Sophie's Turn (Rock Star Romance, #1)

Apr 28, 2013 Kimberlie rated it 3 of 5 stars

One can't help identifying with Sophie. She likes chick flicks, eats pepperoni pizza when abandoned in a hotel in Paris, and feels awkward wearing her baby-blue jumper in the middle of a rock show. We're with her as she comes to some painful (and brave) decisions about her future. This is all good. When we empathize with a character, that helps us experience the story. I wish, however, that the author had explored the personalities of the supporting characters as much as she did with Sophie. As...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book – in fact, I loved it! Sophie is such a likeable character which made it really easy for me to identify with her. By the end of the book, I felt is if I had known Sophie for years.

I loved the way the book started with a prologue telling the reader that Dan proposes to Sophie. At that point we don’t know anything about the storyline or the characters. This little “teaser” made it impossible for me to put the book down before I knew more about the two of the...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Stephanie- The Boyfriend Bookmark rated it 3 of 5 stars

Sophie, a news journalist, dating the very sophisticated business exec, Tim...then enter into the scene, rock god, Dan... a definate mixture for disaster. Who will Sophie end up with? You might be just as surprised as I was.
This book was a slow start for me, however, as devoted to the band books as I am, I pushed on and surprisingly, I actually ended up enjoying the book more than I thought I would.
I love the characters and the story and though I thought Sophie stuck her foot in her mouth a litt...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Marina Sofia rated it 4 of 5 stars

OK, I have a confession to make. I've known Nicky for a number of years and I knew she had written a novel. When she first published it as an e-book, I didn't have a Kindle, but I felt that, as a duty towards a friend, I should make an effort to buy it. Maybe even read it. Even though chick lit is not at all my cup of tea. You can look through my lists and I doubt you will find more than a handful of chick-lit type books.

I expected to skim through it quickly and find a few polite things to say a...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Cocktails and Books rated it 3 of 5 stars

Sophie and Tim met at a charity event and for two years seemed to be on the road to matrimony. But on the night of their two year anniversary the dynamics of their relationship changes and it causes Sophie to start questioning why she thought they were such a fit for one another. Then the focal point of her teenage crush, Dan the lead singer of Tusk, enter life and turns things upside down. Will Sophie choose Dan, the man she's loved for the past two years or the man who was the star of her girl...more Sophie and Tim met at a charity event and for two years seemed to be on the road to matrimony. But on the night of their two year anniversary the dynamics of their relationship changes and it causes Sophie to start questioning why she thought they were such a fit for one another. Then the focal point of her teenage crush, Dan the lead singer of Tusk, enter life and turns things upside down. Will Sophie choose Dan, the man she's loved for the past two years or the man who was the star of her girlhood dreams?

I thought the premise of this book was great. Who wouldn't love to suddenly finding your girlhood crush interested in you? As Sophie's story unfolded I found myself not understanding or connecting with Sophie and questioning every choice she made after her ill-fated trip to Paris with Tim. While I could understand her questioning her relationship with Tim, what I couldn't is why she would stay with him when he had so many marks in the "Con" column. He didn't really seem to have any endearing qualities to him that would have me making excuses to stay with him. Everything seemed to be about him and his wants and never about what they both might want or even what Sophie wanted. I could see why Dan would appeal to her and why she would grasp onto a relationship where she at least felt like the center of the man's world. But dump the first deadbeat before you move onto someone else!!!

I did like Dan in that lovable aged rocker who doesn't want to grow up kind of way. He was a big kid that didn't really know how to give up his rock star ways, even when he finally found the one woman that has ever understood the real "Dan". If I were Sophie, I'd be prepared for Dan to work on his "burger addiction" and prove he can be the man she wants and needs.

I did feel myself softening towards Sophie after she made some tough choices about what she wanted out of her life. She grew from the ordeal and was starting to be truer to herself. It makes me wonder what will happen in book two of the series.(less)

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Sep 07, 2012 Jessica(WonderlandReviews) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Every girl has that romance, that idol they have a chance to become more then just friends or acquaintances, and just like every girl has that moment, there is a moment lost.

Who wouldn't like the idea of finding that lost chance again when you are not so naive with the world, when you are more secure with your place in life?

For Sophie all of this comes true, even if it adds drama and stress to her life, some could argue it was well worth it if it meant getting that chance romance again.

I wasn't...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This book had me hooked, it was so exciting from the very start and I just didn’t want to stop reading. Maybe it was the reminder of my own teen band obsessions and the thought of actually living out your teenage fantasies that had gripped me so tightly, whatever it was, it was fun and very enjoyable.

