Fat Girls And Fairy Cakes

Mar 21, 2013 Big Book Little Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Well, if you are up for an escapist read of sheer enjoyment and pleasure, then this is the one for you. Poor Stella has worked so hard all her life to get where she is, living that awful life of guilt for either not feeling committed enough at work because she has to get away for the babysitter or staying on for a meeting at work feeling terrible for not being at home for dinner with the family and to make matters worse her horrible boss MJ is breathing down h...more Lesley for www.bigbooklittlebook.com

Well, if you are up for an escapist read of sheer enjoyment and pleasure, then this is the one for you. Poor Stella has worked so hard all her life to get where she is, living that awful life of guilt for either not feeling committed enough at work because she has to get away for the babysitter or staying on for a meeting at work feeling terrible for not being at home for dinner with the family and to make matters worse her horrible boss MJ is breathing down her neck just waiting for her to fail.

After being given the job of producing a religious gardening programme which manages to go spectacularly wrong - but provides a good deal of hilarity, she finds herself at home with no job, her relationship with her husband hanging by a thread and a daughter who has changed alot during Stella’s absences. Thank goodness for a welcoming kitchen, a cupboard full of ingredients and Stella’s amazing knack of being able to knock up a ‘honey-scented chocolate cake with a gooey frosted topping worthy of Delia’.

Stella’s fabulous friends step up and offer her the support she needs by way of take away evenings, nights out, a holiday away and she finally begins to let her hair down a bit and have some fun as well as figure out what she wants from life.

Stella is a very likeable character - she does not ‘have it all together’ in any way at all and is honest about her failings and weaknesses. I like that she she was still an attractive and desirable woman even though she is clearly not a size 8!

So many comedy events happen during this story and there were plenty of laugh out loud moments. It was wonderful to see her and her friends all pulling together to support each other through the various trials and tribulations of their lives and I personally was very happy to see that CAKE was very much central to the proceedings!

Happily, things work out well for Stella in the end, despite all odds and it was great seeing a certain character get their very well deserved comeuppance at the end.

Verdict:This is lovely, fun read. I very much enjoyed it and for all those budding bakers, or just for those that love cake, like me, there are some fabulous looking recipes at the end of the book. Yum!
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Sep 12, 2011 Kim Nash rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a fabulous fabulous book! Laugh a minute, cry a lot, relate to most of it, empathise tons and I enjoyed it absolutely loads!

Fat Girls & Fairy Cakes is one of my most favourite books I've ever read! Due for launch on 8th September, congratulations go to Sue Watson on her debut novel. I'm sure she'll be celebrating many more in the future. Next week I'll be running an interview with the author and later this week I'll be running a giveaway so you have a chance to win this fantastic book....more What a fabulous fabulous book! Laugh a minute, cry a lot, relate to most of it, empathise tons and I enjoyed it absolutely loads!

Fat Girls & Fairy Cakes is one of my most favourite books I've ever read! Due for launch on 8th September, congratulations go to Sue Watson on her debut novel. I'm sure she'll be celebrating many more in the future. Next week I'll be running an interview with the author and later this week I'll be running a giveaway so you have a chance to win this fantastic book. Let me tell you a little more . . . . .

Busy Mom Stella works in the world of TV and husband Tom is a TV camera man. Stella’s impossible super-bitch boss makes life as difficult as possible arranging meetings at ridiculous times and arranging for her to be away from home for weeks on end. Tom is completely sick of being the main parent in charge, who gets to pick up the pieces and realises that his hopes and dreams are been quashed so that Stella can achieve hers.

When Stella returns home after a spell of a few weeks ago producing a program in Yorkshire, she finds that she has come home to a different life to the one she left behind, a daughter that she doesn’t really know much about anymore and a husband who is not a happy bunny! She starts to suspect that Tom might not be as honest as she thought he was and could be up to no good!

When Stella is stressed, she bakes to get rid of her worries and her tensions, making the most fabulous cakes and not realising how much of an important aspect of her future, her baking is to become.

This is a story about bullying, bitchiness, friendship, love, tears, motherhood, revenge and about taking opportunities and making dreams come true. It’s written beautifully, flows really well and is SO hard to put down. One night I woke up in the middle of the night and instead of even attempting to go back to sleep, got up and read some more of this fabulous tale!

