Jane Green

When Emma Montague left the strict confines of upper-crust British life for New York, she felt sure it would make her happy. Her Manhattan life was replete with a high-paying job, a gorgeous apartment, and a string of successful boyfriends. But the cutthroat world of finance and relentless pursuit of more wasn't the life she wanted either. In the picturesque waterfront town of Westport, Connecticut, she begins to confront what it is she really wants from her life. Remaking the dilapidated cottage she rents from Dominic, a local handyman who lives next door with his six-year-old son, Emma finds herself feeling at home in a way she never has before. When fate intervenes, Emma must fight for what she loves, for the truth she has discovered about herself, or risk losing it all.

Falling

Lindsey B

I liked 80% of the story but the last 20% felt like a rushed cop out. Definitely a let down.

From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of Summer Secrets comes a novel about finding a home - and family - where you least expect them."I'm in AWE of Jane Green." Marian KeyesEight years ago, Emma Montague left behind the strict confines of her upper-crust English life - and rather dull boyfriend - and moved to New York City, where she immediately found success in the world of finance. But her soulless, cut-throat, all-consuming job has only led to another life she didn't want. Answering an online ad, Emma finds a tiny beach cottage to rent in the small town of Westport, Connecticut. It needs work - lots of work. But it's the perfect project to satisfy Emma's passion for interior design and gardening, if her new landlord, Dominic, is agreeable to the small changes she yearns to make. To Emma, Dominic is also something of a fixer-upper. A local handyman with a six-year-old son, he's a world away from the men she should be interested in, but he's comfortable in his own skin, confident, quiet and kind. Slowly, over a shared garden, time spent with his son and late-night conversations, Emma finds herself falling for Dominic.From friends to lovers happens as naturally as the changing seasons. But laying down roots doesn't come easily when two lives as different as theirs merge into one. And Emma will realise that the seeds of happiness must be nurtured and cherished to grow into something strong enough to shelter all their hopes and dreams . . .PRAISE FOR JANE GREEN"Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing" Sophie Kinsella"Green handles grim issues with a sure hand, balancing light romance with tense family drama" Kirkus Reviews"Captivating" Booklist"Green once more proves her skill at exploring the complexities of the human heart." Library Journal"If you're in the mood for a juicy, heartbreaking page-turner, you should definitely give it a try." OKMagazine.com"Essential reading for the modern woman looking for connection and escape." Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Lucia, Lucia and the Valentine series"A gripping and powerful novel about finding the courage to make the life you want. This is Jane Green at her absolute best" Emily Giffin

Shirley Jones 

Lisa H

This book cover and blurb on the back are very misleading. It definitely has a twist, and I definitely hated it. I thought the book was fine (not great, but fine) until the last 40 or so pages, and then I was pissed, disillusioned, upset, and a variety of other negative emotions. Not how you want to feel at the end of a book.

Allyson Marrs

The ending of this book was just terrible – enough so to not even bother with it. That's all.

J Sullivan

First, let me start out by saying I do not usually read romance novels. I received this book as a part of a book exchange with a co-worker. 
With that being said this book wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Sure there were some parts of the book that made me roll my eyes but in the end it was an enjoyable summer read. 
However, one major flaw is the main character. Any time a tiny thing happens she is over thinking and over analyzing everything! Don looked at his ex-wife, “he must still love her, what are we doing together, we should break up”. It got very old very quickly.