Millie's Fling

Millie's Fling

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Bestselling novelist Orla Hart owes her life to her friend Millie Brady, whose rotten boyfriend has just left her. So Orla invites Millie to Cornwall, where Millie looks forward to a summer without any dating whatsoever. But Orla envisions Millie as the heroine of her next novel and decides to find Millie the man of her dreams. Except the two women have drastically differe...more
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Published (first published January 1st 2001)
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Tara
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 easy, if not easier, than a real book. (I...more
Wendy Hines
Millie Brady saves best-selling romance novelist Orla Hart from jumping to her death one afternoon. Orla is so grateful that she has decided to make Millie the heroine in her next book. She is determined that Millie will find that special someone over the summer and she'll do whatever she can to make it happen. She'll interview and hire just the perfect hunky gardener, she'll have a party in Millie's honor and invite celebrities, and she'll set her up with who she thinks Millie may find acceptab...more
Roberta
Una sera mentre si trova in compagnia del suo ragazzo Millie scorge una donna sconvolta che si avvicina alla scogliera, capisce subito che qualcosa non va, che quella donna ha intenzione di buttarsi e incurante di ciò che le sta dicendo il suo ragazzo esce dalla macchina e corre da quella sconosciuta...
Da quella sera la vita di Millie cambierà radicalmente e prenderà pieghe inaspettate...

Una trama fresca, giovane e molto realistica, che racconta la vita di un gruppo di persone semplici e normali...more
Bliss Silverleaf
La storia si apre con una scena particolare, in cui Millie, una delle due protagoniste di questo romanzo, è pronta a lasciare andare con la solita indifferenza un altro dei bravi ragazzi, innamorato di lei, che per giunta le aveva proposto di andare a vivere insieme. Il destino vuole che sulla scogliera, a pochi metri da lei, arrivi una donna dall'aspetto familiare che spinge Millie ad avvicinarsi, per il semplice fatto che intuisce quale sia lo scopo di quella. Cioè trovare il coraggio di togli...more
Suad Shamma
This was quite a big book, but it took me only a couple of days to finish. I was starting to think Mansell was losing her touch, but boy, was I wrong.

Millie is one of the most endearing characters I've read about to date. She is nice, witty, funny, charming and very spontaneous. Hugh is also a great character, and made for a great hero - a dash of romance, with a sprinkle of tormented past, guilt, sex, and a bunch of coincidences and you get yourself the full package.

Obviously, like her other bo...more
Margarida Cruz
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.

A verdade é que sempre que leio algo de Jill Mansel...more
Eugena Moulton
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Stephanie
Mar 20, 2011 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of Light Romance
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 symbolic or simply...more
Samantha Robey
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.

Millie’s Fling by Jill...more
Ruth
When Millie bolted from her boyfriend's oh-so-romantic proposal in Lover's Lane that they move in together (the cheapskate just wanted to save money on his rent) to the side of a would-be jumper, she little realized that her reflexive action would change her life forever. That would-be jumper was best-selling romance novelist Orla Hart, determined to end it all over the heartbreak of her husband's latest affair. But Millie convinced her to give life a second chance -- and when the flamboyant, la...more
Amarilli73
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Tutto comincia con una nota scrittrice di romanzoni d’amore in bilico sul precipizio degli aspiranti suicidi, che non si decide a buttarsi, ma che finisce per essere salvata e salvare un’impacciata ragazzuola inglese da una noiosa proposta di convivenza; si prosegue con un portafoglio smarrito e ritrovato, e uno scherzo telefonico nel cuore della notte alla persona sbagliata, fino ad arrivare a uno strano contratto tra la nota scrittrice e la ragazzuola: Orla Hart s...more
Serena!
Uscirà fra pochi giorni (il 17 gennaio!) questa perla della Tre60.. Non fatevelo scappare! Un perfetto mix di amore, tenerezza, ilarità, sorprese e intrecci che ci accompagna per tutta la durata del libro.. Questo romanzo non perde un colpo!
Quando ho letto circa l'autrice e delle sue milioni di copie vendute in tutto il mondo, mi sono un po' vergognata perché non l'avevo mai minimamente sentita nominare e anzi, faccio pure un po' di fatica a ricordarmi il nome.. Però, ho fatto ammenda dei miei e...more
Tera
Io ho un debole per i chick lit, e soprattutto per i chick lit inglesi. Adoro leggere romanzi sulle donne moderne ed emancipate, e non posso proprio resistere dinnanzi una lettura frivola e divertente.
Perché è questo che è Le imprevedibili conseguenze dell'amore: frivolo, divertente, tenero e assolutamente delizioso.

Il ragazzo di Millie le sta chiedendo di andare a vivere con lui quando Millie viene distratta - e non è che ci voglia molto - da una donna che sembra stia per buttarsi dalla scoglie...more
Ashley
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...more
Serena
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 ARC)

Millie is a down-t...more
Linda Baker
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 surface. W...more
Barbara
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...more
Jasmyn
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 write a book...more
Emily
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 rather...more
Pamela
Cute, fluffy British chick-lit that kept me amused for a long train ride. Jill Mansell's characters always strike me as a bit extreme and over-simplified, but this set was engaging enough with the exception of Millie's best friend and roommate Hester, whom I found pretty appalling. Her complete and self-centered disregard for others and childish "grass is always greener" sensibility was a turn off. When her old crush of eons ago returns to town she immediately embarks on a campaign to sleep with...more
Shellys♥ Journal
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 the s...more
Namratha Kumar
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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Chiara
Recensione sul mio "Blog di Chiara" http://chiara2000.blogspot.it/2013/02...

Ammetto di non essere una fan accanita dei romanzi rosa. A volte sono del tutto privi di spessore, a volte sono uno uguale all'altro.
Sinceramente però, questo romanzo mi ha colpita e ha superato le mie aspettative.


Troviamo Millie, una semplicissima ragazza inglese, ironica e con la battuta sempre pronta, che assiste a uno spettacolo tremendo: una donna deve trovare il coraggio di togliersi la vita.
Millie, non ascoltand...more
Kolleen
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 never j...more
Kayanna Kirby
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 diary (ev...more
Arlene Hayman
Throughout most of the first half of this novel, I was only only slightly engaged with all of the love entanglements that were occurring. Then suddenly about mid-way through the novel, the characters began to come alive with their enigmatic personalities, and I was hooked! I especially enjoyed the way that Lucas' character developed from being just a good-looking Cassanova, to becoming an astute and more thoughtful person. I thought that the second half of the story offered some hilarious scenes...more
Kristi (Books N Beans)
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 has to navig...more
Chrissy (The Every Free Chance Reader)
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 "the grass has to be greener o...more
Bonnie
Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell is a hilarious read.

Millie meets a famous author, Orla Hart, as the author is possibly attempting to hurl herself off the local lovers leap because she has a husband who does nothing but live the posh life and run around with other women.

After talking with Millie, Orla gets an idea to write about a 'real' person and Millie reluctantly becomes her new muse - with pay, of course, yet Millie doesn't tell her everything...

Millie and her flatmate, Hester, come upon a...more
Radella
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 herself...more
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Jill Mansell lives with her partner and children in Bristol, and writes full time. Actually that’s not true; she watches TV, eats fruit gums, admires the rugby players training in the sports field behind her house, and spends hours on the internet marvelling at how many other writers have blogs. Only when she’s completely run out of displacement activities does she write.

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