unbelievable and poorly composed. Doubt Ill try any more

Ended to suddenly!!

Loved this book so much but I was annoyed at the ending!! It just ended! Would have a loved a little bit more of there long anticipated encounter!!

Predictable but not! Great read

Really enjoyed this, we all have a friend like these girls , they were funny and touching and there's a bit of a cliffhanger as u don't know if what u think is going to happen ever does! Held me til the very end x

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Title: Bridesmaids

Author: Jane Costello

Narrator: Emma Gregory

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-17

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Evie is 27; she's never been in love and worries that she never will be. And the prospect of being bridesmaid at no less than three weddings fills her with trepidation.

Things get worse when Evie learns that Jack, the most attractive man Evie has ever laid eyes on, is Valentina's date. Jack can't possibly be as good as he seems. But as they sit together talking late into the night, Evie finds herself wishing he was real.

Critic Reviews:

"If you like Sophie Kinsella, youll love Jane Costello." (Cosmopolitan)

"Full of laugh out loud moments!" (Glamour)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Love her books!!!

Totally beats the movie, IMHO

And no, that is not to say that the movie is based on the book. They just share the same title.

I feel like I'm starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to reviewing Jane Costello's books, but I can't help it, because - to borrow an English phrase - they're just SO BLOODY GOOD!

I love ALL the characters in her books. Like ALL of them. Yes, there's always a bad guy and a good guy - and by guy I refer here to possible male and/or female characters - but even those, you tend to love - in a love/hate sort of way.

Who couldn't love Valentina, who is self-obsessed, and hilariously charming in a Scarlett O'Hara sort of way? Or Charlotte, who I bet so many women shared a connection with as she went through her inner turmoils, ups and downs, and endured so much talk from so many people, which pushed her into committing the one mortal sin that could break the sister code? Or Georgia? Modest, funny, down-to-earth Georgia? Or last, but certainly not least, Evie? Good old Evie, who thought she suffered from commitment issues, when her only ailment was the fact that she just hadn't found the right guy yet...that is until Jack. Sigh. Jack. The embodiment of perfect male sculpted into a fictional - of course - character in a book, making it absolutely complete.

The only part I really didn't like and found unnecessarily silly was the scene when Evie felt forced to make up that boyfriend story for Jack's benefit in a moment of panic. Honestly, it seemed childish and a little immature for a twenty-seven year old. It also felt like Costello was trying to create a conflict for no reason, when the Beth thing was way better executed in my opinion.

All in all, Jane Costello has yet to disappoint me with one of her books. And my only regret is that I've finished reading all of them, and now have to wait for her next novel to come out - which won't be until 2012.

I laughed so hard my face still hurts

This is surely one of the best chick lit books I've read this year. Imagine watching your favorite rom com, best friends over, ice cream and popcorn included - well this book is BETTER. Hell, imagine a date with Ryan Gosling (yeah, I see you drooling already). Well you know what? THIS BOOK is better than that!

Never ever would I tell this is a debut, it's brilliant from every possible aspect.

The story is amazing and keeps your interest till the very last page. It follows Evie Hart, a 27 year old journalist who's never been in love. Of course, she's had few short term relationships, but she never felt those butterflies we all get when we're in love. But that all changes one day when she's invited to be a bridesmaid to a friends' wedding and meets handsome Jack.

I love weddings but it's a fact they are stressful.

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Title: Everything I Never Told You: A Mother's Confession

Author: Patrice M. Foster

Narrator: Jennifer L. Vorpahl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-17

Publisher: Patrice M Foster

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? This heart-wrenching novel tells the story of a mother asking herself just that. Her children have grown up and aren't dependent on her, and so she finds herself left alone with her thoughts - many of them fond memories, others are thoughts of regret. Had she gotten things right as a mother?

Follow this woman's life - right from when she becomes pregnant - as she faces the everyday battles known only to single parents. How does one win the battle between needing to be loved and needing to love?

