Chick Lit at its Best!
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What's Your Number (previously published as 20 Times a Lady) is proof that "Chick Lit" is not dead! Karyn Bosnak, welcome to the world of books written for women that you just cannot put down! I actually missed a stop on public transit reading this book, and cannot tell you enough how entertaining it was. Bosnak even taught me a few new words, including "foxymoron," a term for a man that is good-looking on the outside, but not so bright otherwise. In this book our heroine Delilah Darling finds love in the most unlikely of places after taking a journey through her muddled past where every stop is wrought with hysterics and drama. This book has been adapted for a film, which I have not yet seen, but I'm looking for show times as we speak! I'm hoping that it can do the book justice!
UPDATE: Skip the film. It doesn't do the book any justice.
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Lately it has been really hard to find a fun and engaging chick lit book that keeps my interest but Geralyn Corcillo has changed this for me. I really enjoyed reading this book. It's got the perfect amount of humor and romance and character development and banter (which is crucial) was perfect. I loved the whole idea surrounding the plot and really became invested in both of the characters lives. This my friends, is how all books should be written.

If your looking for a fun and lighthearted chick lit novel with the right amount of romance and humor than I strongly suggest giving this book (and maybe a new author) a try.
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Sometimes you need to read a certain type of book; these last two days, I needed to read a Jen Lancaster book. Full of twists and turns, fun and friendship, I laughed out loud and even had some tears of happiness. Easy to read, chick lit at its best. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for chick/women's lit that is a fun and funny escape.
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This was a super fun read as all of Kinsella's books are. Not too much brain-power needed, just a good time. If you're in the mood for chick-lit it doesn't get much better than this. REMEMBER ME was addictively hard to put down as well as LOL funny in places and I got sucked right into the chaos of the heroine's life and the double romance. Imagine not remembering that you're having an affair.

Lexi Smart is having a crappy night, in her words "On a scale of one to ten we're talking ...a minus six. And it's not like I even have very high standards."

Standing in the rain after a night out clubbing with friends, Lexi just wants to find a taxi, get home and kick off her agonizing boots. Yup, it's been a crap day all right, her boyfriend (Loser Dave) stood her up and her second-rate job managed to screw her out of the Christmas bonus on a technicality. Tomorrow promises to be even worse though, it's her father's funeral. Before she can moan about the state of her life any further Lexi tops the night off by slipping on the wet street and tumbling down a flight of stairs.

When Lexi wakes up she's in a London hospital, but hold on something's a little off... she's in a private room and her nails are manicured, her teeth are perfect (guess they can't call her Snaggletooth anymore) her body is toned and thin (squeal) and her handbag is Vuitton.

The nurse also mentioned that she was in a car accident (in a Mercedes no less) but Lexi can't drive and she definitely can't afford that car or that purse. When her Mother and sister show up Lexi starts to panic because her mother looks strange and damn, what's happened to her little sister, she's all grown up?

As the Doctors explain it Lexi is suffering from amnesia and is missing the last 3 years of her life which would mean she's now...28 (sob) but it's not all bad because somehow in that time she's married a hunky multimillionaire and become a cooperate big shot. Apparently she now lives in a Kensington loft and has a personal assistant and a trainer and new puffy lips and a carb free diet and glamorous new friends (what about her old friends and toast?)

Lexi's got a ton of catching up to do if she's going to make this exciting new life work and she might just pull it off. But she misses her friends (they won't even talk to her anymore) and toast (sigh) and can't understand how she become that b! tch "The Cobra" at the office and this is all before Jon the architect shows up. Yeah Jon, the guy she's supposedly having an affair with and is going to leave her husband for.

This book just hit the spot. Cheers
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You could call this a romance. You could call it chick lit. It's a little of both, I guess. But Instead of a twenty-something heroine, we have a woman in her 40's. After her husband trades her in for a younger model, she manages to bounce back and enjoy a dating (and sex) life. - all while juggling a career and three spunky teen daughters. Oh, and then there's the host of quirky characters that come in and out of her house/life in a constant comical stream. This book is fun, fast-paced, uplifting and hilarious!
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Fantastic! Don't let the cover fool you, this is not "chick lit."
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Finally!  Intelligent Chick Lit!  I was immediately invested in this world. The writing is smart yet accessible and the dialogue is so real you feel like you are eavesdropping. Ms. Taylor does a fantastic job developing each character so much so that I wanted to be best friends with Anna and was rooting for her the entire way.  I'd highly recommend this book if you are looking for a fun and sweet read.
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I am a UK amazon customer, and have started copying my reviews onto here to help support the indies/less well known authors.  Here's what I said on amazon.co.uk:

