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by Blacklock Dianne

Helen always tries to be a good person. She recycles, obeys the water restrictions, she is even polite to telemarketers. As a mother, wife, daughter and nurse, Helen is used to putting everyone's needs before her own. But it only takes one momentary lapse of concentration to shatter her life forever.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Cate Ellink · Rating 5 out of 5]

How have I missed reading Dianne Blacklock's stories? Real people, real events, real life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

[Nicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

First of all, I have to say I really like Dianne Blacklock, but wow was I glad to finish this particular book. It's one of her earlier ones, so obviously she has improved a lot.
There's nothing wrong with the writing, but I couldn't warm to either of the characters. Gemma may have been halfway interesting in her "wild" days, but here she's a soon-to-be-mum and a total bore. Helen isn't much more interesting.
The romantic interests were obvious, and I could see pretty early on who would end up with who. I wasn't entirely convinced by either. Too convenient by far. I could buy one of these ladies finding a great guy, but not both. Come on!
It's also a fairly long book. I felt like I was reading about these two dull women forever.
I hate to pan a book of Dianne's. She's a great writer (generally) and maybe it's just me - I do tend to dislike stories that bang on about babies too much - maybe another reader would find it all heartwarming.

[Susan Austin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the first book I read on a Kindle and the first book I read after having a baby! So it fulfilled my need for light, no-thinking-required entertainment for a sleep-deprived mother. Still, I would only give it two stars because it was very clichéd in the Mills and Boons style.

[Helen Gazzara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very trite and predictable.

[Tan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking for a fluffy book to read, and this was exactly it. I didn’t have to think, I didn’t have to strain my brain, I didn’t have to work things out. I was just able to escape my own world to delve into the world of Helen and Gemma, which was actually so nice.
I grew to like both women, but the thing I loved the most was their friendship - how it developed, how it was strained, what held them together...
The book itself was quite predictable though, and long, but it did what it was meant to do. For me, anyway.

[Sue Keunen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read. Real characters. A good read

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice easy to read book although it was a bit predictable and I really didn’t warm to most of the characters

[Catsalive · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Gerdav · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this - but also thought it felt dated

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its no secret that I really enjoy Dianne Blacklock's books, and this is the last one that I hadn't yet read, was hoping a new one would be on the way soon, but I'm led to believe it is a little way off yet.

I really loved this story, I love the way Dianne makes the characters be so real. I felt for Helen, the young widow who still believes she is married, and I loved Gemma and her family, her OTT mother and her sister. Dianne weaves an interesting plot in this book and I really believe it would make such a wonderful movie - hey there movie producers you need to option this one!

[Bettina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Gemma's character was a breath of fresh air. If only men like 'Myers' and Charlie really existed. Plus, Noah was cute!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want something easy to read this books is for you. It is interesting and easy to pick up and continue

[Laura Egan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy, enjoyable reading. Lovely insights into human relationships.