This reflective novel is more than just a story; it's a true-to-life confession that parents across the globe can learn from and relate to.

Members Reviews:

Sharing Knowledge

Everything I Never Told You: A Mother's Confession by Patrice M. Foster is an emotional and self reflective look at motherhood. Patrice herself has lived through a lot of adversity, once was even homeless, but lifted herself up and succeeded. She became a nurse and even opened her own company in the year 2000, called Respect Medical Services. With a caring heart, it was only natural that some of that caring nature would carry over into writing. This book details how motherhood impacted Foster's life, from the time of finding out she was pregnant, to actually raising children. Devoted to her children, this book includes many of the thoughts Foster has had along the way, her sense of inadequacy, being alone, yet still thriving in her way. She endeavors to impart her wisdom onto her children. A lofty goal indeed, but Foster succeeds in sharing herself not only with her children, but with others as well, and makes a big impact along the way.

we enjoy the most part of our life but not all ...

In life, we never get to see everything as we wanted; we enjoy the most part of our life but not all of it, regrets, mistakes, sadness, is all part of growing and learning so we reach our full potential and make the best of ourselves, but what if we never learn?

This book is incredibly intriguing and engaging, itâs filled with amazing tips about pretty much everything you need to know and be ready to parenthood, there are a lot of things going on but itâs all part of life, no one ever told or write anything about raising kids, so there is room for mistakes and improvements but remember, there is a life depending on you so we should always give your best. I really like it and it highlights the flaws (in a good way) we all could have and try to learn and move forward from that.

motherhood and life I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this book

A very inspiring and motivational book! You'll definitely feel the emotion coming from the author through this book, very clearly written and definitely came from the heart! So much to learn about parenting, motherhood and life I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this book, it made me appreciate everything my mom told me âï This is the book every mom should read âï Great book! Love it

A good for a good people

A very inspiring and motivational book! This book is filled with parenting tips for parents of young children who like to help out, but donât do a very good job of it. This book details how motherhood impacted Foster's life, from the time of finding out she was pregnant, to actually raising children.

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Title: The Lemon Tree Café

Author: Cathy Bramley

Narrator: Colleen Prendergast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-17

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

The Lemon Tree Cafe was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.

A deliciously cosy story of family, friendship and a little dolce vita, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.

Members Reviews:

Pretty pointless...

This book is yet another disappointment from Cathy Bramley. The story seems to have been written just for the sake of it and although it does seem to be a sequel to 'The Plumberry School of Comfort Food' as several of the same characters are featured, the plot-line just plods on & on & on...it took until part 2 to actually explain something that was prior just alluded to, however I was so very bored by them that I actually did not care what what was happening/ had happened to the characters. The narration is dreadful and although it is the same narrator as 'The Plumberry School of Comfort Food' the main character has a completely different voice and accent now in 'The Lemon Tree Cafe' so there is no continuity. I wish I had not wasted a credit on this book and I will be contacting customer service to make a complaint as I have not even been able to listen to the end as it is so awfully dreary and pointless.

Additionally some of the plot-line seems remarkably similar to Alexandra Brown's book 'The Great Village Show'.

This is my last attempt to listen to a Cathy Bramley title if Colleen Prendergast continues to narrate the books as she has done fo the past 7 audio titles.

Actually quite good

Would you listen to The Lemon Tree Café again? Why?

Maybe. It had a few twists and turns, not normally seen in this style of book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lemon Tree Café?

Interesting family dynamics. I like the bits about building up the business and trying to come up with new ideas etc.

Have you listened to any of Colleen Prendergasts other performances? How does this one compare?

About the same.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Much better than previous book. This one had some surprises. Still too much romance for me. And the main character is completely different to her personality in previous book. People can change, but not like this; so was unrealistic.

predicable and same characters too long now ..

