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Hubble Bubble
Be careful what you wish for …
Holly Grey only took up witchery to keep her friend out of trouble – and now she’s knee-deep in hassle, in the form of apocalyptic weather, armed men, midwifery … and a sarcastic Welsh journalist.
Kai has been drawn to darkest Yorkshire by his desire to find out who he really is. What he hadn’t bargained on was getting caught up in amateur magic and dealing with a bunch of women who are trying really hard to make their dreams come true.
Together they realise that getting what you wish for is sometimes just a matter of knowing what it is you want …
Holly Grey only took up witchery to keep her friend out of trouble – and now she’s knee-deep in hassle, in the form of apocalyptic weather, armed men, midwifery … and a sarcastic Welsh journalist.
Kai has been drawn to darkest Yorkshire by his desire to find out who he really is. What he hadn’t bargained on was getting caught up in amateur magic and dealing with a bunch of women who are trying really hard to make their dreams come true.
Together they realise that getting what you wish for is sometimes just a matter of knowing what it is you want …
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Jane Lovering
40 books227 followersJane Lovering was born in Devon, England but, following extradition procedures, now lives in Yorkshire. She has five children, four cats, two dogs and doesn't believe in housework so the bacteria and dust are approaching sentience and now rank among the pets. Incidentally, she doesn’t believe in ironing either, and the children all learned self-defensive cookery at early ages. She works in a local school and also teaches creative writing, which are extreme ways of avoiding the washing up.
Published since 2008, she writes romantic comedies which are often described as ‘quirky’. One day she's going to find out what that means. Jane is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and has a first class honours degree in creative writing. In 2012, her novel Please Don't Stop the Music won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award by the RNA.
Published since 2008, she writes romantic comedies which are often described as ‘quirky’. One day she's going to find out what that means. Jane is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and has a first class honours degree in creative writing. In 2012, her novel Please Don't Stop the Music won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award by the RNA.
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December 15, 2023
The world needs more CR set in a chilly Yorkshire, & involving faux-witchcraft. "Hubble-Bubble" doesn't take itself too seriously—not the romance (which is on the shallow side) nor the plot (which is on the "you what?" side). A couple of unexpectedly misogyinistic remarks tasted like "toe of frog".
Still, the shift from "I don't believe a word of it," through "you cannot be serious," to "there might just be something in this," is neatly done and the book kept me entertained for a couple of hours. Lovering's Please Don't Stop the Music is worth looking out too.
Author confirms the cover was "definitely designed and pulled together by a human".
Still, the shift from "I don't believe a word of it," through "you cannot be serious," to "there might just be something in this," is neatly done and the book kept me entertained for a couple of hours. Lovering's Please Don't Stop the Music is worth looking out too.
Author confirms the cover was "definitely designed and pulled together by a human".
July 26, 2018
I loved reading this magical book. For me it was something so different. A group of friends in to woods to do witcher. The group of friends sit by primus stove and a large saucepan.They put into the pan a real owl's eye, an ex's toenail clippings.They all write a wish list and put that too in side the pan. Be careful what you wish for now!.
May 9, 2018
I think I've read this before but neither reviewed nor rated it!
I have to be honest I think this was a bit of a miss by Jane Lovering, usually I think she can do no wrong but this one didn't do it for me.
Holly Grey is a location scout for TV programmes, she also spends a lot of time caring for her elder brother who tends to talk to walls and get depressed if he is off his meds. Her BFF Megan is one of life's optimists and forces Holly to join a women's group to do magic and make their dreams come true.
Soon there are a leather-clad, long-haired investigative reporters (and their pregnant 20 year old daughters - well just the one daughter), ginger farmers, priapic Scotsmen, slobbering dogs, fke witches and lonely women to deal with.
Kai Rhys has spent his life adrift, not knowing who he really is, feeling abandoned and unworthy, he tends to take out his feelings of worthlessness out on the women he sees, using and abandoning them with impunity until he meets Holly. For some reason this red-haired woman 'sees' him in a way no other woman has ever tried to.
I'll be honest, I thought Kai was a whiner and needed to grow up. He tried to draw comparisons between himself and Holly, but frankly if you had an older brother who demonstrated that he couldn't look after himself, and parents who seemed incapable of recognising his issues, would't you step into the breach? I know I would rather mother my older brother than find out he had been found dead in a ditch after coming off his meds and walking alone on the moors until he froze to death.
In comparison to the other Jane Lovering books I have read this was also short of laugh out loud humour, the 'coven' didn't really go anywhere and I didn't feel invested in any of the characters.
I have to be honest I think this was a bit of a miss by Jane Lovering, usually I think she can do no wrong but this one didn't do it for me.
Holly Grey is a location scout for TV programmes, she also spends a lot of time caring for her elder brother who tends to talk to walls and get depressed if he is off his meds. Her BFF Megan is one of life's optimists and forces Holly to join a women's group to do magic and make their dreams come true.
Soon there are a leather-clad, long-haired investigative reporters (and their pregnant 20 year old daughters - well just the one daughter), ginger farmers, priapic Scotsmen, slobbering dogs, fke witches and lonely women to deal with.
Kai Rhys has spent his life adrift, not knowing who he really is, feeling abandoned and unworthy, he tends to take out his feelings of worthlessness out on the women he sees, using and abandoning them with impunity until he meets Holly. For some reason this red-haired woman 'sees' him in a way no other woman has ever tried to.
I'll be honest, I thought Kai was a whiner and needed to grow up. He tried to draw comparisons between himself and Holly, but frankly if you had an older brother who demonstrated that he couldn't look after himself, and parents who seemed incapable of recognising his issues, would't you step into the breach? I know I would rather mother my older brother than find out he had been found dead in a ditch after coming off his meds and walking alone on the moors until he froze to death.
In comparison to the other Jane Lovering books I have read this was also short of laugh out loud humour, the 'coven' didn't really go anywhere and I didn't feel invested in any of the characters.
June 12, 2020
Well there certainly was a lot going on in this one! I think I’ll 3.5 but not a full 4 stars.
MC Holly is a single independent woman doing her thing, taking care of her older brother and crushing life. Her friend wants to play pretend witches and her life shifts axis and it turns into this story about introspection and truly loving life and not just going through the motions.
Kai was a fun character but, for being 36, had a ton of emotional baggage that felt very teen heartthrob more than grown sex pot man. Holly was cool and I can relate to her so that’s double points for me.
The “magic” was a fun little twist but honestly a lot of the storylines made it a little jumbled for me. Although it all connected in the end, and came to a beautiful close mind you, it felt like there were way to many threads. However in Ms. Loving’s defense, having finished the book, I don’t know which thread I would not have included. Maybe Cerys? I don’t know cuz I liked her too and her commentary was the comedy to break up all the deep reflective conversations.
