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Staying At Daisy's

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Life is easy, it's men she'll never figure out...

When hotel manager Daisy MacLean meets cocky sports hero Dev Tyzack, it's a no brainer-stay away. He is arrogant and sarcastic-but also incredibly sexy.

Daisy tries her best to steer clear of him, yet soon comes to realize he is the one guest she can't bear to see leave.

Then she learns a devastating truth: most people are not...more

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Published March 1st 2011 by Sourcebooks Landmark (first published 2002)

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Oct 18, 2010 Goddess Of Blah rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jill Mansell's books (that I have had the misfortune to read) have so far been an insult to any self-respecting intelligent (or even semi-intelligent) audience. All seem to follow the same premise of ultra chick lit trash. Be prepared to lose brain cells when reading her trite, clichéd rubbish.

The heroine is generally naïve and either unsuccessful in her career or from a disadvantaged background. A confirmed sap, she's invariably misunderstood by our dashing rich “hero” - and is usually betrayed...more

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Mar 04, 2013 Claudia rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: funny, chick-lit

This is my second Jill Mansell book and I have such mixed feelings!
On one hand, Staying At Daisy's was funny and sweet and an absolute mood lifter. (An Offer You Can't Refuse was the other book by Jill Mansell that I've read and that put me on edge more so than Staying At Daisy's.) I loved the set up of characters and the balance that was kept in managing them all. Also, while I'm at it;
Marry me, Josh. I love you.
Honestly he was the most decent book character I've ever read. Funny and awesome...more This is my second Jill Mansell book and I have such mixed feelings!
On one hand, Staying At Daisy's was funny and sweet and an absolute mood lifter. (An Offer You Can't Refuse was the other book by Jill Mansell that I've read and that put me on edge more so than Staying At Daisy's.) I loved the set up of characters and the balance that was kept in managing them all. Also, while I'm at it;
Marry me, Josh. I love you.
Honestly he was the most decent book character I've ever read. Funny and awesome and still a softie.

However, cliche was running amok and almost killing everything. Stupid cliche. Don't get me wrong - I love cliches. Books wouldn't be books without them. Especially in the chick-lit/romance world. But I couldn't see past the how full of it this novel was. OF COURSE that character was going to get with that characters - I saw it in the first three pages. It would have been nice to be left with a little bit of mystery.
Yes, I loved it because I'm such a hopeless romantic but once I'd closed the book, the pleasure ended and annoyance set in.
It was like finishing a fantastic piece of cake and immediately forgetting what it tasted like.

The characters were nice and broad - problem was, they were all so comfortable and content with their lives - maybe I've read too many annoying YA books that have one tragedy after a next that I've grown accustomed to them. But such perfect lives are kind of boring.
In a book, anyway. I'd be content with a perfect life, personally.
I did like Daisy, who was very honest and the sort of hard-working sensible woman with just the right amount of silly and humour to be an interesting character.
But characters such as Dominic, who was completely vile, was pretty unbelievable. Plus we did get a bit of a preach about adultery courtesy of Jill Mansell. Thanks.
But while other characters were funny and cute, or likeable, they were boring.

I guess that's what chick-lit can be like - unless it is extremely awesome.
Which in this case, isn't what it is. Though I will reiterate. It was super funny and enjoyable. Just not memorable.
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Nov 23, 2012 Suad Shamma rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own, 2011

So, what I've noticed about Jill Mansell after reading several of her books is that she becomes quite predictable after the first two books - as is the case with all romance writers. Her storylines and characters are more or less the same (with different names and titles). There's always the cheating bastard, and the flimsy (usually also cheating) best friend, with a splash of flamboyancy, and an obnoxious, hard to crack hero, and the sweet, insecure heroine. Add to that a few extras - these may...more So, what I've noticed about Jill Mansell after reading several of her books is that she becomes quite predictable after the first two books - as is the case with all romance writers. Her storylines and characters are more or less the same (with different names and titles). There's always the cheating bastard, and the flimsy (usually also cheating) best friend, with a splash of flamboyancy, and an obnoxious, hard to crack hero, and the sweet, insecure heroine. Add to that a few extras - these may take the shape of a dog, or a daughter, or a sister, or a porter, or a father-in-law - and you get yourself a Mansell.

