You Drive Me Crazy

by Carole Matthews

The last place Anna Terry - single mother of two - expects to fall in love is in her solicitor's office while she is waiting to pick up her divorce papers, but that's where she meets Nick Diamond - a second-hand car dealer - and cupid's arrow strikes. Without meaning to, she lies to Nick about having any children, and about her state of financial ruin - but when she gets a job as Nick's PA, she realises she can't hide the truth forever...

Genres: Chick Lit, Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Audiobook

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Carole Matthews is an international bestselling author of hugely successful romantic comedy novels. Her unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim all over the world.

A Minor Indiscretion and A Compromising Position both reached the Top 5 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart in the UK. You Drive Me Crazy reached number 8 in the original fiction charts. The novel Welcome To The Real World was shortlisted for RNA romantic novel of the year 2007.

In 2006 Carole co-edited - with writer Sarah Mlynowski - two new editions of the hugely popular Girls' Night In charity series called Girls' Night Out - one for the USA and one for Canada. All proceeds go to War Child.

Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest. When she’s not writing novels, television or film scripts she manages to find time to trek in the Himalayas, rollerblade in Central Park, take tea in China and snooze in her garden shed in Milton Keynes which is near London, England.

Reviews

[Ester · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow, this was awful.
First off, it's about 50 pages too long. By the last plot twist I was just "yeah, whatever, get on with it"
Also, I think it's disgusting that Sophie decides her marital problems are partly caused by her house not being a "temple of seduction". That's right ladies, your husband won't be interested in you unless your house is clean!
Oh, and the narrator switching from firsts to third person? Kinda irritating

[Claire Weglowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming and enjoyable read one of my favourite books

[Weaver Of Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book tells the story of Anna Terry, a mother of two, who falls in love with Nick Diamond while she is waiting to pick her divorce papers. Without meaning, she lies to Nick about having children and about her state of financial ruin, but when she gets a job as Nick’s PA, she’ll be no longer able to hide the truth.
While, I’m gonna be supper honnest. I like the story, it’s too romantic and too good but it would’ve been better as a movie. Although I’m no longer a sucker for romances , I really enjoyed the book. It made me wonder what I would do if I was in Anne’s situation. The characters are so well rounded I really feel like I know them. This is the first time I read for Carole and I can say she creates very familiar areas and ordinary people with ordinary lives and that definitely can make anyone excited to know more

[Prixci Espejo · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,me gustó la historia es diferente a lo que había leído ya que ella es madre soltera de 2 niños, tratando de salir adelante en la vida después de que su 2do marido la dejara, Nick es un amor no había leído un personaje como el tiene un noble corazón que igual fue dejado por su esposa, la manera en que se conocen y empiezan a enamorarse uno del otro es bonita, pero me falto mas capítulos en que demostrarán más su amor.
Psdta lo conseguí en un precio super barato 👌😃

[Lorraine Vella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a fun romantic comedy... i loved reading this one.... Im getting addicted to Carole Matthews books :D

[Gatleen Kaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think Carole Matthews may be my new favourite author. I won a copy of 'You Drive Me Crazy' in a contest from one of my local second-hand bookstores, among other books (will be read and rated soon.)

This was a very similar read to my last book, Calling Romeo by Alexandra Potter. I am very noticing a pattern where the bored lonely exhausted housewives cheat, but then again they have husbands who are either abusive or plain useless.

I loved Anna's character. She may not have had the best choices in picking husbands, but she always thought of her kids, unlike Sophie in utter comparison. Poppy and Connor (Anna's kids) had a lot of character which made the book more interesting.

In my opinion, Sam and Sophie's characters were SO disgusting. Being a mother of 2 Sophie should not have run after a man who was still in the process of developing his brain. But then again this made the book interesting.

And how can we forget dear old Nicholas Diamond, aka Nick? He was a gem who ended up with a cow - author's words, not mine, Janine. She makes me so angry. But not as angry as Bruno makes me. Another one of the many emotions this book evoked in me.

I saw many reviews stating the book was too long and could be shortened. While I do not agree with that, I do feel like the ending was a little bit rushed, or so I say it was my least favourite part of the book. I would have loved to see a little bit of the family life that Nick and Anna always dreamed of having with the kids.

[Stacey Plumb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow burner... 0-60 in a few chapters... (excuse the pun) but it’s a beautiful story that is so relatable, so keep with it.

Switching up the narrator is interesting, it separates the characters nicely, almost in a Love Actually type of way. All of the characters are individually endearing and their stories all merge perfectly. I have read a few books in this style before so I’m okay with it to be honest, but if it’s not your thing then that’s okay too, all I would say is just appreciate it for what it is as it’s something ultra-norm.

The main character Anna reminds me of one of my friends (this includes the REALLY awful situation she finds herself in - you’ll know what I mean when you read it) and it tugged on my heart strings.