MC Holly is a single independent woman doing her thing, taking care of her older brother and crushing life. Her friend wants to play pretend witches and her life shifts axis and it turns into this story about introspection and truly loving life and not just going through the motions.
Kai was a fun character but, for being 36, had a ton of emotional baggage that felt very teen heartthrob more than grown sex pot man. Holly was cool and I can relate to her so that’s double points for me.
The “magic” was a fun little twist but honestly a lot of the storylines made it a little jumbled for me. Although it all connected in the end, and came to a beautiful close mind you, it felt like there were way to many threads. However in Ms. Loving’s defense, having finished the book, I don’t know which thread I would not have included. Maybe Cerys? I don’t know cuz I liked her too and her commentary was the comedy to break up all the deep reflective conversations.
September 8, 2017
Picked this one up at the library because it looked fun, something a bit different from my normal historical and science fiction. It's OK if you're after a book to quickly read at the beach (or indeed while you're stuck indoors during a Yorkshire snowstorm), and on the surface it seems fine, a modern comedy-romance novel. I appreciate it's not meant to be realistic, it's meant as escapism, but a few things still bug me.
One is the fact that it relies on the rather dated, stereotypical (and utterly heteronormative) idea that all women "need" a man in their life in some form in order to be happy and will fall over themselves like ditzy sitcom characters at the mere possibility of sex. Which is blatantly not true.
Secondly, there's the muddled writing of Holly's brother. At first, the way he's written, it seems like his "difficulty" is autism, then later in the novel, the description makes it more likely he's schizophrenic, but the author does not actually use either of those words. It's all very vague, as if the author either does not know enough about either condition to write a convincing portrayal, or hasn't made up her mind or just wants him to have a condition of some sort in order to be trendy.
Also, (Mild Spoiler Alert)....
although it's good to see Nicholas become more independent by the end of the novel, I don't like the way that Holly is constantly complaining about her brother being a "burden" who has ruined her life because she had to look after him instead of running off with some bloke. What impression does that give to any readers with mental health problems of their own? Or any other condition that requires their family to care for them? I have a friend with autistic children and said friend would *NEVER* describe their children as being "a burden" in the way that Holly describes her brother. Holly is meant to be the nominal heroine of the novel, we're supposed to be able to relate to her and/or sympathise with her, but she comes across as deeply selfish, uncaring and unsympathetic towards anyone but herself.
I was going to give this book a 2-star (It's OK) review. As I've written this review, I've realised that my issues with the book are more than just minor flaws. As I said earlier, I can appreciate that this is probably a book you're not meant to think too much about, the sort of book you read at the beach then pass on to someone else. Perhaps people assume that because it's a *comic* romance novel, you can get away with gender stereotypes and problematic representation of autism and/or mental illness. Maybe I'm just being too nitpicky. But I have to give my honest opinion in my review and my honest opinion is that while it sets out to be a fun story, it ends up (for me) being very annoying.
One is the fact that it relies on the rather dated, stereotypical (and utterly heteronormative) idea that all women "need" a man in their life in some form in order to be happy and will fall over themselves like ditzy sitcom characters at the mere possibility of sex. Which is blatantly not true.
Secondly, there's the muddled writing of Holly's brother. At first, the way he's written, it seems like his "difficulty" is autism, then later in the novel, the description makes it more likely he's schizophrenic, but the author does not actually use either of those words. It's all very vague, as if the author either does not know enough about either condition to write a convincing portrayal, or hasn't made up her mind or just wants him to have a condition of some sort in order to be trendy.
Also, (Mild Spoiler Alert)....
although it's good to see Nicholas become more independent by the end of the novel, I don't like the way that Holly is constantly complaining about her brother being a "burden" who has ruined her life because she had to look after him instead of running off with some bloke. What impression does that give to any readers with mental health problems of their own? Or any other condition that requires their family to care for them? I have a friend with autistic children and said friend would *NEVER* describe their children as being "a burden" in the way that Holly describes her brother. Holly is meant to be the nominal heroine of the novel, we're supposed to be able to relate to her and/or sympathise with her, but she comes across as deeply selfish, uncaring and unsympathetic towards anyone but herself.
I was going to give this book a 2-star (It's OK) review. As I've written this review, I've realised that my issues with the book are more than just minor flaws. As I said earlier, I can appreciate that this is probably a book you're not meant to think too much about, the sort of book you read at the beach then pass on to someone else. Perhaps people assume that because it's a *comic* romance novel, you can get away with gender stereotypes and problematic representation of autism and/or mental illness. Maybe I'm just being too nitpicky. But I have to give my honest opinion in my review and my honest opinion is that while it sets out to be a fun story, it ends up (for me) being very annoying.
June 18, 2013
When Holly's brother Nick introduces her to Kai she dismisses him as someone of little importance despite his devastatingly attractive looks, most of her concentration is given over to her brother of whom she has been protective all her life.
But Kai is destined to keep cropping up in her life especially when along with her best friend Megan she answers a small ad to join a witchcraft group just for a laugh she tags along and meets a disparate group of women all looking for that missing something in their lives and prepared to turn their hands to spell casting in order to try and achieve it. He is a journalist and has quite deliberately cultivated the title bastard - he's a bastard by nature and he sees no reason why he shouldn't be one in nature too it helps keep people at arms length and means he never has to give away the slightest clue about the real Kai.
Holly isn't lacking anything a spell can fix - her life is full and rewarding, in fact it's exactly how she's chosen it to be, uncomplicated and cool with no messy relationships and feelings to get in the way of getting on with life. She doesn't want a man cluttering up her carefully ordered existence. She sees nothing wrong in dating a series of tossers she has no feelings for at all and maintaining a sexy yet shallow, fuck buddy to satisfy her needs!
What unfolds are the stories of the lives of the 5 very different "witches", Kai's background and the reasons why he's like he is begin to draw similarities to the way Holly behaves.
All the characters are deeply flawed, circumstances have made them all the way they are and yet they are all immensely believeable and in the main very likeable - apart from several really vile bigoted men, of whom the girls fall foul when communing with nature in order to practise their amateur magic and this creates some real tension and nastiness.
There are quite a few twists and turns - it's a very sexy tale as well as being a romantic love story and one which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to end.
I don't know how Choc-lit keep on repeatedly coming up with such deeply satisfying novels, which just have you hooked from page one and turning the pages deep into the night - but keep up the excellent work folks, you're keeping a lot of ladies very happy by feeding our imaginations with your delicious heroes and tasty stories.
But Kai is destined to keep cropping up in her life especially when along with her best friend Megan she answers a small ad to join a witchcraft group just for a laugh she tags along and meets a disparate group of women all looking for that missing something in their lives and prepared to turn their hands to spell casting in order to try and achieve it. He is a journalist and has quite deliberately cultivated the title bastard - he's a bastard by nature and he sees no reason why he shouldn't be one in nature too it helps keep people at arms length and means he never has to give away the slightest clue about the real Kai.
