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" This novel was more difficult for me to get into (I probably would have given this a 2.5 star rating if possible). It could have been the political arena that it was based in as I have no interest in politics. The characters were difficult to grasp at first but once I figured out everyone's role in the story then I had begun to 'enjoy' it more. When he big secret is revealed (I was able to figure it out before hand), I began to wonder how the author would tie it all together for the ending. I wasn't disappointed with the ending, but I am not able to say that had been different I would have liked it better. I am not sure I would read a sequel. "

" Confesso que me surpreendeu pela positiva! "

" Total candy of a read, but that's okay after reading Brooks' awesome book about the plague. "

" The book was quite long. I did not enjoy the politics and was more interested in discovering who were Kate's parents and the storyline around it. "

" So far I am loving this book. Looking fwd to reading others by her. "

" Amazing summer read! Quite the page-turner. Loved it!! "

" I am enjoying this book, although I worked out who the parents are about half way through. A good read on a cool Autumn evening. "

" Beyond predictable. Way too long of a story to get the point across. This book had badly developed characters, too much description where It was unnecessary. Would not Recommend. "

" Disappointing. The premise was intriguing--three young women vacation together, one ends up secretly giving birth in an airport restroom. But which woman ? Unfortunately for the reader the author drops broad hints, leaving no doubt as to not only who the mystery mother is but who the father is too. "

" I really enjoyed this book - it's pretty long (600 + pages) and now I miss the characters in the book. (Always a sign of a good read!) What about Kate? Ed? Clio & Fergus? Nick? Jocosta? The Hartleys? I really liked it. I think I will search out some more of her books! "

" a long but captivating book that needs to be followed up with a more light hearted book "

" It's like reading a whole year's worth of a daytime drama. It goes on and on, but you don't really want it to end. Really great book if you just want to settle down with some flawed characters for a while. "

" I couldn't finish this book. It was self indulgent and drug on and on "

" Not a book I would have picked out myself, but I enjoyed it. There is a bit of a mystery although its soon solved, but there is enough of a what will happen next to keep the pages turning - which is good as it is a very long book! "

" Vincenzi's books are so unnecessarily dense with characters' day-to-day details that the payoff is pretty much not worth it. "

" Pretty good book with an interesting plot! There was also a massive twist but by the end of it the ending was pretty predictable. Another great Vincenzi read! "

" I love Penny Vincenzi's books. She has great character's and storylines. "

" Total fluff, but very addicting fluff. "

" So good. It is a pretty long book and I read it in 3 days because I just couldnt put it down. "

" THis book was long and took a few weeks to get through. Interesting because it was written by an English woman based in London so some vocab was different. Good story. "

" This book was ok but could have been about 300 pages shorter! It got a bit tedious... "

" This was quite a voyage of a book! As I am an Anglophile, her writings intrique me because I can picture so many of the places she mentions. It was a great beach read---while being snowbound at Christmastime in Seattle. "

" I picked this book cause it was so long, and thought I would be reading for weeks. Instead I could not put it down. "

" I read this on a plane and it was perfect. Not too heavy yet engaging enough to get me through a cross country flight. "

" gave up barely 20 pages into it. simply blah "

" only on page 80 but liking it alot. Looks like it will be a 4 star at least. "

" I was really liking this book. Then it just dragged on an on and the end just fizzled out. "

" Way too many characters, each with too many details and side scandals. I gave up about 20 pages into it because I wasn't enjoying all the characters. Had the potential to be a really good story though so I was disappointed. "

" My introduction to Penny Vincenzi and I loved it. "

" Confesso que me surpreendeu pela positiva! "

" I had a harder time getting into this novel and recognizing just who the characters were and what their relationships were. Once I was halfway through the book, I was ok. I just didn't enjoy this story as much as the 1st by this author. It must be an identity thing again. "

" This book started off with promise. I expected it to be a breezy book that would be good to read at the beach or on a lazy vacation. But it was about 300 pages too long and very soap opera like with a predictable plot line. "

" -It’s very enjoyable. This author is popular in Britain, and I wanted to find out why. "

" This book was ok but could have been about 300 pages shorter! It got a bit tedious... "

" I enjoyed this book. The story was entertaining, though predictable. It was too long. It could easily have been at least 100 pages shorter without losing any character or story development. The writing is good but there is nothing to keep you thinking about the book once you finish. "

" Two people who make life worth living: Nette and Penny Vincenzi. The former introduced me to the latter, and thank God, because a beach isn't a beach unless you're sitting on it with a deliriously trashy PV tome in hand. "

" A long and easy to read story with great characters, I loved it. Not too deep or complex, perfect to pick up and put down. Took a while to finish and there were moments where I wanted to fast forward but overall was a good satisfying read. "

" First time that I've read a modern English writer. The writing style is somewhat different. Seemed a little wordy, but I did enjoy the plot. "

" Vincenzi's books are so unnecessarily dense with characters' day-to-day details that the payoff is pretty much not worth it. "

" its too long and the politics stuff does not help the plot along that much. She tries to be too clever with ending and leaves the reader with too many questions...and regrets. i only liked the Martha and toyboy relationship. "

" nothing earth-shattering here, but a well-developed ensenmble cast ofcharacters... "