A cute, relaxing, funny book. Some would call it a cliché, but I really liked it. Perfect for summer.

The book was cute and the ending was adorable, however I found myself skipping multiple chapters because they seemed irrelevant. Also the writing was not great. Don't read it unless you are bored.

It's a slow-burner but definitely worth sticking with!There are a lot of characters to get to grips with in this gorgeous little village. But once you have settled who is who and how they relate you can enjoy this warm, fun & engaging read.You'll soon get wrapped up in their lives and have your fingers-crossed they all get their happy endings. Ash was the standout character for me instantly lovable, funny and oh so nervous when he isn't on the radio! I love Jill Mansell so had high expectations

Published: 15/2/2010Author: Jill MansellLoved this book! I knew after reading the first page that I would be hooked. The story revolves around Cleo Quinn and her quest to find true love, and her sister Abbie who finds out her husbands secret. My favourite character was Ash Parry-Jones the radio D.J. I think Jill Mansell is a brilliant author and Take a Chance on Me is a gentle read but entertaining nevertheless. You must read it, it's a definite recommend. It took three days to read, housework c...

I really enjoyed this light hearted story, told with Jill Mansell's usual eye for detail and quirky sense of humour. Quite sad and thought provoking in places, laugh out loud funny in others and with a delicious twist or two. There's the usual wealth of characters that we have come to expect, from the sweet to the oddly eccentric. The story drew me in from the first page - it will be a great holiday read once it's out in paperback, but well worth reading in hardback as it's in that easy to carry...

Not bad for a chick lit. Only for entertainment purposes.

terrible is too harsh but not good doesn't pack enough punch. mediocre. i search out british chick lit because it is normally funny and delightfully british. this book is merely british. during the first section, the protagonist mentions the movie "love actually" and i think she was trying to give the impression that this book would be very similar with multiple storylines and lots of people with chemistry and humor trying to work things out. not funny, not interesting. no chemistry. written lik...

The writing and story is immersive. I really enjoyed it, except for a few things. I feel like Johnny’s character has everything so easy for him. And for someone bullied, Cleo seemed so keen. I seriously hoped that Cleo would make Johnny realize the implications of his and his friend’s bullying. Maybe see him repent for it some more and make things right. I think that would make their story more interesting.

It perked me up. Put me in a better mood. I liked the characters and their interactions.STORY BRIEF:Chloe loved being a student but changed and then dropped out of school because her peers made fun of her. Johnny was one of them. On a bet, he asked her for a date while others were hiding nearby. They laughed when she said yes. It’s ten years later. Chloe has a nice looking boyfriend Will. She has a job as a limo driver, and she’s good at it. Johnny became a famous artist. He returns to town for

I read a lot of Jill Mansell's books in my early twenties and always found them warm, engaging, and fun reads. This book was no exception.I had a hard time getting to grips with the heroine's story. Although I don't mind books where there is more than one character's story involved, I felt in this case there is too much of the book devoted to a few too many character's stories.All the character's lives/stories are intertwined but I feel that it would have been nicer if the focus had just been on...

Tried reading this one again and liked it much better than on the first attempt. That said, I've figured out that pre-2011 Jill Mansell novels are not my cup of tea. Similar to Jenny Colgan, I just don't like her earlier works. However, so far all of the books she's written since that time have been 3.5 or 4 stars reads. I'm making my way through the rest of her more recent novels and am loving every one of them!(view spoiler)[The reason I'm giving this story 3 instead of 4 stars is simple. I do...

It's always delightful to have a book prove your negative assumptions wrong. Mansell is not an author I had read before, nor did I know of anyone else who had read her books. Picking this book up was strictly an impulse grab at the library. The cover attracted my attention, the synopsis interested me, and the review quotes solidified my decision. However, once I started reading it, I thought, "Oh jeez. It's going to be one of those books." My assumption was based on the first few chapters, and i...

I listened to this on audiobook.Oh my words, I have absolutely adored every minute of this story, it has made me giggle quite a bit. The story was delightful and I loved getting to know all of the characters, although I did have my doubts about Georgia, didn't decide until the very end whether I liked her or not. I loved this story so much that i didn't want it to end.I have now read all of Jill Mansell books until she brings a new one out, that is just how much I love her books.

Jill Mansell,When i finish your novels, a sigh always escapes my mouth and i just lie there staring into space with the book held tightly in my arms. There is this huge smile on my face and then i think to myself, 'Wow! I know i'll be picking up another book of hers.'It's like eating a chocolate cake, with chocolate icing and chocolate ice cream on the side after the longest most excruciating diet ever. With every spoonful, your eyes close and you slip into ecstasy. It's like hugging a warm pupp...

This book follows the lives of two sisters, Cleo and Abbie. Cleo believes she has found her Mister Right in the form of Will Newman, but is distracted by the charms of Johnny LaVenture (despite him being her personal childhood nemesis). Abbie is concerned about her husband Tom, who has become moody and sullen - when she finds out the reason her life is turned upside down...Jill Mansell is onto her 21st novel with Take a Chance on Me, and follows a tried and trusted formula in this book. There ar...

3 Reasons ReviewI am trying out a new review format today called "3 Reasons Review". Staci from Life in the Thumb and myself have chatted about coming up with a simple review format. Something with just the basics of what readers would want to know about a book. Some books do not require an in-depth analysis, yet as reviewers we still strive to get the important bits across to our readers. Therefore, the 3 Reasons, came from what Staci and I think are most important. Didn't come up with a fancy

I used to be a Jill Mansell fan. I adored her books and the warmth I felt because of them. Since I could do with some warmth, I picked up a book by Jill Mansell after quite some time. And, boy, am I disappointed. 1. TRANSPHOBIA. No, you can make jokes about sex change operations/ "men" dressing up in women's clothes and pass it off as humour. It's not funny. It's not humour.2. Plot.Back when I was a fan, what I absolutely adored about Jill Mansell's books were the resolutions. They would fit so

I enjoyed this book in the sense that it was a mindless light easy read. I liked Cleo, the main character, and found her to be relatable. My big issue though is that this book is too predicable and everything is wrapped up too perfectly in the end. The last scene with Johnny and Cleo really had me rolling my eyes because it was so silly and unrealistic, and a love confession like that would never happen in real life. If you're a hopeless romantic who thinks life is like the movies then you'll en...

I like Jill Mansell's writing because I know even when it's sad, things will turn out OK.

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,...