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The Singles Table
ROMANTIC COMEDY from million-copy bestseller Tasmina Perry "The Singles Table is my read of the year!" Cathy Bramley - Sunday Times bestseller
Adam Stowe can’t wait for his best friend’s wedding. He’s handsome and charming, there’s a free bar and plenty of eligible women on the Singles Table – what could possibly go wrong?
Sophie Wallis is less excited about the weekend ahead. The groom is her ex-boyfriend and every moment of the Big Day is a reminder of the tragic reason why their relationship ended and everything that has gone wrong with her life so far.
But Adam and Sophie are about to go on a journey of self-discovery. Secrets start to leak out at the bridal shower, the stag night and at the wedding itself; secrets that make Adam and Sophie confront their past, and question everything they thought they knew about their lives.
Brand new from Sunday Times bestseller Tasmina Perry, the Singles Table is a witty, wise and uplifting story about family, friendship and how we find the people that make us truly happy.
'No one can mix a deliciously classy cocktail of intrigue, passion and glamour like Tasmina Perry.' Hello Magazine
Adam Stowe can’t wait for his best friend’s wedding. He’s handsome and charming, there’s a free bar and plenty of eligible women on the Singles Table – what could possibly go wrong?
Sophie Wallis is less excited about the weekend ahead. The groom is her ex-boyfriend and every moment of the Big Day is a reminder of the tragic reason why their relationship ended and everything that has gone wrong with her life so far.
But Adam and Sophie are about to go on a journey of self-discovery. Secrets start to leak out at the bridal shower, the stag night and at the wedding itself; secrets that make Adam and Sophie confront their past, and question everything they thought they knew about their lives.
Brand new from Sunday Times bestseller Tasmina Perry, the Singles Table is a witty, wise and uplifting story about family, friendship and how we find the people that make us truly happy.
'No one can mix a deliciously classy cocktail of intrigue, passion and glamour like Tasmina Perry.' Hello Magazine
362 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2021
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About the author
Tasmina Perry
45 books508 followers"Tasmina Perry left a career in law for the more glamorous world of women’s magazine journalism.
She has written on celebrity and style for many national magazines including Marie−Claire‚ Glamour and Heat and was most recently Deputy Editor of InStyle magazine. She has also found time to launch her own travel and fashion magazine Jaunt. All of her four novels have been Sunday Times best-sellers and her books have been published in seventeen countries.
She lives in Surrey with her husband and son." (Source: http://www.tasminaperry.com/the-autho...)
She also writes under the pseudonym J.L. Butler and with her husband John Perry under the pseudonym Mia James.
She has written on celebrity and style for many national magazines including Marie−Claire‚ Glamour and Heat and was most recently Deputy Editor of InStyle magazine. She has also found time to launch her own travel and fashion magazine Jaunt. All of her four novels have been Sunday Times best-sellers and her books have been published in seventeen countries.
She lives in Surrey with her husband and son." (Source: http://www.tasminaperry.com/the-autho...)
She also writes under the pseudonym J.L. Butler and with her husband John Perry under the pseudonym Mia James.
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November 13, 2021
I loved this!
October 27, 2021
Tasmina Perry has never let me down!!
once I start her book, I can't stop reading..
not a thriller or murder mystery like the majority of her other books but I loved it nonetheless, she writes interesting characters I loved the women fiction/romance combo..
If you love reading about wedding settings and friend and family drama check this book out and definitely check her backlist she has so many amazing books!
once I start her book, I can't stop reading..
not a thriller or murder mystery like the majority of her other books but I loved it nonetheless, she writes interesting characters I loved the women fiction/romance combo..
If you love reading about wedding settings and friend and family drama check this book out and definitely check her backlist she has so many amazing books!
September 9, 2022
Ganz anders als erwartet…
Als ich das Buch entdeckt habe, bekam ich durch den Titel und die Covergestaltung den Eindruck, es würde sich dabei um eine humorvollen Liebesroman handeln und wollte es daher auch gerne lesen. Dementsprechend gefreut habe ich mich, dass ich den Roman als Rezensionsexemplar ergattern konnte, dafür möchte ich mich an dieser Stelle noch einmal ganz herzlich bedanken, meine Meinung beeinflusst dies jedoch nicht.
