To the Moon and Back

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Author

Mansell, Jill

Publisher

Sourcebooks

Publication Date

2011

Language

English

Description

The hardest part of love is moving on…

It's been a year since Ellie Kendall's husband, Jamie, was killed in an accident, but she's still grieving. In fact, she finds herself talking to him regularly.

At the urging of Jamie's successful actor father Tony, Ellie moves to London's glamorous Primrose Hill, where nobody knows her past...

But even in her new home—and with her hardworking new boss, Zack McLaren, and Jamie's best friend Todd to distract her—Ellie can't seem to leave Jamie behind.

Will Ellie let her grief and her past consume her? Or will she realize the man of her dreams is flesh and blood—and right in front of her eyes...

British women's fiction and a great romantic book, To The Moon and Back has a wonderful cast of supporting characters and tender romance.

Fans of Meg Cabot, Sophie Kinsella and Eloisa James will delight in this poignant, funny contemporary romance.

What reviewers are saying about To The Moon and Back:

"a tremendous look at friendship, hope, romance and second chances. An unforgettable, entertaining novel! 4 Stars."

"Exquisitely told... Compelling. The book was IRRESISTABLE."

"A powerful and witty story about fresh starts... To the Moon and Back, to put it simply, is BRILLIANT."

"She's like...Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Jill Barnett, Eloisa James, and Diana Palmer all rolled into one."

"A sweet romantic contemporary about love, loss, and second chances. Mansell's dry wit, comical romantic entanglements, and crazy characters are back in force..."

"Absolutely, positively AN OUTSTANDING STORY". 5 Stars, Reviewer Top Pick

What everyone is saying about the queen of British chick lit, Jill Mansell:

"Fans of chick lit — if you haven't read Mansell yet — what are you waiting for!?"— A Bookworm's World

"Pick this up at your peril: you won't get a thing done till it's finished." — Heat magazine

"A romantic romp full of larger—than—life characters." — Express

"Fast, furious and fabulous fun. To read it is to devour it." — Company

"Expect to run the gamut of emotions, as this book is both laugh—out—loud funny and tear—jerkingly sad. Basically, you won't put it down." — New Woman

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9781402269288

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Romance

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Ellie Kendall hasn't yet recovered from her husband Jamie's tragic death one year ago. Her father-in-law, Tony, convinces her to move into his pied-a-terre in London's posh Primrose Hill, where she can start anew. Though Ellie makes fast friends with her neighbor Roo, a feisty former pop star, and gets a new job as assistant to powerful (and handsome) investor Zack, she still spends most evenings having imaginary conversations with Jamie. She begins a relationship with Jamie's best friend, Todd, but realizes she's replaced love with familiarity. Mansell (Staying at Daisy's, 2011), explores grief within the context of a charming romantic comedy without being overly trite. And readers will be delighted by the happy outcomes not only for Ellie but also for Tony, Roo, and Todd.--Walker, Aleksandra Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Publisher's Weekly Review

Bestselling Brit Mansell (Staying at Daisy's) delivers a romantic and lighthearted story about a woman's struggle to overcome grief-and the quirky people who help her along the way. Ellie Kendall has the most perfect, happy life until her most wonderful, sexy husband, Jamie, is killed in a car accident. Months later, Ellie is deep in mourning and engaging in regular conversation with the deceased Jamie when her movie-star father-in-law, Tony, and her funky ex-pop music star friend, Roo, step in to help her recover. Soon Ellie lands a fab new job, and hunky boyfriend prospects begin falling in her path. A montage of soap opera-like tragedies and mishaps follow as Ellie's friends each deal with their own romantic upsets while Ellie continues to pine for her dead husband. When she suspects that her new Mr. Right is standing right in front of her, she realizes it's time to put Jamie to rest. Despite eye-rolling cliches, chick lit aficionados and Mansell's copious fans will eat this story up. Others will enjoy feeling warm and fuzzy, at least short term. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Reviews

Ellie Kendall hasn't yet recovered from her husband Jamie's tragic death one year ago. Her father-in-law, Tony, convinces her to move into his pied-à-terre in London's posh Primrose Hill, where she can start anew. Though Ellie makes fast friends with her neighbor Roo, a feisty former pop star, and gets a new job as assistant to powerful (and handsome) investor Zack, she still spends most evenings having imaginary conversations with Jamie. She begins a relationship with Jamie's best friend, Todd, but realizes she's replaced love with familiarity. Mansell (Staying at Daisy's, 2011), explores grief within the context of a charming romantic comedy without being overly trite. And readers will be delighted by the happy outcomes not only for Ellie but also for Tony, Roo, and Todd. Copyright 2011 Booklist Reviews.

Publishers Weekly Reviews

Bestselling Brit Mansell (Staying at Daisy's) delivers a romantic and lighthearted story about a woman's struggle to overcome grief—and the quirky people who help her along the way. Ellie Kendall has the most perfect, happy life until her most wonderful, sexy husband, Jamie, is killed in a car accident. Months later, Ellie is deep in mourning and engaging in regular conversation with the deceased Jamie when her movie-star father-in-law, Tony, and her funky ex–pop music star friend, Roo, step in to help her recover. Soon Ellie lands a fab new job, and hunky boyfriend prospects begin falling in her path. A montage of soap opera–like tragedies and mishaps follow as Ellie's friends each deal with their own romantic upsets while Ellie continues to pine for her dead husband. When she suspects that her new Mr. Right is standing right in front of her, she realizes it's time to put Jamie to rest. Despite eye-rolling clichés, chick lit aficionados and Mansell's copious fans will eat this story up. Others will enjoy feeling warm and fuzzy, at least short term. (Sept.)

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