This specific book reminded me so much of "To the Moon and Back". Surprisingly, and although this was written before, I enjoyed "To the Moon and Back" a lot more than this. That could be because it was actually the first book I ever read for her, and so nothing about it seemed predictable, and I found it hilarious, sweet and witty. But let's lay out the similarities shall we?

We have the: dead husband (albeit one a jerk, and the other a nice guy), a year gap after his death, and heroine still can't seem to let anyone in, enter dark brooding hero, flimsy best friend who has an affair with a married man, an elderly romance involving father (or father-in-law), and the male companion who the heroine goes out with because they seem to get along, only for it to not be right, and have him fall for the above mentioned flimsy best friend.

Uncanny right?

All of that being said, I did enjoy the book. I just did not enjoy it as much, because it was like reading the same book twice with slight amendments and a change of scenery. Also, I may be wrong, but I feel like Mansell doesn't really know how to create "I love you" moments. She has a habit of dumping all the "I love yous" in the last few chapters in a rushed manner, making them seem almost insincere.

To be fair though, this book was about having a good laugh, and enjoying a light read about a bunch of odd characters. I also think Mansell intentionally tries to be shocking and bizarre in her characterisation and order of events. I mean, I could sit here and say, I don't like Tara, I hate people who cheat, I cannot believe her spinster-ly aunt prostituted herself to the man she loves (who does that?!) Hector was a jerk for offering Maggie money, Dominic was such an ass, and Tara was a twenty-seven year old idiot for not seeing it and being so immature, etc.etc. But what would I gain out of doing that? This book is exactly about all those series of unfortunate events!

And for that, I think Mansell managed to pull it off. I had a few good laughs, I liked Daisy's character, and I enjoyed the overall storyline.(less)

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May 22, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, contemporary-romance

Why do I feel like I've read this book before?
Two books in and I feel like I'm beginning a love/hate relationship with Jill Mansell and her books.

I read Daisy's two days after Rumour Has It and there are many similarities. Multiple characters with hints of romance whose stories neatly wrap up to the end, in a way that is expected yet still brings a smile to a book. A heroine, whom I never really feel that I get to know, who keeps men at arms length because she thinks they will break their hear...more

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Mar 28, 2011 Luanne Ollivier rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When I want something light, easy and fun to read, Jill Mansell is always a sure bet. Staying at Daisy's was a winner.

Daisy MacLean manages a small hotel owned by her father Hector is a village in England. The hotel is the setting for a wedding that seems to touch off events for the friends, family and employees of Daisy's hotel.

Daisy has been burned before in love and has no interest in best man Dev - mind you he is awfully handsome... And Daisy's best friend and chambermaid Tara just happens t...more

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Mar 20, 2011 Cheryl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Daisy MacLean and her father, Hector manage a hotel. Tara Donovan works as a chambermaid at the hotel and is Daisy’s friend. The hotel will be busy. The rich and famous, Dominic Cross-Calvert is getting married at the hotel. When Tara learns who the marriage party is, she about loses it. Dominic and Tara used to be an item. Things will be just fine as long as Tara and Dominic aren’t alone together…too late. What else can go wrong?

Dev Tyzack is a celebrity. He is a sports hero. He is also the be...more

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Mar 31, 2011 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Staying at Daisy’s is a very enjoyable British “Chick Lit” novel. Jill Mansell has a unique style of writing that I really enjoy. Her novels bring to life small English villages complete with an entire cast of characters that I grow to love through the course of the novel.

Daisy MacLean manages a manor hotel that her eccentric author father bought in a small English village. Daisy has had a tough time since the death of her husband and is trying to learn to love again. When rugby sports hero Dev...more

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Mar 02, 2011 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

My thoughts:

There is a lot going on in this book, not that it becomes messy, but just that more than one person will find love at the end of this sweet book.

