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    Nadia Knows Best

    By Jill Mansell

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    The bigger the mistake, the bigger the temptation…

    When Nadia Kinsella meets Jay Tiernan, she's tempted. Of course she is. Stranded together while a snowstorm rages outside ... who would ever know?

    But Nadia's already been together with Laurie for years—they're practically childhood sweethearts. Okay, so maybe she doesn't get to see much of him these days , but she can' t betray him.

    When Laurie dumps her to move to America to pursue his modeling career, Nadia runs into Jay again and the sparks from their first encounter are still there. But just as their budding relationship is about to take off, Laurie returns and he wants Nadia back.

    Stuck between a rock and a hard place (or two gorgeous guys), let's just hope that Nadia really does know best…

    British chick lit and a great romantic book, Nadia Knows Best has a wonderful cast of supporting characters and plenty of fun.

    Fans of Meg Cabot, Sophie Kinsella and Love Actually will be rooting for Nadia to find her happily ever after.

    What reviewers are saying about Nadia Knows Best:

    "Mansell's trademark wit and quirkiness is showcased in this fun chick-lit tale."—Booklist

    "… outstanding. 4.5/5 stars, Reviewer Top Pick!"—Night Owl Reviews

    "I heart Jill Mansell – her books are filled with warm and funny characters whose journey to love pulls you along in its stream of warm-fuzzies and giggles."—Drey's Library

    "Delightfully quirky and memorable..."—Bellas Novella

    "Light and breezy... written with a playful sense of humor." —Nights and Weekends

    "Fun, flirty and entertaining."—Under the Boardwalk

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSourcebooks
    Release dateMay 1, 2012
    ISBN9781402265174
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    Nadia Knows Best
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    Jill Mansell

    With over 10 million copies sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Mansell writes irresistible and funny, poignant and romantic tales for women in the tradition of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Jojo Moyes. She lives with her partner and their children in Bristol, England.

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    • 4/5
      For pure reading pleasure, this novel did the trick - kept me up late because I just didn't want to stop! While there was humor, it was never farcical and the relationships were wonderfully real. I enjoyed the characters, especially because they were very human - even the "good guys" had flaws and the "bad guys" weren't completely bad (well - maybe Piers was all bad ...). Ms. Mansell is fast becoming one of my favorite authors.
    • 4/5
      I love Jill Mansell.

      This is going to sound like a negative, but it is not: If you have read one Jill Mansell book, you have read them all.

      Seriously, they are all well written, the sex is always behind the closed door, there is always a village of characters (in all senses of the world), and they are all just fun.

      Her books are not romances per se, but more chick lit. They rarely have a HEA in the strictest sense of the word, but they definitely are HFN and the foreseeable future.

      I will continue to read them as long as she continues to write them.
    • 2/5
      This one was not my favorite Mansell, and I was left disappointed. It still has plenty of antics and funny moments and dialogue, but I disliked almost every character and there wasn't much of a story. The only conflict between Nadia and finding her dream man was a love triangle, which is resolved without her knowing all the details. There is some dramatic irony that I was disappointed didn't get revealed.

      Also, her sister is awful, and the lead-up to her grandmother's secret felt overblown and took too long to be revealed. I will definitely keep reading Mansell's books, but this one was a miss for me.
    • 3/5
      First of all, the blurb is very hinting that she is tempted and all that. But she is only looking and who would not. So no funny business, this is not a book about how the grass is greener in the other side.

      As with other Mansell books this one is not only about Nadia. We have her sister Clare who is an artist and who dates this posh idiot and they are having issues. Then there is the father who has never really dated since their mum left them ages ago, and perhaps he should find love too. The grandmother Miriam is keeping secrets while the neighbor tries to make her fall for him. Clare was a bit of a bitch sometimes, Miriam was a very cool granny and their dad was sweet. It was nice reading about them all.

      As for Nadia, honestly it feels I spoil things if I say what this book really is about. But I can talk about other thing, how she wants to do more than work at the boring place she works at. How Laurie is drop dead gorgeous, but that's it, he is a model and he is never home. And how things are not always what they seem to be. Nadia will have her own relationship troubles but as with all books like this she founds her way, and it's the right way for her. I liked her and how she helped take care of her family. They may not always be the best of friends but they all still love each other.

      Mansell's books are like scones and tea (yes I had to go very British). The book is a nice mix of romance, family drama and real life troubles. Nothing is glossy and perfect, they all got issues of their own. And I enjoyed it for just that reason.

