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Not What You Think
When the going gets tough, you find out who your friends really are...
Laura Fanning has talent to burn, a brand-new jewellery design company and a wonderful husband. Nicola Peters has independence, a job she loves and her own home. Helen Jackson has a killer wardrobe, a thriving career and a lively and engaging daughter.
But all is not as it seems. Laura's struggling to live up to her parents' impossible expectations, Nicola is coping with a life-changing event, Helen's worried that her maternal instinct has gone AWOL - and trying to cope with their problems alone is driving the three friends apart just when they need each other most.
Then into the mix comes Chloe Fallon. She's marrying gorgeous Dan Hunt and planning the wedding of the year, but little does she realise how much chaos her wedding preparations are about to cause...
Laura Fanning has talent to burn, a brand-new jewellery design company and a wonderful husband. Nicola Peters has independence, a job she loves and her own home. Helen Jackson has a killer wardrobe, a thriving career and a lively and engaging daughter.
But all is not as it seems. Laura's struggling to live up to her parents' impossible expectations, Nicola is coping with a life-changing event, Helen's worried that her maternal instinct has gone AWOL - and trying to cope with their problems alone is driving the three friends apart just when they need each other most.
Then into the mix comes Chloe Fallon. She's marrying gorgeous Dan Hunt and planning the wedding of the year, but little does she realise how much chaos her wedding preparations are about to cause...
544 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Melissa Hill
134 books1,284 followersMelissa Hill is a USA Today bestselling author living in Ireland’s beautiful County Wicklow. Her page-turning contemporary novels of family, friendship and romance are published worldwide and have been translated into twenty-six languages.
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
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July 9, 2021
Nicola, Laura und Helen sind alte Freundinnen. Sie machen vieles gemeinsam und gehen durch Dick und Dünn. Durch einen Zufall erfahren sie, dass Nicolas Exmann Dan wieder heiraten wird. Plötzlich kommen alte Gefühle wieder hervor, und die Vergangenheit lebt wieder auf...
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Ein leichtes Buch für zwischendurch. Es lässt sich gut lesen, ist flüssig geschrieben und hat zum Ende hin noch überraschende Wendungen parat.
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Ein leichtes Buch für zwischendurch. Es lässt sich gut lesen, ist flüssig geschrieben und hat zum Ende hin noch überraschende Wendungen parat.
September 1, 2021
I stayed up all night for this
And I was greatly disappointed. The authors writing is fine but the storyline itself was awful. Just a bunch of bad relationships and horrible people. This is not a romance at all. It's total chick lit and unfortunately that is just not my genre. I gave it a shot. Very depressing.
And I was greatly disappointed. The authors writing is fine but the storyline itself was awful. Just a bunch of bad relationships and horrible people. This is not a romance at all. It's total chick lit and unfortunately that is just not my genre. I gave it a shot. Very depressing.
February 18, 2012
This is more a 3.5 for me as there was a twist at the end I wasn't expected. Good book, not her best though.
April 6, 2017
You have to stick to the book till the end!
March 18, 2012
i enjoyed reading this book the storyline was good
September 21, 2022
Another excellent novel. I can’t say enough about this author’s talent.
March 8, 2024
ALOT of typos in this book
It’s shocking to me to read a book with so many typos in it, and missed words. I was very disappointed.
It’s shocking to me to read a book with so many typos in it, and missed words. I was very disappointed.
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July 27, 2011Deliberately misleading, it's a bit frustrating because you know something isn't ringing right, but the author steers you in a certain direction and then leaves you hanging. So that she can later reveal what really happened and then you are left there supposedly realising that / Oh it wasn't what I thought. i don't think she pulled it off.
June 23, 2020
Loved this !
September 17, 2023
Normally love this author but it just didn't get me. The ending was a bit rubbish
April 12, 2024
ending did I miss it
The book just ended, no closure. There are to many characters to keep track of them all. I was disappointed in the book.