I loved the style of writing, it was easy to read and kept me guessing throughout. I particularly enjoyed the Edinburgh flashbacks, I was eagerly awaiting the next segment that would give me mo...more

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Nov 18, 2011 Donna McBroom-Theriot rated it 5 of 5 stars

Book Quotes:
Well, if it weren’t for the small matter of Tim, her actual finance’. And for the fact that Dan was a mega rock star. And for the fact that they had both drunk a little too much at the party after the big Parish gig. But he had said, ‘would you marry,’ hadn’t he, and indeed she would. In a different world. In a different lifetime. But, “yes, oh yes,” she shouted again, because he wasn’t serious, and it wouldn’t hurt to go along with the fantasy, would it?
“Yes, I am. Look, he’s a grea...more Book Quotes:
Well, if it weren’t for the small matter of Tim, her actual finance’. And for the fact that Dan was a mega rock star. And for the fact that they had both drunk a little too much at the party after the big Parish gig. But he had said, ‘would you marry,’ hadn’t he, and indeed she would. In a different world. In a different lifetime. But, “yes, oh yes,” she shouted again, because he wasn’t serious, and it wouldn’t hurt to go along with the fantasy, would it?
“Yes, I am. Look, he’s a great guy. He’s kind and caring and good looking. He’s got a good job and he adores me. he’s funny. No really, he can be. You just never get to see him like that. He’s intelligent and he likes reading books. We go to the opera and we go travelling. He would never let me down. He would never betray me.”
I was breathless after this little tirade. “Will you listen to yourself:” Rachel asked, quietly. “Where is the love, the passion, the romance” Doing crazy, unpremeditated things on the hop?”
As I was bolting out of the building trying to make good time for the Tube, I bumped smack-bang into Tim trying to get into the building. He was picking me up so that I could arrive at the train station composed and in style!
“You see, I thought this was supposed to be a romantic treat,” he explained. “Telly doesn’t belong here. Instead, we’ll play Naughty Monopoly.”
“I really, really meant to pop that question over the weekend. You know, propose.” “But you know what? I forgot the ring.” He let that hang for a few seconds, trying to gauge my reaction. …How was I supposed to react to that?...”So anyway, I forgot the ring and you can’t propose to the woman you love without a ring. And so that’s why I didn’t. I thought you might like to know.”…Inwardly, I screamed…Why TELL me such a thing?
And so it came that I, Sophie Penhalligan from Newquay, changed into an expensive silky black dress and a string of pearls in the back seat of a black stretch limo outside one of the poshest hotels in the world.
We picked up where we had left off at the Royal all that time ago: gazing at each other communicating by looks rather than words.
My Review:
At first I thought how could so many misspelled words get by a proofreader and then it came to me, like a cloud floating by, that I was reading a book by author ‘across the pond’ and I was intrigued even more by the story and my good fortune to be chosen by this author to review her book. I think we read and don’t think about the author behind the story and I realized that at that moment, the reading world opened up as a place to unite authors and readers from all over the world.
This was a story that could have been plucked straight from the streets of London or small town USA. It’s funny. It is heart breaking, and it is honest.
Sophie is living life on her own terms. She has a great job at a newspaper, best friend who keeps her grounded, and a long-term boyfriend.
And, then there is Dan. Sophie has loved Dan, a member of the rock band TUSK, since she was a teenager. She first met him ten years before when she wrangled her way backstage after a concert.
Since then, life has gone on and Sophie is in a long-term relationship with Tim, who at some point, Sophie hopes will propose to her.
About the time that Tim finally gets his act together and proposes, Dan re-enters her life. Sophie soon finds herself engaged to both men and is face with the decision of figuring out who and what she needs to make her happy.
It is a modern-day romance that any girl might like to find herself embroiled. As Ms. Wells says – “find out how Sophie gets into such an impossible situation and how she turns it around”. It is a delightful “chick-lit” book; definitely one you will not be able to put down.
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Jul 17, 2011 Jessie rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the perfect story to take with you for a weekend at the beach. Written in an easy, comfortable tone, you'll soon find yourself carried away into Sophie's world and unable to put the book down until you find out what happens next. I couldn't help but become envious of the main character, Sophie, as she finds herself engaged to two different yet wonderful men. I was right there with her thinking what would I do if this happened to me. Who would I choose? Why? What do any of us really want...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Kathleen rated it 5 of 5 stars

One woman ... two very different men ... two proposals ... which one does she choose?

Sophie Penhalligan is a twenty-eight year old London newspaper journalist who has been in a two year relationship with the safe and steady accountant Tim, who has finally proposed to her. But then along comes a blast from the past when her teen idol and rock star heartthrob Dan Hunter from the band Tusk comes back into her life after ten years and proposes to her too! Sophie accepts both of their proposals and f...more One woman ... two very different men ... two proposals ... which one does she choose?

Sophie Penhalligan is a twenty-eight year old London newspaper journalist who has been in a two year relationship with the safe and steady accountant Tim, who has finally proposed to her. But then along comes a blast from the past when her teen idol and rock star heartthrob Dan Hunter from the band Tusk comes back into her life after ten years and proposes to her too! Sophie accepts both of their proposals and finds herself in a dilemma ... what's a girl to do?

