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Jul 12, 2011

Kelli rated it:

Heather Wardell has the distinction of being the only author I've emailed to ask if she has any new books for me to read. And, wonder of wonders, she wrote me back! I've read and loved all of Heather's previous books, so I was thrilled to hear that A Life That Fits was ready for me to dive into.

Every time I sit down to read one of Heather's books, I am completely engrossed. Everything in my world stops when I start reading one of her books. That feeling of total immersion happ More...

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Nov 01, 2011

Samantha rated it:

When Andrea returns home from a business trip, she is sure her boyfriend of fourteen years, Alex, is about to propose. Imagine her surprise when instead of diamond ring she gets her heartbroken. Alex has found someone else, and promptly moves out of their shared home. Andrea is devastated, in shock, and can only think of ways to get Alex back. She doesn’t care that he cheated––she just wants her first love back.

A Life That Fits is another superb novel from Heather Wardell. I didn’t w More...

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Sep 20, 2011

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Sep 20, 2011

Andrea rated it:

If you haven't read a book by Heather Wardell yet, you need to. I absolutely adored A Life That Fits, and that's not only because the main character has the same name as I do.

Heather's characters are remarkably real, with normal problems and normal existences. When you read one of Heather's books you feel like the characters are your friends, and Andrea is no different in A Life That Fits.

Everything is falling apart for for her, when her boyfriend of 14 years decides he want More...

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Aug 01, 2011

Christine rated it:

Twenty-eight year old Andrea returns home from a business trip fully expecting her live in boyfriend of 14 years, Alex, to propose to her. Instead, she comes home to find he has packed up all his belongings and is leaving her for a woman who he claims is Andrea's complete opposite. After spending a few weeks holed up alone in her apartment, Andrea devises a plan to get Alex back. If he wants someone completely different, than she will reverse everything about herself! But after completing her li More...

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Jul 31, 2011

Ashley rated it:

In Heather Wardell’s A Life That Fits, Andrea’s life is thrown into a tailspin when, at twenty-eight, the man she’s loved for half her life tells her he’s leaving her for another woman, a woman as opposite to Andrea as possible.

In the midst of her devastation, Andrea decides to become the “anti-Andrea” in order to win back Alex, her lost love.

So Andrea starts doing all kinds of things to break out of her rut and get Alex back- new clothes, new friends, new hobbies.

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Jul 29, 2011

Book Binge rated it:

This is the third book by Heather Wardell I have read and reviewed and once again she has "hit the ball out of the park!" Once again she has created a character who most readers will recognize--either because we have known people like Andrea or because at some point in our lives we have lived in somewhat the same circumstance. Andrea is a young woman who has lived as society and the prevailing cultural perception of women has dictated: getting an education, working at a nice job, a More...

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Jun 26, 2011

Lily rated it:

Review initially posted at It's Not All Vanity, Darling.

I have to admit that in my younger years I was somewhat addicted to romance novels, reading as many as I could whilst away from the judgemental eyes of my classmates. I guess in those years I overdosed on them a little, as it has been quite some time since I read a title such as this.

The one thing that came immediately to mind when I began reading A Life That Fits was the writing. There were numerous times when I thought More...

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Jun 23, 2011

Judith rated it:

Another fabulous book from an author that has certainly captured my imagination and one I hope to continue to enjoy. She chooses subjects and heroines that speak to the contemporary consciousness and which resonate as so real with problems and connections that are real. Andrea is such a heroine--a woman who has been in a relationship with one man for fourteen years, nearly half of her life, and who has now been soundly "dumped." Trying to move on was nearly impossible but as she wor More...

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Jun 09, 2011

Booksintheburbs rated it:

Andrea comes home from a conference excited about her upcoming engagement 0nly to be told by her boyfriend that not only does he not want to marry her, but that he doesn’t want to be with her at all. Andrea is shocked and experiences a whole array of emotions, from denial, anger, bargaining (if I do this, then he will come back), depression, then acceptance. Actually, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross would be quite correct that people when she said: “the most beautiful people I’ve known are t More...

