Taking a position as a trainee in a posh London hair salon may not seem the ideal situation for finding Mr. Right, but this breezy, whimsical novel from best-selling British chick-lit author Mansell (An Offer You Can't Refuse) introduces just such a heroine, Miranda, to a wide range of men, from panhandler to racecar driver, on her way to true love (and true retaliation). In a series of escapades too over-the-top even for Bridget Jones, feisty but accident-prone Miranda joins forces with other unlucky-in-love ladies, including a pregnant woman abandoned by her no-good husband and an aging but still-game landlady with a terminally greedy son. Plotlines and characters interweave with unexpected but satisfying results, including delicious comeuppance for the offending males. Summarizing the girl-power revenge plot, however, fails to do justice to the shenanigans that fill it out, making this a winning read. While Mansell's British humor doesn't always translate, Miranda's got more than enough irresistible transoceanic charm to promise that this, the first of several Mansell novels Sourcebooks is introducing to the U.S., should net a passionate new audience eager for the more.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"If you are on your way to the beach, Miranda's Big Mistake is a must-bring and will keep you reading long after the sun goes down. " -
ForeWord"It is a fun, quirky read, that had my toes curling right up until the last sentence. " -
A Bibliophile's Bookshelf"What a fun, flirty, fabulous summer read.
Miranda's Big Mistake I can assure you will not be a mistake to read." -
Cheryl's Book Nook"[F]ull of witty dialog. You get drawn right into the book." -
Hollywood Today"I highly recommend this book for light, entertaining reading. It's a great pick for the beach bag and will be available just in time for summer!" -
I Just Finished"Jill Mansel's writing style, with its many levels of humor, its multiple plots, and intriguing characters, makes
Miranda's Big Mistake splendid reading. It is funny, sassy, and it lifts the spirit. GOOD READING!" -
The Long and Short of It Reviews"I couldn't get enough of MIRANDA'S BIG MISTAKE and characters; and I didn't want the book to end." -
Booking Mama"You'll get a warm feeling from
Miranda's Big Mistake... an absolute romp of a read! " -
A Bookworm's World"The story-lines that unexpectedly criss-cross, interconnect and zig-zag are what make them so delightful. Mansell knows how to create characters..." -
Blog Critics"All the characters are fleshed out completely and the humour just dances off the pages. I can't wait to read more books by Jill Mansell whose style is reminiscent of Marion Keyes and Sophie Kinsella but she also has a voice that is all her own... Bravo Jill Mansell." -
Books by TJ Baff" Perfect for this summer to read at the beach, or anywhere for that matter. A fantastic fun read!" -
Wendy's Minding Spot"Mansell's novel proves the maxims that love is blind and there's someone for everyone, topped with a satisfying revenge plot that every jilted woman will relish." -
Booklist"This is a great summer read... I would recommend this book and think the author is a lot of fun. " -
The Review From Here"[T[he quirky characters come to life and get themselves involved in all sorts of crazy situations. I found myself laughing out loud... " -
Bookopolis"
Miranda's Big Mistake not only oozes modern romance, but also sarcasm and wit" -
Savvy Verse & Wit"highly recommend it to any fans of chick lit, especially those who love Brit chick lit. I can't wait to read more of Jill Mansell's work!" -
S. Krishna's Books"There's no doubt that Jill Mansell's books can be categorized as chick lit, but in my opinion, they're among the best written books in the genre... I absolutely loved Miranda's Big Mistake." -
Diary of an Eccentric"I loved how all of the characters had their own small side story and I liked the ending for all of them! This would be a perfect summer beach read!" -
So Many Books, So Little Time"Miranda's Big Mistake by Jill Mansell is a delightful example of chick lit." -
Bermuda Onion"[H]er cast of characters are so lovable that you want them to be your friends!" -
Books and Needlepoint" Lots of situational humor, tragedy, and foresight that you wish the characters could see. Mansell does a wonderful job of keeping me reading the book." -
Love Romance Passion"With a full cast of entertaining characters, interesting secondary storylines, a few tears and more than a few smiles and laugh out loud moments, this is definitely a book that I would recommend to anyone who likes chick lit, or who just wants a fun beach read." -
Reading Adventures"If you are on your way to the beach, Mirandas Big Mistake is a must-bring and will keep you reading long after the sun goes down. " -
ForeWord" Ms. Mansell's books are easy reading books, that pull you in to the lives of the characters and don't let go until you finish the story... Jill Mansell's books will turn you in to a chick -lit reader!!" -
Allison's Attic of Books"These characters live and breath and you can hear them and imagine them sitting next to you." -
Dad of Divas
