Book Giveaway: The Perfect Match by Katie Fforde

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We're giving away 50 copies of The Perfect Match this week, the brand new novel by Katie Fforde.

Three years after a bad break up, Bella Castle has made a new life for herself in the country, working as an estate agent. Bella loves her job and she loves her boyfriend Nevil. But when her ex turns up unexpectedly in search of his dream house, she begins to wonder if she really is over him.

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Don't forget that if you're lucky enough to receive a free copy, we do ask that you tell us what you think about it on the thread below or in our books review section.

This giveaway is sponsored by Penguin Random House

Love Katie Fforde.
Hopefully as good as her rest ... applied .... fingers crossed!

I have all her other books so would love to add this one to my collection.

Hi, this giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who applied. We'll be in touch with the winners shortly. Tina (MNHQ)

Thanks for my copy, will let you know what I think once im further into the book but it looks great so far

Hi

Thank you for the book, it was a good light read. Read it quickly as can't seem to sleep during this pregnancy. Have I got pregnancy fog or is it not on the list of books for review yet? I would like to review it whilst i still remember and before zombie mummy arrives again. thanks x

Have done it, definitely pregnancy brain. Thank you again, loved reading and reviewing

Good book. I've posted a review.

Thanks for the copy. I've read a couple by Katie Fforde in the past and this was in a very similar vein to the others - very light reading, standard chick-lit. However, unfortunately I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as I did the others - mostly because I just didn't like the character of Bella. The whole premise of why she'd moved seemed a little extreme to me, and her relationship with her boss was just irritating - surely nobody would put up with that?

I wanted to like this book and would probably read more by the same author in future, but in the hope that this was a one-off and she returns to form with a future book. Just felt too formulaic - I read a lot of chick-lit and you can stick to the formula while producing more in-depth characters.

Im aso in agreement with Slev about the character Bella.

Thanks for my free book mumsnethq and Penguin Random House. I've posted a review: www.mumsnet.com/reviews/books/non-fiction/19861-the-perfect-match#review_32488

I've just finished the book and did enjoy it, but am in agreement with Siev regarding why Bella upped and left. If maybe as a reader there was more written as to what made Bella feel the way she did about Dominic (maybe a chapter going back into her past & the readers getting a feeling/insight of what she felt back then). Loved Bella's Godmother character (Alice). Neville's character did start to irritate me. Maybe that is what Katie Fforde wanted. It's easy light reading. It wasn't quite a book that I didn't want to put down. None the less I enjoyed it. Thanks though.

Really enjoyed this book and whizzed through it. I thought that the main female characters were all believable and interesting. Would pass on or recommend this to anyone looking for a light hearted read. Thanks for my copy.

I read the book in 2 sittings & as a light easy read I like Katie FForde's formula for chick lit & I enjoyed it.

Bella was mildly annoying on one hand she could redesign a house interior in one phone call but leaving the pain in the bum boyfriend was beyond her ability.

The boyfriend / boss should have had a bit more come-uppance rather than a slapped wrist.

I enjoyed the side story of the love between Alice and Michael more than Bella's. Actually I liked all the side stories better than Bella's romance.

A light, pleasant read. Not a genre I generally read but made a nice interlude. The story was fairly obvious once you got into it but not an oversweet sentimental flop. I enjoyed the read. Well worth taking on your holidays as light entertainment. It's not challenging but not dull.