The book just ended, no closure. There are to many characters to keep track of them all. I was disappointed in the book.
May 25, 2022
Not my favorite
I love the twist, turns and surprises in these books but I thought I was reading one particular Author in a binge read to distract myself from my husband having a large portion of his foot amputated after all the other surprises since he retired like his kidneys failing and the freak death of my 47 year SIL (and helping my daughter deal with her grief and then 2_weeks ago I lost my previous cousin whose 2 young grandchildren may not even remember her some day to her youngest daughter expecting her first child and my sweet cousin won't be here to see it (she was more like my baby sister than a cousin and for a girl who grew up in a household of brother's - this latest tragedy in my life - I needed the Melissa Hill books I thought I had been reading. Yes, I caught glimpses of her style in this book but I didn't relate to the characters like I normally do. With so little joy in my life - books are my escape right now and when I commit to a series, I expect the same Author to be featured (her writing style) exclusively. Being preoccupied part of this I am to blame for but in all honesty this book just dud not ring true for me and the ending left my just confused and disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the writing skill was there but I need constant "feel good books" right now to help me keep my head above water. This book disappointed me. I gave only 1 other book in this series this mediocre of a score and its because it too left me feeling a !little cheated in the ending. However 5 out of 7 books made me happy so I can say I recommend them but don't expect them all to leave you happy and I put a huge burden on this series - my frame of mind was counting on these books for escape from what is going on in my life. Had I bothered to read the intro's to the books before just m
I love the twist, turns and surprises in these books but I thought I was reading one particular Author in a binge read to distract myself from my husband having a large portion of his foot amputated after all the other surprises since he retired like his kidneys failing and the freak death of my 47 year SIL (and helping my daughter deal with her grief and then 2_weeks ago I lost my previous cousin whose 2 young grandchildren may not even remember her some day to her youngest daughter expecting her first child and my sweet cousin won't be here to see it (she was more like my baby sister than a cousin and for a girl who grew up in a household of brother's - this latest tragedy in my life - I needed the Melissa Hill books I thought I had been reading. Yes, I caught glimpses of her style in this book but I didn't relate to the characters like I normally do. With so little joy in my life - books are my escape right now and when I commit to a series, I expect the same Author to be featured (her writing style) exclusively. Being preoccupied part of this I am to blame for but in all honesty this book just dud not ring true for me and the ending left my just confused and disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the writing skill was there but I need constant "feel good books" right now to help me keep my head above water. This book disappointed me. I gave only 1 other book in this series this mediocre of a score and its because it too left me feeling a !little cheated in the ending. However 5 out of 7 books made me happy so I can say I recommend them but don't expect them all to leave you happy and I put a huge burden on this series - my frame of mind was counting on these books for escape from what is going on in my life. Had I bothered to read the intro's to the books before just m
May 26, 2022
Sometimes we just don't discuss our past relationships in full, but when you leave out a big reason for the demise it can come back to haunt you. Three friends dealing with their current lives intersect with the past. Each individual story can sometimes be hard to take, but life isn't always pretty and family relationships can be rough.
A twist toward the end is a big one, you won't see coming! The ending is a real question...will she??
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
A twist toward the end is a big one, you won't see coming! The ending is a real question...will she??
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
April 14, 2024
3.5 I liked it. It was not what I expected. I thought it may have been about mainly the couple who was getting married and more specifically the ex girlfriend how she found out. But it was like a story of 4 couples. The ex Dan who was getting married and Nicola who he was once married to plus Nicola's 2 best friends. It had twist and turns right up to the end. And I was left hanging in that the day Dan got married, his soon to be wife was having 2nd thoughts so it ended when they were around to start the wedding. I kinda had doubles that she was 100% into it.
June 20, 2021
Unsure about this one
I didn't love this one, but did finish it. It's not horrible. It's just a bit boring. I did hate the character Helen. Really had hard time understanding why they remained friends with her. I suppose she changed, but it was so glossed over it didn't feel like it.