Cover und Titel finde ich also ansprechend gestaltet, aber absolut irreführend für den Inhalt. Diese lassen darauf hindeuten, dass es sich um eine humorvolle Geschichte handelt, was auch der Fall ist, aber erst ungefähr ab der Hälfte des Buches, davor war es nämlich erst mal ziemlich emotional durch die heftige Thematik und das hat mir das Buch dann am Anfang ein wenig „verdorben“. Nicht, weil ich was gegen ernsthafte Thematiken in Büchern habe, sondern, weil es mich gestört hat, dass es nicht von Anfang an die humorvolle Geschichte war, die ich mir erwartet hatte.
Es geht um Sophie, die auf die Hochzeit ihres Exfreundes Tim eingeladen ist. Mehr kann man dazu eigentlich nicht sagen, es dreht sich halt alles um die Hochzeit und das Verhältnis, das die beiden zueinander hatten, weshalb der Aspekt, dass er Sophies „bester Exfreund“ ist, auch nicht so wirklich passt / stimmt.
Der Schreibstil war in Ordnung. Nicht absolut herausragend, aber doch relativ flüssig zu lesen und vor allem ab der Mitte sehr humorvoll.
Anfangs hatte ich so meine Startschwierigkeiten, weil mir alle Charaktere absolut unsympathisch waren. Das wurde dann aber besser. Ich mochte Sophie und Adam und die anderen vom Singles-Tisch, da das alle besondere Charaktere waren.
Tim war mir anfangs noch recht sympathisch, das ist aber sehr schnell verflogen, ich habe am Ende nur noch Wut und Ekel gegenüber ihm empfunden. Vee war auch nicht viel besser, aber ich konnte ihr Verhalten dann doch noch besser verstehen.
Fazit: Ein unterhaltsamer Roman für zwischendurch, den ich dadurch, dass ich nun die Thematik kenne, bei einem Reread bestimmt noch ein wenig mehr mögen würde. Ich kann es empfehlen, aber es ist kein Must-Read.
4/5
Als ich das Buch entdeckt habe, bekam ich durch den Titel und die Covergestaltung den Eindruck, es würde sich dabei um eine humorvollen Liebesroman handeln und wollte es daher auch gerne lesen. Dementsprechend gefreut habe ich mich, dass ich den Roman als Rezensionsexemplar ergattern konnte, dafür möchte ich mich an dieser Stelle noch einmal ganz herzlich bedanken, meine Meinung beeinflusst dies jedoch nicht.
Cover und Titel finde ich also ansprechend gestaltet, aber absolut irreführend für den Inhalt. Diese lassen darauf hindeuten, dass es sich um eine humorvolle Geschichte handelt, was auch der Fall ist, aber erst ungefähr ab der Hälfte des Buches, davor war es nämlich erst mal ziemlich emotional durch die heftige Thematik und das hat mir das Buch dann am Anfang ein wenig „verdorben“. Nicht, weil ich was gegen ernsthafte Thematiken in Büchern habe, sondern, weil es mich gestört hat, dass es nicht von Anfang an die humorvolle Geschichte war, die ich mir erwartet hatte.
Es geht um Sophie, die auf die Hochzeit ihres Exfreundes Tim eingeladen ist. Mehr kann man dazu eigentlich nicht sagen, es dreht sich halt alles um die Hochzeit und das Verhältnis, das die beiden zueinander hatten, weshalb der Aspekt, dass er Sophies „bester Exfreund“ ist, auch nicht so wirklich passt / stimmt.
Der Schreibstil war in Ordnung. Nicht absolut herausragend, aber doch relativ flüssig zu lesen und vor allem ab der Mitte sehr humorvoll.
Anfangs hatte ich so meine Startschwierigkeiten, weil mir alle Charaktere absolut unsympathisch waren. Das wurde dann aber besser. Ich mochte Sophie und Adam und die anderen vom Singles-Tisch, da das alle besondere Charaktere waren.
