When Millie saves bestselling novelist Orla Hart's life and loses her boyfriend in the process, one wonders if the rest of the book can be as enter...
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Sep 29, 2011
Margarida
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Jill Mansell é, sem dúvida, uma das minhas autoras preferidas. Simplesmente adoro os seus livros. Têm tudo o que se pode pedir para uns momentos de leitura muito bem passados: uma grande dose de humor, romance, boas personagens e uma boa intriga. Além do mais, são daqueles livros que sabem bem em qualquer altura do ano. São leves, mas de uma carga humorística fenomenal e histórias hilariantes que tão bem se assemalham à realidade em que vivemos.
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Aug 28, 2011
Eugena
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Mar 20, 2011
Stephanie
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My determination to achieve my goal of reading 80 books this year is forcing me to admit to my guilty pleasure: I read lots of romances (especially now that Barnes & Noble is handing them out for free. Curse you, B&N!!!).
Actually, I don't so much "read" them. I plow through them. Skim them. Blast through to the end. Look, it's not like they're Crime and Punishment, (which, incidentally, I just finished). I don't have to spend hours trying to figure out if the rain is symbo More...
Actually, I don't so much "read" them. I plow through them. Skim them. Blast through to the end. Look, it's not like they're Crime and Punishment, (which, incidentally, I just finished). I don't have to spend hours trying to figure out if the rain is symbo More...
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Feb 27, 2011
Samantha
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Millie Brady unexpectedly befriends best-selling novelist Oral Hart the afternoon that Millie gets dumped. Orla, suffering from a writing slump after a scathing review of her latest novel, decides Millie is just what she needs to get her creative juices flowing again. She proposes an idea to Millie regarding her next novel, and makes an offer Millie can’t refuse. As the heroine of Orla’s next romance novel, Millie’s needs a man- or two or three- to spice up her love life.
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Dec 30, 2010
Tara
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Yikes - was I drinking or otherwise impaired when I wrote this review? Sorry for the typos. I believe they've all been fixed...
I got a Kindle for Christmas. :-)
I've read the criticism about how a Kindle is sacrilege because you don't read a "real book" - no real book smell, no cover art, no page turning, etc. - but I gotta say that I love it. Turning pages is great, I guess. But in the end, I really just like to read. Kindle allows me to do that just as ea More...
I got a Kindle for Christmas. :-)
I've read the criticism about how a Kindle is sacrilege because you don't read a "real book" - no real book smell, no cover art, no page turning, etc. - but I gotta say that I love it. Turning pages is great, I guess. But in the end, I really just like to read. Kindle allows me to do that just as ea More...
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Mar 25, 2011
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I absolutely adored everything about this book, characters, situations, dialogue – everything!
Millie and Hester are “flat-mates”, yep, this story takes place across the pond. These quirky gals have made a “celibet” and it all goes crazy from there! The “celibet” is that neither of them can have relations while in their city, the loser would owe 200 pounds to the winner. An amount that neither gal can really afford.
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Millie and Hester are “flat-mates”, yep, this story takes place across the pond. These quirky gals have made a “celibet” and it all goes crazy from there! The “celibet” is that neither of them can have relations while in their city, the loser would owe 200 pounds to the winner. An amount that neither gal can really afford.
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Apr 17, 2011
Ashley
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While sitting in her boyfriend's car listening to him try and convince her to move in with him, Millie spy's famous romance writer Orla Hart about to commit suicide. Jumping out of the car, and subsequently ending her relationship, Millie runs to Orla's side and convinces her that just because Orla's husband has been found out ot be cheating on her, that killing herself isn't the way to get even. What ensues is a non-stop roller coaster ride full of rollicking fun and laughs with Millie blunderi
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Sep 04, 2009
Serena
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Jill Mansell has surpassed herself once again in Millie's Fling. Chicklit and women's fiction readers will enjoy this spontaneous journey in Cornwall, England.
"Having ignored his plea, Millie promptly cannoned into the lamp-post behind her. Clutching her left shoulder and trying to pretend it hardly hurt at all--ow, ouch--she wondered why her life had to so closely resemble Mr. Bean's. What she wouldn't give to be sleek and chic and in control at all times." (Page 108-9 of More...
