This was a dream of a read. I love Jill Mansell's books and this one more than lived up to my expectations.Lily was left some letters to open on her birthday- up until she was 25. She lost her mum as a child and her mum left a present and messages to open to remain a part of her life. In the last letter she revealed the name of her first love and she's desperate to find him to hear more about her mum.Every character was so well drawn that you feel you have just moved into a new neighbourhood- bu...

I found this book entertaining and an easy read. You And Me, Always involves several characters which keeps the story multi-layered yet unified. This is the perfect book if you're looking for an easy, enjoyable read. 3.75 stars rounding up to 4.

Cute and breezy. Main character had a bit of a Mary Sue thing going on. I liked the supporting characters quite a bit.Listened to this on audio and the audiobook narrator was reading so fast I actually had to slow it down to .75 speed to really get the benefit of the audio story.

*3.5 stars*

Reading the book blurb, I expected this to be fun, engaging read. Plus I am a sucker for best friends-turned-romance chick lit. It gives you enough feels, keeps you engaged and entertained enough. That’s what I expected. Sadly this one didn’t meet the criteria. NarrativeIt’s a third person narrative. I started the book and it seemed harmless enough. But... the plot was such a mixture, like a badly made salad, if you will. I wanted to enjoy it, but I really couldn’t.The story and plotOh boy how I...

Originally reviewed on Becca's Books.It's no secret that I'm a bit of a (okay, a major) fan girl for Jill Mansell. I've been reading Jill's books since my teens and have fallen in love with her style, stories and characters incredibly hard over the years. That love is still going strong now, and I am always anticipating her next release because I love how I feel when reading a Jill Mansell novel. Happy, hopeful and like I'm taking a leisurely stroll through the novel alongside her characters, it...

Did you ever watch the movie Win a Date with Tad Hamilton? This movie will cure a bad mood like nobody's business and it happens to be my priority chick-flick when I'm home sick. You And Me, Always reminded me of that movie so much. Of course, there are huge differences in the details and themes but it's basically about an A-list movie star whose presence in a small town shakes things up, specifically with one ordinary girl and her friends. The author Jill Mansell incorporates several additional...

Originally posted on Beauty, Books and Babble. After losing her mum at the age of eight, Lily has always looked forward to her birthdays. Each and every year, a new letter from her late mother is waiting for her. On her twenty-fifth birthday, however, Lily receives her very last one, and it's the one that changes everything.Reading the letter, Lily learns all about the only real love of her mum's life, and she is determined to find out more. On the very same day, Lily meets Eddie Tessler, a m

Received my copy of this book today 13/01/16.I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in early November 2015, but have not received it at today's date 05/01/16. Disappointed.

This one just felt a bit off to me. Probably because I realized going in after being introduced to everyone, I knew who was going to pair off together. So I felt annoyed waiting through the whole book for the characters to figure it out themselves. It didn't help though that we get a random wrench thrown in this one (a character who makes a terrible mistake that impacts another) that didn't seem atypical for this character at all. The book was too fast in wrapping things up I thought. "You and M...

This is a super fun read. There are great characters, delectable plot twists, romance, good guys, and a villain. I loved the witty banter between childhood friends Lily and Dan and between Dan and his older sister, Patsy. Really, the interactions between all the friends was great. Though Lily’s mother died when Lily was young, before her death, she wrote letters to Lily for each year of her birthday up until her 25th birthday. When Lily opens that letter, she learns about her mother’s one true l...

You and Me, Always is Jill Mansell at her very best, she's an author who is confident in how she writes and knows exactly what her fans want. She stays true to what she knows best, and this story is everything that I expected, and all that I wanted.The female characters take the lead in this story. Strong, yet vulnerable, funny and loyal, here are a bunch of women who you'd really want to have on side, in any argument. Although Lily is the main character, and this is her story; Patsy is my favou...

Sweet and lovely - but not too sweet, nor too lovely. Just the perfect level of loveliness to make this a great read, without being overly dramatic or cheesy. The two storylines converge in a very interesting way, and while the plot is slightly predictable, the journey is so good. Likable characters and funny dialogue make for a great, light and happy beach read. My first Jill Mansell book, but I will undoubtedly be back for more.Thank you Netgalley, Sourcebooks and Jill Mansell for a copy of th...

Jill Mansell has always been a 'go to' author who I know won't disappoint and this, her 27th novel, was another very enjoyable read. I started smiling within the first couple of pages and didn't stop until the end.This latest story is set in the Cotswolds, in the idyllic sounding village of Stanton Langley - a village where everybody knows each other's business! Lily's mother died when Lily was a young child, she was brought up by her mother's best friend Coral and her late husband Nick and is t...

5 - "Boyfriends come and go, but friends are forever." Stars!Another absolutely outstanding read from Jill Mansell. I think the one thing that always encourages me to read a book by this author is that no matter how things turn out for the characters, I am always left with a smile on my face by the end of the book.You And Me, Always features a diverse and colorful cast of characters, mainly living in and around Stanton Langley, a small village in the English countryside. You are given an insight...

I have always loved books and reading, but it is essentially thanks to few authors, such as Marian Keyes, Jane Costello and Jill Mansell, that my love to women's literature exploded so much and blossomed through the years. I am proud to say that I have read all of Jill's books, I have all of them on my bookshelf, and not one of them had disappointed me - when picking Ms Mansell's book I know that I am for a treat and for a few hours of utter delight. And it was the same with "You and Me, Always"...

This is a box of chocolates on the sofa read – one that you can just curl up with and shut the outside world out. On Lily’s 25th birthday she opens an extra special letter from her mother. Before her mother Jo died she wrote letters to Lily, one to be opened every year on her birthday and this is the last one. The contents of this letter are going to bring change not only to Lily’s life but also ultimately to her friends Patsy and Coral who have supported her over the years since Jo died.It is a...

4.5 stars. You and Me, Always by Jill Mansell is only the second novel I have read by her. I know for sure it won't be my last. How does she do it, make you chuckle out loud one moment and swallow with emotion the next. I don't know, but she has talent and does!Do you ever come out of the movie theatre, a little teary eyed but satisfied that you've seen a good movie and sort of blink at the daylight. That's how I was as I finally put down this book after finishing it. What a delightfully quaint

Sweet and funny romance. Girl meets rock star and lives the fairy tale for awhile then decides on the the guy who has been her best friend.