Stella is such a wonder character, having traits and personal issues that most women would be able to relate to. Sue has an absolutely amazing way of making you feel the emotions of her characters, and making you step into their shoes.

Fat Girls & Fairy Cakes is such a great story, and so well written that I find it hard to believe that this is Sue Watson’s first book. If this one is anything to go by, I’m sure Sue will enjoy tremendous success for many books to come and will be up there with some of the best authors around! I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. An absolute cracker! Every woman should have it in their collection! Just trust me and buy it!
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Sep 12, 2011 Georgina rated it 5 of 5 stars

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When a book mixes chick lit and baking, two of my favourite things, together, you already know I’m going to be hooked before I even open the book. Fat Girls and Fat Cakes combines both together in one great big mixing bowl that had me laughing, and running to my local store for a big supply of cakes! Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes is Sue Watson’s debut novel, and let me tell you, I already know there are big things to come from this author.

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When a book mixes chick lit and baking, two of my favourite things, together, you already know I’m going to be hooked before I even open the book. Fat Girls and Fat Cakes combines both together in one great big mixing bowl that had me laughing, and running to my local store for a big supply of cakes! Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes is Sue Watson’s debut novel, and let me tell you, I already know there are big things to come from this author.

Stella Weston, has a successful career in TV, where she works long hours, has constant stress placed on her from the boss from hell and could probably stand to lose just a few pounds. Stella is constantly battling to find the right balance between her career and her family life, which consists of husband Tom and daughter Grace. Things aren’t looking so good when the boss from hell decides to relegate her to working on a gardening program where she has to contend with a nervous vicar, a nymphomaniac wife and Britney wannabe gardener Gerald. Stella has always been able to find comfort at the bottom of her mixing bowl, and lets be honest who hasn’t? However when even baking cannot save the day Stella decides that she must conjure up the courage to quit her job and find out if she can really turn her passion into her career.

I was instantly drawn into Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes as soon as I started the first page. The character of Stella is so warm and relatable that I felt as though she was actually one of my friends, and at times forgot that she was just a character in a novel. I found myself laughing along with Stella as well as feeling her pain and routing for her to follow her dreams and find happiness. I particularly found that I was able to relate to the comfort that Stella is able to find in baking and in eating the cakes and goodies that she creates. How many of us after a stressful day have turned to the chocolate or cakes as a way of making ourselves feel better? I know more of us than we would admit! I also loved the supporting characters in the novel, with Al being one of my favourites. His humour and flamboyant character are a welcome relief when the novel has more emotional moments. The storyline flows so easily that once you get started with this novel you will have a hard time being able to put it down. I especially loved the way in which each chapter has its own quirky title such as ‘Sex In The Dark’, which really had me wanting to read on to find out what happens next. There is also mention of Strictly Come Dancing, the TV show, in the novel, which I think is great timing for this novel. The new series is just about to begin, therefore linking this into the novel was great timing for Sue Watson.

My only issue with the novel was that I did find it a little difficult to get into at the very beginning. I found that the character of Stella came off as not particularly likeable over the first few pages, with the way she places her career before her child. Once I got into the novel, however I found that the novel flowed well and that I began to fall in love with the character of Stella.

Overall I loved Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes and would recommend this novel to anyone who loves chick lit and wants a light read. The novel is filled with humour, emotion, bitching, baking and love, making it an enjoyable read. Go and get your copy of Fat Girls and Fat Cakes, but remember, you may want to have some treats in the cupboard before you begin this novel as I can guarantee you will be craving the cakes! And who knows, this may just make you want to get into the kitchen and start baking! (less)

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Jun 24, 2012 Lauren rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found this book via a chick lit website, knowing that I wanted a chick lit style book to read with my friends on vacation.
I had never heard of this author before, but it turned out to be a good read.
It was just enough girls drama to keep me reading to find out where Stella would end up. Oh, and the constant talking about cakes and baking made me want to bake a cake. A bit difficult when you're reading it in a hotel in Hawaii.

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Nov 16, 2012 Best Books To Read rated it 5 of 5 stars

As many of you already know I read a LOT of books. Sadly, there are many writers out there who are great, but just don't get the chance as the competition is fierce and us readers can be a critical bunch! Every now and then the same author's debut novels keep popping up and somewhere along the line Sue Watson's name came up to the point I clicked on the author page. When I read her paragraph on her author page, it kind of made my mind up that I really wanted to give her book a go.

