From the New York Times bestselling author of Falling and Sister Stardust comes a novel about marrying your dream man—and his mother. When Ellie meets Dan, she thinks she’s found the perfect man, complete with a loving, close-knit family. Having lost her own mother young, Ellie looks forward to gaining the mother she never had. But first signs of trouble appear when their intimate civil wedding ceremony is transformed into a full-fledged black-tie affair, and Ellie starts to wonder if Dan’s boundary-hating mother, Linda, might be a little too involved. As troubles between them mount, Ellie turns to her friends—glamorous Lisa and wonderful frazzled Trish—to help her recapture the independence she once had, and the man she still loves. But having her own child makes Ellie realize that the unconditional, sometimes overwhelming love of a mother is something that can’t—and shouldn’t—be ignored...
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"How could some people say that this book was predictable? I was ready for an easy read, a funny chicklit, so I was really suprised by the sudden twist in the middle. I liked the book all the more because of this. The caracters were totally believable, I can find their traits in either myself or people around me." — Babajaga (4 out of 5 stars)
"How could some people say that this book was predictable? I was ready for an easy read, a funny chicklit, so I was really suprised by the sudden twist in the middle. I liked the book all the more because of this. The caracters were totally believable, I can find their traits in either myself or people around me."
" This book was just okay. "
" the end sucked "
" An interesting read on in-law dynamics. I enjoyed it. "
" So the second time Ms. Green used the phrase "scraped her hair back into a pony tail" I almost threw this thing aside. But how often does anyone write about dealing with a mother-in-law? So I read the first quarter and last quarter, and I would urge a future edition of this book to consider the chopping block. "
" A great book about marriage, children and the dreaded in-laws "
" Made me thankful I have a good relationship with my MIL .. hehe "
" Another fun book from Jane Green. "
" I remember liking this book, but I loved Jemima J, which is also by Jane Green! "
" Good book. I really enjoyed how it went into such detail but still covered just a vast amount time. Showing her struggles from the very beginning. I almost want to give the book to my mother-in-law as a guide of what not to do. "
" One of my favorite Jane Green novels thus far! "
" Very enjoyable story that explores the relationship between a woman and her mother-in-law and the all too familiar challenges that come. I really enjoyed the characters and could relate to Ellie as she struggles to find acceptance. "
" A decent book about a woman and her overbearing mother in law. It's not light-hearted and there are some very sad events. Not my favorite Jane Green book but a decent summer read. "
" accidently read this twice without knowing until well into half of the book, pretty enjoyable. "
" BEACH READ! Its just a fun book! "
" The other woman is the mother-in-law. The mother-in-law's push to control things especially around the wedding was such a frustrating read. I had to skip ahead because it was getting my stress level up! The book was good, but I like it the least of any of Jane Green's books I have read. "
" A bit dramatic but a good read "
" This book was depressing and gave me severe anxiety, mostly because I'm getting married in a couple months. I thought that it would be a light and funny look at the mother daughter in law relationship but really it was just sad. "
" Easy, summer read "
" I like Jane Green as an author, but wouldn't llist this as one of her best books. "
" Great girly book to any woman that has a mother-in-law or mother of a boyfriend that is way too involved. There is more of a story line than I expected and I was pleasantly surprised. "
" Easy Read good for holiday by the pool. "
" I needed a fast, easy read and got one with this book. Not particularly uplifting and I spent a large chunk of the book wondering if I had already read it. Some parts of the book were quite addictive though and I raced through it. "
" Light and funny - a good beach read "
" I dont remember any specifics about this book, but I am always a fan of Jane Green's! "
" Oh, poor Ellie! While this book isn't one of Jane Green's best (Jemima J and Bookends are my two favorites), I found myself empathizing with Ellie. "
" This book was worth reading. It has twists and turns and I couldn't put it down until I was done. "
" Little depressing Not at all what I expected! "
" Great vacation book. Seemed a little tedious at times, but overall a good read. "
" Kind of a strange book. I wasn't sure I would finish it but I stuck with it and I guess I'm glad I did. Humorous in some ways but now I think I need to read something more uplifting. "
" fun, easy read-like all Jane Green books. "
" I wanted to punch Dan in the face at times (even more so than his controlling mom, considering he should have taken his wife's side), but I couldn't put the boook down and wanted to see how it ended. "
" Why are female protagonists always so idiotic and irritating? "
" Chick-lit is certainly not going to save the world. That said, Jane Green is by far the best writer in the genre, and this book was a great escape. "
" I know, the shame, Jane Green. But it was surprisingly absorbing. "
" This was a great book! "
" Lettura piacevole (soprattutto la prima parte, piuttosto carina) poi la questione diventa ridicola e viene svolta malissimo. "
" Jane Green really wrote well a woman's way of thinking, I completely related to the main character and you are drawn into the story. "
" Funny and a lighthearted read. "
" Blah, blah, blah. Schmaltzie, predictable drivel, except when the mother-in-law drops the baby! "
" I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this, for a light and easy predictable read it kept me interested and entertained it even touched my heart with feelings for several characters and their situation. "
" This was good. The relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was interesting and it was nice to see different points of view. Easy, fun read. "
Jane Green is a former journalist in the United Kingdom and a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York. She has written more than a dozen novels, including five New York Times bestsellers. Her novels are published in over twenty-five languages, and she has more than ten million books in print worldwide. She writes a daily blog and contributes to various publications including the Huffington Post, the Sunday Times, and Self.
Josephine Bailey’s impeccable narrations include the British classics Jane Eyre and The Secret Garden. She has also used her subtly nuanced style to enliven historical fiction and light romances. She has won nine AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award.
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