Sarah Webb (1)Besprekingen

Great book, disappointed with the ending

Collection of children's poetry with beautiful illustrations.

A light-weight novel about three friends - all women - who live in a small irish town. One manages a bookshop, one works at a shoe shop and teaches men how to date, and the third is married, and a local councillor.

Lots of potential, but I found the characters sadly flat and not particularly likeable. The men are either too good to be true or complete jerks; the only really interesting characters, in my view, were four-year-old Callum and the grandmother Lily.

There's a lot of dialogue, much of it small talk and entirely unnecessary to either plot or character development. However the pace is fairly good and there are a few interesting incidents, even if the continuity isn't great and the style is rather too informal.

Not one I would recommend, but others think highly of it.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2020/02/it-had-to-be-you-by-sarah-webb.html

This is a new author for me, and I really enjoyed the story. There are actually three very different women who each have had a past relationship with the attractive, charming Mark Mulhearne. When all four characters receive invitations for their 10 year high school reunion, they all have an agenda to get there. I found that the female characters were a little extreme, but believable. My only difficulty was the abrupt changes in attitude that each experienced during the short span of time in which the novel took place. I had no difficulty switching between chapters that included past and present details of each of the women as well as switching between each of the three women's stories. It made for clear times that I could easily (or not so easily) put the book down. I wasn't surprised by the ending, but that didn't matter - sometimes you just need to read a story with a fairy tale ending - it was just what I needed!

I just finished listening to the audio of this book! It was so great! I can't get their Irish accents out of my head. :) This makes me especially happy because with the first book I was having trouble with that. But now I feel as if the characters are my friends.

I just finished listening to the audio of this book! It was so great! I can't get their Irish accents out of my head. :) This makes me especially happy because with the first book I was having trouble with that. But now I feel as if the characters are my friends.

Pace was off.

Last thing Tilla Cormack needed one week before going on vacation was a crisis and that is exactly what her biggest client had just created for her. Owning a temp help agency takes a lot of human interaction and interpersonal skills. Her temps were recognized as the best to be had, only Taylor Industries was sending them back in tears and rejected. Tilla is on her last nerve as she leaves her office to pay a visit to Kent Taylor and give him a "piece of her mind".

Tilla's introduction to Kent Taylor is one of my favorite highlights in this book. The scene as the elevator goes up, down, jerks up again and finally spits Tilla on Taylor's floor missing her shoe is delightful. As human interactions go, this scene where Tilla and Kent Taylor meet is delightful. It sets the stage for a comedy of errors that leads this couple to a multitude of interactions worthy of Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

Fate continues to play tricks with our couple throwing them together in some rather unusual circumstances. The chemistry they both feel for each other finally wins and a love affair begins with all the passion worthy of these spirited characters. Misunderstandings continue to plaque our couple and tempers flare. All of this just adds to the plotline and keeps the reader on the edge of their seats.

Darry Fraser's writing style is both easy going and delightfully descriptive. I found this book extremely entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. I will be looking forward to reading more books by this author.

This book was very funny and had great advice. i love the 'Agony Aunt' in the news paper. The way they got payback on one of the girls ex-boyfriend was a little too harsh, they shouldn't have made it look like he bit her. I also love how romantic it was when Sam asked out Amy, he's so sweet. Mills is a great friend, she's caring, friendly, bubbly and nice. Mills makes a great companion. I think the D4's are snobby, stuck up, and annoying. Amy shouldn't have gone to their party.

Poor Mills didn't get invited, but even if she did she probably wouldn't have gone. I think while at the party Amy should have texted Mills that she missed her, not worried about what the stupid D4's thought about her. At least Amy has her amazing Aunt Clover to help her out in tough times. Amy and Sam are the best together. Sam is a loving, sweet, and Charming boyfriend. They make it work in the end and Amy's mom is okay with it. I can't wait to read the next book, 'Amy Green: Summer Secrets

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I love this book it is amazing, perfect for girls I couldnt put it down!I cant wait till the next book in the seris comes out.