First there is Daisy who runs the hotel her father owns. She used to be married to an ass and does not want anything to do with men like that anymore. She is smart, nice, but also wounded. Then there is Dev, the best man at the wedding being held there, he is all those things she does not want, but the attraction is there. Sure he is a bit o...more

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Mar 23, 2011 Patti Loves FAB Romance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary

Daisy MacLean has just learned that her husband has been in a car accident...and his girlfriend was in the car with him. She also learns that he doesn't have cancer like he told her he did, and agrees to donate his organs for transplant.

A year later, Daisy's still managing her father's hotel, working a wedding. A guest catches the groom in a compromising position with Daisy's friend and employee, Tara. Tara says she didn't do anything, the groom came on to her. The best main blames Tara, but Dai...more Daisy MacLean has just learned that her husband has been in a car accident...and his girlfriend was in the car with him. She also learns that he doesn't have cancer like he told her he did, and agrees to donate his organs for transplant.

A year later, Daisy's still managing her father's hotel, working a wedding. A guest catches the groom in a compromising position with Daisy's friend and employee, Tara. Tara says she didn't do anything, the groom came on to her. The best main blames Tara, but Daisy defends her.

Now Daisy's gotten a letter from the recipient of her ex husband's kidney, a young man named Barney, and he's come for a visit. While he's at the hotel, he sees an ad for a porter position and applies for the job.

Daisy keeps running into the best man, who also happens to be a famous former football star. Tara gets a call from the groom, miserable in his marriage and wanting to see her. Barney gets settled in, meets a nice girl, and they start dating. Tara's sister, Maggie, is secretly seeing someone in the village, and he's paying her for sex!

My thoughts: This book was fantastic. Staying at Daisy's is the second book I've read by Ms. Mansell, and I plan to glom her backlist soon, I really enjoy her writing.From my brief summary, it sounds like there's a lot going on - there is - but Ms. Mansell is a master at working the storylines until she neatly ties them together in a nice big bow. I really liked Daisy, she was a sympathetic character who'd had her heart trampled by her ex-husband and was reluctant to open herself to love again. Her father was a great character, absolutely adorable. Her friend Tara was a bit abrasive and I didn't like her very much; I had a hard time believing that after what she'd seen Daisy go through with a cheating husband that she would head down that path herself. Tara's sister Maggie turned out to be quite a surprising character :)

Dev is the hero of the story, and I didn't feel like we saw very much of him, but I liked him nevertheless. He was a bit of a playboy, which is why Daisy couldn't or wouldn't allow herself to fall for him. Lucky for her, Dev is persistent and patient.

I enjoyed the entire book, but here's what really struck me about this story - the organ donation storyline. Full disclosure: I worked for about 12 years as a secretary in a pediatric kidney transplant department, so I have some intense feelings on the subject of organ donation. I loved, loved, loved that Staying at Daisy's does a marvelous job of highlighting it in a positive way. I am a firm believer in organ donation, and Ms. Mansell wove the subject into a wonderful storyline. I'm not going to give out any spoilers, so to see why it was especially significant you'll have to read the book, lol.(less)

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Apr 15, 2013 Kim rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: jill-mansell, comedy, family, staying-at-daisy-s

Daisy MacLean runs the country house hotel, owned by her father, Hector. He is a larger than life character and loves to entertain his guests by singing and dancing and getting them to do the same. He has a well-kept, long standing secret, as do many of the characters in this story. History affects the current plot significantly and all of the main characters are wrapped up in interconnected intrigue which leads them to be embroiled in each other’s lives in unusual and unexpected ways.

