An Almost Perfect Summer

The brand new feel-good romantic read from the beloved bestselling author

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An Almost Perfect Summer

By: Jill Mansell

Narrated by: Katherine Press

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The heartwarming, brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell
'Adorable characters, wonderful setting, fabulous plot lines . . . Loved every page' Milly Johnson

'Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . . . Jill Mansell is the new Jilly Cooper' Katie Fforde

'Full of friendship and love, and the most delicious happy ever after' Jo Thomas

Nick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He's a 9 in the looks department (no one gets a 10), he makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. But they live hundreds of miles apart.

Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. And that makes Nick the one man she can't risk falling in love with.

While Nella struggles with her feelings, a Hollywood star has found a haven at the retreat. Lizzie's sworn off people - especially men - until her friendly new neighbours entice her out of her shell. Maybe she needs a flirtation - with gorgeous Nick, perhaps? Not with taciturn local Matthew, though, who definitely isn't a member of her fan club. Then an astonishing secret revealed changes everything . . .

The scene is set for a fabulous new novel full of friendship, warmth and romance.

Praise for Jill Mansell's bestselling novels:

'Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch' Marian Keyes
'A delicious treat . . . uplifting, joyous' My Weekly
'Fabulously satisfying' Jo Thomas
'Uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feel-good' Sophie Kinsella
'The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness' Veronica Henry ©2025 Jill Mansell

Jill MansellKatherine PressReview

Romantic Comedy

Women's Fiction

Feel-Good

Heartfelt

Friendship

Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Friendship

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Critic reviews

The perfect read for any time of year - every page wonderful (Milly Johnson)

Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . . . the new Jilly Cooper (Katie Fforde)

Full of friendship and love, and the most delicious happy ever after (Jo Thomas)

A delightful read

With a colourful cast, this heartwarmer takes us through all the feels

Heartwarming . . . peppered with laugh-out-loud moments

A great book to curl up with

The perfect read to chase away those winter blues

This feel-good novel about family, friendship and romance has many touching moments

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Really enjoyed the feeling of having this read to me. Very comforting kind of a book to make you feel safe and cosy. Yes predictable but that’s what I want from a story like this. All the ends tied up nicely. Thanks Jill!