Great Addition to the Shopaholic Series!
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Babies are in right now so this is a perfect addition to the series!  I read it when I was pregnant with my first baby and totally feel her!  Great read even if you don't have a kid!
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An excellent addition to a wonderful and fun series!
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I am a huge fan of this series and I just adore B and Ivy. I loved that this installment still had many of our favorite characters while focusing on B and Ivy's story. It had some really fun light hearted moments but also dealt with some very heavy issues. Cambria beautifully addressed the hard topics and got inside her characters emotions in a really powerful way. The plot moved along really smoothly. There was some big surprises involved which kept the story very exciting. This was another really powerful chapter in the # story and I loved it so much! Can't wait for the next book!
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You'll like this book.  Bex can find an excuse to buy anything and it's hilarious! She takes it to the n th degree - much more than I think most of us do - but it's fun to read. As soon as I finished this one, I picked up Shopaholic Takes on Manhattan. I'm already dying to read the next one. I'm so thrilled to have found out about this fun series!

One more thing. What I think was so refreshing about this "Chick lit" novel is that for once, it did not revolve around men or boyfriends or trying to get married. Those are all fun topics, and there are lots of great books out there on them, but for once, this wasn't the driving force in the book - or even in the next one, when she does have a boyfriend. There is a good balance.
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Eliza Cantrell, mail order bride, has decided to come to meet her groom-to-be a week earlier than planned. She hopes that she will be able to be a help to him in running his store and find a friend and companion in this man with whom she has been writing. But her plans go all wrong when her train is held up and all her dowry is stolen.
Arriving in town hurt and dirt poor, Eliza seeks out her fiancee only to find that he is not even in town! His partner at the store, Will, allows her to stay and help around the store until Axel, her intended returns. Will soon discovers that Eliza has a remarkable head for business and soon does amazing things with the store. Working together, Eliza and Will form a friendship with sparks of something a little more underneath. What will happen when Axel returns and choices must be made?

I thought this was a really sweet book and I read it super quickly! I love when stories are not a straightforward boy meets girl, blah blah blah :-) This has enough twists to keep you wondering what is going to happen! I've just now notices that Melissa Jagears has another book previously published and I will definitely be looking it up. If it's anything like this one, it will be a good read.

Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for a free copy of this book to review.
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Shopaholic Ties the Knot is a brilliant end to Ms. Kinsella's shopaholic trilogy. Once again, our heroine, Rebecca Bloomwood, finds herself in a bind. She's finally marrying the man she adores, but has accidentally allowed two weddings in two different countries to be planned for the SAME DAY! You will giggle with glee as you watch her lie and squirm as the big day approaches. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend this novel (as well as the first two) to anyone who'll listen!
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After reading all 4 books, I found the storylines very similar. I honestly have to lower down my ratings because of the lack of originality. Some people who want new plots and stories better move to another part of the bookshelves and get a book that isn't a series.

Nevertheless, Becky Bloomwood is back from her honeymoon with her new husband, Luke and is funnier than ever. She discovers her "former" best friend Suze has a new best friend, her parents are acting peculiar. She expected a warm family reunion with her friend but it seemed everything was turning upside down.

Then, out of the blue, she finds out she has a long-lost sister. She gets madly excited and plans shopping sprees and makeovers for both her and her sis. As time passes, she realizes her sis, Jess, has nothing in common with her. Jess doesn't like shopping, makeovers or anything that involves spending or wasting money. What can Becky do?

Then she has this huge row with Luke and Jess. Desperate as she was, she did something and of course I'm not telling you what she did. You wouldn't buy the book if I did right?

All in all, I found the book fun and easy to read. I must agree some people won't be able to stand this book because they hate the fact that - as they say - "every page is talking about shopping". Teens will presumably love this book as I do.

Looking forward to Sophie Kinsella's 5th Shopaholic series

Kirstie Mabitad
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This book was great! I thought that it was better than the first one, Confessions of a Shopaholic. I would say that it is a definite must read for those who liked Confessions of a Shopaholic.
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When Sara Ney announced that there would be another book in her interconnected standalone How to Date a Douchebag series, I could not wait to get my hands on it!

