It Could Be You

by Josie Lloyd

It's not easy being a twenty-something girl in London, with bad hair days, commitment phobic men, and 'healthy' evenings that end up as late-night sessions at the pub. But although she doesn't realise it, Charlie's got everything going for her. She's bright, funny, on the fast track in her marketing job - and she has just gone blonde. What's more, Daniel the creative director, can't keep his hands off her. But Daniel's a lot smoother than the path of true love, and Charlie finds herself coping with a series of disasters, as backstabbing colleagues and best friend crises threaten to come between them ... You'll adore this wildly funny first novel because, after all, it could be you.

Genres: Chick Lit, Fiction, Romance

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Chloe Bardou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, predictable rom com, WAY smuttier than expected

[Nicola Hopewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book when I got it free with Company magazine, it was the late nineties and I was only nineteen, myself. It was funny, easy to read and addictive. Also, I could totally relate to being the young, single girl and chasing arsehole, narcissistic men, who (at the time) I believed were the one... For a few weeks, anyway, when in reality we had one thing in common, we were both into him!!

I then read it ten years later in 2008 and still loved it! Then I went on to read it a further three times with a couple years apart; and guess what? I still loved it as much after all those additional years and rereads later.

It's cliche, it's cheesy, but it's also brilliantly written, funny and the characters are likeable, even when you don’t like them! You feel angry at Bandit for backstabbing Charlie, but you kind of get how he feels being overlooked, after all it was his contact! You want to slap Daniel for the way he treats Charlie, but also applaud his brazen mannerisms and confidence and you want to shake Charlie when she blows up at Kate and sticks the knife in about Kate and Dillons relationship and as for Philippa Bistram, we all know that moment when you have to suck up to a total arsehole, power-hungry boss.
All I can say is, the fact that you feel these moments is just more credit to the author at her super writing technique.

It's not my usual kind of book, maybe it's nostalgia, now? Who knows? But this book has had so many reads it's covers are long gone, but I may even read it again soon! If you haven't read it yet, it's definitely one for the nineties/cool Brittania guys and gals who were clubbing and dancing in their wedge trainers to the likes of Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold when DJs only used vinyl!

[What to read next ....... · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah 👌😁 finally read this book !

I have had this book on my bookshelve, for so long , it's embrassing to admit for how long.

Written in 1997, so many memories floated back of this era, so much nostalgia, it was so comforting.
The writing of the book was a little weak, but it was a cosy, and perfect for this time of the year.

Charlie has everything, going for her, but she lacked a lot of self confidence, she found it difficult to chase her dreams , she had a passion and talent for another career but gave up on it .

Now working in advertising, she falls for a co worker, his gorgeous, sweet talking so hard to resist, she done everything and anything for this assholeh, huge mistake.
Poor Charlie lost everything, and all her pride 😤

This book is all about self recovery, love and second chances .

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awful predictable trash with some drugs and spiritualism thrown in to distract us from how futile existence is and how everyone will die most probably alone if they’re driven to reading tosh like this . Saying that kept me satisfied mostly until the rushed ending and the sex scenes weren’t that badly written considering so yeah I’d probably give it a second look at (in all seriousness I love it I’m just a sad bint, could have done without the holidays at the end though and would have liked to see Kate and Charlie properly reunited and Daniel get punished)

[Lorraine Cooper · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bridget Jones fanfic. Let's see how many brand names we can shoehorn into a book in the hope of freebies.

[Gemma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was given this book when it was a magazine freebie back when I was much too young to be reading it. I was quite excited to pick it up again and hoping for a good dose of nostalgia. I did get that, but also got the strong impression that this book has not aged well at all.

The storyline is not that dissimilar to Bridget Jones' Diary, which was published around the same time, and has quite a few references to body-shaming, homophobia and misogyny. Sadly the book is a product of its time in that respect but it made for some uncomfortable moments reading it today.

The plot itself was entertaining for the most part so I enjoyed revisiting it but I don't think I will be reading it again in the future.

[Redfox5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even tho every chick lit book is basically the same plot I still enjoy them. This one was predictable *spoilers ahead* with you knowing that Rich and Charlie will end up together after the first couple of pages. Daniel, you knew was going to turn out to be an arsehole.This one was slightly different in the fact Rich went on holiday and shagged someone else before coming back home to claim Charlie. The book ends before we get to know if he tells Charlie all about what happened in Goa. I think she might have felt differently about him if she found that out!

[Nathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Standard chick lit fare. Young woman, hotter than she thinks she is, falls for the wrong guy while being oblivious to the charms of her old male friend who is clearly crazy about her. Will they get together in the end? Of course. But you wouldn't expect the tale to take them to Scottish sheep farms and drug parties in Goa. Rated MA for sex scenes, drug use, coarse language. 2/5

[Natalie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gave up on this 30 pages in! It was hopelessly dated, but not in a funky retro way, more in a, women were wearing shoulder pads way! And I know chick lit are usually predictable, but I'm pretty sure I could give you a full outline, including the ending, despite only having read 30 pages!!

[Donna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mindless teen fiction.

[Katie Grainger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Predictable chick lit, a harmless easy read. Not difficult to read by any means.

[Amanda Roumian · Rating 3 out of 5]

It could be definitely be one of us!!! Not my favourite of Josie but still enjoyed it!!

[ورود نيسان · Rating 4 out of 5]

It Could Be You

[Amna C · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh God! How I hate this book. A complete waste of time.

[Um mar de fogueirinhas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, filled with twists and drama and work politics. I miss the simplicity of chick lit :p

[Doreen Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable read.