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Oct 08, 2011

Marc rated it:

A Life That Fits wasn't what I expected. It mostly dealt with Andrea, learning how to grow up and be an adult. I loved that fact about this book. Maybe it's because the last book I felt dealt a little too much with the love interest and she was bitchy about it. Of course, her husband did die.

Another thing I loved was that I found myself relating not to the main protagonist, which I normally do and still did here, but I related to Alex. A long time ago in my past relationship, I saw wha More...

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Jul 13, 2011

BecksBookPicks rated it:

This was a new style for me when it came to Heather Wardell's work. Usually I meet the character where they are in their present life. Then she takes me back on a journey through time to show me everything they had gone through. I would then get to return to the present and finish up with what decision this character had to make. So, when I sat down with A Life That Fits, I met Andrea and had expected a story on how her and Alex had gotten to the point of him breaking up with her. Instead, I got More...

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Sep 08, 2011

Kelly rated it:

I got this book for $.99 for my Kindle, and I'm glad it only cost $.99. It wasn't bad, just lacking heart and the main character Andrea was a bit whiney for my taste.
The book starts out with her being dumped by her boyfriend and then for many chapters she proceeds to cry, and even when things begin to look up in her life, she's still crying about something or another.
Andrea decides to change her life by creating a "reversing project" where she does the opposite of what th More...

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Nov 29, 2011

Donna rated it:

I have read most of Heather Wardell's book and enjoy her writing style. The Characters are ones that the readers can identify with. Can't wait to read her newest book.

Twenty-eight-year-old Andrea returns home from a business trip to find Alex, her boyfriend of fourteen years, nervously waiting for her. Assuming he's finally going to propose, Andrea's instead horrified to learn he's been cheating on her and is leaving to be with the other woman, who he calls Andrea's opposite.

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Oct 19, 2011

Prangon rated it:

When I read the synopsis, I knew there can only be one scenarios when I finish. I would love it or hate it. I am thrilled to say it's the former. I love it.

It's not easy letting go of someone, that you love no matter what period of time you have spent with them. It's harder if it's almost half of your life. So when Andrea takes it upon herself to change herself in order to get back her ex, and I completely get it.

I loved how Andrea grows into an adult due to actions to reve More...

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Nov 06, 2011

Yvonne rated it:

When twenty-eight year old Andrea returns from a business trip, she’s stunned when her boyfriend of fourteen years promptly dumps her for another woman. Her entire world is turned upside down. She can’t even go to work.

Finally, she pulls herself out of her depression with a life plan. She’s going to change her life totally around and be the exact opposite of what she is now. In the back of her mind, Andrea is convinced this will win Alex back. She changes her wardrobe to include more c More...

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Jan 07, 2012

Leslie rated it:

I read A Life that Fits and Stir Until Thoroughly Confused back to back. While I think Ms. Wardell is a good writer, and her stories are light and delightful, I was disappointed in the following:
1. Both books were exactly the same - girl and guy break up, girl gets backbone, girl gets everything she wants, and it all comes too easily.
2. Ms. Wardell has great intentions, but I feel like she "chickens out" - in both books, the villain of the story could have done so much mor More...

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Aug 31, 2011

Jencey/ rated it:

Heather Wardell is dropping by Writer’s Corner for her latest book A Life That Fits.

Synopsis:

Andrea returns from a business trip to shocking news. Her boyfriend of fourteen years Alex breaks up with her rather than proposing. Andrea goes into a deep depression wondering what she will do without Alex. She is unable to work and unaware of the recent events at the office. Andrea realizes that she needs to do something for herself. The reversal project becomes h More...

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Jun 22, 2011

Jennie rated it:

This is a story about growth and self discovery, reminding the reader that teens aren’t the only ones figuring out who they are. When Andrea’s long-time boyfriend leaves she is suddenly alone…and lost. She wallows in her heartbreak and along the way realizes that she doesn’t know who she is anymore. She sets out on a plan to win her boyfriend back by becoming the opposite of who she was with him.