Tim war mir anfangs noch recht sympathisch, das ist aber sehr schnell verflogen, ich habe am Ende nur noch Wut und Ekel gegenüber ihm empfunden. Vee war auch nicht viel besser, aber ich konnte ihr Verhalten dann doch noch besser verstehen.
Fazit: Ein unterhaltsamer Roman für zwischendurch, den ich dadurch, dass ich nun die Thematik kenne, bei einem Reread bestimmt noch ein wenig mehr mögen würde. Ich kann es empfehlen, aber es ist kein Must-Read.
4/5
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April 3, 2021Lovely story. There were funny bits and sad bits and some good old home truths thrown in there too.
Just goes to show people can put on a very different public persona than how they actually are.
A grand wedding is taking place over a weekend, EVERYONE is going to attend.
Sophie doesn’t understand why she was invited, she is the groom’s ex girlfriend and hasn’t been in contact with bride or groom over the years. Adam thought he was going to be best man, but really he also hasn’t much to do with the groom since they left school.
Sophie and Adam meet each other at the accommodation in a dramatic encounter very early on in the story, and Sophie later comes to Adam’s rescue digging him out of strife with the police. They also end up on the Singles Table at the wedding function.
Sophie comes to learn the real reason why Tim and Vanessa got together. She also learns the truth about her skiing accident which soon after Tim broke up with her, by letter.
Adam reconciles with his father and learns that what he thought had happened with his parents was not correct.
And Sophie learns to start taking a risk again through interaction with her ex’s mother.
Would love to read a part 2 of this lot as we only got to spend a weekend with them.
Once again Tasmina Perry tells a really good story.
Just goes to show people can put on a very different public persona than how they actually are.
A grand wedding is taking place over a weekend, EVERYONE is going to attend.
Sophie doesn’t understand why she was invited, she is the groom’s ex girlfriend and hasn’t been in contact with bride or groom over the years. Adam thought he was going to be best man, but really he also hasn’t much to do with the groom since they left school.
Sophie and Adam meet each other at the accommodation in a dramatic encounter very early on in the story, and Sophie later comes to Adam’s rescue digging him out of strife with the police. They also end up on the Singles Table at the wedding function.
Sophie comes to learn the real reason why Tim and Vanessa got together. She also learns the truth about her skiing accident which soon after Tim broke up with her, by letter.
Adam reconciles with his father and learns that what he thought had happened with his parents was not correct.
And Sophie learns to start taking a risk again through interaction with her ex’s mother.
Would love to read a part 2 of this lot as we only got to spend a weekend with them.
Once again Tasmina Perry tells a really good story.
September 23, 2021
*Discovered on Amazon Prime*
A super easy read which I just could not put down. Typical chick-lit where you know what’s going to happen next, but before I knew it I was hooked. There’s just something about an easy read chick-lit and this one ticks all the boxes.
A super easy read which I just could not put down. Typical chick-lit where you know what’s going to happen next, but before I knew it I was hooked. There’s just something about an easy read chick-lit and this one ticks all the boxes.
November 29, 2021
it was a cute story but i didn't feel like we saw much of a romance. i felt like it had a lot of potential and just didn't quite do it for me. definitely had some cute moments like the bar (when they pretend to be a married couple) but other than that i didn't feel invested in the relationship.
January 29, 2022
It has been way too long since I’ve had the pleasure of reading a Tasmina Perry book, can’t believe I left it so long, especially seeing as I do so love and enjoy her books. Always full on entertainment, drama and shocking moments when secrets or truths are revealed, of which this story had in a bundance.
This story was brilliantly written, loved getting to know all of the characters, well I say loved all of the, there were a couple I wasn’t overly keen on, what with their lies and hidden agendas. I’ll say no more on that though as I’m not one for letting spoilers out in my reviews.
All I will say is if you’ve never given Tasmina Perry books a go and you like this sort of genre, then don’t delay anymore, give her books a try and hopefully you’ll not regret and you’ll enjoy her books as much as I do.
