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I Heart Hawaii

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This was an entertaining read. I found the plot interesting and the characters had good substance to them. I would read other titles by this author and would reccomend this book for others to read.

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Another AMAZING Lindsay kelk book
Lindsay kelks way of writing makes u feel like you are right there with Angela and Jenny living the moments, mischief and fun with them. The book will make you laugh out loud and is definitely one that you can’t put down.

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I was really excited to read the final book in the series of 'I Heart' books. I have read them all over the years, and have laughed and cried along with Angela, Jenny and the other various characters. I have to say this did not disappoint. It was a good story, with lots of laughs and tears along the way. I am really sad to see the end of the series and will miss Angela and co.

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Quite a good read, kept me engaged, really enjoyed the plot and the characters and i would read more from this author.

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The excitement I have always felt with a new release from the I Heart Series was fizzing away as I was about to start I Heart Hawaii but there was also sorrow bubbling under the surface knowing that this is going to b the last time I get swept away with Jenny and Angela’s antics with this being the final book in the series.

Angela looks like she has it all, but she needs time away from her crazed life and some quality time with her friends so when Jenny coerces her into jetting off to an all expense paid business trip to Hawaii it seems like the break she needs. As ever nothing goes smoothly and its not long before the women find themselves wrapped up in their usual antics!

Lindsey Kelk has tied this series up beautifully and as much as I hate the fact that this is the final book in the series I think it is best to go out on a high after years of tears, laughter, friendship, mishaps and romance there is little more that can be done with the group now so I think it was right to end the series here.

With the I Heart books there always comes lots of mishaps and comedic antics which I absolutely love and this is carried on into this finale. Friendships and relationships are on a bumpy ride but deep down I knew that Jenny and Angela would be ok as they have got such a deep bond, a friendship I would love to have and no matter what these women go through and what they sling at each other they are always there for each other in their time of need and it is their friendship that has drawn me into these books time and time again.

The storyline is predominantly set in Hawaii as the title suggests but where as the locations are normally so vivid in my mind after Lindsey Kelks descriptions I personally didn’t find this as much with this novel the focus was more on the activities they undertook but I was ok with this it was on these activities that a lot of the witty parts occurred and I was looking forward to funny storyline.

I Heart fans will not be disappointed by this book even though it will be hard to leave these characters who almost feel like friends they are so real to us behind.

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So cleverly written and pulled together! The perfect ending to a brilliant series! Funny, emotional, moving, relatable and everything else, Lindsey Kelk yet again delivers a feel good read with a world full of fun you want to jump right into and a bunch of pals you want to be pals with too! I laughed and cried and enjoyed every minute but at the same time didn’t want it to end! The usual recipe of intrigue, a bit of mystery around some of the characters, a bit of worry, challenges, new faces you aren’t sure of and a massive disaster, aswell as some surprises and familiar names thrown in too-all makes for the perfect read!! Warning though-this will make you 1) want to move to NYC and 2) book a holiday to Hawaii!

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When Angela Clark’s best friend Jenny invites her to join a press trip to Hawaii, three days of sun, sea and sleep sounds like the perfect antidote to her crazy life. Returning to work after having a baby, Angela feels like she’s supposed to have it all, but learning to juggle work, a social life and a baby is no easy feat.
 
This is the final instalment in the I Heart series, and there were plenty of familiar faces popping up. There’s a couple of the I Heart books I’ve not read, but I didn’t feel like I was missing any inside jokes or anything, and I don’t think you need to have read all the previous books in order to enjoy I Heart Hawaii.

I did enjoy it, but I had a few frustrations, particularly with the guilt that seemed to be heaped on Angela after she went to Hawaii. Initially she didn’t want to go and leave her baby and Alex, her husband, and he said that of course she should go, then when she did agree to go, he wasn’t happy about it. There were a lot of comments like: “What man would be happy for his wife to disappear for three days, leaving him with the baby,” which really wound me up – she wasn’t leaving her baby with a stranger – plus her husband’s mother was there, it was only three days, and her baby was almost a year old… Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but it frustrated me because I felt like it wouldn’t have been an issue for Alex to go away.

Despite this, it was a good read. I thought it was a great way to end the series, and it tied everything up nicely, it was pretty cheesy but that’s how it should be!

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I have read the first of the “I Heart....” series, and now the last! #IHeartHawaii is a fun and easy read. Angela, a Brit in NYC, navigates motherhood, work & friendship, and funnily enough her life is both relatable and aspirational (something she thinks her life definitely isn’t).

