Would I Lie To You? by Clare Dowling

A lovely tale of three friends who get together and catch up whilst holidaying in France. A more mature story than the normal chick flick, however it still draws you in and makes you want to read on. A lot of the story is set on a farm which makes it different and you can really imagine the characters on holiday together enjoying themselves.

The lead character Hannah and her two friends are all going through issues you can relate to, so it's easy to follow this book. The situation is based around something that you may have come across in the past and it's interesting to see what path the story takes. A good but not too predictable ending which leaves you with an overall happiness.

Overall rating: 7/10 - A good plot, different to the average chick-lit. You want to read on to find out how the situation is dealt with how the story will end. I would recommend to those who like a more mature book (characters are mid-thirties with families) and nothing too cheesy. It would also appeal to those travelling to France, a country home or someone who likes a more chilled out book. 

Don't You Forget About Me by Alexandra Potter

A very cleverly written book in the sense that you really want the main character Tess to end up with the right guy and not pick wrong one! The way it is written portrays one character as less endearing as the other, so you are rooting for the happy ending (which luckily does happen).

An easy read, however, it does not draw you in as much as other books I have read. For me personally it is based on an unrealistic storyline which always frustrates me in a book. A "wish" is granted and Tess' previous relationship is wiped away allowing her to start again. You almost can't relate to the book from the beginning due to this ridiculous plot.

Overall Rating: 6/10 - Ruined by the silly plot, but an easy read and nice romantic ending which is always heart-warming. I would recommend to those who like books that make you feel connected to the characters and happy endings. Would be a good book for anyone trying to get over an ex-boyfriend too!