This story was brilliantly written, loved getting to know all of the characters, well I say loved all of the, there were a couple I wasn’t overly keen on, what with their lies and hidden agendas. I’ll say no more on that though as I’m not one for letting spoilers out in my reviews.
All I will say is if you’ve never given Tasmina Perry books a go and you like this sort of genre, then don’t delay anymore, give her books a try and hopefully you’ll not regret and you’ll enjoy her books as much as I do.
March 27, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable! Always a fan of Tasmina Perry. Glad she's back.
May 16, 2021
Delightful. A mix of romance, comedy, secrets, suspense, heartbreak and a lovely ending.
One to re-read.
One to re-read.
November 1, 2021
Would have given another star if there had been an epilogue.
Despite that, a quick and enjoyable read.
Despite that, a quick and enjoyable read.
September 6, 2022
Dieser Roman war mal etwas ganz anderes, aber superschön!
Wie der Titel schon sagt, spielt der Roman auf einer Hochzeit. Es ist die Hochzeit von Tim und Vanessa. Tim ist Sophies Exfreund.
Und um Sophie und Tims besten Freund Adam geht es in dem Buch auch. Zumindest hauptsächlich.
Sophie hat vor einigen Jahren einen harten Schicksalsschlag erlitten und ist nur mühsam wieder auf die Beine gekommen. Buchstäblich. Als dann die Einladung zu der Hochzeit kommt, ist sie sehr überrascht, denn sie hat seit Jahren nichts mehr von Tim gehört. Doch sie nimmt ihren ganzen Mut zusammen und fährt über das Wochenende zu der Hochzeit. Warum sie das genau macht, ist ihr lange nicht klar. Will sie Tim zurück erobern? Braucht sie diesen Schlussstrich, um endlich mit der Beziehung abzuschließen? Denn sie ist nie so richtig über Tim hinweggekommen.
Adam ist Tims bester Freund seit Kindertagen und Musikjournalist bei einer kleinen Firma. Doch bei ihm schlägt das Schicksal zu und er erfährt an dem Wochenende der Hochzeit, dass die Firma pleite ist und er seinen Job verloren hat.
Schon kurz nach seiner Anreise stellt sich Adam die Frage, ob Tim und er wirklich so fest befreundet sind, wie er die ganze Zeit dachte. Oder sich eingeredet hat. Denn sollte nicht eigentlich der beste Freund Trauzeuge sein? Stattdessen ist es Tims Bruder. Aber Tim kann nicht ohne Adam, denn es kommt eine Situation nach der nächsten, in der Adam seinem besten Freund aus der Patsche helfen muss.
Neben Adam, Sophie, Tim und Vanessa lernen wir noch andere kleine Nebencharaktere kennen, die aber alle Freunde/Bekannte der vier sind. Das Buch ist superschön geschrieben, mit lustigen Stellen und Momenten, wo man einfach gerne dabei sein möchte. Das Buch erzählt über wichtige Themen, regt zum Nachdenken an und zeigt einem, dass man seinen Träumen immer eine Chance geben sollte. Aber auf eine lockere und lustige Art. Nicht nur Adam und Sophie werden an dem Wochenende die Augen geöffnet, sondern auch einigen anderen Menschen wird eröffnet, was sie aus ihrem Leben machen können und das es wichtig ist, immer ehrlich zu sein. Vor allem zu sich selbst.
Am Ende kann man sagen, dass die Hochzeit ein Ereignis der anderen Art war. Es ist sogar fraglich, ob es für Tim und Vanessa der schönste Tag ihres Lebens war – oder doch eher der Anfang vom Ende.
Wie der Titel schon sagt, spielt der Roman auf einer Hochzeit. Es ist die Hochzeit von Tim und Vanessa. Tim ist Sophies Exfreund.
Und um Sophie und Tims besten Freund Adam geht es in dem Buch auch. Zumindest hauptsächlich.