"Having ignored his plea, Millie promptly cannoned into the lamp-post behind her. Clutching her left shoulder and trying to pretend it hardly hurt at all--ow, ouch--she wondered why her life had to so closely resemble Mr. Bean's. What she wouldn't give to be sleek and chic and in control at all times." (Page 108-9 of More...
Mar 26, 2011
Linda
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I got this book as a free download on kindle and was not expecting much. Little did I know that Jill Mansell is one of the best-selling authors in Britain. Even though Millie's Fling falls firmly into the chick-lit category, not usually one of my choices, I found myself reading the book in just a sitting or two.
Millie and her roommate, Hester, are twenty-somethings living and working in Cornwall. They appear to be a pair of rackety party girls, but I soon began to see more beneath the surfa More...
Millie and her roommate, Hester, are twenty-somethings living and working in Cornwall. They appear to be a pair of rackety party girls, but I soon began to see more beneath the surfa More...
Dec 15, 2010
Maria
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Mais uma vez me diverti imenso ao ler este novo livro de Jill Mansell. Desta feita, a protogonista, novamente uma mulher, é uma rapariga muito divertida e, apesar de todos os desgostos de amor, está de bem com a vida e consegue, a meu ver muito bem, ultrapassar as adversidades que se lhe colocam no caminho. Como que se estivessemos a ler a obra final de Orla Hart, uma famosa autora de bestsellers criadas por Jill Mansell, depressa entramos na história de Millie, da própria Orla, e das personagen
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Apr 04, 2011
Barbara
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Thank you Barnes & Noble Free Fridays for providing me with such a fun read. Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell is a delightfully funny romance, nothing too risque and having a lot of heart. Millie finds herself in a bit of a bind--she's without a boyfriend and without a job, making for the perfect situation to be rescued by Orla Hart, romance writer. Orla is reeling from a scathing review of her last book and is determined to write something better. She decides to base her next book on real lif
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Jan 10, 2011
Jasmyn9
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After reading Perfect Timing, I knew I had to try another of Jill Mansell's books. I'd heard great things about Millie's Fling and it didn't disappoint. Millie is in a rut. A job rut, a boyfriend rut, and she needs some change. Little does she know that change will come about with her decision to speak to bestselling romance author, Orla Hart. Orla immediately takes Millie "under her wing" and sets about trying to find the perfect man for her....and while she's at it, she's going to wr
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Apr 10, 2011
Emily
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This book was a complete waste of time, alas. I found it on my Nook - I think it was a "free Friday" download from B&N which I must have forgotten about - and I felt like something easy to read so I read it. About the only good thing I can say about it though is that she writes decently and grammatically. Apart from that the plot was dull and predictable, the characters were not particularly riveting, and there weren't even any steamy love scenes to add entertainment value ... just a r
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Apr 14, 2011
Shelly♥
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Millie's Fling tells the story of good natured Millie, who stumbles across a famous authoress on the verge of leaping to her death. After convincing her that that would be a problem, Millie befriends Olga and later agrees to let her turn Millie's own life into a novel. As Millie faces her daily, crazy situations, she relays them back to Olga, who began to transform this story into a work of ficiton. While Millie keeps her own personal hearthrob a secret, Olga tries to infuse some life into th
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May 17, 2010
Namratha
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I love the Brits’ dry turn of phrase, tongue-in-cheek humour and ability to be self-deprecating. Jill Mansell has straddled all the above ingredients in her refreshing collection of chick-lit. Her books are fun reads; devoid of random smut and brimming with memorable characters, quick-silver dialogue and believable story-lines.