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Oct 08, 2011 Maureen Vincent-Northam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fat Girls & Fairy Cakes by Sue Watson won me over in the first couple of pages.

It centres on Stella Weston, who works as a TV producer with the boss from hell. I was laughing out loud at so much of the story, from the goings-on on location in Rochdale while filming the religious gardening programme, to the disastrous encounters with Diego the doctor, and the numerous clever one-liners.

The story has some very touching moments, too. Stella’s marriage is rocky, she struggles to make a success...more

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Nov 23, 2011 Book-shelf Shelf rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was a little hard to get into at the beginning, but soon the book flowed and brought the entertainment with the tears. Stella is a very complex character at first who puts her career before her child and leaves her family to cope with out her for weeks at a time. However she is also a fun character when Al is brought in. Al works with Stella on the programs she makes and brings the gay best friend quality to the book.

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Jan 12, 2012 Danielle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed this book. It was abit hard to get in to at first but ut turned out to be really good. This is the first book i have read by Sue Watson and it will not be the last.

My favourite character had to be Stella, i felt really sorry for her when her husband left her for Rachel, i thought that was unfair as they had grace there daighter caught in the middle. I most enjoyed the part when Stella and Al decided to start up there own busy making cakes. I thought it was nasty of Stella's ex...more

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Dec 13, 2011 Dizzyc rated it 4 of 5 stars

Oh wow! Such a sweet, fluffy and innocent cover hiding a fabulous grown-up story.

Stella loses her career as a TV producer and she sees this as a blessing in disguise as she can now concentrate on her family - her husband, Tom and daughter, Grace. She can make a fresh start with a new career and also spend time being a good wife and mother.

Stella decides to turn her passion for baking into a business, but life deals her some bitter blows so it is not all fairy cakes and happy days.

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Dec 28, 2011 Chloe rated it 5 of 5 stars

Can you really make a living from indulging in your dreams? TV Producer Stella Weston is over worked, over weight and under fire. Having battled uphill for years to balance her career with her family life, she is repaid by being put out to pasture on a religious gardening programme complete with a nervous vicar, his nymphomaniac wife, and 22 stone Britney wannabe gardener, Gerald. In the past, comfort has always been found at the bottom of her mixing bowl but when even the most delicious lemon s...more Can you really make a living from indulging in your dreams? TV Producer Stella Weston is over worked, over weight and under fire. Having battled uphill for years to balance her career with her family life, she is repaid by being put out to pasture on a religious gardening programme complete with a nervous vicar, his nymphomaniac wife, and 22 stone Britney wannabe gardener, Gerald. In the past, comfort has always been found at the bottom of her mixing bowl but when even the most delicious lemon sponge with zesty frosting cannot save the day, Stella decides enough is enough. However, finding the courage to quit is sometimes the easy part. Can you really turn a passion into a profession? Does more time at home actually give you a happier family life? Are men truly from Mars or another universe altogether? Stella has to roll up her sleeves and find out - when the going gets tough, the tough get baking....

This is the second self-published novel I have decided to try this year, and I was tempted to read this one because the reviews on Amazon made it sound fantastic, and like a book I would really like... not mention I'm rather partial to a bit of cake myself! When the book arrived, I was really impressed with the quality of it - if you didn't know it was a self-published novel, you certainly wouldn't guess it was. The cover is also perfect for the story and has a really good look to it, so first impressions were really good! Once I had finished the book, I realised this book is another reason I am glad I've decided to give self-published a go - it was brilliant, and certainly deserves the great reviews it has been getting.

The lead character for this book is Stella. I loved her right from the off, and could really find myself relating to her a lot, perhaps why I liked her so much. She's a hard-working mum who loves her job, but is constantly feeling guilty that she isn't there enough for her daughter, and that her marriage is suffering too. After a particularly bad incident at work, Stella jacks in her telly job and instead resorts to being a stay at home mum, but finds she still needs to work to make ends meet. The other main characters are Stella's best friends, Al and Lizzie, and they are great too. I wasn't so keen on Lizzie because of some of the choices she makes, but the other friend, Al, the typical gay best friend was fantastic, and I actually thought Watson wrote the relationship between he and his fiancé Seb perfectly, it was a touching love story and the twist towards the end was shocking and really made me love them more!