I apologize in advance for the vagueness of this review, but I really don't want to ruin the surprises that Sara Ney has in store for the readers. Rest assured that there is still the trademark witty dialogue, swoony (albeit sometimes douchey) heroes, and laugh out loud moments that the author is known for. I did feel, however, that The Coaching Hours wasn't quite as light as the previous 3 books.

Being the wresting coach's daughter, puts a huge target on Anabelle's back. She's already starting over at a new school, trying to make new friends, and navigate college life in general, so having to dodge douchebags too is no fun. This all leads to an awkward and unconventional meet cute with the hero, but I loved the build up and progression of their friendship. I pretty much fell for the hero right away and there was so much sexual tension between Anabelle and her guy that I was about ready to combust myself! All the will they/won't they was perfect and let's just say Sara Ney did NOT disappoint!

It's not all rainbows and unicorns for Anabelle and her guy though, and I appreciated the honesty of our characters when it was time to make some big decisions. Mistakes are made and though I didn't agree with some of the choices, it was also realistic and understandable. This also opened the door for a previous character to really shine and I was glad that readers got to see this transformation before the end of the series.

It's bittersweet to write this review because I don't think that I will ever be ready to say goodbye to these douchebags. I really loved the little cameos and updates we got about Oz, Zeke, and even a tiny bit of Rhett. Zeke's snippets especially had me swooning and made my heart so happy. I hope we get a novella or extended epilogue on all the previous characters one day. Even though the sun is setting on these douchebags, I'm really excited for Sara Ney's new series, Jock Row, and can't wait to see what's next!

4.5 stars
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Despite reading the rave reviews of this book I was skeptical of whether it would be worth reading.  All though I am a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series I was less captivated by her later books, Undomestic Goddess and Can You Keep a Secret? as well as those written by her as Madeleine Wickham.  After finishing this book, however, I was not only pleasantly surprised, but found I enjoyed it equally as much as the Shopaholic series.
This book follows the story of 28-year-old Lexi Smart as she awakes with amnesia after an accident and cannot remember the last three years of her life.  Navigating her new life she initially feels like she has stepped into a fairy tale until she slowly comes to find that not everything is as it appears.
Although this premise, as others have alluded to, has been done before Kinsella covers it skillfully in a way that is engaging from start to finish.  She throws in enough twists and turns along the way that while the book is somewhat predictable, the reader is still surprised and entertained by how things unfold.  She especially succeeds bringing her main character to life.  Lexi is likeable, multidimensional and easy to relate to.  Even if you have never experienced amnesia (which I am sure many readers will have not) the character deals with plenty of things that are relatable like family drama, romantic relationship challenges, and the loss of a friendship.  She also infuses a lot of humor into the book, as she did with the Shopaholic series, which makes for a fun, breezy read.  I, like many other readers, also appreciated that she did not tie all of the loose ends up at the end of the book, which would have made it seem too contrived.  Like many of her Shopaholic books I found myself always eager to read the next chapter and happily devoured it in three days.
Overall this is a great book that is a perfect read while on vacation or curling up at home.  Like most Chick Lit it's no literary wonder, but it is funny, relatable, and great fun.
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I loved the characters and their stories! I loved that this was the second in a series, and we got to see some more of Elliot and Millie (and Sam, too). I really liked Zach in the first book and am so happy we got to know him more throughout this story. This was a turn that I didn't see coming for Zach, but I think Hailey is perfect for him. Hailey was a strong heroine for a book. She didn't give up on her dreams or trying to live the life she planned; she just figured out that life was better with Zach in it.

Another great story by Mrs. Daniell!
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I adore this series for the small town charm, the amusing neighbors, the food, the romance, and the friendships. This installment of the series hits the spot. The interactions between the neighbors adds layers to the plot, woven perfectly with moments from the past. I love the personal side details between Sophie and Natasha. I'm not a huge fan of Natasha, but I love her as a character. I can't wait to read the next book!
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, but I also pre-ordered it. Because I love JCP's books.