I am a massive chick lit fan and I have been enjoying discovering new authors since I got my kindle. This was one of my best finds in the chick lit genre. I really enjoyed it and downloaded more by the same author as soon as I'd finished this one. Despite the wintery title and cover, this can be enjoyed at any time of year and I recommend it to all fans of this genre. NB I have also read Villa Caramel by this author, which I enjoyed but this one is a better story in my opinion. I look forward to reading more from Susanne O'Leary v. soon!
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I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish!  Normally chick lit is not my style but I'm glad I decided to read this one.  Unlike other chick lit books this one is easy to relate to and believable.  People in NYC probably think I'm a complete freak since I kept laughing out loud while reading it on the subway.
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I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. This is chick lit at its best. Classic boy meets girl in college story. Chloe and Parker were dynamite together and I enjoyed their romance. There were some slang issues in the book but I ignored it and got lost in the main characters dynamics and chemistry. Loved the cover too! Hot! Player is a fun read ;)
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This was a happy, frothy, sweet story. It made me think of my own cupcake cafe that I always dreamed of owning. This was a great story about the love of family, cooking, and friends. I listened to this book on audio  while reading, and I could not help but think of Bridget Jones while I was reading and listening. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun beach read or lighthearted chick lit. Loved it!
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I really enjoyed Banister's latest book even more than "Blame It on the Fame" which I loved! Maybe I could relate more to Pilar and her tribulations than the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Loved her quirky family and the trio of hot guys she could/did/should/shouldn't get involved with. This book will carry you along with peeps into her therapy sessions (she's a psychologist) and her own need for analysis. The ending felt rushed to me, but then, the story had been told so there was no need to draw it out. A really well-written chick lit book well-worth more than you'll pay for it!
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As my first foray into chick-lit, I wondered (fearfully) what to expect -- and got a heck of a lot more than I bargained for! Weeks later, I still laugh out loud at the images the author conjured up. With her effortless writing style, she managed to have me simultaneously laughing out loud and thinking "Oh, this is so true."
This book was much more than a non-stop laugh-riot (which it is!) -- it's a story that every person can identify with on many levels. I will read "The Wife of Reilly" again and again, and certainly find something new, funny, and insightful with each reading.
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This has been one of the nicest books that I have read all year! Chick Lit at its finest Id say! There is so much about this book to like.

Julie is suddenly made redundant from her job, has issues with her sister and decides she needs to start living life. After a family trip to Hunter Valley, Julie bumps into her first love Scott, both realising there is some unfinished business they arrange to meet up.

One meeting then leads to a trip London and Paris. It was refreshing to see London through the eyes of a tourist and that is one point in the book I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved how Anthea Syrokou sets the scene in Paris, allowing us to take in vividly the sounds, smells and Parisian delights that are to be had. Paris and London will leave you in a world of your own.

Back home in beautiful Sydney, Australia, Julie has many choices to make. Will she follow her heart or will she take a leap of faith? Will first love Scott have her heart or will ever present George finally capture her heart?

Julie really came into her own in this story and I felt we had been on a journey with her, she matured and decided to take risks. She had great best friends in Maria and Cassandra. With a whole host of characters to be had, this forms one of those stories that will stay with you for a long time and one I hope to pick up again in the future. I hope there is not long wait for the next book as I cant wait to read more of the lives of this fabulous group of people.

I was actually routing for the ending that was and called this early on in the story.

One of my favourite quotes in the book is when Julie receives a gift of a bird figurine resting on a branch. Work colleague George tells her, Just don't hold on too tightly to the branch. If its too difficult to hold onto it, it may not be the right branch.

Book Reviewed on Whispering Stories Book Blog
*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed
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What a trip! If you're looking for humor, romance, sex, and even a bit of heart-ache then this is your book. What a life Miss Auerbach has lived...and loved. Kimberlee, or "Kimmi" as she is known to many- reflects on the crazy coming of age moments of her past with biting feminine perspective, all the while NEVER isolating her male readers. Her mother, father, brother, and more than a few lovers become the off-beat antagonists in this brilliantly funny weave of tales all strung together through a (sometimes heartbreaking) tarot card reading. If you think you've just stumbled upon the latest "chick-lit" flavor of the month, think again. Kimmi writes not only from the fragile, yet callused heart of a woman who has lived, loved, and lost love- but also from the gut of a WRITER who savors each card she is dealt- possitive and negative- and uses them to grow and deal with the twists and turns set before her. Bravi!
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I loved this book. I could not put it down. This book reminded me so much of when I was in my early 20's and totally insecure! Although you do want to shake Amy (the main character), I just could not help but be able to strangely relate. If you enjoy chic type books, pick this one up. I guarantee you will laugh, cry and cheer right along with the main character. Read it for yourself and find out. Enjoy!
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Lizzy Spellman is having the worst night of her life. While she is expecting an exciting surprise from her boyfriend Justin (him asking her to move in with him or maybe even a proposal, who knows?), she ends up being dumped at a fancy dress party while wearing an uncomfortable Henry VIII costume. And to make matters worse, someone decided to film it all and put the video up on Youtube. It feels like Lizzys life is one big mess and her job at a PR company trying to promote all kinds of ridiculous products isn't making things any better. Then she meets Elliot, who is incredibly rude at first, but who fascinates her at the same time. Lizzy decides he is her new mission in life, but will this new project work out the way Lizzy hopes?

Ellie Adams is a pseudonym for author Jo Carnegie, whose novel Party Games I read and reviewed last year and loved. As soon as I found out Ellie Adams was actually Jo Carnegie, I immediately got excited and couldn't wait to read It Had to Be You. I was hoping for a wonderful chick lit novel and thats exactly what I got. I fell in love with this book from the first chapter, mainly because this first chapter has to be one of the most amazing and funny starts to a novel ever. I was straight away taken in by the story and it was incredibly easy to warm to the main character Lizzie, who is realistic, relatable and loveable.

Next to Lizzie, I specifically enjoyed reading about her two best friends Nic and Poppet, who are incredibly different from one another but really added a lot of fun to the story. Then, of course, theres Elliot; a chick lit novel is not a chick lit novel without an intriguing and handsome man, and Elliot fits that description perfectly. The novel just simply has it all: a great storyline, fantastic characters and that sparkling touch of romance. I could easily see this as a film and Im sure many people would fall in love with this story, just like I did. It Had to Be You is such a fun and heart-warming novel, a story that will undoubtedly make you smile; this is chick lit at its very best!