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Pages: 336
Published: November 2010 Choc-Lit
Money, love and family. Which matters most? When Diane Jenner's husband is hurt in a helicopter crash, she discovers a secret that changes her life. And it's all about money, the kind of money the Jenners have never had. James North has money, and he knows it doesn't buy happiness. He's been a rock for his wayward wife and troubled daughter - but that doesn't stop him wanting Diane. James and Diane have something in common: they always put family first. Which means that what happens in the back of James's Mercedes is a really, really bad idea. Or is it?
I do like Moorcroft, she keeps it real.
Plot:
Diane's husband is in a helicopter crush, and what he did in it in the first place she does not understand, until all the lies come out at once (almost all). He has been keeping some big secrets from her, and because of these secrets she meet James, loyal the core, nice, and there is something there.
My thoughts:
Like I said, Moorcroft keeps it very real, I can see all these things happening so easily. Romance is there, but it's slow, truthful and filled with doubts.
Diane thought she had it all, sure she had struggled to put food on the table, but other than that everything is ok. Until secrets come out. Her husband is a petty ass, and an egoistic swine. If he hasn't been in a crash she would surely given him what he had coming. So she is nice, he is not, and I doubt he ever was. Idiot.
Then there is James, with an alcoholic wife who he can't leave because he is afraid his depressed 20 year old daughter will become more depressed. They are both so nice and loyal, and stay in marriages that should be over. They become friends and I keep on wondering how they will become more, because these are two people that have sacrificed so much and deserved to be loved.
The lies keep on coming in this one, and I keep on reading. It was so easy to just get lost in this one, sure there is drama, and emotions all over the place, together with some serious trouble, but it doesn't get dark or anything. It keeps that feeling of reality, because humans can so easily act like idiots, and she shows it here.
Recommendation and final thoughts:
I would recommend it. To romance fans, to fiction fans, and to those who just like a good British story, they do have their ways of writing. If you are tired of world win romances, and over the top scenarios, then read this one. Big lies for sure, but also basic human emotion and feelings. It is very close to a 4, but I will still go with 3,75 for some reason I don't even know. Recommended yes, hard to put down, yes.
Reason for reading:
I have read Moorcroft before, and I enjoy her books. It feels like I am stepping out in the real world, but there is still happiness, they just have to work for it.
Cover: Simple is good sometimes
Review copy from choc-lit
Great review! I feel attracted to this story, it feels real, and I always like a good real-life story. Also, such a beautiful cover!
ReplyDeleteI like how you tell it how it is reviews. I think this might be one for me
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book. A lot of pain going on in the lives of the characters. I'd be interested to see how the story plays out. Plus, I love the cover! I adore dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteDiana at
Book of Secrets
and
The Forbidden Bookshelf
This sounds like a very deep, very intense read - awesome review, as usual. I'm definitely adding this to my list :)
ReplyDeleteNot sure if this one is for me, but you've made it sound interesting. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteSounds really interesting. Good review. Going to add this one to my tbr list.
ReplyDeleteIrena
ReplyDeleteShe always have these very simple yet pretty covers :)
The story was so real, I do appreciate that
Inked
Thanks, I am glad you like it :)
Diana
Can't even remember when I last saw a real dragonfly...
Anyway yes pain, drama, lies, real life. Good
Melissa
ReplyDeleteIt was sure emotional, people can be so petty and selfish sometimes
Anna
I did, I need my real fiction, that is still sweet, sometimes
Linda
Thanks :) I liked it, and I do wanna read more by her
Great review. Don't know if it's for me tho... I mean.. I have had my fill of stupid people. We just had an election here in the states. ;)
ReplyDeleteBtw, I also love dragonflies. You should see the ones here. They land on my doberman's butt and he doesn't even notice. :D
I saw a real dragonfly along with some damselflies this summer - they are worth a trek to a river or a pond. I would like to read this book. You sold it to me very efficiently. I like your reviews more and more - I don't know what will become of me ;). If I find this book I'll buy it and read for sure. Any mush inside? ;D
ReplyDeleteI can handle romance like that! This sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great - excellent review!
ReplyDeleteOh Your review shows how much you liked this one for sure. This author is new tome. Thanks Linda :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa
ReplyDeleteOh, I am sure people are gonna be stupid here too come election day, sigh, people.
Anyway, he is just a petty idiot, and she learns to stand on her own :)
Lol, I would think that would be something you noticed, but then he is a dog
Ana
I am so evil :) And nope, I would honestly say it was very nonmushy, her other books have been mushier. Here there were just more problems, sure the love is there, but with everything else happening it doesn't get that big a spotlight
Bermuda
ReplyDeleteIt's nice with some real life romance :) Especially when they still get a HEA
Thanks Yvonne :)
Jenny
She is just, am I really gonna say it again..yes, real, yeesh, stop using that world, lol. I can't help, her characters are real life people with flaws
Oh this sounds really good to me! I love a good Brit chick lit.
ReplyDeleteI do like British stories and this one sounds like one I would enjoy. I like the cover too!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds a lot like The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve. It's a popular book but I didn't really enjoy it, though I can't really remember why anymore. Perhaps it's just because I hate reading books in which people are cheating on their spouses.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a movie! One with lots of drama. Great review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting! Not something I usually read. Never heard of the author before.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good romantic drama, nice review, B!
ReplyDeleteMade me think about author Rosy Thornton and her Crossed Wires that I read not so long ago.
Hi B!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read a British romance before, not that I read a lot of straight romance, you know how I love a paranormal.. but since you've said Moorcroft is so good, I'll take a peek, see what's available, stretch my reading wings... so to speak!
Thanks for sharing another great review!
Dottie :)
Amused
ReplyDeleteThe Brits just do it so differently :)
Staci
It's fun, it's real, and I like it
Simcha
Haven't read it but know the plot, that plot was not the case here. It was another secret ;)
Not a fan of cheating either but here, between them, it worked
Nina
It sure had drama
Elysium
ReplyDeleteI like it real sometimes :)
Ladybug
Aha, I liked the book I read by her, I should have a look at that one too
Dottie
I like to step out into the real world now and again, a god break from the paranormal, historical or weird :)
Awww, those poor people with their sad marriages :( I"m glad it all works out!!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, B! I'm curious about these secrets and how things work out in the romantic department now.
ReplyDeleteCarrie
ReplyDeleteI know :( I did get sad at one point cos they were just so stuck.
Janna
The secrets, oh the secrets, I just can't tell you ;)
Oooh, this one sounds interesting! Thanks for the review :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like the drama would kill me. I get emotional *when* things get emotional for characters I like..But at your recommendation...errrr..I will put on my maybe list.
ReplyDeleteI love your reviews. I get all emotionally wrapped up in mine. lol!
Book Vixen
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
Redd
Lol, that happens to me too, sometimes ;) I am so glad you like my reviews!
But yes I can go all eeee! when there is a lot of emotional drama, I just feel so for them
I like the cover and this does sound like a good romance.
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Naida
ReplyDeleteIt was :)