Just when you think the end result MIGHT be what it is... well... it is... but they got there in the most awkwardly realistic and lovely way!

Enjoyable read. Thank you Ms Matthews, was a pleasure x

[Marta Carvajal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es un libro que se lee fácil, pero a mi no me ha terminado de encantar, me ha resultado un poco frustrante y se nota que está escrito a principios de los dos mil por ciertos comentarios o cómo se tratan algunos temas, lo que hace que le baje la puntuación.
Me he reído en algunas partes y si te genera ganas de saber cómo van a desarrollarse las situaciones, y repito que se lee con facilidad, pero no puedo decir que me haya gustado mucho...

[Angela Free · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what the doctor ordered. I’m not feeling well and have been in bed with flu so this book was perfect for my rest time. I loved everyone in it and am so pleased about Anna and Nick. I wonder if, Carole, you would possibly write a second book about Sam and Sophie? I’d like to see them get together. Or maybe see them in another book but find love with other people. But everyone from You Drive Me Crazy as a group of friends again would be a great read.

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets · Rating 4 out of 5]

i really enjoyed the way this was written and the characters your everyday Joe - they weren't billionaires or jaw droppingly beautiful, it was just the average person on the streets story and it was really refreshing.

the Reason it isn't 5 star was i wanted more of Nick and Anna together, i appreciated that the story focused on friendships and support too, but i would have liked a little more than what was given to deal their fate.

[Charlotte Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. At first, I didn’t think I was enjoying it, but then I had read 160 pages over 3 nights so I think that shows how interested I was! I loved the characters and the story, however I would have preferred the happy ending to have begun sooner than it did. A great evening/holiday read :)

[Kirstine Duthie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanted to read a nice easy chick lit book for Valentine’s Day and this one didn’t disappoint. The characters were likeable from the outset - it would have been nice to have the happy ending a little earlier in the book. The book definitely touched on real life and skirted around quite a few things most of us can relate to in relationships.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy read, short chapters. i finished it in one sitting.
would have given this 4 stars if the characters weren't so dumb at times (and rather unrealistic). They're still likeable but the things they did... Who would kiss their boss on the first day of work? And what playboy would fall for Ordinary You (Sophie's married btw) after a typical one-night stand?

[Adeline Kam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book by Carole Matthews. Funny, hilarious and makes you roll your eyes from time to time. But the story is quite lengthy though......could have been shorten. I enjoyed reading all her books.

[Allison Hurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. Some very sticky situations and moments. I really liked Anna, and could relate in some ways. I wish it would of worked out sooner for her. I’m always left wondering what happens after

[Pippa · Rating 4 out of 5]

No plot surprises here but we don't expect them in this genre, it is about characters we can relate to and their path to happiness. A lovely story from a writer who has only once disappointed me in the 10 books I have read by this author.

[Suzy Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with a really good story line, typical of Carole Matthews.

Loved Anna and Sophie, Nick and Sam and the intricacies betwen them. Not all relationships run smoothly- and not all marriages are what they appear to be.

This may be an older book of Caroles, but its definitea goodie!

[Mrs A M Clowes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely romantic story

I read You drive me crazy in one day, it's a lovely romantic story. Carol Matthews has a knack for bringing her characters to life. I would recommend to anyone who likes a good story and a bit of laughter.

[Kaley Katz · Rating 3 out of 5]

mostly read this book bc the main character is named anna terry. but it was a classic cheesy little romance. was interesting bc u see the perspective of someone cheating and someone who has been cheated on

[Sofi queleocuandoleo.arg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audiolibro: es un libro para no pensar, bien pochoclero. Que pase el tiempo y te de un abrazo. Hay cosas en las que no coincido, temas q toca y deja sin profundizar ni nada .. y ese es el problema , pasan como si nada. Pero sacando eso, está bien.

[Stephen Walton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite twee but enjoyable listening. Ms Matthews seems to find characters with very weak wills and easy to abandon their principles, then again that’s probably the charms of her stories

[Antoinette Fooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good old chick flick style book, but quite predictable.

[Marie Rayner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

[Lesley Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Good easy read thoroughly enjoyed it - Carole Matthews books are always an easy enjoyable experience. Can't wait to start my next one.

[Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely carole Mathews book

[Tracy Larner-Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was a cosy read full of will they, won't they moments.

I whizzed through it and was left with that warm, feel good feeling that you expect from Carole.

[carole lundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really ejoyed this book could not put it down but getting to the end was a bit long winded did skip a few pages to get there.

[Naiara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book realizes the life of a mother, we can see Anna Terry (the main character) can do a lot of things, we need a friend like Sophie always taking care of the son and daughter of Anna, but sometimes she needs a brain.
I enjoy this book.

[clair Keller · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok but Carole chapters are extremely short
She needs to extend them

[Nik V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rarely laugh out lound but Anna treating nick like her son did it for me