Sophie hat vor einigen Jahren einen harten Schicksalsschlag erlitten und ist nur mühsam wieder auf die Beine gekommen. Buchstäblich. Als dann die Einladung zu der Hochzeit kommt, ist sie sehr überrascht, denn sie hat seit Jahren nichts mehr von Tim gehört. Doch sie nimmt ihren ganzen Mut zusammen und fährt über das Wochenende zu der Hochzeit. Warum sie das genau macht, ist ihr lange nicht klar. Will sie Tim zurück erobern? Braucht sie diesen Schlussstrich, um endlich mit der Beziehung abzuschließen? Denn sie ist nie so richtig über Tim hinweggekommen.
Adam ist Tims bester Freund seit Kindertagen und Musikjournalist bei einer kleinen Firma. Doch bei ihm schlägt das Schicksal zu und er erfährt an dem Wochenende der Hochzeit, dass die Firma pleite ist und er seinen Job verloren hat.
Schon kurz nach seiner Anreise stellt sich Adam die Frage, ob Tim und er wirklich so fest befreundet sind, wie er die ganze Zeit dachte. Oder sich eingeredet hat. Denn sollte nicht eigentlich der beste Freund Trauzeuge sein? Stattdessen ist es Tims Bruder. Aber Tim kann nicht ohne Adam, denn es kommt eine Situation nach der nächsten, in der Adam seinem besten Freund aus der Patsche helfen muss.
Neben Adam, Sophie, Tim und Vanessa lernen wir noch andere kleine Nebencharaktere kennen, die aber alle Freunde/Bekannte der vier sind. Das Buch ist superschön geschrieben, mit lustigen Stellen und Momenten, wo man einfach gerne dabei sein möchte. Das Buch erzählt über wichtige Themen, regt zum Nachdenken an und zeigt einem, dass man seinen Träumen immer eine Chance geben sollte. Aber auf eine lockere und lustige Art. Nicht nur Adam und Sophie werden an dem Wochenende die Augen geöffnet, sondern auch einigen anderen Menschen wird eröffnet, was sie aus ihrem Leben machen können und das es wichtig ist, immer ehrlich zu sein. Vor allem zu sich selbst.
Am Ende kann man sagen, dass die Hochzeit ein Ereignis der anderen Art war. Es ist sogar fraglich, ob es für Tim und Vanessa der schönste Tag ihres Lebens war – oder doch eher der Anfang vom Ende.
January 9, 2022
After a three year hiatus, successful UK contemporary fiction writer Tasmina Perry returns to the book world with a story of strangers that meet at a singles table at a wedding.
Adam is looking forward to getting to know the groom again after drifting apart from his best friend many years ago.
Sophie is attending the event quite reluctantly, as the groom is her ex and the big day is a sad reminder why they never ended up together.
The two join a host of others on a table where a bunch of singles gather.
As the wedding day passes, each will have a moment of something that will change themselves for the better.
This book was released early in 2021 and puts the bestselling author right back amongst the wild of her chosen career.
A tale about love, family, friendship, self discovery and finding the right people who make you happy and are right for you.
Tasmina usually writes the perfect beach read, this one was vastly different and I didn’t really gel with it.
I was quite interested in the premise but found the characters annoying and very superficial.
To be honest, I’m a little underwhelmed by the novel.
The plot is straightforward, there’s nothing new and it didn’t really rock my world.
If you pick this book up, hopefully it will work for you.
Adam is looking forward to getting to know the groom again after drifting apart from his best friend many years ago.
Sophie is attending the event quite reluctantly, as the groom is her ex and the big day is a sad reminder why they never ended up together.
The two join a host of others on a table where a bunch of singles gather.
As the wedding day passes, each will have a moment of something that will change themselves for the better.
This book was released early in 2021 and puts the bestselling author right back amongst the wild of her chosen career.
A tale about love, family, friendship, self discovery and finding the right people who make you happy and are right for you.
Tasmina usually writes the perfect beach read, this one was vastly different and I didn’t really gel with it.
I was quite interested in the premise but found the characters annoying and very superficial.
To be honest, I’m a little underwhelmed by the novel.
The plot is straightforward, there’s nothing new and it didn’t really rock my world.
If you pick this book up, hopefully it will work for you.