Holly isn't lacking anything a spell can fix - her life is full and rewarding, in fact it's exactly how she's chosen it to be, uncomplicated and cool with no messy relationships and feelings to get in the way of getting on with life. She doesn't want a man cluttering up her carefully ordered existence. She sees nothing wrong in dating a series of tossers she has no feelings for at all and maintaining a sexy yet shallow, fuck buddy to satisfy her needs!
What unfolds are the stories of the lives of the 5 very different "witches", Kai's background and the reasons why he's like he is begin to draw similarities to the way Holly behaves.
All the characters are deeply flawed, circumstances have made them all the way they are and yet they are all immensely believeable and in the main very likeable - apart from several really vile bigoted men, of whom the girls fall foul when communing with nature in order to practise their amateur magic and this creates some real tension and nastiness.
There are quite a few twists and turns - it's a very sexy tale as well as being a romantic love story and one which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to end.
I don't know how Choc-lit keep on repeatedly coming up with such deeply satisfying novels, which just have you hooked from page one and turning the pages deep into the night - but keep up the excellent work folks, you're keeping a lot of ladies very happy by feeding our imaginations with your delicious heroes and tasty stories.
June 7, 2013
Holly Grey only becomes involved in witchery after tagging along with her friend with the intention of looking out for her. However, the pair don’t quite realise what they have let themselves in for. Kai has arrived in Yorkshire desperate to find out who he really is, however he hadn’t planned on being caught up in magic either…
I really loved this. Hubble Bubble was the first book that I had read by Jane Lovering and I was not disappointed one bit. In fact, I’m very much looking forward to reading more of Jane’s novels!
The characters were wonderfully written. What I liked most about them is that they were so realistic. Sometimes in novels there can be characters that are a little too unbelievable and it can be hard to relate to them, but this was not the case at all. The characters were so real, I believed in everything they said and did, and I found I was able to relate to them. Throught the novel the characters had me hooked, I genuinely cared about what happened to them and was always keen to read on and find out more.
I loved Holly, I liked her character straight away, and her personality was fantastic. I really rooted for her in the novel, I was keen to know how her journey would progress and so Holly in particular had me racing through the chapters.
I enjoyed that there were magical elements and witchcraft to the novel, I’ve always been a fan of these elements in novels and Jane Lovering did a brilliant job of effortlessly weaving these into the plot line. The story flowed so well that the magical elements seemed natural in the story, which made it so much more enjoyable as it felt right for the novel.
Hubble Bubble is a fantastic novel,with lots to offer. There is a lot of humour, magic, and some darker moments too, which makes for a very exciting and gripping read. There is also a beautiful romance to be explored too! I am now a big fan of Jane’s and I can not wait to read more from her!
I really loved this. Hubble Bubble was the first book that I had read by Jane Lovering and I was not disappointed one bit. In fact, I’m very much looking forward to reading more of Jane’s novels!
The characters were wonderfully written. What I liked most about them is that they were so realistic. Sometimes in novels there can be characters that are a little too unbelievable and it can be hard to relate to them, but this was not the case at all. The characters were so real, I believed in everything they said and did, and I found I was able to relate to them. Throught the novel the characters had me hooked, I genuinely cared about what happened to them and was always keen to read on and find out more.
I loved Holly, I liked her character straight away, and her personality was fantastic. I really rooted for her in the novel, I was keen to know how her journey would progress and so Holly in particular had me racing through the chapters.
I enjoyed that there were magical elements and witchcraft to the novel, I’ve always been a fan of these elements in novels and Jane Lovering did a brilliant job of effortlessly weaving these into the plot line. The story flowed so well that the magical elements seemed natural in the story, which made it so much more enjoyable as it felt right for the novel.
Hubble Bubble is a fantastic novel,with lots to offer. There is a lot of humour, magic, and some darker moments too, which makes for a very exciting and gripping read. There is also a beautiful romance to be explored too! I am now a big fan of Jane’s and I can not wait to read more from her!
October 4, 2018
Absolutely amazing book, I loved it so much I couldn't put it down! Totally recommend
June 29, 2013
Hubble Bubble starts with Holly round best friend Megan’s. Megan has split from boyfriend Tom. Rescuing an old half eaten takeaway wrapped in newspaper from the fridge (a meal she’d shared with him) Megan sees an advert on the newspaper for women to form a group.
Leaving Megan, Hol meets brother Nicholas in a pub and is introduced to journalist, Kai. She looks after Nicholas. We find out that Holly is a location scout and Kai has a gothic property on the edge of the woods. Holly has no time for men and she’s suspicious of Kai.
Vivienne is the one who advertised for ‘women interested in forming a group to practise a new branch of the magical arts.’ Holly’s appearance at the first meeting is highly amusing. Excellent characterisations of the group (and ALL the characters!) All of them want fulfilment. Their spell making is humorous although underlying this is a sinister aspect too (not the magic but the characters who intrude).
There’s intrigue about Kai – I wanted to know who he was writing the letters to! The attraction between Hol and Kai has barriers which they’ve put up themselves, in fact they are a mirror-image of each other underneath the façade.
All the characters are wonderful. Those I haven’t mentioned – Cerys, Aiden, Vivienne, Isobel, Eve, the bikers … each bring something to the story, alongside our main characters. This gives an added depth.
The locations and the weather are perfect for the building tension and the suspense.
Underlying the humour and the spells is the love story of two people, wearing their masks so they can’t be hurt. The intimacy is electrifying and even more so because of the slow build up! There’s intrigue by a group of men and their threatening behaviour … and intrigue with their connection to Kai; Intrigue with Kai’s letters; Holly’s brother Nicholas and his needs; Cerys and her pregnancy; the needs of the group of women.
As well as the plot and the characters, Lovering’s style of writing is brilliant. I loved this on page 154 describing the gale force winds:
“It was too busy working the tree tops, forcing the fingertips of branches to rake the sky and all the while sounding like an incoming tide.”
I could really ‘feel’ Lovering’s writing.
Don’t be fooled by the title or the blurb. This is a multi-layered story that will engage all your emotions and cause you to think about the characters, long after the story has ended.
I would like to thank the publishers for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Leaving Megan, Hol meets brother Nicholas in a pub and is introduced to journalist, Kai. She looks after Nicholas. We find out that Holly is a location scout and Kai has a gothic property on the edge of the woods. Holly has no time for men and she’s suspicious of Kai.
Vivienne is the one who advertised for ‘women interested in forming a group to practise a new branch of the magical arts.’ Holly’s appearance at the first meeting is highly amusing. Excellent characterisations of the group (and ALL the characters!) All of them want fulfilment. Their spell making is humorous although underlying this is a sinister aspect too (not the magic but the characters who intrude).
