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The One You Really Want

The perfect Christmas read from the bestselling author

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The One You Really Want

By: Jill Mansell
Narrated by: Sarah Barron
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About this listen

 The one you really want could be closer than you think... THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT is a sweet, funny, romantic novel from bestselling author Jill Mansell. Not to be missed by readers of Marian Keyes and Cathy Kelly.

It all starts with a shiny, red, sit-on lawn-mower. When Nancy spies her Christmas present from her husband sitting on the lawn, she realises the jewellery she thought was for her must be on someone else. Her best friend Carmen isn't surprised (she never liked Jonathan) and persuades Nancy to leave Edinburgh and come and stay in her luxury London flat - far too vast for Carmen since her husband, millionaire rock star Spike Todd, died. Soon Nancy's met gorgeous Connor O'Shea, who lives next door, and his daughter Mia is matchmaking - not least because she'd like to see the back of Connor's current pushy girlfriend. Meanwhile Carmen, who's always been certain she doesn't want another man in her life, feels a spark when a handsome charity worker called Joe calls round. But Joe's not quite all he seems...©2004 Jill Mansell Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Funny Feel-Good Marriage

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Critic reviews

'Bursting with humour, brimming with intrigue and full of characters you'll adore - we can't think of a better literary remedy' *****
'To read it is to devour it'
'A warm, witty and romantic read that you won't be able to put down'
'Slick, sexy, funny'
'Mansell's fiction is a happy leap away from the troubles of today'
'Jill Mansell is in a different league'
'A compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together - with explosive consequences
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Easy listening. Totally engrossed didn't want it to end. Even if it was a bit predictable

Didn't want it to end

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The narration was absolutely excellent, the story was lovely I couldn't stop listening!!! Well worth a read.

Just loved it!!

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A rich widow who was married to a rock star struggles to find someone who does not want her for her money.
little does she know the love of her life is by her side.
I loved this audio book and wished it lasted longer!!!

brilliant

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English, Irish, Scottish. What is not to like? Set in three different countries with all the accents in one sentence amazing. Too long flights many children clubs throughout two weeks later managed to listen to it all amazing book with lots of intertwine stories. You will love it but give it time.

Long. Eventful. Long.

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I love Jill Mansell for an enjoyable read/listen, she can always be relied on.
The only complaint about this book is the narration. I thought I had the speed on really slow and some of the characters sounded like Kevin the teenager. Rene sounded like Neil from the young ones. I also felt like the leading ladies were in their late 40's by their voice but I don't think they were meant to be.

Terrible performance

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