August 10, 2022
Das Cover ist wirklich schön, dadurch hatte ich jedoch etwas anderes erwartet, mehr Klischees, und ich wurde positiv überrascht. Der Schreibstil ist sehr angenehm und dadurch kann man leicht und schnell in die Geschichte eintauchen.
Zu Beginn lernen wir Adam und Sophie kennen, beide sind sehr unterschiedlich und trotzdem sehr sympatisch. Sie führen nicht die leichtesten Leben aber blicken nach vorne. Sophie ist die Exfreundin von Tim, auf dessen Hochzeit sie eingeladen ist und der sie nach einem schweren Unfall verlassen hat. Adam ist einer seiner besten Freunde und deshalb natürlich auch bei der Hochzeit.
Die ersten 100 Seiten sind eher ruhig und ziehen sich etwas in die Länge, danach nimmt die Geschichte jedoch an Fahrt auf. Es wird emotional, homurvoll und wir bekommen Wendungen mit denen ich niemals gerechnet hätte, wodurch es noch fesselnder und emotionaler wird.
Allem in allem bin ich von dem Buch positiv überrascht und bin froh es gelesen zu haben, obwohl ich es zu Beginn für eine sehr klischeebehaftete Geschichte gehalten hatte. Es ist eine emotionale Geschichte, die einem im Herzen berührt.
Zu Beginn lernen wir Adam und Sophie kennen, beide sind sehr unterschiedlich und trotzdem sehr sympatisch. Sie führen nicht die leichtesten Leben aber blicken nach vorne. Sophie ist die Exfreundin von Tim, auf dessen Hochzeit sie eingeladen ist und der sie nach einem schweren Unfall verlassen hat. Adam ist einer seiner besten Freunde und deshalb natürlich auch bei der Hochzeit.
Die ersten 100 Seiten sind eher ruhig und ziehen sich etwas in die Länge, danach nimmt die Geschichte jedoch an Fahrt auf. Es wird emotional, homurvoll und wir bekommen Wendungen mit denen ich niemals gerechnet hätte, wodurch es noch fesselnder und emotionaler wird.
Allem in allem bin ich von dem Buch positiv überrascht und bin froh es gelesen zu haben, obwohl ich es zu Beginn für eine sehr klischeebehaftete Geschichte gehalten hatte. Es ist eine emotionale Geschichte, die einem im Herzen berührt.
November 13, 2021
Excellent
I really enjoyed this. Well written, gently amusing and with a realistic happy ending.
I'm so tired of romance novels consisting of too-good-to-be-true heroines with 'tragic' back stories meeting some unbelievably attractive guy (who's probably been hurt/let down by a previous girlfriend and has now sworn off relationships), falling deeply in love (lust!) at first site, separate due to a very contrived mis-understanding only to fall back into each other's arms in the last few pages and swear undying love.
This story has well written characters, with flaws, most of whom were likeable (and the ones that weren't likeable weren't supposed to be) and all of whom are relatable.
If you want a well written, easy to read book that leaves you feeling happy then this is the book for you.
I really enjoyed this. Well written, gently amusing and with a realistic happy ending.
I'm so tired of romance novels consisting of too-good-to-be-true heroines with 'tragic' back stories meeting some unbelievably attractive guy (who's probably been hurt/let down by a previous girlfriend and has now sworn off relationships), falling deeply in love (lust!) at first site, separate due to a very contrived mis-understanding only to fall back into each other's arms in the last few pages and swear undying love.
This story has well written characters, with flaws, most of whom were likeable (and the ones that weren't likeable weren't supposed to be) and all of whom are relatable.
If you want a well written, easy to read book that leaves you feeling happy then this is the book for you.
March 2, 2022
I love Tasmina Perry. Always have. However, this book is utterly boring! I have been stop starting it since the first week of February. It truly is going nowhere. In the interim I have read 5 other books, including a good thriller by same author.