Without g...more

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Apr 27, 2012 Patrícia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A paixão anda à solta...
Corram! Escondam-se! É que quem for apanhado no meio desta teia de amores improváveis, amizades indeléveis e instantes memoráveis no tempo irá, certamente, deparar-se com um coração – o seu, pois claro! – total e completamente arrebatado por uma torrente incontrolável de emoções, situações precipitadas e riscos mal calculados.
Não restam dúvidas de que o amor pode ser um sentimento que, rapidamente, se transforma em dor. Mas a paixão... oh, essa ninguém conseguirá travar!...more

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Mar 16, 2011 Gaby rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In her latest novel, Staying at Daisy’s, Jill Mansell delivers another hilarious and fast-paced romantic comedy. Her combination of endearing and sympathetic lead characters placed in humorous situations wins out again.
This time round, Mansell takes on marital infidelity from the point of view of Daisy MacLean, an unsuspecting wife who invariably receives an unwelcome shock. And from the point of view of Tara who is faced with an ex-boyfriend who professes undying love hours before his wedding....more

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Mar 26, 2011 Molly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: book-review

Jill Mansell is new to me, but, from evidence in her writing skills, is definitely NOT new to the world of writing. Her quirky characters, her witty plot line, and her all around fantastic skills, kept me hooked and smiling until the very end.

This chick-lit novel takes us to England, among the fabulous accents and friendly natives. I felt right at home from the start at Daisy's hotel. I laughed out loud through this fast but fun read. Daisy is a widow, but her marriage seemed to have been over...more

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Mar 07, 2011 Kelly Moran rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: my-reviews

Jill Mansell is the international bestselling women's fiction author of such titles as: Taking a Chance on Me, Miranda's Big Mistake, Perfect Timing, Rumor Has It, An Offer You Can't Refuse, Millie's Fling, Falling for You, Open House, Mixed Doubles, and Thinking of You. When she's not plotting her next book, Jill enjoys gumdrops, TV, and watching the rugby players train in the field behind her house. She writes full time and resides in Bristol with her partner and children.

"Life is easy, it's...more Jill Mansell is the international bestselling women's fiction author of such titles as: Taking a Chance on Me, Miranda's Big Mistake, Perfect Timing, Rumor Has It, An Offer You Can't Refuse, Millie's Fling, Falling for You, Open House, Mixed Doubles, and Thinking of You. When she's not plotting her next book, Jill enjoys gumdrops, TV, and watching the rugby players train in the field behind her house. She writes full time and resides in Bristol with her partner and children.

"Life is easy, it's men she'll never figure out." Daisy MacLean has had a rough year. Her husband died in a car accident, and Daisy discovered he was not only a liar, but cheated on her as well. Finally at a stage where she could move past the betrayal, she focuses on her job-- managing a popular hotel owned by her quirky and eccentric father. And the guests are just as crazy. But when cocky sports hero Dev Tyzack books a reservation, Daisy's inner alarm goes off to steer clear. Dev may be as sexy as they come, but he's also arrogant, sarcastic, and seems to get his jollies on poking fun at her. Except some people aren't always who they seem to be, and Dev is the one guest that Daisy can't bear to see leave.

Though a very recognizable name, this is my first book by this author, but it won't be the last. It's been awhile since I read a book by a British author, so it took me a bit to acclimate to the jargon, but oh-- how I missed that dry, sarcastic humor! The other notable and lovable attribute to British authors is the reader is not only in the main character's head, but every secondary character as well. It really makes for a full and enjoyable experience. The only fault I had for the book was after the first chapter, two and three seemed a tad slow-paced, but did not give me the desire to put it down.

This book had a lot going on. I don't want to issue a spoiler alert, so I'll just say that Daisy's husband's unexpected death left way more than her discovering he was a liar and cheat. The ramifications left ripples in the storyline that carried throughout the plot and into several secondary characters. It was interesting watching how decisions and actions can affect so many people. And speaking of secondary characters-- Daisy's father, Hector, and ex-boyfriend, Josh, were downright hilarious. If ever one wished for a character to be real, this was the instance. This book was not without it's heart-breaking moments, nor it's share of humor. Recommended!