Millie’s Fling is one such fine example. The best way to review this l’il gem would be to give a little heads-up on some of the characters. So here goes:
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Millie’s Fling is one such fine example. The best way to review this l’il gem would be to give a little heads-up on some of the characters. So here goes:
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May 02, 2011
Kolleen
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After reading Miranda's Big Mistake and falling in love with chick-lit like I never imagined I could, I went on a journey to read as many of Mansell's other novels as I could. As I searched them out, all with their cute little covers, I came upon this one to follow up Miranda. However, when it arrived it was a different cover and looked like the absolute most corny and embarrassing book ever (in fact, I took the dust cover off to read it in public). However, I am not too proud to say to neve
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Jan 25, 2011
Kayanna
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One word comes to mind after I finished Millie's Fling, "Lovely". The beginning started off slow. I didn't connect with the characters right away and I started to lose interest. But, I continued and the characters grew on me. It's a very light read. Nothing earth shattering, no really bad people, just a lovely all around book. Millie's Fling takes place in England with English characters and an English author. Reading, I got an overall feeling of Bridget Jones Diary (movie) without the
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Apr 11, 2011
Kristi
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Millie and Orla's meeting will change both of their lives. Orla because Millie just saved her life, and Millie because Orla is determined to make Millie the heroine in her next big romance novel. Unfortunately for Orla's story, Millie doesn't have a romance budding at the moment. Orla doesn't despair though. She sets right to work writing down all of the events that happen in Millie's life and arranging for Millie to "meet" some guys. Orla's taste in men is kind of bad, and Millie's ha
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Jan 26, 2012
Chrissy (The Every Free Chance Reader)
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I did enjoy this read. It was your classic British chick lit. Easy, fun, light, made me like the characters and care what happened to them.
This was a sweet story and I really liked the instant rapport between Millie and Hugh. The whole crossword puzzle clue schtick was great! I wanted them to get together and stay together.
Lucas was a surprising character. Not at all what I expected him to be. I loved how his story played out!
Hester really annoyed me. She was the More...
This was a sweet story and I really liked the instant rapport between Millie and Hugh. The whole crossword puzzle clue schtick was great! I wanted them to get together and stay together.
Lucas was a surprising character. Not at all what I expected him to be. I loved how his story played out!
Hester really annoyed me. She was the More...
Apr 01, 2011
Radella
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This is exactly what I was looking for- a light, easy read that kept me interested and entertained.
When Millie impulsively decides to save Orla's life, their lives become tangled in strange ways. Orla, the blockbuster author, needs something different to write about. Millie, recently unemployed and single, looks to be just the thing. With a whole cast of crazy, (mostly) loveable secondary characters, Millie doesn't necessarily shine brightly. However, Millie is average enough, and finds her More...
When Millie impulsively decides to save Orla's life, their lives become tangled in strange ways. Orla, the blockbuster author, needs something different to write about. Millie, recently unemployed and single, looks to be just the thing. With a whole cast of crazy, (mostly) loveable secondary characters, Millie doesn't necessarily shine brightly. However, Millie is average enough, and finds her More...
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Jun 27, 2011
Catarina
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Sobre os romances de Jill Mansell a verdade é que já não há nada de muito diferente que eu possa dizer.
Eles possuem um humor inconfundivel e contangiante que é na minha opinião umas das marcas da autora. Os romances têm também na sua grande maioria, muitas pripécias e reviravoltas inesperadas e revigorantes, nunca, a meio de um livro desta autora podemos ter a certeza de qual será o final, pois o mais certo é que este não seja exactamente como esperamos. Ainda outra caracteristica desta au More...
Eles possuem um humor inconfundivel e contangiante que é na minha opinião umas das marcas da autora. Os romances têm também na sua grande maioria, muitas pripécias e reviravoltas inesperadas e revigorantes, nunca, a meio de um livro desta autora podemos ter a certeza de qual será o final, pois o mais certo é que este não seja exactamente como esperamos. Ainda outra caracteristica desta au More...
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Feb 22, 2011
Itsjustme-wendy
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Well this book was a nice little surprise! For the first 1/4 of the book I was planning on giving this a 3 star rating, but it surprised me. I read the last 200 pages in almost one sitting. This was a nice, cute, funny, light, Chick-Lit (British) book. Normally I do not like British books, they are just not my thing. This did bother me a little bit at first, but once I was into it I kinda got used to it and it wasn't so bad. I really liked all the characters, everyone was very likable, especiall
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Mar 02, 2011
Sonia
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I really enjoyed this book. It was just a great chick-lit book. It reminded me very much of the days of Bridget Jones and Jemima J...and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I loved the main character Millie, who was down to earth, funny, charming and just self-deprecating enough that she was silly, but not stupid and annoying as some chick-lit protagonists can be.
