Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella

Sophie Kinsella Wedding Night

The back of the book says:

‘Lottie is tired of long-term boyfriends who don’t want to commit to marriage. When her old boyfriend Ben reappears and reminds her of their pact to get married if they were both still single at thirty, she jumps at the chance. There will be no dates and no engagement—just a straight wedding march to the altar!  Next comes the honeymoon on the Greek island where they first met. But not everyone is thrilled with Lottie and Ben’s rushed marriage, and family and friends are determined to intervene…’

My Thoughts:

Every intention I had for this review was directed at reviewing whilst reading however as per usual with Kinsella I was consumed by the writing and not a lot else was completed (apart from obligatory attendance at work!). This book travelled with me on trains, buses and even to places in my house that I am sure you would rather not know about. Kinsella for me is the holy grail of chick lit and very rarely disappoints. The only downside to this particular book would be that my personal interest was steered more towards the second character instead of the main.

There are many issues that are highlighted in this book that may be relevant to the average single female in her late twenties such as the wide world of singledom and the impending doom of dare I say it AGE. Being stuck in a relationship that many feelings are one-sided can really suck at times and this is another delicate issue that Kinsella ploughed through and at the same time touched on precious points with such elegant finesse. This book can be taken with a pinch of salt so to speak and as with other Kinsella books I laughed pretty much all the way through.  Most definitely a palette cleanser. Attempts of sabotage justified by sisterly love are also swayed by prejudgment of an unknown case due to previous personal experience of the instigator of such sabotage and the not so unexpected hook ups are just hilarious. Kinsella delivered this book with an ethereal style and it was much appreciated.

Many thanks to: Bantam Press (Part of Random House)

Buy it from: AmazonWaterstonesBook Depository

Pages: 400

Rating:

4/5

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It’s Monday – Oh yes!

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Hello fellow bloggers and of course to lovely readers that have ventured into the blogosphere. Being unusually cheerful on this mediocre Monday morning/afternoon is mostly down to the fact that I have just finished 7 consecutive 13 hour shifts at work and feel slightly delirious. There is also the fact that I have not written a blog post in such a long time that I felt a slight feeling of withdrawal.

How about this for a powerful Monday song – quite emotional but such a great song :D

On to the books . . .

The Lost are of keeping secrets by Eva Rice

This book is really starting to bug me as I cannot put my finger on why it is taking me so long to read it. Also why I like it but dislike it at the same time. At the moment I am seeing it as a bit of a pointless book but I am sure by the time I get to the end some kind of impression will be left. Well I hope so anyway!

The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes

This book graces me with its presence whilst I am either in bed or on the loo so it is a slow burner (pardon the pun!). It is becoming an enjoyable read if I am entirely honest. Light airy and full of irish charm as all of Keyes books are. I look forward to reading what happens next.

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The excitement is brewing and this book is making it bubble over in the best possible way. Lengthy discussions are to be had with my lovely travel buddy and decisions are to be made. Oh yes!

LP Bali & Lombok

The new edition of the LP Bali & Lombok has arrived and I cannot wait to crack it open.

A massive thanks to the lovelies at Lonely Planet for sending me out these wonderful guides and a couple of great phrase books. I am looking forward to the other ones on their way and will be sharing what I hope to do with you all at a later date.

Ahhhhh – still not quite sinked in yet!

Anyway . . .

SKIN CARE (or lack of!)

Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash £17.00

I actually bought a full size tube of this wonderful stuff and despite my skin feeling tight and spotty at the end of each gruelling shift this beauty has me going to bed feeling soft and loved. Worth every penny and quite a bargain at only £17/150ml.

Other news . . .

This week I am hoping to get back into the real world, kick my caboose into touch and get back into the gym and if not so much there then at least on the road. There is no way I am going away heffalump style!  Bit of spin, gym and running never did me any harm but will ease back in hopefully – *already rolling my eyes at the thought*.

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