What a boring read, something not synonymous with Tasmina. This morning, with over 100 pages to still go, I DNF this book, as it truly is going nowhere. There is no purpose to this story. Nothing to tell. Why did she wrote this book? Can't believe I've wasted the last week trying to get into it, and just failing. The ebook I'm reading also had a lot of typos, more than any book I've read to date.
I would not recommend this book unless you looking for mindless fluff.
What a boring read, something not synonymous with Tasmina. This morning, with over 100 pages to still go, I DNF this book, as it truly is going nowhere. There is no purpose to this story. Nothing to tell. Why did she wrote this book? Can't believe I've wasted the last week trying to get into it, and just failing. The ebook I'm reading also had a lot of typos, more than any book I've read to date.
I would not recommend this book unless you looking for mindless fluff.
November 12, 2021
Good feel good fun we can all relate to
I chose this book on a whim as I had been reading lots pf thrillers.
I am glad I did because it gave me just the lift in mood I needed.
Brilliant story with some hidden messages about not taking life or the people in it for granted.
I did not give five stars as I did feel at one point the story lost its way and the author was over describing which I then found myself drifting a little whilst reading it.
I will however chose another read from this author as I believe reading more than one book from a great author gives me more of a feel for their writing technique.
I chose this book on a whim as I had been reading lots pf thrillers.
I am glad I did because it gave me just the lift in mood I needed.
Brilliant story with some hidden messages about not taking life or the people in it for granted.
I did not give five stars as I did feel at one point the story lost its way and the author was over describing which I then found myself drifting a little whilst reading it.
I will however chose another read from this author as I believe reading more than one book from a great author gives me more of a feel for their writing technique.
August 8, 2021
Wow! At the start of this book I thought I was going to have to mark it down. I was expecting the usual fast-paced, raunchy Tasmina Perry summer beach read and this book certainly isn’t that. A perfect beach read, yes. But none of the usual steaminess, just a very sweet, extremely appealing love story, that grew and grew on me. No surprises or shocking twists, but still a story that managed to remain fresh and original. Puts this author right back up there with my favourites, and greatly increases the chance that I will read a second book her before this summer draws to an end.
October 18, 2021
Great message, odd ending
I loved the underlying message throughout the book that highlighted how small decisions had bag impacts, both good and bad. The characters felt relatable and the whole book working around a wedding was brilliant. The ending felt a bit abrupt and rushed. There was amazing character development throughout but then it felt like someone fast forwarded the ending to get it over with. The ending didn't match the rest of the rhythm of the book. However, it was a great read.
I loved the underlying message throughout the book that highlighted how small decisions had bag impacts, both good and bad. The characters felt relatable and the whole book working around a wedding was brilliant. The ending felt a bit abrupt and rushed. There was amazing character development throughout but then it felt like someone fast forwarded the ending to get it over with. The ending didn't match the rest of the rhythm of the book. However, it was a great read.
August 22, 2023
More Past Than Present
No flashbacks, but the two MC's spend most of this book reflecting on their lives. Sophie was a compelling character, she suffered trauma from an accident that ended her relationship with her ex the groom. I did like the premise of the "Singles Table" and have been to a number of weddings to know that it is the fun bunch. But there wasn't enough between Sophie and Adam, in fact a number of storylines where just left without any resolution.
Could have been better.
No flashbacks, but the two MC's spend most of this book reflecting on their lives. Sophie was a compelling character, she suffered trauma from an accident that ended her relationship with her ex the groom. I did like the premise of the "Singles Table" and have been to a number of weddings to know that it is the fun bunch. But there wasn't enough between Sophie and Adam, in fact a number of storylines where just left without any resolution.
Could have been better.
November 1, 2021
Lovely little chick flick , easy to read , pretty predictable but enough twists and turns to make it fast paced and enjoyable.
Has a little more substance than some other romance books.
This is the sort of book to wrap yourself up into , like a warm blanket on a crispy day.
As with many chick flick rom coms .. I’m left craving a more powerful and fuller ending. Hence the 4 not 5 stars.
Thank you Tasmina Perry. It was a fun read x
Has a little more substance than some other romance books.
This is the sort of book to wrap yourself up into , like a warm blanket on a crispy day.