Kelly Moran
Author and Reviewer
Bookpleasures
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Jul 08, 2011 Elizabeth rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: recent-reads, quick-reads

this is a charming romance. daisy is the proprietor of a hotel located in the country. she shares this responsibility with her father hector, a fun-loving man that is prone to breaking out in song.

the employees of the hotel, a chambermaid and a bellhop, share their romantic trials and tribulations also.

daisy loses her husband in the opening chapter in a car crash. it turns out he is not alone. this is how daisy realizes her husband was having an affair with a young girl named mel.

as the story u...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Elphaba J rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Não existem dúvidas, a paixão é, para alguém que se preze, um perigo sem igual. Ora vejamos, provoca palpitações no coração (algo também conhecido pelo assustador nome de taquicardia!), entorpece o nosso raciocínio (ou seja, fazemos mais vezes figura de parvos!), faz-nos sentir algo parecido com “borboletas” no estômago (portanto deixamos de comer, preocupante!) e, em casos realmente agudos, pode ainda causar excesso de transpiração (nem comento…) e alterações de humor (que ninguém merece aturar...more

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Mar 17, 2011 April rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: british-chick-lit, romantic-comedy

STAYING AT DAISY'S by Jill Mansell is an interesting chicklit/contemporary romance set in present day.This is an reprint from 2002. This is a sweet romantic comedy which has hilarious characters and is fast paced.Although,some parts are a little slow.The charactrs are charming, interesting and will easily capture your heart. This story has several characters staying at a hotel.The story is written from each character's perspective.While the story has a lot going on,it also has a heartwarming plo...more

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Mar 18, 2011 Kaye rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-challenge

In Staying At Daisy's, we meet Daisy MacLean at her father's hotel where she is the manager. It's a busy day as a wedding and reception is scheduled for the afternoon but Daisy is worried that her friend and employee, Tara, will fall apart as the groom, Dominick, is Tara's ex-boyfriend. Tara assures Daisy she couldn't care less but Tara finds herself in a sticky situation when she tries to explain just who was hitting on whom after being found in a compromising position by the bride's sister.

Hec...more
In Staying At Daisy's, we meet Daisy MacLean at her father's hotel where she is the manager. It's a busy day as a wedding and reception is scheduled for the afternoon but Daisy is worried that her friend and employee, Tara, will fall apart as the groom, Dominick, is Tara's ex-boyfriend. Tara assures Daisy she couldn't care less but Tara finds herself in a sticky situation when she tries to explain just who was hitting on whom after being found in a compromising position by the bride's sister.

Hector, Daisy's father, is quite the jovial character - one of those people some would call larger than life. He shares a love life with one of the locals but little does he know it's not the no-strings attachment that he pretends to himself that it is. I loved it when realization hit!

Then there's Barney, the hotel's new porter, who harbors a romantic secret himself. The old adage about it's a small world certainly fits Barney's situation. Daisy is dumbstruck when she finds out who Barney is seeing. Barney is one of those characters who is almost too good to be true but I found myself really rooting for him to get everything he wanted.

Let's not forget Maggie, Tara's aunt who has her own romantic adventures going on. I love Maggie as a character; she has a lot of spunk and a great sense of humor. When the appliance company fails to fix her washing machine, Maggie comes up with a way to get the company's attention and it is one laugh after another.

Full circle back to Daisy; she's pretty much sworn off men since her late husband's cheating behavior devastated her trust in men. However, Dev, the best man in Dominick's wedding is a well known sports figure with quite the reputation. Totally hot! He seems to keep turning up at the hotel and as Daisy tries to ignore him, she finds herself thinking of him more than she would like.

A lot of trial and error in the love department and a few mismatches but Mansell manages to tie the ends up neatly in a satifying conclusion. This enjoyable read is not to be missed if you like romantic comedy with a lot of humor and terrific characters in an English village setting. I really liked it a lot!(less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have to say that I love all the quirky characters in Jill Mansell's books. Everytime I start one of her novels I find myself staying up late and completely slacking off in the household department until I have read the final page.

