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Wickham (The Gatecrasher; also, the Shopaholic series as Sophie Kinsella) spins a delightful story of British families forced to spend their vacation together after a mutual friend promises them the same week in his Spanish villa. Chloe Harding hopes that a holiday will soothe the strain between her and longtime partner Philip Murray, who is worried that a recent takeover of his company may cost him his job. Their hopes are dashed when they arrive and find another family already settled at the villa. To Chloe's disappointment, she'll be sharing the space with Hugh Stratton, the beau who broke her heart 15 years ago. Now married to high-maintenance Amanda and with two children, Hugh apologizes, and though Chloe initially expresses nothing but hurt and disdain (all the while keeping their past a secret from Philip), she eventually considers beginning life anew with Hugh. Wickham does a bangup job of creating believable characters—even Amanda is less vapid than she at first seems. Surprises abound as the plot unfolds, and the families begin to wonder whether their mutual friend made an innocent mistake in getting them together. (July)
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"Lightness of touch and witty observation makes this a perfect read."
--Sunday Mirror
--Sunday Mirror
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3.0 out of 5 stars
'Sophie Kinsella' Novels Are Much Better,
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This review is from: Sleeping Arrangements (Mass Market Paperback)
I enjoyed this much more than the last Madeleine Wickham novel I read! This was pleasing and I will definitely now pick up another one of her novels.The characters were well developed and setting was beautifully depicted. This marriage lit novel takes an interesting look at married life and what happens if you question love lost as Chloe does when unexpectedly forced to spend a week on holiday with another family including the man that broke her heart fifteen years prior. This novel did make me laugh in spots and definitely had me cringing too and kept me wondering what the outcome would be throughout. If you're looking for an easy read that delves into married life, pick up this book. This won't rank up there with my favourite chick lit novels, but I definitely now look forward to whatever Madeline Wickham has in store for us.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
SPARKLING DIALOGUE, AMUSING CHARACTERS,
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This review is from: Sleeping Arrangements (Hardcover)
If you enjoyed the Shopaholic series which Wickham penned as Sophie Kinsella, you'll relish Sleeping Arrangements, especially as narrated by actress Katherine Kellgren. She has an appealing voice that easily expresses emotions with inflection or tone. Having appeared on the stage in London, New York, and Frankfurt, she's also a whiz at accents (many will remember her well for her reading of a Princess Diana bio). Careful listeners will note with appreciation how she carries off a change in the perfectionist, Amanda.Speaking of Amanda, she has a new kitchen which is her pride and joy. She's wed to Hugh, who labors almost 24/7 to keep her in the style she wishes. Nonetheless, Amanda always seems to find something else that needs to be bought or done. They have two young children, but Hugh feels like he's on a constant treadmill. What he needs is a respite, a vacation. Relief comes in the form of his good friend, Gerard, who lends the couple his luxurious villa in Spain. Chloe also needs a vacation from making wedding dresses. Her partner, Philip, has worries of his own - he's concerned that the takeover of his company may cost him his job. This once happy couple is enduring a strained relationship. You may have guessed - help comes in the form of Gerard who offers Chloe the use of his Spanish villa. Now, leave it to Wickham - Gerard has put both couples in the villa at the same time, and Chloe and Hugh aren't strangers - he's the guy who stole her heart some years back. What a mix-up or was it? Sparkling dialogue, likable, amusing characters, sharp wit are Wickham's trademarks, and they're all at the fore in this winsome, winning romance. - Gail Cooke
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining,
By Pamela Mckinnon "Traveling Pam" (Vancouver Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Sleeping Arrangements (Paperback)
I love Madeleine Wickham's books. She writes just as well as when she is Sophie Kinsella. This book was a good entertaining read. It was light and fluffy and something you would want to read when you don't want something in depth. the characters were good and the plot cute. The ending was predictable. All Wickham's books I have read have a fairy tale ending but that is ok, we need happy endings sometimes. This is a good book to take on holiday when you just want to relax and be entertained. There is a good interaction between characters with a few twists and turns. Recommend it.
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