I so did not enjoy it !! I finished it because I did not want to waste my book credit used although feel I wasted it on this one ! it was so predictable all the way through . the characters are on going from previous books and it's boring now.... needs a new fresh story fresh characters. .sorry but I won't bother with the next one !

Really good read

This is my first audio book and I couldn't have chosen better. This book has it all and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was gutted that it was over and I'll definitely be reading more from this author, it was right up my street!

Spectacular!

As always, Cathy Bramley delivers a hilarious, heart breaking and, finally, uplifting tale that'll have you hooked by the end of the first chapter.

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Title: Petit Four

Author: Milly Johnson

Narrator: Colleen Prendergast, Esther Wane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Available for the first time: audio editions of Milly's brilliant short stories 'Here Come the Boys', 'The Wedding Dress', 'Ladies Who Launch' and 'The Barn on Half Moon Hill'.

Milly Johnson is the sparkling and irrepressible author of six best-selling novels. She is also a columnist, greetings card copywriter, poet and after-dinner speaker. Her books are about the universal issues of friendship, family, betrayal, babies, rather nice food and a little bit of that magic in life that sometimes visits the unsuspecting.

This audio edition is read by Colleen Prendergast and Esther Wane, who have narrated books by Cathy Bramley, Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson's The Queen of Wishful Thinking.

Members Reviews:

Good short stories

Any additional comments?

4 good short stories. Wish there had have been a few more as the whole book was a bit short (only 6 hours) If you have read Milly Johnson's books, you will recognise a lot of the characters in some of the tales, that have been in her earlier books.The story called The Barn on Halfmoon Hill was particularly good, it had me laughing out loud it was so funny! It starts with a series of letters written over a period of about 15 years, by a Welsh girl called Cariad, to a famous American movie star called Franco. The outcome is lovely though! The narrator is excellent. Recommended!!

Loved this book

I have been enjoying Milly's book recently and this one is no exception. Really enjoy having several different stories within one book.

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Title: A Minor Indiscretion

Author: Carole Matthews

Narrator: Antonia Beamish

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Ali Kingston is happily married with three children. She isn't the type to have her head turned - but then it isn't every day that a gorgeous younger man falls at her feet. When Ed, Ali's husband, finds out that she's spent time with another man, he's sure there's more to it than just a minor indiscretion - so in a moment of madness, he kicks Ali out of the house. Their family and friends do all they can to help Ali and Ed reconcile, but nothing seems to work. And then fate intervenes....

Members Reviews:

Simply put ... not a good read

I'll start off by saying that I am a huge fan of Carole Matthews and have been for a number of years. I have read nearly all of her work, and particularly enjoy her novels written in the past five years. A Minor Indiscretion is one of Matthew's earlier works, and it clearly shows. In this novel, Matthews creates a cast of characters, nearly all of whom are grossly unsympathetic. I found myself despising nearly all of the characters, with the exception of Ed and Neil. Ali, the novel's heroine, is particularly difficult to like. As a wife and mother, we see her making poor choices and letting her world slip through her fingers. I nearly stopped reading the novel about two-thirds of the way through, but because I had invested so much time in the work already, I felt the need to finish to find out what happens to everyone. I skimmed the last portion of the book.

Matthews is a great writer, with fantastic stories, but this just isn't one of them. I would recommend that you try some of her other novels such as Cottage by the Sea, Whiff of Scandal, Wrapped into You, Let's Meet on Platform 8, and Summer Daydreams.

Major Moral Indiscretion

I personally found this book to be a total turn off and the heroine is completely self-centered. Se is not relatable or sympathetic. I find the turn of events to be preposterous and also insulting. Mommy Lit should be more firmly based in reality. A different outcome should have happened based on the lack of moral clarity the protagonist possesses. Normally I adore Carole Matthews, but this one is a miss.

Starts off with great promise, however the characters disappointed me.