But it was the varied cast of characters that I really enjoyed. Millie's best friend and roommate Hester who is slightly anno More...
I loved the main character Millie, who was down to earth, funny, charming and just self-deprecating enough that she was silly, but not stupid and annoying as some chick-lit protagonists can be.
But it was the varied cast of characters that I really enjoyed. Millie's best friend and roommate Hester who is slightly anno More...
May 22, 2011
Elizabeth
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I really will try most anything, including, in this case, chick lit, a genre I've previously spurned. This came unusually highly recommended, though, and from a generally reliable source, so I gave it a shot. The verdict: moderately cute, good for an end of the day, low brain-wattage read, with more mistaken motive twists and humor than I would have expected. The plot: in the process of saving the life of a famous novelist girl loses boy who's no loss, famous novelist sets out to find girl a new
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Mar 21, 2011
Marti
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Free Friday nook e-book This was a delightful story which takes place mostly in Newquay, England. The heroine, Millie Brady, is 25 and shares a house with Hester, owner of a stall which sells earrings to tourists, and who is engaged to Nat, now working as a chef in Edinburgh. Millie talks best selling novelist Orla out of leaping to her death, and ends up supplying her with information for a new type of novel with 'real people.' Millie loses her job in a travel agency and takes on working
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Aug 28, 2011
Debi
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Excellent Summer Read I really loved it. 4.5 *'s!! I do recommend this book to all who love a good romance/chick lit with only a little sexual content!! Kimberly May if you're reading this it would be perfect for your MIL!! :~D!!
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Oct 27, 2010
Paula
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5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!
When Millie Brady saves Orla Hart's life, she doesn't realise how drastically it will change her own. Her current boyfriend dumps her, however, she is unbothered and decides to spend a man-free summer. Orla, a bestselling novelist, has other ideas though, and begins to matchmake on Millie's behalf.
We are introduced to so many fabulous and believable characters throughout the story, who you really end up caring about. There More...
When Millie Brady saves Orla Hart's life, she doesn't realise how drastically it will change her own. Her current boyfriend dumps her, however, she is unbothered and decides to spend a man-free summer. Orla, a bestselling novelist, has other ideas though, and begins to matchmake on Millie's behalf.
We are introduced to so many fabulous and believable characters throughout the story, who you really end up caring about. There More...
Feb 24, 2011
Amy Wilder
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Millie's fling is the story of an ordinary girl befriended by a romance novelist who is a determined match-maker.
This was the first time in a long time that a book really delivered on both humor and romance. Mostly the romance novels that attempt humor never wrench more than a smile out of me, and most of the time it's as bad as the worst kind of pick-up lines - if you like the book (or the person) you just ignore the poor attempts at humor in favor of getting straight to the point. More...
This was the first time in a long time that a book really delivered on both humor and romance. Mostly the romance novels that attempt humor never wrench more than a smile out of me, and most of the time it's as bad as the worst kind of pick-up lines - if you like the book (or the person) you just ignore the poor attempts at humor in favor of getting straight to the point. More...
May 29, 2011
Lynn
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This is the kind of thing I never read but I was traveling across the the country and I wanted to try out my new Nook instead of carrying enough books for 2 transcontinental flights. Since B&N was giving it away free I decided to give it a whirl. What a pleasant surprise! Millie has quite an entertaining life, starting with a romantic break-up, a near tragedy and a practical joke gone horribly wrong (leading to unexpected results). Her friends, bosses, and parents are quite the cast of charac
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Apr 13, 2011
Kaye
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I downloaded Millie's Fling as a free e-book for the kindle. I was in the mood for something that was light and funny and from the book description it sounded like this story would fit the bill. I’ve never read Brit Lit before (except Harry Potter) and I think I got a pretty good glimpse of British mannerisms and humor in this novel.
This book didn't really work for me--I found it very long and too silly. I think if it had been shorter (and a few less plot lines) I would have liked More...
This book didn't really work for me--I found it very long and too silly. I think if it had been shorter (and a few less plot lines) I would have liked More...
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