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    Take a Chance on Me

    By Jill Mansell

    4.5/5

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    About this ebook

    Even in a small town the drama is larger than life…

    Cleo Quinn doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to men, but now Will's come along. Handsome and attentive, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo... apart from one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor extraordinaire and her personal childhood nemesis, is back in Channing's Hill and tormenting her as if he'd never been away.

    Meanwhile Cleo's sister Abbie has a problem of her own—husband Tom has become distant and withdrawn, and she's determined to find out why. But will the shocking truth mean the end of their idyllically happy marriage?

    The sisters are about to discover that the past can come back to haunt you, and that love can flourish in the unlikeliest of places...

    Praise for Jill Mansell:

    "Pick this up at your peril: you won't get a thing done till it's finished."

    —Heat Magazine

    "Witty and charming, this easygoing tale is full of twists that make it hard to put down."

    —Woman Magazine

    "Mansell knows her craft and delivers a finely tuned romantic comedy."

    —Kirkus

    "A fast pace and fun writing make the story fly by."

    —Publishers Weekly

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSourcebooks
    Release dateOct 1, 2010
    ISBN9781402254727
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    Take a Chance on Me
    Author

    Jill Mansell

    With over 10 million copies sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Mansell writes irresistible and funny, poignant and romantic tales for women in the tradition of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Jojo Moyes. She lives with her partner and their children in Bristol, England.

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    • 4/5
      What a perfect book to kick off 2011! I really enjoyed Mansell's newest novel about the goings on in Channing's Hill. The story revovles around Cleo and her sister Abbie, each at different stages in their lives, but what sets this going are the great characters who live and interact with them in this English town. From the goings on at the pub, the death of a nearby mansion owner and the return of a grade school nemesis, each additional character shines with purpose. This was the first novel I read by Jill Mansell but it sure won't be my last!
    • 5/5
      A feel good novel - eventually after romantic tribulations. A good writer
    • 4/5
      A great fun read. The characters in Take A chance on Me are what make this book so great. They feel real, and are fun. You wish these people were your friends. The only problem with Take A Chance On Me is that the ending is predicable, and typical chick lit. BUT if you prefer great characters over plot than I truly believe that you will love Take A Chance on Me, and by plot I mean a predictable one, not a bad one.
    • 4/5
      The problem - a cold wet rainy day and no urge to do chores...The solution - a pot of tea, a warm quilt, a comfy couch and....the latest North American release by Jill Mansell - Take a Chance on Me!Cleo has lived in the small town of Channings Hill her entire life. She works as a chauffeur for a local limo company, spends her spare time with her friends and family and hangs out in her local - The Hollybush Inn. She hopes she's found the love of her life in Will - he just seems to be everything she has ever wished for. Or is he? And what about Johnny - a now well known sculptor who teased Cleo mercilessly when they were youngsters in school. He's back in town and has charm galore and every woman in town seems to be drawn towards it, except Cleo - or is she?Yet again, Jill Mansell has created a fantastic fictional world populated with lovable, quirky characters. Cleo is incredibly good hearted and fun, but has no confidence that true love will come her way. The supporting cast is just as fun - her neighbour Ash is incredibly suave when he's doing his radio programme, but tongue tied when in the same room with Fia - the woman of his dreams, but Cleo's nightmare. The subplot involving Cleo's sister Abbie, her husband Tom and their past intruding on their present goes a little deeper. I'm sure it's a situation that has played out in many marriages and Mansell handles it with both pathos and humour.Why do I enjoy Mansell's books so much? Well, I love chick lit - especially Brit chick lit and Jill is one of the best! I always feel like I come to know her characters so well. They're people you'd like to have in your circle (okay - except for Will) and I could see myself happily sitting in the pub on karaoke night eating a hot pot. The plots are fun, lots of wrong turns and miscommunications. Her writing style is clever, humourous, breezy and addictive.You're not taking a chance if you pick up Jill Mansell's latest. You're guaranteed a warm, witty good time read!
    • 5/5
      I love Jill Mansell. Her characters and the situations they get into are just fantastic. This was no exception.
    • 4/5
      Love always involves an element of risk and that is maybe the take away from this light hearted story. You'll probably get your heart broken once in awhile, but you'll also maybe discover love along the way. As always, Ms. Mansell's characters are real but ultimately likable.
    • 3/5
      This was my 2nd Jill Mansell book, and now it did make me read more. There was drama, romance, and nothing was rushed. I liked that.The story is about Cleo who works as a chauffeur. All is well, and she has a great boyfriend, until the day Johnny LaVenture comes back. And she hates him, and with reason since he gave her this nickname that ruined her schoolyears, among other things. But he is so hot and hard to resist. Then there is the story about Cleo's sister Abby who is older and in a happy marriage, but they never got any kids and this saddens her. And soon things start to happen in this sleepy English village.There is much drama, I can't go into details, but secrets are revealed, foundations are shaken, and perfect boyfriends are not so perfect after all. Abby and Cleo are the main characters, but we also get to follow Cleo's friend Ash, who is really shy around women he likes, but on the air, he is mr perfect. So there is a lot of things happening, and a lot of relationships that comes together or needs to be fixed.Like I mentioned, I enjoyed that there was no rush. No one fell madly in love and married the next day. No things took their time, it felt very real. Some were stubborn, and some just hoped for things to come. A truthful tale about romance, and everyday life.This book did make me want to go to this English village and drink some tea. This is a great book to read this fall, perhaps while drinking some tea ;)Final thoughts: It was sweet, and I could not put it down. I just wanted to know.
    • 4/5
      Couldn't get into this for the first few chapters, but after about 100pgs I was deeply engrossed. I love this book and would recommend it.