Along the way she truly discovers herself and this is such a wonderful trans More...

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Jan 01, 2012

Jenny rated it:

A beautiful tale that delves into the deeper feelings of the protagonist without being preachy or analytical. I was waiting cynically for the main character to act inconsistently (as has been the case with many of the self-published Amazon $0.99 authors) but Andrea delightfully stayed herself while changing in ways true to the plotline. I am about to begin Wardell's first novel, Life, Love and a Polar Bear Tattoo, in the hopes that she won't duplicate the characterization. Will let you know.
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Nov 01, 2011

Samantha rated it:

When Andrea returns home from a business trip, she is sure her boyfriend of fourteen years, Alex, is about to propose. Imagine her surprise when instead of diamond ring she gets her heartbroken. Alex has found someone else, and promptly moves out of their shared home. Andrea is devastated, in shock, and can only think of ways to get Alex back. She doesn’t care that he cheated––she just wants her first love back.

A Life That Fits is another superb novel from Heather Wardell. I didn’t w More...

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Jan 16, 2012

Nenette rated it:

Where would a woman be and how would she feel after the man she hoped to marry and who she's been with for half of her life (she's 28) leaves her for another woman? Her name is Andrea, and her reaction and the things she did are what this book is all about. It details her struggle from the pit of loneliness back to the world, living for the first time alone as an adult. The story drives home a lot of points: Nothing is permanent; there are nice people, and there are the other ones; when you' More...

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Nov 20, 2011

Autumn Review rated it:

I really enjoy Heather Wardell's writing style. Every book that I've read of hers has had a different concept. It's so refreshing! What I liked and identified with in this book was the journey of self discovery. It was fun to watch Andrea learn about herself. I was so proud of her when she realized that she really needed to be comfortable in her own skin before she could truly let someone else into her life. This book will make you feel good, because it's real.

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Sep 25, 2011

Jill rated it:

What a great book! The protagonist navigates tricky relationships in unique ways. She takes leaps where the rest of us would stand on the edge biting our nails. But she takes these leaps with all the fear we would have which makes her real and easy to identify with.

All the characters are intriguing and necessary. I cared very much what happened next. I was on the edge of my seat the whole book and satisfied at the end. I’ll definitely read this again.

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Jul 19, 2011

Melissa rated it:

This book was not good, but was so ridiculous I just had to finish it. The writing was bad - lots of run-on sentences, unnecessary information and very monotone. The author tried to include some humorous comments that just fell flat.
The concept was actually cute and in the right hands it could have been a good book. But the main character was too indecisive and needy, the ex was an ass and the supporting characters were just too stereotypical. Then there were just insane plots - the jer More...

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Nov 16, 2011

Sarah rated it:

I enjoyed the storyline of this book and it made for a very fun few days of just relaxed reading. the main character is charming and her drive to change is certainly commendable. I wish the character of her ex-boyfriend was more balanced because once he showed up, he was downright hateful and I didn't understand her drive to want to make things work for so long. Other than that, the story was fun and I enjoyed it.

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Nov 11, 2011

Harvey rated it:

This book was a good, quick read. It definitely defines the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' because the cover is horrendous. But the story it holds is sweet and the main character is charming and constantly evolving. It reminds me of the rebuilding phase that happens after every break-up and is a great reminder why one shouldn't lose themselves in the first place.

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Dec 30, 2011

JoLene rated it:

Quick read.....I started off not sure if I would like Andrea, however within about 4 chapters ishe started to grow on me. There were a few too many coincidences with who her ex hooked up with but otherwise it was a fun read.

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Dec 04, 2011

Bridget rated it:

I enjoyed this book so much. The author put together a nice little plot. I had moments where the main character made me want to slap her silly, but mostly I loved her and was rooting for her.

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Jul 10, 2011

Lizz rated it:

I had a lot of fun with this one. Engaging and brings a smile to your face. I found the author because her books were deeply discounted for my Kindle, but I plan to read more from her.

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