Sophie's Turn is a sassy fun rockin' romance story that will keep your toes tapping! Written in a witty and humorous style and told in the first person narrative by Sophie, the reader is drawn into her romance story with two very different men, and the journey she embarks on to make a choice of which one will be the man of her dreams. The story is split into three sections: the first section is a flashback to how Sophie got herself into the dilemma of being engaged to two men at the same time; the second section is about the progression of Sophie's relationships with both men; the third section is about the dilemma and how Sophie gets herself out of the predicament and the decision she makes at the end. I really enjoyed how the author weaves this romantic tale within the three sections, it flows smoothly and has a nice balance of humor, emotion and romance in the mix, with so many twists and turns that will keep you guessing how it will turn out for Sophie, Tim and Dan.

The author has created a great cast of characters who are realistic, engaging and easy for the reader to relate to. You can't help but feel for Sophie, she's a sincere woman who battles with her conscience over the dilemma she finds herself in and agonizes over a decision, come on if you had two men in love with you could you make an easy decision? Luckily Sophie has a valuable BFF in Rachel who stands by her ready to listen, give advice and provide a shoulder to lean on. Then we have the two men: steady, dependable and anal accountant Tim; and sexy rock star Dan ... each have qualities that are appealing ... but what's a girl to do when she has to choose one or the other? As I followed Sophie's story, I found myself swaying back and forth between Tim and Dan, I'm glad I wasn't in Sophie's shoes because I don't know how I would make my choice.

Rich in detail and descriptions of the music scene and European settings, with witty character dialogue and interactions, passionate romance scenes, and a completely unpredictable ending, makes Sophie's Turn one heck of an entertaining read!

Sophie's Turn is the author's debut novel and first installment in the Rock Star Romance Trilogy. This modern day romance will captivate you from the start, keep you rockin' as you turn the pages and leave you wanting more!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Reading Addiction Blog Tours.

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Sep 17, 2012 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I'm not sure what I expected from Sophie's Turn, but I got so much more than I expected from the book. I received entertainment for an afternoon an evening. I was taken to a world that was different from my own. But I also watched a woman deal with her issues by first not dealing with them and then tackling them. I watched a romance bloom. I toured with a band around Europe and stayed at 5-star hotels. And I enjoyed every minute. Ms. Wells knows how to write a story that fully immerses you in th...more I'm not sure what I expected from Sophie's Turn, but I got so much more than I expected from the book. I received entertainment for an afternoon an evening. I was taken to a world that was different from my own. But I also watched a woman deal with her issues by first not dealing with them and then tackling them. I watched a romance bloom. I toured with a band around Europe and stayed at 5-star hotels. And I enjoyed every minute. Ms. Wells knows how to write a story that fully immerses you in the experience of her characters and makes it very enjoyable.

Sophie was a great character. She is funny, witty, has a great best friend, a good boyfriend and a good life, so why are memories of a night spent with a band ten years ago coming back to her? And then the happenstance meeting with one of those band members in an airport that lands the band back in her life. Is it what she wants and will it turn her life upside down? Well of course the book needs some tension and conflict to proceed and this has it. But it also has great friends, romance, heartfelt insight, tender moments with parents and so much more. Sophie has a whole range of emotions and she goes through all of them. But not on a whim. Sophie is not a silly girl that you just want to slap, at least I didn't. I felt that she had a reason for each thing she did and each time she went through a range of emotions she had good reason. I just loved her, she was so real. She battled decision-making. Nothing was easy for her. Every time she thought it was, something else came up and showed her something else. Rachel also made a great supporting character and best friend. Rachel just wants the best for Sophie and she wasn't one of those mean girl friends that you get in some books. She honestly had Sophie's best interests at heart through the whole book. I loved her and I'm interested to see more of her in the next book. Tim, I'm not sure I can say I liked him, but he serves his purpose. Dan, now Dan is the man that could make me want the rock star fantasy again even though I'm pretty sure I got over that as a teenager. Dan is hot, he's sweet and he's the whole package. No he's not perfect, but his good seems to make up for the bad. I also can't wait to see more of him as well.

Sophie's Turn was a very hard-to-put-down book. While the plot was character-driven and I have gone over the characters, the plot move along at a fast pace. The book is divided into sections and nothing is dwelt on too much to make any part of the book drag on. I pretty much flew through the whole thing dying to know what would happen next. Ms. Wells has the timing of the book down to the science to keep the reader engaged with the right amount of information, romance and action.

I loved Sophie's Turn and cannot wait for Sophie's Run. Ms Wells expertly weaves a story based around Sophie and decisions she needs to make in her life and the two men in it, without making Sophie into a completely wishy-washy annoying woman. The dialog is witty and fun, the places and scenes keep the story fresh and Sophie herself kept me interested in the book the whole time. I loved the characters, the plot, the book as a whole. I think Ms. Wells did an excellent job and think that if you enjoy chicklit, romance or a good general fiction book that Sophie's Turn is a great choice for your next book.(less)

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Sep 14, 2012 Novareylin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

This book is just simply fabulous! It has all the right bells and whistles. From the prologue on I was immensely entertained! It’s a book about choices and some rather scandalous activities with those choices, but every word is delicious!

