MIRANDA'S BIG MISTAKE

Author: Jill Mansell ISBN: 9781402218323 6/2009 CONTEMPORARY Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS

Miranda is thrilled with Greg. He's gorgeous, funny, and practically perfect. Greg thinks Miranda is great, but he hasn't told her everything about himself. After all, even the sweetest girl is likely to be put off by a man who's left his newly pregnant wife. But there's now way she'll ever find out... is there? When Greg inevitably breaks Miranda's heart, her friend Danny is there to cheer her up, and they quickly wreaks an unforgettable revenge. Miranda's now ready to move on to another affair - but will Danny get a chance to tell her he's in love with her himself...

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Jill Mansell’s MIRANDA’S BIG MISTAKE is a romantic romp that is fun and witty, as well as sweet and tender. It made me laugh and cry, and I enjoyed every minute of the experience.

Readers will love Miranda right from the start because she is so incredibly real. She isn’t a heroine without foibles, someone so perfect she seems unreal. Rather, her poor judgment when it comes to men and relationships, as well as her little Mars bars addiction, brings her fully off the page. Another great thing about this book is that Miranda is not alone—she has a great group of friends, so sharing camping experiences and mashed potatoes with them is a delight. Of course, Miranda’s “wonderful” man Greg isn’t nearly as charming as he seems, but when things fall apart she’s fortunate to have people around her who are willing to help her pick up the pieces. Her most steadfast ally and friend, Danny, finally finds a chance to tell Miranda how he feels, but there’s no telling if she’s ready to hear him.

MIRANDA’S BIG MISTAKE is charming, and shows that even the biggest mistakes can turn out well, given some luck and the unwavering support of good friends. This is a perfect summer read!

Kay James