There’s intrigue about Kai – I wanted to know who he was writing the letters to! The attraction between Hol and Kai has barriers which they’ve put up themselves, in fact they are a mirror-image of each other underneath the façade.
All the characters are wonderful. Those I haven’t mentioned – Cerys, Aiden, Vivienne, Isobel, Eve, the bikers … each bring something to the story, alongside our main characters. This gives an added depth.
The locations and the weather are perfect for the building tension and the suspense.
Underlying the humour and the spells is the love story of two people, wearing their masks so they can’t be hurt. The intimacy is electrifying and even more so because of the slow build up! There’s intrigue by a group of men and their threatening behaviour … and intrigue with their connection to Kai; Intrigue with Kai’s letters; Holly’s brother Nicholas and his needs; Cerys and her pregnancy; the needs of the group of women.
As well as the plot and the characters, Lovering’s style of writing is brilliant. I loved this on page 154 describing the gale force winds:
“It was too busy working the tree tops, forcing the fingertips of branches to rake the sky and all the while sounding like an incoming tide.”
I could really ‘feel’ Lovering’s writing.
Don’t be fooled by the title or the blurb. This is a multi-layered story that will engage all your emotions and cause you to think about the characters, long after the story has ended.
I would like to thank the publishers for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 28, 2013
I have received an ARC from a publisher for review.
To be honest, I didn't know what to expect from this book. Hocus - pocus, witches... I mean, there is only one Harry Potter :) And although this book started a little slowly for me, after some time it took such a pace that I just couldn't wait to turn the page and read, read and read. If I could, I would finish this book in one go, it was a fantastic read.
There is actually everything: comedy, drama, thriller, romance in it. There are some best lines that I have ever read. It is fantastically written, so light, so smooth, so easy to follow.
In my opinion those are the characters that are making this book. There are many of them but each one is an individual, with their own stories which can make a separate book. The stories are important ones, they deal with serious situations such as mental illness, lost mother/child etc but they are told in such an easy, warm way that balances everything wonderfully.
I loved Holly, I am not ashamed to say this :) She was my kind of girl, she could be my best friend, really. I loved her sense of humor, I loved how witty and clever she was, I loved her conversations with other people, they were like watching a tennis play, head right, head left, waiting what they are going to say. And although there are so many characters there we always get their point of views as well, we know what they think and what they are doing. Who I liked too was Cerys, and the way she was coping with her pregnancy: funny, ironic and very consciously. The other girls from the "witch club" were special characters each, and it was great to see how they wishes are coming true. Maybe not in the way they were hoping for but more surprises for us.
The dialogues are witty and smart, full of irony and sarcasm. The action is fast, some of the stories are actually really hard to imagine to take place in the real world but nevertheless they are not spoiling the whole reading, no, they are adding more pepper to the book. If you expect dark magic, story about witches then no, it is only a very small part of the book but I hope you won't be disappointed. I wasn't :) Would recommend it as a funny summer reading. And as it was my first book of this author (ekhm, ekhm, I know) I am going to read more of her previous books. For sure.
To be honest, I didn't know what to expect from this book. Hocus - pocus, witches... I mean, there is only one Harry Potter :) And although this book started a little slowly for me, after some time it took such a pace that I just couldn't wait to turn the page and read, read and read. If I could, I would finish this book in one go, it was a fantastic read.
There is actually everything: comedy, drama, thriller, romance in it. There are some best lines that I have ever read. It is fantastically written, so light, so smooth, so easy to follow.
In my opinion those are the characters that are making this book. There are many of them but each one is an individual, with their own stories which can make a separate book. The stories are important ones, they deal with serious situations such as mental illness, lost mother/child etc but they are told in such an easy, warm way that balances everything wonderfully.
I loved Holly, I am not ashamed to say this :) She was my kind of girl, she could be my best friend, really. I loved her sense of humor, I loved how witty and clever she was, I loved her conversations with other people, they were like watching a tennis play, head right, head left, waiting what they are going to say. And although there are so many characters there we always get their point of views as well, we know what they think and what they are doing. Who I liked too was Cerys, and the way she was coping with her pregnancy: funny, ironic and very consciously. The other girls from the "witch club" were special characters each, and it was great to see how they wishes are coming true. Maybe not in the way they were hoping for but more surprises for us.
The dialogues are witty and smart, full of irony and sarcasm. The action is fast, some of the stories are actually really hard to imagine to take place in the real world but nevertheless they are not spoiling the whole reading, no, they are adding more pepper to the book. If you expect dark magic, story about witches then no, it is only a very small part of the book but I hope you won't be disappointed. I wasn't :) Would recommend it as a funny summer reading. And as it was my first book of this author (ekhm, ekhm, I know) I am going to read more of her previous books. For sure.
July 5, 2013
Originally published at www.serendipityreviews.co.uk
I think one of the things I love best about Jane Lovering’s books is her ability to make paranormal sound so contemporary. In this book, we find Holly practically dragged along to join a rather dodgy women’s group that dabbles with the occult. There is something very WI about this group and I found myself pining to join them. Only Jane Lovering could make dabbling with the occult sound like a knitting circle.
Holly is a great protagonist. The kind of person with wit and style every girl dreams of being. Her one liners had me choking with laughter. She is extremely happy with her life and doesn’t want to make any changes…or so she thinks. Along comes dark, mysterious bad boy Kai and her life turns upside down. If I’m truthful, I didn’t like Kai to begin with which I believe is intentional. He comes across as a rather nasty womanizer when you read his letters and I couldn’t see a future for the two characters. But as with all good books, characters change as the story progresses and Kai turns into the man you would like to tie to your bedpost!
The rest of the characters were quirky and interesting. I loved Vivienne! But then I would. I have always wanted to be a white witch and now I can be – within Jane’s novel!
The plot has some very interesting twists, especially at the end. I was really surprised by the events that occurred.
With the magical element in the story, I do feel you are left to your own conclusions as to whether it is real or not. It’s a bit like religion, you either believe in it or you don’t and I think the author has left it open. Things happen in the story but they could always be put down to coincidence.
I’m always intrigued by what Jane Lovering will write next as she has taken the chick lit market and given it her own unique slant, allowing speculative plot strands to weave in and out of a very contemporary story. Jane is definitely an author that stands out on her own. With her wit and sarcasm entwined with an entertaining and original story, you find yourself with a really entertaining read.
I think one of the things I love best about Jane Lovering’s books is her ability to make paranormal sound so contemporary. In this book, we find Holly practically dragged along to join a rather dodgy women’s group that dabbles with the occult. There is something very WI about this group and I found myself pining to join them. Only Jane Lovering could make dabbling with the occult sound like a knitting circle.