Sophie! Sophie! Sophie!! Ahhh… she is by far my favorite charcter. She has her little set of problems. Being engaged to a man that is far from her own version of Prince Charming. And then her version of Prince Charming shows up in her life again! What’s a girl t...more

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Aug 10, 2011 Georgina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Nicky Well’s is debut author, originally from Germany, now living in Bristol in England, with her husband and two sons. She has self published her first e- book Sophie’s Turn a classic chick lit novel. Nicky kindly sent me an e-book copy of her novel . Normally I don’t enjoy reading e-books, I’m pretty old fashioned and love the feel and smell of a reading a new book. After reading about Sophie’s Turn, however, I was excited to get started. I always enjoy reading novel’s by new and upcoming auth...more Nicky Well’s is debut author, originally from Germany, now living in Bristol in England, with her husband and two sons. She has self published her first e- book Sophie’s Turn a classic chick lit novel. Nicky kindly sent me an e-book copy of her novel . Normally I don’t enjoy reading e-books, I’m pretty old fashioned and love the feel and smell of a reading a new book. After reading about Sophie’s Turn, however, I was excited to get started. I always enjoy reading novel’s by new and upcoming author’s and Sophie’s Turn was no exception.

Have you ever dreamed of being engaged to a man you have lusted after for many years who is also the lead singer of your all time favourite band? Well for Sophie Penhalligan, this isn’t just her dream its her reality. Dan the lead singer of Tusk has just proposed to her and she is over the moon. There’s just one issue she’s already engaged to her long term boyfriend Tim. You’re probably wondering how one girl can become engaged to two men at once, right? Well so was I when I read the prologue of Sophie’s Turn, after all its not the predicament you find yourself in every day. You’re also probably coming to many presumptions about Sophie already but wait, you have to read her story before you judge her. Once you start devouring the pages you will come to realise how Sophie has managed to land herself in this unlikely situation and along the way you will begin to not only fall in love with her but also perhaps envy her just a little bit. Not only do we come to realise that she has a conscience she also has many elements to her that we can all relate to.

Sophie’s Turn is split into three sections; Flashbacks, Playing With Fire and Showtime. The first looks at how Sophie managed to become engaged to two men at one time; reliable dependable Tim and roguish handsome Dan. The second looks at the progression of both of her relationships with both men, with the third leading us to how Sophie manages to get herself out of her predicament and the decisions she comes to make. I usually don’t enjoy flashbacks as a way of telling back stories, however in Sophie’s Turn Nicky Well’s manages to fit these flashbacks perfectly into the narration so that the novel does not become stilted but continues to flow. I loved the humour injected into this novel with the moment of Tim de-slugging his garden having me laughing out loud, leaving me receiving many strange looks from people around me. I also was thrilled to notice some British elements thrown in, resulting in much nostalgia for me with the mention of scotch eggs and sausage rolls, as I am originally from England and miss many of these elements about Britain. Many UK novelists tend to stay away from too many mentions of words and items only associated with England, fearing that they will isolate the American market, so I was delighted to see that Nicky Well’s had not shied away from this.

Will Sophie choose Tim or Dan? Well you’ll have to read the book to find that answer but let me tell you the ending might just surprise you.

In Sophie’s Turn Nicky Well’s mixes a style reminiscent of Lauren Weinberger’s ‘Last Night in Château Marmont’ with her unique British charm resulting in a honest, charming and slightly bitter sweet, romantic take on modern chick lit. Reading this novel feels as though you are hearing it directly from you’re best friend. I was able to devour this novel almost as fast as I tend to wolf down a chocolate bar when I‘m in need a sugar rush, even having to be literally dragged away from the novel at one point. Anyone who likes chick lit will love Sophie’s Turn just as much as I did.

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Sep 10, 2012 Marissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm a fan of Chick Lit, and I am now a new fan of Author Nicky Wells! This was a well thought out and creative story, that definitely has many twists and turns, and really by the end, you will be surprised at what happens, as I was! There was a good amount of rockstars, including a very gorgeous one; a very nice, but that's just it, a very nice boyfriend/fiance; and a good amount of that best friend time to go over all your troubles because suddenly, life just gets too complicated! The main char...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Katie Mettner rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sophie's Turn is a wonderful modern chick lit romance that opens with the protagonist, Sophie, quite happy in her romance with her boyfriend Tim, or is she? Being a big fan of rock music Sophie has flashbacks to another time and place when the only man she wanted by her side was Dan from the rock band Tuscq. At the tender age of 19 she had the opportunity to experience that first hand and regrets the decisions she made that night. Now 10 years older and wiser she meets up with the band members a...more

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Oct 18, 2011 Samantha Robey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sophie Penhalligan isn’t a slapper. Or at least she wasn’t before. Before Dan came back in her life. Dan, the hunky rock star of the band Tusk, the man that made her teenage self go weak in the knees. Who knew he would still have the same power over her as a grown adult? A woman engaged to be married to another man? Sophie can’t believe she lets herself carry on an affair with Dan. But maybe if she were happier with Tim. If Tim wasn’t always so uptight. If Tim let Sophie have her wild side back....more

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Sep 23, 2012 Tobi rated it 5 of 5 stars

