Today's book, Colouring Outside the Lines by Amanda Paull is the third book in the Cherry Dene series.
Meet Katie: she’s about to marry the most wonderful man in
the world. The planning is done, the checklist is checked. The future is set.
Having spent her twenties and thirties enjoying life with
good friends, and building a career she loves, it’s taken Katie until her
forties to contemplate settling down. And she couldn’t be more delighted she
waited.
So, why is her perfect groom standing gawping at her,
wearing mismatched socks and sweating buckets? This can’t bode well.
With her special day in tatters, Katie has a decision to
make. Does she snatch back the reigns of her old life, and tighten her grip
even more? Or should she take a chance on change? Will she find the key to
happiness at a Pilates class in a smelly old hall? Or is the curve ball heading
her way too huge to handle?
If you like British humour and a flawed protagonist on an
emotional journey, you’ll enjoy reading Amanda Paull’s latest novel, Colouring
Outside the Lines – a heart-warming tale of shattered dreams, self-discovery
and finding true love where you least expect it.
My Thoughts
Real life versus the idealised version of romance which is to be found in romcoms is the central idea in Amanda Paull's romance. Katie seems to have everything on target to marry and all her checklists have been double checked. She thinks she has sorted out her life and is set for an uneventful if unexciting marriage. However, there are some revelations coming her way and she has to face up to some truths about what she actually wants.
I found the humour in the book to be quite visual. You can see the events unfolding. Katie's family also made me smile, with her mother in particular causing a degree of mayhem. Despite her organisation, Katie's life seems to descend into chaos, not helped by her family but in the end, I found it to be an endearing story, mostly because of the character of Katie herself.
In short: Can lists and check sheets sort out Katie's messy life?
About the Author
Amanda
Paull grew up in the North East of England and couldn't wait to move away.
However, after studying and then living both in England and abroad, she
returned to the North East and wouldn't dream of living anywhere else now.
After
a short career in teaching, she retrained as a nurse. She recently retired from
her post as a Sleep Nurse Specialist and now spends her time writing Women’s
Fiction novels and Romantic Comedy short stories.
You can follow Amanda here: Website | Twitter | Facebook
Book link: Amazon UK | Goodreads
Thanks to Amanda Paull and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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