This book grabbed me right away because I related to Ali's feelings of being in a middle-aged slump, harried from the duties of motherhood and marriage, especially when her children seemed unappreciative and her husband seemed indifferent and distant. I can only image how flattered she felt by the attention of a handsome young artist; as though she regained her own identity and wasn't only viewed as an extension of her family. It's even understandable that she played hookey from work to spend a day with Christian (although she should have called in rather than been a no-show), especially when he so persistantly and persuasively insisted that there was no harm in just being friends. Honestly, I was very prepared to like Ali as a character and to sympathize with her plight.

However, everything spun out of control in a totally negative direction once her husband Ed tossed her out without listening to her side of the story nor giving her the benefit of the doubt. It is unconscionable that she'd move in with Christian at this point rather than humbly return home to work things out with Ed. I grew very impatient with Ali's irresponsibly, especially towards her children. I can't imagine a mother being so selfish.

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Title: Tremarnock Summer

Subtitle: Tremarnock, Book 3

Author: Emma Burstall

Narrator: Georgia Maguire

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-17

Publisher: Lamplight Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Bramble Challoner has had a very normal upbringing. She lives in the suburbs of London with her parents and works at the call centre down the road. She still goes out with the boy she met at school. Bramble is dying for an adventure. So when her grandfather, Lord Penrose, dies, leaving his huge, rambling house in Cornwall to her, Bramble packs her bags immediately, dragging along her best friend Katie. The sleepy village of Tremarnock had better be ready....

Members Reviews:

Tremarnock summer

I didn't want it to finish.i loved it ,with all its twists & turns. Can't wait for the next.

Better the Devil you know

First class story and interesting and enjoyable enough to read in the day. Looking forward to the development of this new series. Ms Bybee is a top class entertainer. Top class narration by Emma Wilder

Disappointing third book as I loved first and second series

I loved the first book as the characters were strong and story gripping.

The 2nd there was new characters and a gripping storyline.

This book I couldn't wait for it to end, without giving anything away although it was nice to catch up with Liz - I found the storyline with the mansion and the 2 drippy girls boring, even the graffiti and trouble - why bother writing it when you don't know why the characters have done it, and then some of new characters were so bland.

Shame I was really really looking forward to this one

Tremarnock book 3

I enjoyed the story but found it a little harder to get into than book 1 & 2. The narration and narrator were very good and very easy to listen to. overall enjoyable.

Stick with it

Found this the hardest of the three books to get into but glad I persevered. Hoping for a fourth!

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Title: So Happy It Hurts

Author: Anneliese Mackintosh

Narrator: Colleen Prendergast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-27-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Ottila McGregor is 30 years old and has decided its time to sort her life out. She's going to quit drinking, stop cheating, and finally find true happiness. Easy, right? Of course not.

For a start, there's Grace, her best friend, who believes self-improvement is for people in their forties. Next there's Mina, her sister, who is mentally ill, and it might even be Ottila's fault. And then theres Thales, the Greek guy who works in the hospital cafeteria. He's probably the best, most dangerous person Ottila's ever met.

To make sense of it all, Ottila keeps a scrapbook of everything: emails, receipts, tickets, letters, her therapy transcripts, a boyfriend's note rescued from the bin...The result is an infectious, one-off of a novel that makes you wince and laugh in equal measure, and that asks the question: what does it take to be so happy it hurts?

Critic Reviews:

"Mackintosh is a real talent." (Independent)

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Title: For Better, for Worse

Author: Carole Matthews

Narrator: Karen Cass

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-27-17

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Josie Flynn is in New York for the wedding of her American cousin Martha. Having just been through a messy divorce, she isn't really in the wedding spirit, especially when she thinks Martha is about to marry the wrong man - and Josie isn't afraid to tell her so. Which is all very noble until Josie meets Matt Jarvis and appears to be about to fall for the wrong man herself. Add to that the return of her ex-husband, an old flame and a dubious boy band, and it looks like it's going to be quite the wedding....

Members Reviews:

Entertaining

Good characters, great story and highly amusing. would highly recommend this book and would listen to a Carole Matthews story again