Sophie Kinsella - I Owe You One

I thought the way Fixie and Seb met was definitely interesting and showed what kind of person Fixie is. She's a fixer and can't help herself. She wants to make things better for those around her. But her fixing doesn't always have the intended results.  I'll let you find out what she gets up to! I enjoyed the fact that Fixie and Seb kept seeing each other and kept a running tab. (You'll understand this when you read it) But they seemed to be there for each other when it mattered most.  Their meeting was unconventional and funny, but it lead to something neither one expected. I enjoyed the family aspects of this book and I really appreciated and enjoyed the way Fixie grew throughout this story. 

And I'm going to be honest with you, reader. Full disclosure ... I usually love Sophie Kinsella reads, but this one started out really slowly for me. I wasn't all-in, in terms of Fixie. She kind of made me crazy. However, I gave Fixie a chance, and I'm SO GLAD I did! So, reader, please give Fixie a place on your TBR list and grab this book! This was a cute, sweet, a little maddening, and endearing read that may or may not have brought a tear or two.  

“A smart lesson wrapped in a gem of a novel.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella comes an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be “the one,” and an IOU that changes everything.

Fixie Farr has always lived by her father’s motto: “Family first.” And since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands of his wife and children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn’t take care of her father’s legacy, who will?

It’s simply not in Fixie’s nature to say no to people. So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, she not only agrees—she ends up saving it from certain disaster. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, the computer’s owner, Sebastian, an investment manager, scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. Fixie laughs it off—she’d never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she?

But then Fixie’s childhood crush, Ryan, comes back into her life, and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie’s buttons. As always, she wants nothing for herself—but she’d love Seb to give Ryan a job. No sooner has Seb agreed than the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOUs between Seb and Fixie—from small favors to life-changing moments—ensues. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?

Advance praise for I Owe You One

“This book is a shot of pure joy!”—Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Corner

“A delightful, irresistible romp.”—Booklist

“[A] fun story about family, loyalty, and taking charge of your own life . . . Kinsella creates a charming story full of quirky characters and laugh-out-loud dialogue. . . . [Her] many fans will devour this warm and hilarious read.”—Kirkus Reviews


“I Owe You One is another impossibly delightful story by Sophie Kinsella, a must-read for her die-hard fans and new readers alike.”—PopSugar, “24 of the Best New Books Coming Out This Winter”

Sophie Kinsella - Surprise Me review

I have always loved Sophie Kinsella books and it took me a little bit into the story to get lost in Sylvie and Dan's journey, but once I did, I couldn't put this book down. I was enraptured by the little things they started to do for each other and found myself laughing at the hilarity of their surprises. It was a sweet, endearing read that held me captive. I wanted to find out what surprise was in store for them next, what was going to happen to Sylvie's job and what Dan was really doing.  I enjoyed the realness to their story and what was happening in their lives. I felt for Sylvie as the truths started her on a new and different journey.  I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend this read!  

**ARC provided by NetGalley for my honest review**

A witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella

After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and they communicate so seamlessly they finish each other’s sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it’s casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years . . . and panic sets in. 
            
They decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me—from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to sexy photo shoots—mishaps arise, with disastrous and comical results. Gradually, surprises turn to shocking truths. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other at all.
            
With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage—its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Surprise Me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered.

Advance praise for Surprise Me

“In her signature fashion, Sophie Kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. [She] keeps the laughs coming. . . . Readers will follow the story with bated breath as the couple struggle to make their marriage right after everything they thought they knew about each other proves wrong.”—Library Journal

“Heartfelt . . . What at first seems like a light novel about familiar woes turns into a deeper story about trust, family, and perception.”—Publishers Weekly
  
“Winsome and zesty, Kinsella’s latest delivers all the hallmarks her many fans have come to expect.”—Booklist