      Conclusion:
      It was just like how I like my Mansell books. Fun and it kept me guessing about what would happen to them all.
    • 4/5
      Oh my goodness! If I had to use one word to describe Nadia Knows Best it would be delightful. I settled in to read this book and I was instantly swept away.First off, I enjoy a fun romance and it was delivered in spades in this book. Secondly, I'm generally fascinated by all things British, so this was a no brainer. I enjoyed the setting and reading the different turn of words and phrases.The book blurb makes it seem like this book is just about Nadia and Jay, but it isn't. Also in the plot are Nadia's family members. As supporting characters, Nadia's grandmom Miriam, her sisters Clare and Tilly, and her father James all have a story to share.This book reminded me a bit of the British romantic comedy Love Actually, where different sets of couples are showcased.Author Jill Mansell writes a great mix of humor and romance and I read most of this book with a smile on my face. The characters are well developed, the story is well written and the plot is interesting. There's things going on with these characters that has you wondering as you read and keeps you eager to find out more. Highly recommended if you enjoy British chic lit and romance. I think fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Love Actually would enjoy this one. Nadia Knows Best is just what I expect from good Chick lit; there's humor, insightful quotes and romance. What more can you want in a book?
    • 3/5
      This is your typical 'girl meets two boys and has to choose one' stories. It doesn't contain anything particularly different than any other chick lit book and is predictable but still a good quick read, perfect for holidays around the pool. There are a couple of characters that you immediately dislike and some you love. Although the main character Nadia is likeable, she does dither about and do things that I wouldn't imagine happening in the real world (like going house hunting with an ex who broken your heart and just turned up on your doorstep after being abroad for months)! Worth a read but probably not worth buying.
    • 2/5
      Nadia is a twenty-something landscape gardener who we meet for the first time when she is stranded in the snow and rescued by Jay Tiernan, a rather gorgeous property developer. Despite sparks between them, Nadia does nothing because she is involved with The One - Laurie, a model. Predictably, soon after this Laurie dumps her and moves to America to pursue his modelling career. Also predictably, Nadia meets Jay again and is about to embark on a relationship with him when Laurie comes back into her life saying he made a massive mistake and wants her back. Nadia vacillates between the two men, but needs to make a decision before she loses everything.So, a very predictable book. And, although warmly written and hard to put down, one in which there were a number of superfluous subplots and some really dislikeable characters. The worst for me was Clare, Nadia's sister. She is appallingly spoilt, believes herself to be irresistible, does huge amounts of damage to people's relationships and shrugs off a miscarriage as though it didn't happen. Sure, she didn't want to be pregnant, but I think it would have been braver and less fluffy for Mansell to have the pregnancy run its course.Some areas of the plot went nowhere. Robbie's brother - the gay art dealer - was presumably only brought in for comic effect and had a tiny bit part before he was dropped with no resolution to the storyline. Here again I might have liked to see Clare meet him gratefully for dinner, after the debacle of the first night she went to see him. I disliked the 'mystery' of Miriam - and my previous liking for the character went down several notches when it was revealed (in a massive amount of exposition and info-dumping) what her back story was. She had been a genuinely eccentric character that I enjoyed reading about, but her story drifted into rather surreal territory.I did like the main characters of Nadia and Jay (although I did wish that Nadia could have made up her mind a little more quickly - however, had she done that, we wouldn't have had the last page showdown that is so fashionable for these sorts of novels). My favourite characters and storylines revolved around Tilly, James and Annie - they were warm and realistic, and I felt glad that everything worked out well for them.Certainly not my favourite chick lit author by any means! Isn't doing anything particularly clever or interesting, and doesn't believe in 'show, don't tell'. I will likely read more by Mansell because she has a large back catalogue and her books are relatively diverting for a quick read, but I will borrow rather than buy.
    • 2/5
      Once again another good read from Mansell. There was one point in the book where Nadia let me down, when she spent the night with Laurie again. So easily could Jay have walked away but perhaps I'm old fashioned.
    • 4/5
      Briefly, Nadia Knows Best is the story of a late 20's professional gardener who is engaged to the perfect man. This is a predictable enough story line that we know that he's going to dump her, going to want her back, and she's going to be tempted by an equally perfect guy she meets while getting over Stud #1. This story works because it is predictable and because the characters are so charming. Nadia is likeable. Her family is also predictably eccentric. No surprises here, just a relaxing read. And some days that's just what I'm looking for.