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Book giveaway: Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain. Post your feedback by 23 May for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!

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SorchaMumsnet · 04/04/2016 10:36

When the pretending ends, the lying begins... Molly Arnette is good at keeping secrets. Twenty years ago, she ran away from her family after a shocking event left her devastated. Now, as she tries to find a way to come to terms with her past and embrace a healthy future, she discovers that even she doesn't know what really happened in her family of pretenders.

This month we are delighted to bring you Pretending to Dance. Diane Chamberlain's new novel is an intriguing family drama about the disastrous power of secrets, as suspenseful as her other bestselling books Necessary Lies and The Silent Sister.
Prepare to be gripped!

Macmillan have asked us to find 50 Mumsnetters to read Pretending to Dance and tell us what they think about it on this discussion thread. Go to the giveaway page to find out more and apply for a free copy.

You don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion. Anyone who has read Pretending to Dance can post their feedback here. If you miss out on a free copy, you can always buy a paperback. All who post before 23 May will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

This giveaway is sponsored by Macmillan

Book giveaway: Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain. Post your feedback by 23 May for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!
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ireadnovels · 20/04/2016 15:37

Thank you so much for my book. Diane Chamberlain is one my favourite authors. Once I started reading the first page I couldn't put Prending To Dance down. What I love about Diane Chamberlain is that her books contain a combination of romance, family drama and suspence. This is Diane Chamberlain's brand new novel, not to be missed.

MamaMummyMum · 20/04/2016 12:47

I've just finished reading this (thank you for the copy btw). I've not read anything from this author before so I was unaware of her writing style but the blurb had me automatically intrigued.

The story focuses on Molly both on her past and present, going between her teenage self to the adult that she is today, in a way they strangely entwine with each other.

There is an air of mystery in the novel all be it a tad predictable but the way it is written still has you turning the pages and it definitely makes for an emotional read. I won't lie, I was crying by the time I'd reached the last few chapters.

This is a tale that goes at a fairly slow pace, allowing the story to build gradually, I liked this as it allowed for progression and plenty of detail.

At the heart of it all was family and friendship and all the struggles of how we as people deal with certain situations and hard decisions. I felt it was all handled brilliantly and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this book to others.

flso · 20/04/2016 12:34

Great book - very predictable and made for fast reading, but easy on the mind so very relaxing! Definite beach material...

frazzledbutcalm · 20/04/2016 12:29

Received my book yesterday, thank you mumsnet!!

Will read and report.

liberatedwine · 19/04/2016 10:21

Thank you for my free copy which arrived on Friday. I read it over the weekend and found it enthralling, a real page turner, and so very emotional in places. I would highly recommend it to anyone - and I especially liked the New Kids On The Block and Johnny Depp references Grin

I am now passing my copy onto my sister who has been through the adoption process a couple of times and I know she will enjoy this book.

Another brilliant read, Ms, Chamberlain, thank you Flowers

Wings77 · 18/04/2016 19:21

Thanks for the free copy of this book which I finished today. This was the first ever Diane Chamberlain book that I have read, and it definitely won't be the last! I really enjoyed this coming of age and relationship story. It is not a fast paced book but simply a beautiful piece of story telling. A brilliant read.Smile

riverwell · 18/04/2016 17:14

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book as it's not normally the thing I choose , but I found it suprisingly good and kept me engaged throughout. I would definately rec to others.

weathermum · 18/04/2016 11:03

just received this book many thanks will start it once I have finished the one I am reading now

FernieB · 17/04/2016 11:36

Thanks for my free copy. I read it in two sittings. It's pacy and keeps the story moving. I'm not usually a fan of books that keep jumping back in time but the fact that there was only one narrator throughout made it easy to follow. It's a nice coming of age/relationship story but is quite predictable in that I'd worked out the ending very quickly - there were no surprises. That being said its still an enjoyable read.

Wings77 · 15/04/2016 22:05

Thank you for the book, I received my copy today. Looking forward to reading it.

Mozarmstrong · 11/04/2016 19:18

Well different style this book.enjoyed the past secrets but not too certain I really enjoyed the entire book. Still very worthwhile reading.

FoxInABox · 08/04/2016 11:16

Have applied, would love to read this fingers crossed.

Fatrascals · 07/04/2016 19:26

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Jinglebells99 · 06/04/2016 09:28

Ooh I love Diane Chamberlain's books too.

Jillofnotrades · 06/04/2016 09:21

Me too!

Perfectlypurple · 04/04/2016 20:49

Same. Hoping I get one. Love her books

AugustRose · 04/04/2016 17:46

I have applied, I love Diane Chamberlain too :)

ScarlettDarling · 04/04/2016 16:22

Applied. Love Diane chamberlain so fingers crossed.

BigcatLittlecat · 04/04/2016 12:45

I've applied. Sounds a good book.

frazzledbutcalm · 04/04/2016 12:32

Have applied. Fingers crossed. Smile