Holly is a great protagonist. The kind of person with wit and style every girl dreams of being. Her one liners had me choking with laughter. She is extremely happy with her life and doesn’t want to make any changes…or so she thinks. Along comes dark, mysterious bad boy Kai and her life turns upside down. If I’m truthful, I didn’t like Kai to begin with which I believe is intentional. He comes across as a rather nasty womanizer when you read his letters and I couldn’t see a future for the two characters. But as with all good books, characters change as the story progresses and Kai turns into the man you would like to tie to your bedpost!
The rest of the characters were quirky and interesting. I loved Vivienne! But then I would. I have always wanted to be a white witch and now I can be – within Jane’s novel!
The plot has some very interesting twists, especially at the end. I was really surprised by the events that occurred.
With the magical element in the story, I do feel you are left to your own conclusions as to whether it is real or not. It’s a bit like religion, you either believe in it or you don’t and I think the author has left it open. Things happen in the story but they could always be put down to coincidence.
I’m always intrigued by what Jane Lovering will write next as she has taken the chick lit market and given it her own unique slant, allowing speculative plot strands to weave in and out of a very contemporary story. Jane is definitely an author that stands out on her own. With her wit and sarcasm entwined with an entertaining and original story, you find yourself with a really entertaining read.
September 3, 2013
It was OK. Sort of like a kit-kat is ok, it's not chocolate, it's not quite a biscuit, but it's alright, in a pinch.
I had a few problems with this book, but none were too big or too bad to stop me finishing it, though I'll admit I skimmed the second half. There were lots of not-quite-sensical dialogue and attempts at humor that had me stumped, it simply made no sense. There wasn't really any depth to the characters, main or side. They had back stories, they had problems, they had seemingly endless talks where their deeply analysed eachother (so much so that I skimmed all conversations where only Kai and Holly were together.) but under that there's nothing there.
The plot was interesting, if a bit convoluted where the three creepy men were concerned. That seemed a bit 'bundled in to make the book interesting' and it really started to drag after the third or fourth time they'd shown up. The 'Kai and his mum' portion was predictable, as I worked out who the mother was at around 50% of the way through.
Holly, the main character starts off as a relationship eschewing cynic, and I rather liked that, but then, of course she has to admit that it's her psychological wounds that made her that way, and all she needed was the right man. Not disappointing so much as a bit dull.
Having said all that, it made me titter a few times, and I read to the end, though, it took a slight injection of will to do so. It's funny-ish, well written-ish and an ok way to pass some time, but overall, a bit dragged out and bland - so, probably won't be checking out this authors other work, it's clearly not my cup of tea.
I had a few problems with this book, but none were too big or too bad to stop me finishing it, though I'll admit I skimmed the second half. There were lots of not-quite-sensical dialogue and attempts at humor that had me stumped, it simply made no sense. There wasn't really any depth to the characters, main or side. They had back stories, they had problems, they had seemingly endless talks where their deeply analysed eachother (so much so that I skimmed all conversations where only Kai and Holly were together.) but under that there's nothing there.
The plot was interesting, if a bit convoluted where the three creepy men were concerned. That seemed a bit 'bundled in to make the book interesting' and it really started to drag after the third or fourth time they'd shown up. The 'Kai and his mum' portion was predictable, as I worked out who the mother was at around 50% of the way through.
Holly, the main character starts off as a relationship eschewing cynic, and I rather liked that, but then, of course she has to admit that it's her psychological wounds that made her that way, and all she needed was the right man. Not disappointing so much as a bit dull.
Having said all that, it made me titter a few times, and I read to the end, though, it took a slight injection of will to do so. It's funny-ish, well written-ish and an ok way to pass some time, but overall, a bit dragged out and bland - so, probably won't be checking out this authors other work, it's clearly not my cup of tea.
September 8, 2013
I had heard good things about publishers ChocLit, so when the opportunity to review one of their books written by award winner Jane Lovering I leapt at the chance. Hubble Bubble sounded an interesting read, chicklit/romance with a supernatural twist.
Holly Grey is a sensible, no nonsense woman. So no one is more surprised than her when she agrees to go along to a witchcraft meeting to keep her friend company. Despite thinking the whole thing is a load of tosh, Holly joins in. The group all share their wishes and then it is just a case of waiting for them to come true....
Meanwhile, Kai is in Yorkshire determined to find himself. When he ends up embroiled in a group of women meddling in witchery he finds his life changes rapidly. Brooding and strong, he is an attractive leading male with a vulnerable side. I wanted to simultaneously mother him and inhale the scent of his battered leather jacket.
I enjoyed Hubble Bubble, particularly the dry humour throughout. I thought the characters were likeable and diverse, and was interested to find out more about them. There were times where the story seemed to slow down and I was willing the pace to pick up a bit, but overall I thought it was a fun read. I loved the sections of romance and how the relationships between characters built up as the novel progressed. I am definitely going to hunt out some of Jane Lovering's other books to read as this was original, quirky and entertaining.
Hubble Bubble is out now, published by ChocLit.
Holly Grey is a sensible, no nonsense woman. So no one is more surprised than her when she agrees to go along to a witchcraft meeting to keep her friend company. Despite thinking the whole thing is a load of tosh, Holly joins in. The group all share their wishes and then it is just a case of waiting for them to come true....
Meanwhile, Kai is in Yorkshire determined to find himself. When he ends up embroiled in a group of women meddling in witchery he finds his life changes rapidly. Brooding and strong, he is an attractive leading male with a vulnerable side. I wanted to simultaneously mother him and inhale the scent of his battered leather jacket.
I enjoyed Hubble Bubble, particularly the dry humour throughout. I thought the characters were likeable and diverse, and was interested to find out more about them. There were times where the story seemed to slow down and I was willing the pace to pick up a bit, but overall I thought it was a fun read. I loved the sections of romance and how the relationships between characters built up as the novel progressed. I am definitely going to hunt out some of Jane Lovering's other books to read as this was original, quirky and entertaining.
Hubble Bubble is out now, published by ChocLit.
June 6, 2013
Holly Grey decides to take part in a witchcraft workshop to keep her friend happy. Little do the girls know what they have bargained for. In addition, things don’t get any easier when mysterious Kai turns up at the scene. Will the girls dreams and wishes come true?
I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is told from the female main character’s (Holly) point of view. Jane uses an extremely descriptive writing style which made it so easy for me to “experience” the story side by side with Holly.
I loved the way Jane introduces the character Kai to the reader (I don’t want to mention anything more in case of giving away any spoilers). At first, I was slightly confused about this unusual way of introducing a character but it works brilliantly with the development of the storyline.
Although I found parts of the book slow going, I was completely captivated from the point Kai’s history is revealed. There is a real twist in the storyline that I never saw coming.