I think a lot of mums out there will be able to relate to Stella, and her problems. For example, when she's away and she calls late at night wanting to speak to her daughter, but not being able to - yes she knows she's wrong for calling so late but there's that irrational mum instinct that makes us need to talk to our kids whenever we want to. There's the problems with her marriage, and her struggle to pull herself together afterwards, I could certainly relate to that and loved how Stella decided to make something of herself with her business afterwards. I felt that Watson really did know what she was talking about with the cake business, and I loved how Stella started making pretty cakes out of her kitchen and then realising what a talent she had. I have a few friends who have done exactly the same thing as Stella, so I know that's a realistic story! But I just loved that Stella was a normal woman, and for that I think Watson did a great job writing this.

There are lots of things I loved about this book, and I can most definitely recommend it! I found the characters were realistic and likeable, especially the fab Stella, and not only was the main story fab, I found the sub-story within of Al and Seb's relationship fitted in perfectly and was lovely to read about alongside the main story of Stella and her cakes. I enjoyed reading about her success, and loved the way she handled herself after the things that happen to her. I found the book hard to put down because I wanted to see what Stella was going to do next, and I was sad when I turned the last page. However, I will be recommending this book to anyone who loves a great story with fab characters, because it's so enjoyable, and I loved every page. I defy you not to want to scoff a cake whilst reading it too, yum! (less)

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Dec 11, 2011 Leah rated it 3 of 5 stars

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When I first saw Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes it looked right up my street, sure the title is a little bit dodgy (it’s very twee, isn’t it?) but I liked the synopsis, I liked the bright blue cover so I was thrilled to receive a copy to review on my Kindle. I started reading it almost immediately and, I must admit, it was a well written read, but there was quite a bit about it that drove me mad. I can definitely see the appeal of Watson’s writing, but you can also tell very easily that this is a deb...more When I first saw Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes it looked right up my street, sure the title is a little bit dodgy (it’s very twee, isn’t it?) but I liked the synopsis, I liked the bright blue cover so I was thrilled to receive a copy to review on my Kindle. I started reading it almost immediately and, I must admit, it was a well written read, but there was quite a bit about it that drove me mad. I can definitely see the appeal of Watson’s writing, but you can also tell very easily that this is a debut novel, with the requisite amount of cliches and happenings that I truly thought Chick Lit had moved past.

Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes is very well written. Watson’s writing flows nicely and I found myself very caught up in Stella’s life as she finds herself in Rochester producing a religious gardening programme. There’s no hesitancy, the novel just digs right in to the good stuff and, it has to be said, it was amusing to see Stella try and make a live show with a bunch of (there is no other word for it) morons. I also liked the way Stella stood up to her boss, MJ. Now that is what I call amusing. Really, if you’re thinking of reading this book then the scene where Stella confronts MJ and quits her job is stellar. The baking aspect was also thoroughly enjoyable (and by that, I mean the actual baking of the cakes; other parts of the baking aspect I will get to…). At the minute I’m obsessed with watching Cake Boss so a book about cake baking was always going to interest me and I felt the cake part was fulfilled perfectly (even if I was jealous of Stella’s cake-making abilities).

My problems with the novel are far and wide, sadly. Firstly, I hated the way Stella was always angry with her husband, Tom. When she’s in Rochester and she rings up late and wakes up her daughter, she gets angry at Tom, as if it’s his fault. Then she quits her job and Tom tells her that they just can’t afford a party for Grace that will cost upwards of £400 and she gets annoyed and whinges and moans, as if it’s his fault she jacked in her job (and although I understand the circumstances over her quitting, I didn’t like the way she acted). I found her selfish, frankly. It was all her, her, her. She finds something out about Tom and then spends the rest of the book constantly on the verge of tears, but takes her own sweet time confronting him. It just got on my wick. Tom was nowhere near perfect, but Stella was hardly a wronged woman. To top it all off, when her best friend Lizzie does what Tom did, she DIDN’T MIND! I mean, my God. You can’t feel one way about something and then change your mind and be OK with it. It’s hypocritical (which Stella admits), but it doesn’t wash with me. You can’t whinge about your husband doing that to you and then just ACCEPT that your best friend is doing that to another woman. It’s wrong. Wrong.