As with many chick flick rom coms .. I’m left craving a more powerful and fuller ending. Hence the 4 not 5 stars.
Thank you Tasmina Perry. It was a fun read x
August 31, 2023
Boy meets girl…with a twist
This is officially my favorite Tasmina Perry book. I am used to the steamy international men and women of mystery, sleazy, greedy, beautiful beautiful people with little remorse. This was different, sweeter kind of. Yes, there was a nasty twist, it wouldn’t be a Perry book without one. But I thoroughly enjoyed this book….enough that I might read it again.
This is officially my favorite Tasmina Perry book. I am used to the steamy international men and women of mystery, sleazy, greedy, beautiful beautiful people with little remorse. This was different, sweeter kind of. Yes, there was a nasty twist, it wouldn’t be a Perry book without one. But I thoroughly enjoyed this book….enough that I might read it again.
February 21, 2021
A little short to be honest but then it was nice to read a chick lit that didn’t drag out it’s storyline so i suppose it’s 50/50. Nice characters, a little predictable in certain parts but then jumped around in others. A good read if you’re stuck for something to read with a coffee on an afternoon, not quite the sun lounger material some of ms Perry’s other books are.
February 23, 2021
Loved this! Funny, well observed and brilliantly written, if you love a wedding like me, this is definitely for you. Perry has weddings down pat in this great story of the guests at the Singles Table and how over the space of a wedding weekend, they come to see what’s been blocking their own paths to happiness. I raced through it and am now pining for a wedding invite to pop through the door.
December 25, 2021
An enjoyable read
This is the first book I have read by Tasmina and it certainly won't be my last. I really enjoyed her styles of writing. The book is based through the eyes of 2 main character Sophie and Adam but we still get to meet other characters some we enjoy others not so much.
This is the first book I have read by Tasmina and it certainly won't be my last. I really enjoyed her styles of writing. The book is based through the eyes of 2 main character Sophie and Adam but we still get to meet other characters some we enjoy others not so much.
July 7, 2022
Laugh and cry
Loved this book. Laugh out loud and in next breath want to cry . Everyone one the singles table had their own story, happy or sad really worth reading for the feel good factor . Also shows how small white lies can gather momentum and turn everyone's lives in different directions.
Loved this book. Laugh out loud and in next breath want to cry . Everyone one the singles table had their own story, happy or sad really worth reading for the feel good factor . Also shows how small white lies can gather momentum and turn everyone's lives in different directions.
July 12, 2023
Such a fun and light read about a wedding and the people at the singles table. Adam is there for his best friends wedding but his life is in a bit of a turmoil. Sophie is the groom’s ex, and after a tragic turn of events that changed her life, she still
Harbors feelings for him. A cast of interesting characters make this a delightful book!
Harbors feelings for him. A cast of interesting characters make this a delightful book!
March 31, 2021
I love this book so many twists and turns kept you not sure where it would go next. I was sad when it ended. I would love a what next story as it finishes with lots of possibilities
First time I’ve read on of this authors books, hopeful her others are as good
First time I’ve read on of this authors books, hopeful her others are as good
October 2, 2021
An easy, laidback read
Nicely written, main character, Sophie, is a lovely character you are happy to journey with.
Nothing outstanding to make it a five star story but an easy autumn night read.
Nicely written, main character, Sophie, is a lovely character you are happy to journey with.
Nothing outstanding to make it a five star story but an easy autumn night read.
October 18, 2021
Really lovely read, heartache come good
Really enjoyed this book, so many interesting characters with their own stories to tell and don't we just love it when all comes good. Would have loved to have read more.
Really enjoyed this book, so many interesting characters with their own stories to tell and don't we just love it when all comes good. Would have loved to have read more.
October 21, 2021
Good read
Really enjoyed reading this book, the characters are very good finding out about your past and thinking that someone else had caused an accident. Facing up to your past and being able to move on and start a new life for yourself.
Really enjoyed reading this book, the characters are very good finding out about your past and thinking that someone else had caused an accident. Facing up to your past and being able to move on and start a new life for yourself.
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