I loved the ending of the book. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what the significance of the whole “witchcraft” idea was but it all made perfect sense for the conclusion of the story.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is told from the female main character’s (Holly) point of view. Jane uses an extremely descriptive writing style which made it so easy for me to “experience” the story side by side with Holly.
I loved the way Jane introduces the character Kai to the reader (I don’t want to mention anything more in case of giving away any spoilers). At first, I was slightly confused about this unusual way of introducing a character but it works brilliantly with the development of the storyline.
Although I found parts of the book slow going, I was completely captivated from the point Kai’s history is revealed. There is a real twist in the storyline that I never saw coming.
I loved the ending of the book. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what the significance of the whole “witchcraft” idea was but it all made perfect sense for the conclusion of the story.
June 16, 2020
Yeah it's a 2 star at most lol, might have been a bit too generous with my initial 2.5-3 star rating. It just wasn't really that great, and I felt like I had to force my way through it for a book challenge, and found I didn't really like any of it. The main character seemed cool, but the most interesting thing about her was her relationship with her brother, Nicholas, and I wanted more exploration of that, and less focus on the magic witchy stuff and the romance with Kai, who just felt too one-dimensional to give a damn about him. Usually wouldn't have continued with it but needed a book with 'bubble' in the title, and there's a shortage of that in the publication industry! It's not terrible or anything, it's ok, but it really wasn't for me, and I can't say that I want to read any more about these characters, or from this author in future unless the premise really appeals. Sorry.
June 11, 2016
This book was readable enough but essentially more about romance than witchery.
The inclusion of Holly's brother's character was a good idea, he was the most interesting part of the story.
If you want some lighthearted trash to read on the train read it by all means
The inclusion of Holly's brother's character was a good idea, he was the most interesting part of the story.
If you want some lighthearted trash to read on the train read it by all means
May 27, 2013
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July 29, 2013
I loved this book! Good strong characters and some great twists and turns, can't recommend this highly enough and I'm now going to check out Jane's other works x
March 10, 2025
Skip this. It tries to be funny, then romantic, then has super dark and problematic subject matter, then lots of sex jokes, and then some magic and some more romance. It's too much and none of it fits well together. Irritatingly, the main character falls for a guy who ignores her and is a walking red flag. Pretty unoriginal and annoying but nothing we haven't seen in many romance stories. But, and this is a big one, I was truly disgusted by the scene where a female character after nearly being , is in the mood to be hooking up. Did an editing team even look at this? In another scene, she turns a guy down for sex and he advances when she’s too tired to say no! yet the author glosses over it completely and even attempts to make the scenes sexy. Not okay! And also, why was Megan, the only black character, likened to a “pretty pug”. Do better!
May 5, 2018
A bright and breezy romance with plenty of humour and sprinkling of magic thrown in. Holly and the other women cast a spell. Holly specifies she wants ‘excitement.’ She gets that in spades and a couple of hunky men too. Although all are dubious about their magical abilities it seems they have effected change and their wishes are coming true.
July 21, 2021
Weird book
Sooo the book is weird with weird characters and disjointed writing and no real storyline but somehow I still read the whole thing and enjoyed it as well. If there is one word to describe it I would say ‘random’
Sooo the book is weird with weird characters and disjointed writing and no real storyline but somehow I still read the whole thing and enjoyed it as well. If there is one word to describe it I would say ‘random’
March 20, 2024
If I'm trying to read a book that's "romance" but at least one of the MCs is still hooking up with someone else while showing interest in the other MC... than I'm over it. Just ew. Now I'm rooting for them to not be a couple. Lol
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2018
Meh. This is a romance with a very very mild whiff of any Hubble bubble
August 6, 2019
just not my cup of tea
May 22, 2020
Such a cute story with a mix of anxious moments, magic and love. Really enjoyed this
February 27, 2022
Enjoyable light-hearted read
November 17, 2021
Once again this one showcases Jane's impeccable ability to craft emotionally scarred individuals getting over themselves to be able to fall in love and be worthy of being fallen in love with. Very interesting formation of a would be amateur-witches-somewhat-women's-support group that provides much humor and reflects a spotlight on just how rewarding female friend groups really can be. I used the word "lovely" when I reviewed Jane's book Please Don't Stop the Music, and I have to use it again. I'm not sure if it's the Brit funny or simply Jane's ability to see deeply into the worthiness of any character's soul to be worthy of love, but there really is something lovely and delightful about how she crafts a story!
August 31, 2015
***SPOILER ALERT***
When Holly Grey's best friend books them in for magic lessons, she can't believe her luck and not in a good way. Her bubbly friend Megan says it will be a great idea, but Holly has other opinions of the matter, though despite what she thinks, Holly backs her friend up so she won't be alone.
So when Megan and Holly turn up at the witches house, only to discover that it is an elderly woman gone a bit mad, Holly just can't get over the amount of tripe the old woman says, especially when all the other women believe it.
But when Holly is sent to go and take a look at The Old Lodge down in the woodlands for work, she didn't think she would encounter a tall, handsome but troubled looking man.
Kai Rhys has some problems that he can't get rid of, the fact that his mother left him when he was a baby for no apparent reason, that he's trying to unearth a big secret for his journalism job, but doesn't know where to start. Or perhaps it's the one thing that lets him down the most, a relationship.
Though on the night of making a wish with the witch workshop, bad things start to happen. From men on bikes following and threatening them, to the potion everyone drank and getting seriously ill, all part from Holly.
When both Kai and Holly's paths cross, things start to get a bit complicated and not in the relationship department. There's something there about Kai that Holly can't shake off, she knows what she would like to shake and where, but there's something deep down, something raw and wrong with Kai that she is determined to find out.
Kai knows something about Holly, something that has been eating away at her for years. So when he brother Nicholas comes over, he starts to think that something is wrong between them. He just doesn't know what, but he is determined to get Holly to come to her senses and look further into her relationship with Nick, something deep that she has been covering up for twenty years.
Soon everyone's wishes start to unfold in the strangest of events, and their not all smooth sailing either. Most go with a bump, a shock, some adventure and definitely some excitement. All the wishes soon start to come together and are all apart of each others in someway, they just need an extra bit of digging to get there.
Hubble Bubble by Jane Lovering, is the first novel I have read by this fantastic author! I picked this book up from the Library a couple of weeks ago and I'm so happy that I picked this one up and not the other I was going to get.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this book, it's been a hilarious and fun read. I adored all the characters, I thought they we're thought out and described perfectly with their own little back ground stories. Holly Grey is a definite Heroine in this story and she's not half funny to show for it. Her feeling and character we're an appealing read, she's a though cookie who doesn't stand no messing, but sometimes her barriers have to fall down.
