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    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman: A warm and delicious read
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    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman: A warm and delicious read
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    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman: A warm and delicious read

    Written by Milly Johnson

    Narrated by Colleen Prendergast

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    THE QUEEN OF FEEL-GOOD FICTION!
    'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' Heat

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Queen of Wishful Thinking - a gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter.

    Marnie Salt has made so many mistakes in her life that she fears she will never get on the right track. But when she ‘meets’ an old lady on a baking chatroom and begins confiding in her, little does she know how her life will change.

    Arranging to see each other for lunch, Marnie finds discovers that Lilian is every bit as mad and delightful as she’d hoped – and that she owns a whole village in the Yorkshire Dales, which has been passed down through generations. And when Marnie needs a refuge after a crisis, she ups sticks and heads for Wychwell – a temporary measure, so she thinks.

    But soon Marnie finds that Wychwell has claimed her as its own and she is duty bound not to leave. Even if what she has to do makes her as unpopular as a force 12 gale in a confetti factory! But everyone has imperfections, as Marnie comes to realise, and that is not such a bad thing – after all, your flaws are perfect for the heart that is meant to love you.

    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman is the heart-warming and hilarious new novel from the queen of feel-good fiction – a novel of family, secrets, love and redemption … and broken hearts mended and made all the stronger for it. 

    Praise for Milly Johnson:
    'A glorious, heartfelt novel' ROWAN COLEMAN
    ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' JANE FALLON
    ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ JILL MANSELL
    ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ KATIE FFORDE
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio UK
    Release dateFeb 22, 2018
    ISBN9781471163166
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    The Perfectly Imperfect Woman: A warm and delicious read
    Author

    Milly Johnson

    Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, and has sold millions of copies of her books sold across the world. The Happiest Ever After is her twenty-first novel.    Milly’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of kindness. Her books inspire and uplift but she packs a punch and never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility and joy of second chances and renaissances. She writes stories about ordinary women and the extraordinary things that happen in their ordinary lives.

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    • 5/5
      Lovely story well read will look forward to another book

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Marnie just wants to be loved, but finding the right person lands her in the most terrible situations. She doesn't have much luck when it comes to family, boyfriends and friendships, but Lillian is different. When Marnie meets Lillian online she finally forms a friendship that's equal and beneficial to both. Lillian is a little older than Marnie, but they get along fabulously. When one of Marnie's relationships turns into a huge disaster Marnie needs a place to stay. Lillian offers her a cottage and Marnie finally finds the sanctuary she's been looking for.

      Being in Wychwell heals Marnie's heart, she can finally bake all the cakes she likes and spending time with Lillian is precious. The place might look idyllic, but Marnie knows not everyone is friendly and welcoming. She thinks being in Wychwell is only temporary, but Marnie's sense of duty binds her to the place in an inevitable way. There's no going back and Marnie has to get to know who she is and learn to stand up for herself as quickly as she can, so she will survive the next round of catastrophes in her life. Maybe, if she succeeds, she will even find happiness this time.

      The Perfectly Imperfect Woman is a wonderful heartwarming story. I fell in love with this book from the start. It's so sweet and original. Marnie is a kindhearted woman, but she's also a bit naive. She's longing to be loved and this sometimes makes her blind to the truth. Milly Johnson describes her feelings in a fantastic understanding way and it was impossible not to like Marnie even if she sometimes doesn't make the most wise decisions. She has a lot of growing up to do and meeting Lillian changes her life for the better. Lillian is generous and loving and she's exactly the person Marnie needs in her life. They're both giving and have big hearts, which makes their friendship incredibly special.

      Milly Johnson has chosen a gorgeous setting for her story. Wychwell is intriguing and stunning. I love how Milly Johnson's colorful descriptions are making it come to life in a fantastic way. It's the ideal place for a story filled with charm, mystery and kindness. Lillian is fabulously quirky and she perfectly fits into her surroundings. Marnie has finally found a place she belongs and slowly the beautiful person she is fully comes to the surface. I loved Milly Johnson's delicious descriptions of Marnie's cakes and I enjoyed the warm and emphatic way she writes about her main characters. I love how creative her stories are and think The Perfectly Imperfect Woman is a true gem. I highly recommend this brilliant feelgood book that put a huge smile on my face.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Great listen loved to learn about characters hope theres more.
    • 4/5
      Really enjoyable read which would have been so much better if the author didn’t resort to the dreadful cliches of women. Nonetheless if you can get past these stereotypes there is a lovely story here.
    • 2/5
      I found it boring and some sort of cliché. Could pass de 3rd chapter.
    • 5/5
      5 star for the genre, with one request that the writer learn the difference between "infer" and "imply".
    • 5/5
      Beautifully told story. Lots of little unexpected turns and I lived the way that the minor characters had stories of their own woven in. I also loved the narration is read with a regional accent. Thoroughly enjoyed.
    • 5/5
      Funny with mysteries, misdirection, small town drama, and heart. An excellent book for lost souls looking for a fun read. Enjoy with a cuppa of your choice & your favourite Cheesecake.