The Love of my Other Life-CJ Connelly- Women’s fiction
This is a new genre for Joffe and a debut author. Previously they have published crime/psychological fiction. All I can say is wow and go for it, this is one stunning read. I was quickly enveloped within the pages and found myself thinking I could be reading a psychological book- read on. This is a stunning debut novel.
Josie has had an accident on her bicycle. Before the accident she was single, living in a walk up (this is New York) and working for a radio station talking about property. When she comes around in the hospital she finds life has somewhat changed. She is married (to Rob-a very successful property developer), lives in a luxury apartment and worst of all her brother David is dead- he was apparently killed in a helicopter crash two years beforehand not long after her wedding. There are some things that are familiar to Josie, but the rest she is understandably struggling with. Part one tells of Josie, the crash and her getting used to hew “new” life but remembering the simple life she had. Part two is the original Josie who remembers marrying Rob but loving that her brother is still alive more than anything. Who is the real Josie and is each one happy with their new life? (think multiverse)
Wow! I was gripped and totally hooked. What a stunning plot and so well executed. I liked Josie and couldn't see how this was going to end as in both parts she is so confused as to which is her real life.(it's easy to follow as there are clues in each so the reader is able to easily follow). A book which I wanted to race through and found myself immersed and enchanted. A stunning 5* read.
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THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE by C. J Connolly THE MUST-READ ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE SUMMER. Imagine you woke up with the perfect life . . . But it wasn’t yours. Today is Josie’s 36th birthday. Josie is a single British woman living in a tiny walk-up in Brooklyn. She misses her family, but her radio show is starting to go places. And sure, she could be a dress size smaller, but no one cares what you look like on the radio. The guy she’s had a crush on for months is finally going to break up with his girlfriend. She hopes. She’s zipping through traffic on her way to meet her friends for dinner at a SoHo restaurant. There’s a screech of brakes, Josie crashes her bike and her world goes black. Then something extraordinary happens. She wakes up in hospital. The handsome stranger by her side, holding her hand and telling her he loves her, is Rob. Her husband of two years. They live in a chic Manhattan penthouse. She works in real estate. And she’s thirty pounds slimmer than when she got on her bike that morning. Josie has no idea how she got here. This new life is everything she ever wanted. But there’s one very important thing missing . . . And now she has to decide: should she go back to her old single life in Brooklyn or stay with the love of her nearly perfect new life? What would you do? This extraordinary and unforgettable love story is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Audrey Niffenegger, Diana Gabaldon, Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls, Colleen Hoover, Laura Barnett, Rebecca Searle and Holly Miller. READERS LOVE THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE: “This book was amazing! I was hooked from the beginning and finished it in one sitting . . . it was emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful at times. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This really is a must read!!” Jaclyn F. “Wow wow wow!!! I could not put this book down, I read almost all of it in one sitting! I absolutely loved the ending and the way this entire book was written was absolute perfection . . . I will be recommending this to absolutely everyone, it was just so good!!” Ciara W. “An enjoyable read! It’s fast paced and keeps you interested.” Kumud B. “This book is extremely well written and thought provoking. I thought about it long after I finished the story. I hope to see more books from this author. A marvellous debut novel.” Sheri N. “It tugged at my heartstrings. The decisions they are faced with, the sadness but also happiness. What an amazing read. I loved the ending! I highly recommend.” Jeannette K. “I couldn’t put this down — I was rooting for everyone. The pacing was great, well-written characters, and a really intriguing story. I would love to read more from this author.” Marley H. “I really, really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time!” Tiffany R.
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This sounds like a really interesting read!
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