The Unexpected Consequences of Love
by Jill Mansell
Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When 
Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family's hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him-or any man for that matter-into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited. Both girls remain mum about the reasons behind Sophie's indifference to love. But that doesn't mean Josh is going to quit trying...
Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family's hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him-or any man for that matter-into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited. Both girls remain mum about the reasons behind Sophie's indifference to love. But that doesn't mean Josh is going to quit trying...
My review...........3.5 stars
This is not my first book by Mansell so I pretty much knew what I would be getting. A light-hearted typical chick lit book that you can count on to provide instant entertainment. There are plenty of laughs when the characters get caught in awkward social situations, some sweet romance (in this case from more than one coupling), and a happy ever after ending. Just what I expect from a novel like this. There are even a few twists thrown in that keep the story flowing and interesting. I liked all the characters, particularly some of the secondary characters appearing in various plots throughout the book. Great writing that keeps you flipping the pages, and a setting that sounds beautiful.
A great beach type read, predictable but yet if you enjoy this type of novel once in a while, you will be taken away for a few hours of escape and fun.