First Thoughts After…..
Fun read and ready for the next in February……Killing me!!!! And yes I’ve informed Nicky of the fact that I AM dying here…..
My Synopsis
Sophie is content in her life. She’s been dating Tim for 2 years and she has a decent job! There is nothing more a girl could want right? Nothing except a Rock Star Sophie's been in love with since she was in her teens and almost had a thing with…….
Sophie ends up on tour with Tuscq covering their comeback tour by the band’s request……
Will Sop...more

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Aug 27, 2011 Louise Graham rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sophie's Turn is the first novel written by Nicky Wells. Sophie Penhalligan is a 28-year-old journalist living in London. In a committed relationship to Tim, but worried that is doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast - why hasn't Tim proposed yet? An accidental meeting at the Airport of Darren the guitarist of band Tusk. The band she had travelled from Cornwall to Edinburgh to meet and go back stage with almost 10 years previous. The band that she had an enormous crush on the lead singer Dan, al...more Sophie's Turn is the first novel written by Nicky Wells. Sophie Penhalligan is a 28-year-old journalist living in London. In a committed relationship to Tim, but worried that is doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast - why hasn't Tim proposed yet? An accidental meeting at the Airport of Darren the guitarist of band Tusk. The band she had travelled from Cornwall to Edinburgh to meet and go back stage with almost 10 years previous. The band that she had an enormous crush on the lead singer Dan, all those years ago. Darren invites her to a session they have coming up.

How can Tim every compare to the gorgeous Dan. The old feelings come flooding back to her and when she gets the opportunity to travel with them as an assignment for the newspaper there is no stopping her - after all it is work!

With the new excitement of Tim's (eventual!) proposal and the work assignment, everything seems to going great for Sophie! But how come after just a few days things have changed so much! "Slapper. Slut. Adulteress. These are hardly words that Sophie Penhalligan would normally use to describe herself." How can she suddenly find herself in Paris engaged to two men at the same time? What is she going to do? Who should she really be with? Can Tim compete with the man of her dreams, Rock Star Dan?

This is a great book and very easy to read. You start the story half way through and then return back to the past and retrace Sophie's steps when she met the Band and then her relationship with Tim. There are lots of very funny elements to this book and some great characters. A wonderful friendship between Sophie and her best friend Rachel. Packed full of heated highs but also some very sad lows that might have you reaching for a tissue. (Loved the ending) Nicky has written a perfect ChickLit book that easily stands up against the others available today in the shops.

Thank you so much Nicky for sending me a copy of this novel.

You can follow Nicky on twitter @WellsNicky or via her blog http://nickywellsklippert.wordpress.com/ . The book is available via amazon as an ebook http://t.co/SII13pE
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Jul 31, 2011 Sharon Goodwin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Nicky Wells is a self-published author. When she contacted me to review Sophie’s Turn, I read the prologue which had me hooked instantly!

In the prologue, Sophie and Dan are in Paris while the band ‘Tusk’ are on tour and Sophie accepts Dan’s proposal. There’s only one problem with that …………what about her fiancée Tim back in London? I wanted to go back to the beginning to find out more about her relationship with Tim and what life was like for her. What had led her to this point?

In Part One we ge...more Nicky Wells is a self-published author. When she contacted me to review Sophie’s Turn, I read the prologue which had me hooked instantly!

In the prologue, Sophie and Dan are in Paris while the band ‘Tusk’ are on tour and Sophie accepts Dan’s proposal. There’s only one problem with that …………what about her fiancée Tim back in London? I wanted to go back to the beginning to find out more about her relationship with Tim and what life was like for her. What had led her to this point?

In Part One we get to experience Sophie’s relationship with Tim. Tim is a very solid, dependable man who likes things to be exact and precise. I think the one thing that explained beautifully about his character (by inference) was in the restaurant when Sophie and Tim were celebrating their two year anniversary - the way he unwrapped his gift in the restaurant – it told me exactly what type of person he was! We also learn more about the closeness Sophie has with best friend Rachel. Their friendship is quite central to the story and I loved the way they supported each other and were open and honest.

Also in Part One we flashback to an earlier time in Sophie’s life – this is when she followed the rock band ‘Tusk’ to Edinburgh for their final gig and her relationship with Dan began. This worked really well as the author used a trigger to flashback so past and present fitted seamlessly together.

A key point in the story is at the airport – Sophie is flying to Manhattan to attend a conference. She notices Darren (from ‘Tusk’) and finds out the band are re-forming. When she’s back home in London, she finds out where they are next doing a gig and invites Tim and Rachel to go with her……………… and so she meets Dan again.

The attraction between Sophie and Dan is sizzling. There are some heart-thumping scenes between them – you can feel the heat coming off the pages! There are also some heart-wrenching scenes that may have you crying …………………

I found myself laughing out loud quite often, specifically I would like to mention the hotel room in Paris with Tim when room service arrives and a separate incident at home in London when Tim is gardening in the rain during the night and the police arrive. I have a smile on my face even now!

