Jill Mansell has 26 published books and continues to write best sellers. Her books have been listed as romantic comedies (like Four Weddings and a Funeral) and often comes under the chic lit genre. She definitely keeps the reader enthralled in the stories - she usually has several story lines going throughout her books. I noticed that The Unexpected Consequences of Love is called The Unpredictable Consequences of Love in the UK and has a different cover.
The Unexpected Consequences of Love takes place in Cornwall (which most of you know is one of my favorite places). Josh moves into the family hotel and is interested in Sophie. Sophie has no interest in men at all, but her friend Tula has a crush on Josh. Meanwhile, surfer boy Riley has a crush on Tula, but she believes him too flaky to take an interest in him. Thrown into the mix is Riley's aunt, a superstar author and Josh's grandmother and grandfather who are divorced, but still seem to care for each other. Of course there are lots of misunderstandings and a few secrets.
If you're looking for a light hearted read with lots of laugh out loud moments, Jill Mansell is the go to author. I've been a big fan of hers since my daughter spotted a flamingo pink book at a London airport and we've both been reading Jill Mansell's books ever since. If you liked Bridget Jones' Diary you're sure to enjoy Jill Mansell's writing.
The Surprise Party was a fun read and Kate Lawson, writing under the name of Sue Welfare, reminded me of Jill Mansell. I was fortunate to win The Surprise Party from a Chic Lit Centralgiveaway.
From the cover: When feuding sisters Suzie and Liz come together to organize a 40th anniversary party for their parents, they struggle to keep their own personal dramas in check. Suzie is trying to keep her marriage afloat whilst Liz is keen to retain her Queen Bee status. Their mother and aunt are at loggerheads and Suzie's daughters are experiencing the angst of adolescence.
The party brings together characters who provide a perfect recipe for drama.
The Unexpected Consequences of Love takes place in Cornwall (which most of you know is one of my favorite places). Josh moves into the family hotel and is interested in Sophie. Sophie has no interest in men at all, but her friend Tula has a crush on Josh. Meanwhile, surfer boy Riley has a crush on Tula, but she believes him too flaky to take an interest in him. Thrown into the mix is Riley's aunt, a superstar author and Josh's grandmother and grandfather who are divorced, but still seem to care for each other. Of course there are lots of misunderstandings and a few secrets.