I didn't love this one, but did finish it. It's not horrible. It's just a bit boring. I did hate the character Helen. Really had hard time understanding why they remained friends with her. I suppose she changed, but it was so glossed over it didn't feel like it.
July 1, 2024
Not sure about this book ! So many characters. Took me till half way through to figure out who was coupled with who and why they were together. Book really had no central character, and bouncing back and forth between their storylines made reading this an effort. Not Melissa Hill's best effort. I so enjoyed some of her other books, that this one really disappointed.
September 26, 2024
Little White Lies
I almost didn't finish this book as I thought it was a bit boring and a few of the characters were so annoying. More than half way through, the story came alive and everything made sense. You'll find out what makes the people who they are. So many surprises, but I can't give any spoilers. I definitely recommend this book. The ending was a bit hanging.
I almost didn't finish this book as I thought it was a bit boring and a few of the characters were so annoying. More than half way through, the story came alive and everything made sense. You'll find out what makes the people who they are. So many surprises, but I can't give any spoilers. I definitely recommend this book. The ending was a bit hanging.
May 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this book as I have some wonderful and empowering friendships that have also been tested in the past so for me this was a beautifully written book.
I loved the little twists and turns the author did and that it truly captured the strong foundations which is friendship.
A wonderful read and I look forward to reading more of her titles
I loved the little twists and turns the author did and that it truly captured the strong foundations which is friendship.
A wonderful read and I look forward to reading more of her titles
June 9, 2021
Light reading
I chose this because I I have enjoyed beach books often but this fell short of holding my interest.It was very hard to keep my interest even in the first few chapters.
I chose this because I I have enjoyed beach books often but this fell short of holding my interest.It was very hard to keep my interest even in the first few chapters.
July 27, 2021
Good read with little twists
I enjoyed This book and the characters and their flaws especially Helen and Laura who don't feel good enough! The little twist about Nicola at the end was good. Enjoyed reading as my first holiday book!
I enjoyed This book and the characters and their flaws especially Helen and Laura who don't feel good enough! The little twist about Nicola at the end was good. Enjoyed reading as my first holiday book!
April 4, 2022
another interesting book
The characters were interesting and believable. The story took several turns. This author does a nice job of surprising the reader. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
The characters were interesting and believable. The story took several turns. This author does a nice job of surprising the reader. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
April 10, 2024
Exhausting Trying to Read
There were so many mistakes that the editor needs to be replaced. Words were missing and the grammar was poor. The story didn’t flow well. And it ended abruptly.
There were so many mistakes that the editor needs to be replaced. Words were missing and the grammar was poor. The story didn’t flow well. And it ended abruptly.
June 13, 2021
It was boring at the beginning but as I continue reading it didn't disappoint me with the scenarios.. I wanted Katie to wake up and give her daughter the love and attention instead of focusing to her loneliness. I'm so appalled to find out the truth with Robin and Olivia's two-timing and no conscience
husband Peter. The story seems like there was no closure.
husband Peter. The story seems like there was no closure.
June 30, 2021
Meh! I found this book to be boring. I couldn’t get into the characters or story line. I gave it two stars because I couldn’t give 1.5 stars.
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July 9, 2021Really enjoyed this
Brilliant, story kept.me.engrossed.till the end , can't wait to start the third one and read more ella King, my new favourite
Brilliant, story kept.me.engrossed.till the end , can't wait to start the third one and read more ella King, my new favourite
July 26, 2021
Easy read
Good enough for a light read . Not sure I would recommend, but I kept with it till the end.
Good enough for a light read . Not sure I would recommend, but I kept with it till the end.
July 31, 2021
An okay read with some unlikable characters.
July 31, 2021
Great summer read
August 16, 2021
Great read
This is the 2 book I have read from
This author and I truly enjoyed it. Great book fun easy read
This is the 2 book I have read from
This author and I truly enjoyed it. Great book fun easy read
August 25, 2021
It was a light read .. just ok
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