Sophie’s Turn is written in such a way that you feel included in her journey. It is easy to read and will keep your interest. A modern romantic fairytale ……………. but is the ending what you think it is going to be? I think you will be surprised – I was!

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Aug 29, 2011 Rea Sinfield rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have just finished Sophie’s Turn by Nicky Wells on my kindle. I love the look of the cover of this book and I think it is the ideal cover for this book.

Plot
Slapper, Slut, Adulteress. This is hardly the words that Sophie Penhalligan would normally use to describe herself. Yet this is exactly how she is behaving, all things considered, even if she isn’t quite married to Tim yet. Aged nineteen, she travelled halfway across the country to honour an invitation by her favourite rock band, Tusk, to j...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Mary Grace rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sophie’s Turn is a great beach read, it was a swift and easy story to follow and I think all romantic buff might enjoy. Sophie just wanted the good life – the nice boyfriend, a steady and productive job, great relationship with friends, and a nice little home as a married woman. Sophie’s plan is already in action as she has everything she wants and needs with a slight problem – Tim, her boyfriend. From the start of the story, you’ll really feel something different about Tim. He’s an ok partner b...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Dalene rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

This book and I did not click in the beginning. I felt the transitions between past and present were confusing. I stuck with the book and about a third the way through it finally clicked for me of what was going on.

Even though I didn’t love the book, it was a cute story. I liked the main character Sophie. She was a lot of fun. Her best friend was great. She really made the connection between the two guys. We should all have a best friend like her.

I did like Dan as well. While he was not pushy,...more

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Sep 21, 2012 Kelly the Kindlesessed rated it 4 of 5 stars

Book Review – Sophie’s Turn by Nicky Wells.

‘Rock Guys are viagra for my soul’ – Sophie Penhalligan

Sophie Penhalligan is just like any other teenager growing up in her hometown of Newquay, Cornwall. Her bedroom walls are adorned with posters of her favourite rock band, TUSCQ, and her dreams revolve around one day meeting the singer, Dan, and making him all her own - the singer with a voice like velvet. Her musings however take an ornamental turn when her dream actually bares some truth at ninetee...more Book Review – Sophie’s Turn by Nicky Wells.

‘Rock Guys are viagra for my soul’ – Sophie Penhalligan

Sophie Penhalligan is just like any other teenager growing up in her hometown of Newquay, Cornwall. Her bedroom walls are adorned with posters of her favourite rock band, TUSCQ, and her dreams revolve around one day meeting the singer, Dan, and making him all her own - the singer with a voice like velvet. Her musings however take an ornamental turn when her dream actually bares some truth at nineteen.

Attending a more ‘intimate’ gig in the Bristol area, Sophie manages to meet the band and also gets an invitation to join them in Edinburgh a few weeks later. When Dan starts to take an interest in Sophie, her dreams remain just that when she turns him down, as her dreams did not include one-off sex on a tour bus, and so holding onto her virtue and her heart, she leaves the next morning, never to contact the band again.

Ten years later, and now a journalist for Read London newspaper, Sophie is about to embark on a flight to New York for a conference, when she encounters Darren, the guitarist of TUSCQ, who advises her that the band have reformed, and are playing smaller venues in the London area and have renamed their little project, Splat! Darren’s news sparks Sophie’s interest, and she takes it upon herself to check out her old favourite band on her return.

Old feelings emerge and sparks fly between Dan and Sophie again, as he invites her out for dinner. All this sounds romantic and innocent enough, however Sophie is already in a relationship with Tim, an accountant, who is one minute loving, next minute sulky, and in all honesty, a little drab. On their second anniversary, instead of proposing like she thought, he had the sudden urge to protect his garden lettuces to the ever-invading slug population.

Tim, however, does propose eventually, and Sophie says ‘Yes’, after all, Tim is safe, trustworthy and hard-working – Perfect husband material.

Nevertheless, Dan isn’t giving up, and cunningly devises a plan for Sophie to go on the reunion tour with TUSCQ, and be the official tour news columnist, as her news desk job for Read London poses the perfect opportunity for her to spread her wings and become a well-respected journalist within the entertainment industry. Mission accomplished, now he just has to prove that Sophie is hiding her true colours, and Tim is no good for her, but he gets more than he bargained for when he falls in love, and puts an engagement ring on her finger – the same finger where Tim put his.

With the support from her best friend, Sophie knows she has a very difficult decision to make, but one that will question her morals, ethics, and a stunning realisation that who she thought she was, isn’t quite who she wants to be.

Follow this extraordinary journey, of a thirty-something English woman, who at times had me laughing my arse off. Her musings and personality reminded me very much of Bridget Jones and her love of cliché’s made me giggle, especially ‘what happens on tour, stays on tour,’ mentality.

This is an impeccably written novel which in turn is a fun, easy-read chick-lit that was very entertaining. As a girl deriving from London myself, it was a refreshing change to read something that I could totally relate to, as I also hail from the Tooting area. I will definitely read the sequel, Sophie’s Run, as it will be interesting to see what kind of a pickle she gets herself into next time.