The characters are very cookie-cutter. There’s Stella, obviously, who never does anything wrong(!), there’s her gay best friend Al, there’s her best friend Lizzie who’s allowed to do bad things, and Stella will be OK with it. None of them really spoke to me and a lot of them were way over the top (Al couldn’t have been more camp if he had tried). They were fine, and somewhat inoffensive, but they weren’t really memorable. I liked Stella’s daughter, Grace (though it grated when Stella called her “Princess Grace”, it’s very OTT) and it’s a shame she was only used when necessary to pep Stella up. I’d have liked to have seen a bit more of her, especially since her parents go through a difficult time. It would have been a prime time to give her something to do and to see how she coped with the events. Instead, she seemingly just gets over it all which was somewhat realistic. I know kids are resilient (it’s been drummed into me by so many Chick Lit novels) but I expected more of a reaction.

Despite enjoying the baking part of the novel, the fact Stella does it out of her kitchen is totally unrealistic. She talks of starting a business and of becoming a cake maker, but she totally lacks the business brain. She seems to think that making cakes out of your kitchen is entirely OK. I’m the least business person out there, but even I know you need permits and you need to have your kitchen checked and for it all to be legal and I just found it a bit stupid Stella – a TV producer, someone who’s clearly not stupid – wasn’t aware of any of that. It does crop up – eventually – but by then, it was just silly. Stella was surprisingly immature and surprisingly naive for a 40-something woman. And that put me off a lot. You can have a book that’s written perfectly, but if you can’t even get your character straight I’m going to be annoyed and Stella was just plain stupid. I just find it so, so hard to believe Stella wouldn’t know that you can’t just start making cakes in your kitchen without the requisite permits and licences and premises. And that’s all I could think about, while I read the book. It was enjoyable, yes it was, and I’ll definitely look out for Sue’s next novel, but I was disappointed with quite a bit of the novel, with the way the characters were and the way the whole cake-baking thing was handled.(less)

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Nov 28, 2011 Kat rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anybody who likes a good laugh and cry

Can you really make a living from indulging in your dreams? TV Producer Stella Weston is over worked, over weight and under fire. Having battled uphill for years to balance her career with her family life, she is repaid by being put out to pasture on a religious gardening program complete with a nervous vicar, his nymphomaniac wife, and 22 stone Britney wannabe gardener, Gerald. In the past, comfort has always been found at the bottom of her mixing bowl but when even the most delicious lemon spo...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Rea Sinfield rated it 3 of 5 stars

I remember the first time I see the cover to Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes it was months ago when I came across Sue Watsons blog. I have pestered her ever since awaiting for the release date! I am sure everyone will agree the title of this book and the design is one that would wickedly tempt you from the shelf. I was just wondering if the storyline was going to be as tempting as the cover!

Plot
Can you really make a living from indulging in your dreams? TV Producer Stella Weston is over worked, over w...more I remember the first time I see the cover to Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes it was months ago when I came across Sue Watsons blog. I have pestered her ever since awaiting for the release date! I am sure everyone will agree the title of this book and the design is one that would wickedly tempt you from the shelf. I was just wondering if the storyline was going to be as tempting as the cover!

Plot
Can you really make a living from indulging in your dreams? TV Producer Stella Weston is over worked, over weight and under fire. Having battled uphill for years to balance her career with her family life, she is repaid by being put out to pasture on a religious gardening programme complete with a nervous vicar, his nymphomaniac wife, and 22 stone Britney wannabe gardener, Gerald. In the past, comfort has always been found at the bottom of her mixing bowl but when even the most delicious lemon sponge with zesty frosting cannot save the day, Stella decides enough is enough. However, finding the courage to quit is sometimes the easy part. Can you really turn a passion into a profession? Does more time at home actually give you a happier family life? Are men truly from Mars or another universe altogether? Stella has to roll up her sleeves and find out - when the going gets tough, the tough get baking....

My Opinion
OOooo I love Cake!!!
This book has three ingredients that make a perfect read ,cakes,humour and a loveable main character.

The book started off completely unexpectedly not with Stella and her cupcakes but with Stella working in television. The first part of the book is when we really get to know Stella and find out that she is a loveable hard working character with a huge heart. We can feel how Stella is torn between wanting to be there for her family but also having to commit wholeheartedly to her job. It is quite a way through the book that the whole cake topic starts and that was when my mouth started watering and my stomach rumbling reading about all of these delicious cakes.