I adore these characters -- all of them. So getting to see new (small or large) glimpses into their lives was a real treat, and I would be hard pressed to pick a favourite story within. A great little addition to the series, it whet my appetite for the next book. Looking forward to more!
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A Bride's Guide to Getting Married was such a light, fun read.  I couldn't help but smile as I read this story.  The subject matter and general feel of the book reminded me of the Shopaholic series---which is not a bad thing.  I love the Shopaholic books and loved A Bride's Guide to Getting Married too!

Emily's situation is so easy to relate to.  Who hasn't been dumped?  Who hasn't felt "behind" her peers in some way---whether it's about marriage, having a baby, or your career path.  I completely understood why she reacted the way she did and even why she entered the contest, knowing she wasn't engaged or even in a relationship.

Once Emily started reaping the benefits of winning the contest, the story became even more fun to read.  It was neat to live vicariously through her, with the attention, clothes, jewelry, and hair and make-up team at her beck and call.  A Bride's Guide to Getting Married was very glam in that way, and very girly.

Despite the superficial aspects to the story, there was a surprising amount of character growth throughout the storyline.  I loved that and was happy that Clara made this book a little deeper by having her characters adapt to their circumstances and come out as stronger, more self-aware people.

The one thing that I wasn't sure about with this story is that the book appeared to be set in England (for the life of me I can't remember if Clara named the city the book's set it), using some terms unique to the UK, but then all of the currency was listed as American dollars, not pounds.  I was a little confused, because with the exception of the currency I was sure that A Bride's Guide to Getting Married was set in the UK.

With that said, I loved the ending and finished this book with a smile.  I had a good time reading A Bride's Guide to Getting Married and look forward to reading more from Jasmine Clara.
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I'm not a big reader, but the shopaholic series got me hooked! Enjoyed the first 3 books and this one is not much different. Easy to read, funny, and a little boring at times. Becky is my girl! Continues to be the shopaholic that she is always been,witty and naive, getting into trouble, but always finding her way out of it with success, i wish life was that easy. This is what this series is about; transporting you to a fantasy world where no matte what you do everything turns out perfect at the end. I personally find it very entertaining. Looking forward to reading shopaholic and baby and watching the upcoming shopaholic movie!
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'm a huge Rebecca Brandon (nee Bloomwood) and Sophie Kinsella fan! I've been reading this series since... oh, high school? Maybe freshman year of college. Anyway, I was so excited to see a new book in the series.

That being said, it has been three years since the last book, Shopaholic and Sister (not my favorite), so I had forgotten some of the nuances of the story. I hate that it took so long for the next installment. I think this is my biggest complaint about the book.

Becky is back with all of her naive hilarity. Her justifying purchases truthfully hit a bit close to home; I find myself going through some of the same thoughts! The extent to which Becky goes to have things go her way never gets old. Her daydreams are fabulous and her fantasyland is a place I'd certainly like to live.

I gave this book a four because it truly only a fun read; I'm not convinced a true chicklit novel like this could earn a 5 from me. Either way, this is a quick read, great fun, and a definite escape from any sort of reality.
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I loved the first of Katie Finn's books, Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things To Me, and this book is a great follow up. (There is also an e-novella in betwee, "Hallie Hath No Fury") This book picks up right where Broken Hearts leaves off, with Gemma broken-hearted and Hallie thinking she's one.  Revenge starts off with Gemma needing to find a job to pay her dad back for spending money on his credit card without permission (which happened in the first book) and with her best friend, Sophie, deciding to stay in the Hamptons for the summer.  Revenge also introduces Ford and Gwyneth, childhood friends who are back to stay with their dad for the summer as well.  Gemma is quickly up to no good and she and Hallie go back and forth with their hilarious shenanigans. So much fun to read! Can't wait for the next Katie Finn novel.