This book tell the story of Paige, Molly and Kate with each of them have their own story to tell. Paige, who is going for election for counsellor position found herself to be pressured and stressed up by taking of her children, more so when she is just realised that she is pregnant again. Kate who is running away from the past, found herself being face to face with the person who have cause all the heartache that she have and Molly, an aspired writer found herself to be attracted to the new owner's son, Sam at the same time her struggle to be a romance writer. Of the three characters, the book focused more on Paige, her challenge to be an elected councillor as well as her struggle in keeping her family together. Overall, this book is an easy read with a simple plot that i enjoyed thoroughly. ;)

There is three main characters; Eve, Ashling and Sally who somehow have a relationship with Mark. Reading the synopsis, one will expect lotsa of conflict between each of these female characters especially when all of them ties to one person; Mark but it was not in this book. The book focus on each of the characters individually; even the flashback about their relationship with Mark and their expectation, anxiety of the future and their thoughts of being seen together with Mark again.

I expect lotsa of drama leading to the meeting with Mark ; i.e. the reunion dinner where Mark is the guest of honor but the author focuses more on the female characters' daily life as well as their challenges that they have face day in and out. There was not much climax at the end of the book when all three of them met Mark. Overall, the book possess a simple story plot but lack of excitement or dramatic effect.

It was the perfect book to read by the pool when it has 35 degrees in the shade. I first thought it was a bit too obvious who would end up with who, but the bookshop topic always works for me, even if it's otherwise too schmaltzy with too much happy ending :-)

A very nice, light read. The heroine has a serious psychological problem that doesn't get dealt with too well in my opinion though. There could have been a lot more to the book. it's still an enjoyable read, but not fantastic. The humour is alright, but not spectacular, and I felt the ending was rather rushed. The heroine's reactions and interactions in regards to her ex were interesting though. I missed a real turning moment.

Some great short stories. Most are very well written.

What a dissapointment! The story of three women in Dublin who are all connected in some way to a local independent bookstore. One woman, Kate (runs a company "Dummy Dates" which advises men in how to date women) couldn't be any stupider about her own love life. It was hard to "watch" and read, about her two-timing boyfriend. Another woman is a "modern, working mum" who is running for local government. A boring story. Too long. Needed a better editor. Quite a letdown, as I loved her first book "Always a Bridesmaid." Maybe the next will be better.

Amy and Cathy have been friends for years but their lives have drifted apart since Cathy got married and moved to wicklow and started a family. Amy is working as a freelance journalist, trying her best to get a full-time job. Both have problems understanding each other and are wondering where they fit in each other's lives. When Amy goes to a lunch party they get a chance to talk and Amy finds out more than some people want known.

Amusing, slight but fun read.½

I really like this book. Especially because it's about Irish people. But it's cute.

A very nice, light read. The heroine has a serious psychological problem that doesn't get dealt with too well in my opinion though. There could have been a lot more to the book. it's still an enjoyable read, but not fantastic. The humour is alright, but not spectacular, and I felt the ending was rather rushed. The heroine's reactions and interactions in regards to her ex were interesting though. I missed a real turning moment.

Three women living in a small village in Dublin all friends. This is about their lives and loves.

Love drama is on the rise as Amy’s mom prepares for her wedding, Aunt Clover dates a hot musician, and Amy takes on the mystery of her friend’s cheating beau.

There’s love drama going on all around Amy Green. Her mom is getting ready for her bachelorette party and wedding, Aunt Clover is dating a hot singer in a band, and Amy’s best friend, Mills, has fallen head-over-heels for the new guy in school, Bailey. When Bailey cheats on Mills, Amy is determined to get to the bottom of it, but what she finds is more than she bargained for! Factor in a dreamy "Irish Surfing Chef," a painful family secret, and Clover in need of a confidence boost as she ponders starting college after an exciting gap year as an advice columnist. Cue sidekick Amy to the rescue with advice and support!