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Sep 10, 2012 Vibina Venugopal rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sophie Penhelligan has a great life., with her career being a journalist friends and a boyfriend Tim who has been there for two years, though her relationship with Tim turns her off time and again., she hopes that someday he will propose her..And then eventually does get engaged but then she gets engaged to the rock star Dan too...The book opens up with a flashback though a slow runner things got a lot better as I hung on to it...Tim is shy, can never really express himself always messes up thin...more Sophie Penhelligan has a great life., with her career being a journalist friends and a boyfriend Tim who has been there for two years, though her relationship with Tim turns her off time and again., she hopes that someday he will propose her..And then eventually does get engaged but then she gets engaged to the rock star Dan too...The book opens up with a flashback though a slow runner things got a lot better as I hung on to it...Tim is shy, can never really express himself always messes up things and tries hard to make it up to her at times forcing his way , he has a weird obsession with slugs, forgets his rings when he planned to propose later apoligising .....That is him a cross contrast of Sophie that makes her think something is definitely wrong somewhere...All along the way Sophie has been a great fan having a larger crush for Dan the rock star and a member of the famous rockband TUSK ..Dan is portrayed as every girl's dream and luckily for Sophie Dan re-entering her life, did I say re-enter?? well she did meet him back in her teenage years at back stage prior to one of his performance., and now she ends up being proposed, she is in cloud nine (obviously) with chorus of angels singing around her but the only trouble is that she is already engaged to Tim.... Kudos to Wells for bringing out the teenage adrenaline rush in Sophie .,when she meets Dan, those crazy moments are real fun to read...But for now she is with Dan too.,in short she is engaged to both men...Things take quite a roller coaster ride and before she gets a hang on things everything seems to fall apart..There is suspense, thrill, adventure around Sophie, never a dull moment with her.. Edinburg mystery was well done too...Sophie can get on nerves at times driving you to the edge ,in spite of her smartness she can act real stupid., but she is quick enough to reconcile and correct her mistakes but at times the situation itself don't go as she wants complications upon complications..Sophie keeps pushing her morale benchmark at times getting things right and at times losing it...The ending was a quiet unexpected one and I liked Wells for that..This book is a wonderful for a relaxing read....
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Nov 15, 2011 Ananda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, contemporary, read-in-2011, romance, lahe

Before starting my review on this amazing book, I have two things to confess: First I am a sucker for chick-lit books and second, I just love music and rockstars! So what happens when I see these two combined! THE INEVITABLE - I LOVE THE BOOK!

Sophie Penhalligan is a journalist working for the Read London. She has a steady relationship for two years with Tim, and is waiting for him to propose. Tim is everything a girl would possible want and life with him would be safe, secure, cozy. Wait a minu...more

Before starting my review on this amazing book, I have two things to confess: First I am a sucker for chick-lit books and second, I just love music and rockstars! So what happens when I see these two combined! THE INEVITABLE - I LOVE THE BOOK!

Sophie Penhalligan is a journalist working for the Read London. She has a steady relationship for two years with Tim, and is waiting for him to propose. Tim is everything a girl would possible want and life with him would be safe, secure, cozy. Wait a minute..is that what she really wants?
Oh, there were times when she felt live and wild, times when she ended up following "Tusk" on their Tour. And Dan..the-yummy-wan't-to-die-for Dan! She still remembers him, even after ten years!
But what happens when she sees him again? Is her comfortable relationship with Tim in danger? Could it be she still has feelings for Dan "The wild thing"?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Through flash backs and virtuous past-present switching, Nicky Wells is going to entertain you and make you love her characters! Though this is her debut, I have to say Nicky did a great job in creating a funny, witty, warm modern romance story, full of twists and turns.
I confess, I didn't like Sophie at the beginning but by the end of the book I felt I could understand her and her confusion, and actually imagine myself in her shoes. I loved her best friend Rachel and the relationship she has with her. As for my favorite character, it would definitely be DAN! Yummy, wild but warm..I really want to read about this rockstar more. And speaking of more, I overheard Nicky is working on the sequel, so keep your fingers crossed guys! Let's hope we will see more of Dan, I promise you, you will love him!

This surely is a very amusing and interesting book, and I highly recommend it to everyone!
Oh wild thing, you make my heart sing!

I am proud to be an Associate Reader of Mrs Wells at loveahappyending.com and I am truly grateful for the copy of this book I received. To find out more about Mrs Wells, visit her page http://loveahappyending.com/nicky-wells/(less)

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Sep 10, 2011 Kristin (Kritters Ramblings) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Have you ever had to choose between two men who were vastly different, but both perfect in many ways? Do you wish you could just settle down, if only with the Mr. Right? Well, if you haven't found yourself in that situation, but want to read about the deciding between the rock star and the steady boyfriend - this book should be the first one you pick up.

I absolutely fell in love with this book. A sweet chick lit that kept you guessing until the end, which guy did you want her to marry? As a read...more

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Aug 22, 2011 Sue rated it 4 of 5 stars

How many of us have dreamed of being proposed to by a rock star, especially one that we have idolised since our teenage years? For most of us that’s as far as it gets, but for Sophie Penhalligan it went further. Not only did she dream it but it actually happened to her. Dan from rock group Tusk is her dream come true, or is he? There is of course the small matter of her boyfriend Tim who has also proposed to her.