I can honestly say it's not what I expected at all! I thought it would have been a lot darker and a totally different storyline, but I'm glad it wasn't. I will definitely be reading this book again and will also be reading more of Jane Lovering's books.
I also loved that it was based around Yorkshire! ;) I could understand and sympathise with the characters more on the weather.
The only thing about this book and it's a tiny thing but I feel the need to mention it. Is that whilst I loved Kai and Holly's relationship and their characters, I also loved there sexual tension too and their romance to it as it was just plain sexy! BUT! I feel when they talked about their problems, they talked a bit about them too much, too much brooding and "Oh woes me" all the time which was a bit of a let down.
But all in all I loved the book and will be reading it again! I couldn't really put too much into the review otherwise I would of given the book away!
I will give this book 8.5 out of 10
When Holly Grey's best friend books them in for magic lessons, she can't believe her luck and not in a good way. Her bubbly friend Megan says it will be a great idea, but Holly has other opinions of the matter, though despite what she thinks, Holly backs her friend up so she won't be alone.
So when Megan and Holly turn up at the witches house, only to discover that it is an elderly woman gone a bit mad, Holly just can't get over the amount of tripe the old woman says, especially when all the other women believe it.
But when Holly is sent to go and take a look at The Old Lodge down in the woodlands for work, she didn't think she would encounter a tall, handsome but troubled looking man.
Kai Rhys has some problems that he can't get rid of, the fact that his mother left him when he was a baby for no apparent reason, that he's trying to unearth a big secret for his journalism job, but doesn't know where to start. Or perhaps it's the one thing that lets him down the most, a relationship.
Though on the night of making a wish with the witch workshop, bad things start to happen. From men on bikes following and threatening them, to the potion everyone drank and getting seriously ill, all part from Holly.
When both Kai and Holly's paths cross, things start to get a bit complicated and not in the relationship department. There's something there about Kai that Holly can't shake off, she knows what she would like to shake and where, but there's something deep down, something raw and wrong with Kai that she is determined to find out.
Kai knows something about Holly, something that has been eating away at her for years. So when he brother Nicholas comes over, he starts to think that something is wrong between them. He just doesn't know what, but he is determined to get Holly to come to her senses and look further into her relationship with Nick, something deep that she has been covering up for twenty years.
Soon everyone's wishes start to unfold in the strangest of events, and their not all smooth sailing either. Most go with a bump, a shock, some adventure and definitely some excitement. All the wishes soon start to come together and are all apart of each others in someway, they just need an extra bit of digging to get there.
Hubble Bubble by Jane Lovering, is the first novel I have read by this fantastic author! I picked this book up from the Library a couple of weeks ago and I'm so happy that I picked this one up and not the other I was going to get.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this book, it's been a hilarious and fun read. I adored all the characters, I thought they we're thought out and described perfectly with their own little back ground stories. Holly Grey is a definite Heroine in this story and she's not half funny to show for it. Her feeling and character we're an appealing read, she's a though cookie who doesn't stand no messing, but sometimes her barriers have to fall down.
I can honestly say it's not what I expected at all! I thought it would have been a lot darker and a totally different storyline, but I'm glad it wasn't. I will definitely be reading this book again and will also be reading more of Jane Lovering's books.
I also loved that it was based around Yorkshire! ;) I could understand and sympathise with the characters more on the weather.
The only thing about this book and it's a tiny thing but I feel the need to mention it. Is that whilst I loved Kai and Holly's relationship and their characters, I also loved there sexual tension too and their romance to it as it was just plain sexy! BUT! I feel when they talked about their problems, they talked a bit about them too much, too much brooding and "Oh woes me" all the time which was a bit of a let down.
But all in all I loved the book and will be reading it again! I couldn't really put too much into the review otherwise I would of given the book away!
I will give this book 8.5 out of 10
October 17, 2013
Jane Lovering is the queen of quirky, innovative and outrageous romantic comedy and she is back with Hubble Bubble, a fabulous new novel that will make you laugh out loud as well as shed a tear or two.
Holly Grey has got neither the time nor the inclination for a long-term relationship. Romance is certainly not on the agenda for the busy location scout who has got to juggle the incessant demands of her demanding job with looking after her brother and trying – and failing – to keep her best friend Megan out of mischief. Although Holly is always up for a bit of no-strings fun and is never short of admirers, she makes it perfectly clear to the opposite sex that she likes to keep things as casual as possible. So far, her resolution to remain unattached has worked perfectly, but when she decides to accompany Megan to a women’s group run by the eccentric – and slightly scary – Vivienne that promises to make their wishes come true, Holly’s desire to have a little bit of excitement in her life propels her into the path of sexy Welsh journalist Kai, whose smouldering eyes and brooding charm soon begin to get Holly all hot and bothered!
Kai had learned at a very early age not to trust anybody and to keep his feelings and emotions under lock and key. Over the years, he’d grown used to keeping everybody at arm’s length and to not letting anybody breach the impenetrable walls which he had built around himself. His work as an investigative reporter had sadly reinforced his belief that people are not to be trusted. Women might throw themselves at Kai on a regular basis, however the gorgeous Welshman is adamant that he will never let any woman get close to him – until his life is turned upside down by Holly Grey!
Brought together by chance and circumstance, Holly and Kai soon begin to spend a lot of time together. Undeniable attraction quickly gives way to something deeper, but are Holly and Kai willing to let go of the past, face their demons and put their hearts on the line? Or will they let disquieting doubts and paralyzing fear condemn them to a lifetime of loneliness?
Jane Lovering has got a wonderful gift for writing comedy and Hubble Bubble is a zesty-paced romp packed with irrepressible humour, delicious banter and side-splitting comedic moments that will have you howling with laughter. However, there’s more to Hubble Bubble than light-hearted fun. As always, Jane Lovering deftly balances uproarious fun with affecting pathos and stirring emotional intensity, and although Hubble Bubble is wonderfully witty, it’s always a poignant story about finding your place in the world, the burden of responsibility and the healing power of love.
I absolutely adored the characters in Hubble Bubble. Jane Lovering’s characters are flawed and damaged, but strong, fiery and gutsy. Holly and Kai are wonderfully nuanced and relatable and I am sure readers will cheer them on and take them to their hearts. The supporting cast of characters are also terrific and I absolutely adored batty Vivienne, sassy Cerys and kooky Megan.
Smart, believable and impossible to resist, Hubble Bubble is the perfect book for readers looking for intelligently- written romantic comedy with bite!
This review was originally published on Single Titles.
