Review: Thinking of You – Jill Mansell

When Ginny Holland’s daughter heads off to university, Ginny is left with a severe case of empty nest syndrome. To make matters worse, the first gorgeous man she’s laid eyes on in years has just accused her of shoplifting. So, in need of a bit of company, Ginny decides to advertise for a lodger, but what she gets is lovelorn Laurel. With Laurel comes her dangerously charming brother, Perry and the offer of a great new job, and things begin looking up…until Ginny realizes that her potential boss is all too familiar. Is it too late for Ginny to set things right after an anything but desirable first impression?

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Release Date: May 7, 2013
Publisher: Sourcebook Landmark
Source: Provided by Publisher
Reviewer: Joelle
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

You can’t help but love & identify with the main character, Ginny, in this book. She’s a loving mother, a loyal friend, and has been burned by her ex. With her daughter Jem off to university, she needs more of a distraction than her slightly slutty friend & neighbor to keep her busy. She ends up with a job working for one of the last people on earth she thought would hire her–thank God he’s good-looking!

She also decides to rent a room out in her house. This leads to a chance meeting with what could be the love of her life, Perry. Too bad her housemate turns out to be his lovelorn, depressed sister. She too has a redeeming quality at least–she bakes delicious cakes!

There’s a lot happening in this book to entertain. Gavin (Ginny’s obnoxious ex) is hilarious–I was totally picturing Bill Nighy the whole time & cracking up! He is blunt and to the point, but with good intentions.

Along with Gavin & other funny moments, this story also contains heartbreak & betrayal. It turns out that all of the characters in this book are affected by love and where the stories go will constantly surprise you. I don’t want to give too much away, but I did love this quote from page 203 which refers to being betrayed by a friend with regards to love, “”with men, sooner or later you kind of deep down expected it.”” You will not be expecting some of twists & turns Mansell throws in, but you will not be disappointed with how it all ends up!

Great book, I highly recommend it! And if it ever becomes a movie, don’t forget Bill Nighy! Now who would play Finn….