I found the first half of the book was full of humorous parts and I did find myself chuckling away especially the part involving Stella and a vicar let’s say “stuck in the mud!” The second half of the book is more emotional in many different ways. There really is something for everyone in this beautifully written page turner.
There are also a real mix of characters in this book some who you will fall in love with and cannot wait to appear again, like the flamboyant Al who I would love to have as my best friend! There are also characters who you will loath such as MJ.

I would defiantly recommend this book it is quite hard to believe that this is Sue Watson’s debut book. All I can say is this is going to be an author to watch out for.(less)

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Sep 08, 2011 Louise Graham rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fat Girls & Fairy Cakes is the first novel by Sue Watson published by Rickshaw Publishing. The story is about a TV Producer, Stella Weston. She is over worked, over weight and struggling to manage work and family life. With the “help” of the horrible MJ, Stella soon finds herself on location in Rochdale producing a religious gardening programme. The show is in trouble and it’s not helped by the nervous Vicar and his nymphomaniac Wife!

When troubles looms, Stella always finds herself elbow dee...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Donna Alexander rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book. The subject matter dear to my heart, made it an absolute must. When I started reading, I couldn't wait for Stella to get on with the baking, and I wasn't disappointed. The characters were fun and Stella's trials and tribulations were joy and sadness together. I would recommend this book to all. Added bonus at the end as many of the recipes are included at the back of the book. Some interesting concoctions I would like to try.

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Apr 29, 2012 Lucie Simone rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is completely fabulous! From the get go, I loved the author's voice. Sue Watson is so funny! Many of the scenes truly made me laugh out loud. The author weaves in the hysterical with the heartfelt beautifully. The pace is quick and light and full of energy. It almost felt like chatting with my best girlfriend, dishing over the dramas of our lives. Stella is not without her faults, but then who wants to read about a character who's perfect? What fun would that be? I loved Stella's relat...more

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Jun 24, 2012 S. L Lewis rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hilarious book, which had me hooked from the first page. The idea of the vicar's randy wife has me in tears of laughter. The backdrop of the crazy world of daytime TV and its vibrant characters added to the humor of this book.

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Sep 11, 2012 Brigitte rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a great first novel! Loved the characters as I laughed and got emotional reading it through. A real heroine stuck with a not so ordinary life. Ho on, hav a go, you'll enjoy it!

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Aug 19, 2012 Sian Taylor rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit

Absolutely brilliant! It's not often I'd give five stars to a traditional 'chick lit' book, but this one is laugh out loud funny!!

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Jul 05, 2012 Dionne Thomson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Found it quite difficult to get into the book but after the first few chapters I could not put it down. Brilliant read,

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Sep 27, 2011 Tina Orr rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this. It made me laugh, with a few surprises on the way. I'll also be trying the recipes at the end!

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May 15, 2013 Tracey rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really REALLY loved reading this book.. Such a great funny and sometimes sad read. I loved the recipes at the end too.. I shall be baking...I shall be dancing and singing while doing it... I shall be looking forward to more books by Sue Watson... Another Author on my fab list xx

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Dec 22, 2011 Kayla Oliver rated it 4 of 5 stars

I found this book addictive really easy read and didn't take long to get into at all!!

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Sep 22, 2012 Terri Russell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Light and fluffy but very entertaining!

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Jan 26, 2013 Amy Huskisson rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book would be okay for a holiday read but I found it a bit shallow and predictable like most chick lit.

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Mar 05, 2013 Woods rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It was a married Brigid jones!

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Apr 09, 2012 Annie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle

One of those lovely chick lit finds with good writing, strong characters, great twists + turns and a stronger than average story. Read it on a sun lounger, but it was a much better book than that makes it sound.

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Feb 12, 2012 Aileen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I didn't love this book, but I didn't hate it. The book started off very well and I found it funny, but after the first few chapters I got a bot bored with it, however towards the end it was a bit better.

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Nov 10, 2012 Rowena rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really struggled to get into this book but am glad I persevered. Funny and moving, a great chick-lit book. Would love to see this made into a film

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Jan 29, 2013 Carly rated it 1 of 5 stars

yawn ..... couldn't get into it at all , found the writing style bad

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