In this story we are introduced to Daisy, who not only finds out her husband is unfaithful, but then has to decide whether to donate his kidneys after he is in a fatal automobile accident. The story continues one year later as we follow the exploits of Daisy, her fat...more

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Jul 29, 2011 Kathleen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: my-uk-etc-thing

An upscale hotel owned by a personable, former children's author, Hector McLean, managed by his daughter, Daisy, formerly and never happily married,is the setting of this novel and effectively sets the stage for certain life changes. Every one of the characters faces different truths about themselves, and most are in a better, much happier place by novels's end. The small village in which the hotel stands is filled with the kinds of people and life I would expect in the Cotswalds. (Bath is a des...more

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Apr 06, 2011 Serena rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jill Mansell continues to be one of the best writers of witty women’s fiction. In Staying at Daisy’s, the hotel business is never dull even in a tourist trap like Colworth, England, particularly if the owner and his daughter are running the show. Daisy is straight-laced and in charge, while her father, Hector, continues to sing and dance with the guests and be the life of the party. Daisy’s best friend Tara, the chambermaid, continues to struggle with her love life and falls into a familiar role...more

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Apr 26, 2011 Becky Moe rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary

This is my first book by Jill Mansell, and I have to say that her cast of fun and quirky characters remind me a lot of my favorite books by Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes, and not just because they're all from the same side of the Atlantic. Daisy and Dev, Tara and Josh, Hector and Maggie, and Barney and Mel all felt like close and personal friends by the time I finished this novel. Their ups and downs had me completely enthralled. As they did embarrassing things, I cringed. (And then I usually la...more

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Apr 11, 2011 Nikki rated it 3 of 5 stars

While I didn't like this book as much as the last Jill Mansell I read it was still cute. It takes place in a hotel that Daisy's dad owns and she runs. After her cheating jerk of a husband dies in a car accident she is moving on with life but her past keeps coming back to haunt her. The guy that received her late husband's kidney (Barney) comes to work at the hotel and he starts dating someone that you wouldn't expect. Daisy's best friend Tara gets involved with a married man and then finds that...more

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Feb 10, 2012 Kareby rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, favorite-authors, on-my-nook, rom-com

The last month has been a rough one and my reading was lulled by a book that just hadn't piqued my interest. Last week, I found myself stuck in a hospital waiting room, without any book. Luckily, I was able to d/l Nook for Mac and search my library of yet unread books. Staying at Daisy's met my needs!!! An author that is like a trusted friend, weaving a story that is entertaining and uplifting. A story that actually made me laugh out loud. I didn't want depressing or thought provoking. I wanted...more

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Jun 29, 2011 Kim Almeida rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After being stuck in The Milennium Series for 2 months, it was slightly refreshing to have a non-committal chick-lit beach read! Jill Mansell is reminiscent of the typical British chick-lit author, similar to Sophia Kinsella, a little lighter than Emily Giffin. The way she weaves the character's stories together is brilliant yet slightly predictable at times. I read it cover to cover in two days, and was pleasantly entertained with my second book by Mansell. The ending was a bit unrealistic, wra...more

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May 05, 2013 Celia Kennedy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A more complex cast of characters than I've read in the past. I appreciated the multiple story lines and how they intertwined and rewove.

This book is set in an elegant hotel in a small village in the Cotswolds, England. Daisy manages the hotel with the help of her father, Hector. The story begins with her facing a huge life changing event, which she continues to cope with through out the book.

While Daisy sorts out the details of her life, Josh, Tara, Paula, Maggie, and Dev, help her along, and t...more

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Jan 19, 2013 Corey rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, read-in-2013

I first stumbled onto Jill Mansell a few weeks ago when trying to find something light and fluffy to read. I picked up a couple more and I'm quickly discovering that while the names and specifics may change, the storyline is frighteningly similar. Staying at Daisy's was a charming read and I did like it but it was quite similar to the other novels of Mansell's that I've read and I knew how it was going to end even before I was midway though since the formula had already been laid out for me.

It'...more

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May 09, 2012 TaniaM rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Acabei ontem, estive a ler até às 4 da manhã! Que livro fantástico, mais uma vez a Jill a não desapontar, o que eu me ri em algumas cenas!