Holly Grey has got neither the time nor the inclination for a long-term relationship. Romance is certainly not on the agenda for the busy location scout who has got to juggle the incessant demands of her demanding job with looking after her brother and trying – and failing – to keep her best friend Megan out of mischief. Although Holly is always up for a bit of no-strings fun and is never short of admirers, she makes it perfectly clear to the opposite sex that she likes to keep things as casual as possible. So far, her resolution to remain unattached has worked perfectly, but when she decides to accompany Megan to a women’s group run by the eccentric – and slightly scary – Vivienne that promises to make their wishes come true, Holly’s desire to have a little bit of excitement in her life propels her into the path of sexy Welsh journalist Kai, whose smouldering eyes and brooding charm soon begin to get Holly all hot and bothered!
Kai had learned at a very early age not to trust anybody and to keep his feelings and emotions under lock and key. Over the years, he’d grown used to keeping everybody at arm’s length and to not letting anybody breach the impenetrable walls which he had built around himself. His work as an investigative reporter had sadly reinforced his belief that people are not to be trusted. Women might throw themselves at Kai on a regular basis, however the gorgeous Welshman is adamant that he will never let any woman get close to him – until his life is turned upside down by Holly Grey!
Brought together by chance and circumstance, Holly and Kai soon begin to spend a lot of time together. Undeniable attraction quickly gives way to something deeper, but are Holly and Kai willing to let go of the past, face their demons and put their hearts on the line? Or will they let disquieting doubts and paralyzing fear condemn them to a lifetime of loneliness?
Jane Lovering has got a wonderful gift for writing comedy and Hubble Bubble is a zesty-paced romp packed with irrepressible humour, delicious banter and side-splitting comedic moments that will have you howling with laughter. However, there’s more to Hubble Bubble than light-hearted fun. As always, Jane Lovering deftly balances uproarious fun with affecting pathos and stirring emotional intensity, and although Hubble Bubble is wonderfully witty, it’s always a poignant story about finding your place in the world, the burden of responsibility and the healing power of love.
I absolutely adored the characters in Hubble Bubble. Jane Lovering’s characters are flawed and damaged, but strong, fiery and gutsy. Holly and Kai are wonderfully nuanced and relatable and I am sure readers will cheer them on and take them to their hearts. The supporting cast of characters are also terrific and I absolutely adored batty Vivienne, sassy Cerys and kooky Megan.
Smart, believable and impossible to resist, Hubble Bubble is the perfect book for readers looking for intelligently- written romantic comedy with bite!
This review was originally published on Single Titles.
May 28, 2013
I really enjoy Jane Lovering’s novels, ever since her first offering Please Don’t Stop The Music, followed by her second novel Star Struck which was even better than her first, if that was possible! She’s such a fabulous author, capable of coming up with book plots most other authors wouldn’t dream of, and I like that her novels don’t conform to most Chick Lit guidelines, and they’re all the better for it. When I was offered her new novel Hubble Bubble to review I jumped at the chance; I’ll be honest, though, that’s witchcraft only ever appeals to me in the Harry Potter books or similar. But I know how amazing a writer Jane is and I’m pleased to say the magic wasn’t weird, and there was no naked dancing in sight (thankfully!).
What I like most about Jane Lovering’s novels is her characters aren’t your everyday run-of-the-mill Chick Lit characters. They’re real people, they’re not pin-up heroes, though they are gorgeous in their own way, and I liked how refreshingly honest Holly (and Kai, too, I suppose) was about not wanting to date, about not wanting a serious relationship because she just doesn’t want it because all men are jerks. Both Holly and Kai have reasons to not want relationships, reasons a bit more than because men are jerks (for Holly) and women are pieces of meat and that’s all they are (Kai), Lovering’s characters lives always run deep and particularly so for Kai whose backstory is really sad. So, too, was Holly’s life as she takes care of her brother, Nick. I actually really liked Nick, I liked how he was portrayed and how he stood up for himself and how he didn’t let his illness drag him down, I thought that was pretty amazing, actually.
I found the magical element to be a bit of fun during the novel. I liked how the question was there as to whether the girls’ wishes were coming true, and I particularly liked how Holly’s seemed to come true in the strangest of ways, but even more so I adored how her best friend Megan’s came to fruition, Rufus was a VERY welcome addition to the novel. Isobel and Eve were two brilliant characters as well, I was always slightly worried about poor Eve as she seemed so frail! There was a lovely cast of characters in the novel, so many different personalities, although Vivienne scared me a bit as she seemed a lot more witchy than the others!
I really enjoyed Hubble Bubble, it was such a wonderful novel. I loved the romance and the sparks between Holly and Kai, I absolutely adored Kai’s daughter Cerys, she was one of my favourite characters in the novel easily. She was rather deserving of her very own novel, I think. I really love Jane’s novels, if you’ve never read any of her novels you’re missing out as she’s one of the most talented Chick Lit writers around with plots you really aren’t used to but are fabulous nonetheless. Hubble Bubble was awesome, really well written with unforgettable characters, and a brilliant plot! I can’t wait to see what brilliant plot idea Lovering has for her next novel, but I’m sure it’ll be wonderful and I can’t wait to read it!
What I like most about Jane Lovering’s novels is her characters aren’t your everyday run-of-the-mill Chick Lit characters. They’re real people, they’re not pin-up heroes, though they are gorgeous in their own way, and I liked how refreshingly honest Holly (and Kai, too, I suppose) was about not wanting to date, about not wanting a serious relationship because she just doesn’t want it because all men are jerks. Both Holly and Kai have reasons to not want relationships, reasons a bit more than because men are jerks (for Holly) and women are pieces of meat and that’s all they are (Kai), Lovering’s characters lives always run deep and particularly so for Kai whose backstory is really sad. So, too, was Holly’s life as she takes care of her brother, Nick. I actually really liked Nick, I liked how he was portrayed and how he stood up for himself and how he didn’t let his illness drag him down, I thought that was pretty amazing, actually.
I found the magical element to be a bit of fun during the novel. I liked how the question was there as to whether the girls’ wishes were coming true, and I particularly liked how Holly’s seemed to come true in the strangest of ways, but even more so I adored how her best friend Megan’s came to fruition, Rufus was a VERY welcome addition to the novel. Isobel and Eve were two brilliant characters as well, I was always slightly worried about poor Eve as she seemed so frail! There was a lovely cast of characters in the novel, so many different personalities, although Vivienne scared me a bit as she seemed a lot more witchy than the others!
I really enjoyed Hubble Bubble, it was such a wonderful novel. I loved the romance and the sparks between Holly and Kai, I absolutely adored Kai’s daughter Cerys, she was one of my favourite characters in the novel easily. She was rather deserving of her very own novel, I think. I really love Jane’s novels, if you’ve never read any of her novels you’re missing out as she’s one of the most talented Chick Lit writers around with plots you really aren’t used to but are fabulous nonetheless. Hubble Bubble was awesome, really well written with unforgettable characters, and a brilliant plot! I can’t wait to see what brilliant plot idea Lovering has for her next novel, but I’m sure it’ll be wonderful and I can’t wait to read it!
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