Something Borrowed

by Martina Reilly

Adopted as a baby, Vicky McCarthy's curiosity about where she came from has finally got the better of her: she wants to trace her birth mother. If that doesn't cause friction enough, there's a new face to contend with at work: Ed O'Neill, whom Vicky is convinced is being groomed for her job as manager of Dublin toyshop Toys Galore. Sal, Vicky's go- getting best friend, thinks Ed is gorgeous, and that if Vicky doesn't bag him, she will. But Vicky is going out with Marti, manager of an up- and-coming boy band, with a six-year-old son and complications of his own ...Something Borrowed is the brilliant fourth novel from Tina Reilly: a fresh, frank, funny tale of loves lost and found.

Genres: Chick Lit, Contemporary, Fiction

390 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2004

About the author

Hi. It’s Martina Reilly here, the artist formally known as Tina Reilly! And before that, I was teen writer, Martina Murphy.

Reviews

[Adeline Kam · Rating 4 out of 5]

How should I review this book? It's funny & sad, with very short chapters, a good storyline and amazing characters. Most important thing I learnt from this book is to treasure the people around us. Life is short....we do not know what will happen tomorrow. No point regretting over situations that has happened. Time can never be reversed. Recommended book to read!

[Jane Hodgkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Romcom romp average

[Marie (UK) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed the storyline of this book but it did take a while for me to get into it.

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy story.
Ends too abruptly.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read all her previous books this was on my list and picked up at a second hand book shop. A light easy read book with a happy ending.

[Basirat Atif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely Lovely Lovely Book. I Was Engrossed In It The Moment I Picked It Up. Made Me Laugh Out Loud So Many Times And Also Made Me Cry In The End. It Is Written In Such A Wonderful Way. I Really Fell In Love With The Character Victoria. Enjoyed Her Witty Remarks And Funny Description Of People. The Story Is All About Relationships. It Is All About Finding Yourself And Your Place In The World And Specially In Your Family. A Very Cute Story And I Would Recommend To Everyone Who Love Their Parents And Had At One Point Of Their Lives Wished To Just Run Away From Home. The Book Also Gave Me An Insight On What An Orphan Or An Adopted Child Might Feel. Victoria, Being Sensitive And Having Fears Of Rejection Stands Up Quite Strong And Does Not Know How To Give Up On Life So Easily. It Also Occurred To Me That People With Good Sense Of Humor May Not Be So Happy Inside. Enjoyed The Book And So Much Wisdom In It. Parents Are Indeed A Great Blessing And As Human Beings We Should Look Out For Each Other.

[Preet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Martina Reilly's book are something else. I read this one straight though. Usually I'll stop and calculate how much I've got left, but not with her books. Once I got started, I couldn't stop until I'd finished and I resented anything that made me put the book down. Something Borrowed is an exceptional story and book. It really knocked my socks off and I'm sure it'll bowl you over too.

Victoria "Vicky" McCarthy is a 28 year old manager of a toy shop, who happens to be adopted. It's been hard on her and she feels uncomfortable. She decides to find her birth mother causing problems with her adopted parents who love her dearly. On top of it all, she's just found out that the boss O'Neill is sending his son, Ed, in to work under her and she's worried that he might be after her job.

This book is touching and funny. It deals with adoption, a tricky subject, very well. Ms.Reilly has done an amazing job with this book.

[Kelly Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adopted as a baby, Vicky McCarthy's curiosity about where she came from has finally got the better of her: she wants to trace her birth mother.

If that doesn't cause friction enough, there's a new face to contend with at work: Ed O'Neil, whom Vicky is convinced is beign groomed for her job as manager of Dublin toyshop Toys Galore. Sal, Vicky's go-getting best friend, thinks Ed is gorgeous, and that if Vicky doesn't bag him, she will. But Vicky is going out with Marti, manager of an up-and-coming boy band, with a six-year-old son and complications of his own...

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book but I did get slightly bored by the story being predictable and repetitive at times. It did have a good plot and the characters being developed throughout allowed you to get to know each one.

What really annoyed me throughout the entire book was "ta". It cropped up an awful lot. Why not throw "thank you" and "thanks" in once a while for a change.

Overall, it is worth a read.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect escapism in all the right ways and places.

A great wee read about Vicky and the hole being adopted created for her. Despite the deep knowledge she is loved and adored by her adoptive parents she feels the need to understand her genetic knowing.

This is a heart string pulling love story with some great characters. As light as a feather but with a few good plot kinks that make it hard to stop reading........ Even when you shouldn't be!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a while to get into this book but once I got there I loved it. It's a beautiful book and again.. can you fall in love with fictional characters? This guy, was another gorgeous piece. She annoyed me a bit in the beginning but that got a lot better from the middle on towards the end.
Good read!

[Ann York · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't read books like this but this book is very good it is hard to put down laugh out loud funny perfect hoilday read and it is clever frank and funy ad it is gritty sometimes spicy and always an entertaning read.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, lighthearted read.

[Mary Jo Close · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I cried, which really suprised me. It was a touching story.