Mas vamos por partes, houve personagens sobremaneira irritantes como a Paula, o Dominic (que nojo de homem) e a Tara também me irritou um bocadinho...e o Josh que personagem, adorei-o! Ele era o humor do livro...gostei do facto da autora não se ter dispersado como nos livros anteriores e ter-se focado em 3 casais basicamente...o Hector e a Maggie também eram d...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Ne rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Com Jill Mansell já sabemos com que contar: muita confusão, trocas e trocadilhos, e, principalmente, muito riso ao longo das trezentas e muitas páginas. O que não contamos, ou não sabemos, é como é que se vai resolver toda a embrulhada.
Paixões à Solta não fugiu à regra e fez justiça tanto ao seu título original - sim, naquela casa cabe muita gente -, como ao seu título português - houve mesmo muita paixão à solta: pelo ar, pelos quartos, por casamentos, por todo o lado! E o mais fantástico é qu...more

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Jan 31, 2013 Filipa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, own, portuguese-books, contemporary, 2013-reads, romance

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Numa pequena aldeia britânica, esconde-se um hotel muito simpático com funcionários e clientes que não perdem um momento de diversão nas suas vidas. Os segredos nesta pequena comunidade também são mais que as pessoas que lá habitam e o caos rapidamente nasce por aqui.
Daisy, directora do hotel local, descobriu que o seu marido lhe era infiel após a morte do mesmo, consequência de um acidente rodoviário. Um ano depois, só tem cabeça para a gestão do seu hotel. Mas quando...more Originalmente visto aqui

Numa pequena aldeia britânica, esconde-se um hotel muito simpático com funcionários e clientes que não perdem um momento de diversão nas suas vidas. Os segredos nesta pequena comunidade também são mais que as pessoas que lá habitam e o caos rapidamente nasce por aqui.
Daisy, directora do hotel local, descobriu que o seu marido lhe era infiel após a morte do mesmo, consequência de um acidente rodoviário. Um ano depois, só tem cabeça para a gestão do seu hotel. Mas quando conhece Dev, as suas prioridades ficam confundidas. É que ele é um homem irresistível e não lhe dá nenhuma trégua. Só que Daisy não consegue confiar completamente em Dev, pois as suas memórias não são as melhores e não consegue lutar com a sombra das infidelidades do seu marido.

Há bastante tempo que não lia nada de Jill Mansell e tendo em conta que ela é uma das minhas autoras favoritas no panorama de literatura romântica, isto é dizer muito. Contudo, eu gosto sempre de guardar estes livros para quando preciso ou me apetece ler algo dentro deste género. Assim tenho a certeza que os livros e as leituras são muito melhor apreciadas. Foi o que aconteceu com este Paixões à Solta, que se leu de uma assentada, como invariavelmente acontece com esta autora bem-disposta. Sinceramente, já não sei quantos livros dela li até hoje. Talvez tenham sido uns 11 e portanto conheço o estilo de escrita dela muito bem. É uma escrita leve, bem-disposta onde a autora se apoia em personagens um pouco desajeitadas, muito divertidas que se introduzem em situações cómicas e caricatas, sempre com azar ao amor.
E entre as confusões e os mal-entendidos, as personagens acabam por se apaixonar e encontrar as pessoas que são certas para cada um deles.
A autora escreve sempre sobre três ou quatro casais no mesmo livro e estas são sempre leituras que nos deixam bem dispostos e ainda nos arrancam umas boas gargalhadas.

Gostei especialmente deste livro porque fala sobre um hotel muito simpático, numa comunidade algo fechada e com personagens mesmo muito divertidas. As situações caricatas e divertidas também lá estão em grande número e esta leitura foi um bálsamo exactamente por esse factor. Ri-me bastante e gostei especialmente de assistir ao romance entre os personagens principais Daisy e Dev.

Posso dizer que voltar a esta leitura me deixou com extrema vontade de ler os restantes livros que ainda não li da autora. Mas vou resistir porque sei que apreciarei ao máximo estes livros quando mais precisar deles para descontrair da melhor maneira com Jill Mansell.
Estes livros são o melhor remédio para os dias mais tristes.(less)

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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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