Just One Look at You by Jill Mansell

I have read and enjoyed many books by Jill Mansell. In fact, Miranda’s Big Mistake was one of the first books that I ordered from England when it was not available where I live. I have gone on to read just about all of Mansell’s novels. (See my blog for reviews of some of these titles.)

Just One Look at You is vintage Mansell in all the best ways. This is a story that offers some lovely settings (including Venice), good characters, complex relationships, some sad times and more. I recommend it highly.

In these pages meet Fen, Leon, Disa, Hattie, Kyla, Jamie and others. Watch as their lives evolve and intersect. I think that readers will want the best for them within what is possible. (No spoilers, so no more) I know that I did.

Those who enjoy women’s fiction should definitely give this one a look.

Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the publisher:

Venice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared.

Fen can’t believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa – what could be more delightful? It doesn’t cross her mind that she might fall in love. Or that love can bring complications . . .

Jamie can’t help it that women always fall for him, rather than for his kind-hearted friend Leon. Nor that only one of them got the looks (that would be Jamie). But how will he feel if the girl he’s drawn to only has eyes for Leon?

Disa has a secret. A few weeks ago, an old letter in a file revealed a shocking truth about her late husband. She’s come to Venice to find out more.

There’s news on the way that will reverberate through all their lives, as Jill Mansell’s joyful, heartbreaking new novel takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotion – and makes us believe in love again.

Love for Just One Look At You:

‘Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I’ve ever read’ Jo Thomas

‘A wonderful, fulfilling ride on a tidal wave of emotion . . . Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels’ Milly Johnson

‘Sunshine in every line, a great big romantic read to sink into and enjoy – I loved it’ Faith Hogan