Sophie’s Turn is a delightful story of moral dilemma and conscience, throwing cautio...more How many of us have dreamed of being proposed to by a rock star, especially one that we have idolised since our teenage years? For most of us that’s as far as it gets, but for Sophie Penhalligan it went further. Not only did she dream it but it actually happened to her. Dan from rock group Tusk is her dream come true, or is he? There is of course the small matter of her boyfriend Tim who has also proposed to her.

Sophie’s Turn is a delightful story of moral dilemma and conscience, throwing caution to the wind and reality checks told in a light hearted way with a great insight and understanding of human nature.

Sophie is a fun character who kept me amused and as the story unfolded, I got to know her better and found that there was a lot more to her than first appeared on the surface. She is a girl with a conscience that she is constantly battling with, trying to justify her actions with varying degrees of success. To help Sophie in true BBF style, Rachel is always there to offer advice and a shoulder to cry on. Then there’s the Accountant boyfriend; rock steady [yes the irony is intended] slightly anal Tim. And, of course, there is Dan the rock God, lead singer of Tusk who Sophie has loved from a far for over ten years. The two worlds of reality and fantasy collide and Sophie is stuck between the two until something far more important happens, the ripple effect of which brings her to a point where she has to face up to the good and the bad and take the right turn in life.

The book is set in three parts with the first setting the backdrop to the story by way of several flashbacks which, I have to admit, I wasn’t sure about initially but once I got into the story I was able to slip back and forth with ease. The flashbacks work because that part of Sophie’s life is not what the story is about but are essential to understand and move the plot forward.

I loved the second part of the book and how the relationships between Sophie and Tim and Sophie and Dan developed and evolved. Part three was just as good, giving rise to some moral dilemmas, making you route for Tim one minute and then Dan the next and made you wonder how you would handle the same situation.

The outcome, well what a great ending – not what I expected but totally satisfying. All in all a fab story told in a refreshing way.(less)

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Dec 29, 2012 Amanda Markham rated it 3 of 5 stars

Not your usual chick lit. This is smart, funny, heartbreaking and much closer to life than a lot of other books I've read in this genre. The main character doesn't try to hide anything, is honest with both men in her life, and most importantly, is honest with herself.

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Sep 06, 2012 Beth Cutwright rated it 3 of 5 stars

I found Sophie's Turn to be a smart and sassy read. It is a sweet romantic story about a girl who doesn't know her own mind and she is trying to define herself and her moral high road while opportunity knocks. Sophie is one of those people that just doesn't quite know how to avoid temptation. Is she bored? maybe. Does she just want to make sure, she's not settling? Yeah...who wouldn't want the best there is for the rest of their life. I related to her wholeheartedly. Sometimes we take three step...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Ellie Mendez rated it 5 of 5 stars

In her debut novel, Nicky Wells brings us the story of Sophie, a very likable young woman with a good head on her shoulders. In the prologue we see the proposal from super-hunk, bad-boy, rock-star Dan, unfortunately Sophie can't get too excited since she is already engaged to another man. We go back to where everything began and we get to met the official fiancee, Tim, after a few chapters with him it seems like the logical choice to totally go for Dan. After all, Dan and Sophia already have a c...more In her debut novel, Nicky Wells brings us the story of Sophie, a very likable young woman with a good head on her shoulders. In the prologue we see the proposal from super-hunk, bad-boy, rock-star Dan, unfortunately Sophie can't get too excited since she is already engaged to another man. We go back to where everything began and we get to met the official fiancee, Tim, after a few chapters with him it seems like the logical choice to totally go for Dan. After all, Dan and Sophia already have a cute and romantic story together, at a concert in Edinburgh where things almost went to far in the tour bus.

The relationship between Sophie and Tim is deeply flawed. Tim is possessive and selfish, he is trying to make Sophie into his ideal of the perfect wife. While the relationship looks awful in black and white it's not hard to empathize with Sophie. I think most of us have at one time or another been in a similar relationship, and why do we stay? Sometimes not even we know. So when Tim proposes, it seems like a dream come true for Sophie and things would have run its course if it wasn't for a chance encounter with a band member from Tuscq, the band Dan used to play in. This chance encounter led Sophie to sneak out (again!) to see the band and there she re-connected with Dan.

Dan shows her the rock-star life with all the fine things money can buy and thanks to him Sophie ends up in the band tour where she gets to know Dan better. In the meantime, Tim, feeling Sophie slipping away becomes the boyfriend she always wanted, but is it too late? Eventually we come to the million-dollar question: go for the bad boy or stay with safe and secure?

I wish I could tell you my views on her ultimate decision, but don't want to give spoilers and ruin other readers enjoyment of the story. What I can tell you is that Sophie's Run is the second installment in the Rock Star Romance Trilogy and as soon as you finish Sophie's Turn you will get Sophie's Run (or at least that's what happened to me!)(less)

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