Her friends are funny, and she gets into a scrape or two, it’s also set in NYC and Hawaii which is nice to read about. I couldn’t help liking Angela and wanted a happy ending for her and her friends. Luckily this is a feel good story, so I got my wish!

This novel works as a stand alone story, but having read about some of the things Angela & Jenny got up to since the first book, I want to read the whole series now. I guess #IHeartLindsey :)

Also, I spotted Louise Pentland and her daughters are mentioned in the book! I love Louise, and apparently so does Lindsey Kelk.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for my free advance copy in return for an unbiased review.

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What can I say...I absolutely loved this book and I can’t believe that I haven’t read any of the others!! Note to self to find the other books and read them ASAP.
I had no idea where the story was going with the prologue written the way it was, a very clever start to the book by Lindsey Kelk in my opinion, but I was hooked from the start.
I love the characters, Angela, Alex, Jenny, Louisa, James etc and I particularly loved the way their relationships reflected true friendships in real life, where they make fun of each other, have embarrassing drunk stories to tell about each other, and where they sometimes get it wrong and unintentionally hurt each other.
The storytelling is fabulous and filled with plenty of humour and angst alike. Newish mums will certainly recognise bits of their lives in this book.
A thoroughly entertaining read that I would definitely recommend.
My thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for allowing me to read and review this book

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I absolutely adore Lindsey Kelk’s books. She has a skill of writing descriptively without spending an entire page going into the detail of a flower basket, and she creates characters that you feel like you know! I read a lot of books and it takes a good author to portray characters so well that you feel you know them personally!
This story in the I heart series is great, I thoroughly recommend this series of books to anyone partial to a good rom-com with accurate descriptions of locality.

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Everything I wanted and more from the final book in the series! I have laughed and cried with Angela over the years and I'm so happy that she has everything she ever dreamed of and more! These book are such feel good stories and everything Lindsey write is amazing.

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I have never been disappointed by a Lindsey Kelk book and this one is no different. As much as i love this book it made me so sad to know that this was the last book in the series.

Angela really must be one of my favourite characters ever she is so normal and easy to relate to.

In this one Angela is now a mummy and when Jenny gives her the opportunity of jetting of with her to Hawaii she jumps at the chance. In true Angela style nothing goes to plan and we get a very enjoyable story in return!

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The I Heart series has been a favourite of mine for years now after reading the first one back when it came out so I was sad to find out that this was the last but also equally excited to read the final instalment of Angela's story.

I've enjoyed every single one of Lindsey Kelk's books that I've read and this was no different.
In this we see Angela dealing with being a working mother before jetting off on a press trip to Hawaii where true to form things don't quite go to plan for our main character but in this series when do they ever. As always the writing was funny and relate-able and the story entertaining. We also get lots of familiar faces from previous books pop up throughout which being a fan of them all I really enjoyed.

As expected loved every second of this book and i'm going to miss reading about all these crazy but lovable characters, I can't wait to see what Lindsey writes next because whatever it is i'll be reading it.

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I heart Hawaii is the last book in this amazing series. I can’t believe that I started reading these books 10 years ago. I feel like I have grown with this series and will miss the escapades of Angela, Jenny, Alex and the gang.

We have travelled with Angela, we have seen Angela get her self into and out of many scraps, we have seen her face her worst enemy, dine with hotshot celebrities, and kick ass in her career. As usual in this book there is messy situations which cause for much hilarity for the reader.

I loved that as this is the final book there are lots of pop up cameos along the way. This book is the perfect ending for this beloved series. Thank you Lindsey for creating a perfect escape for me - i have loved the series and am so pleased you are now loved by millions.

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I felt a mixture of joy and sorrow reading this book. Joy that I had been reunited with Angela and Jenny who are entertaining and hilarious in every way yet sad that I knew once I reached the end I could never look forward to a new installment. As a five star fan of all the I heart.... books I was not disappointed with this one. From the very start it was full on action, comedy and reliable antics from Jenny and Angela. If I needed a new BFF I would definitely want these two to fill the role. The antics with the MOB---Mummies of Brooklyn and Angela's scary boss Cissi entertained me before the two girls headed off to Hawaii for a crazy weekend. Having been to Hawaii it is as beautiful as they describe it although I was not lucky enough to stay on a private island like them..Love it, love it, love it. Lindsey Kelk we need more please.

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Angela is learning how to juggle being a working mum with going back to work. A relatable read with a comical edge. Angela 'abandons' ten-month-old Alice with husband Alex and goes on a trip to Hawaii with her friends. A book about friends, dreams and finding a balance. An enjoyable read. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

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Sadly this would appear to be the last book, in what has been a fantastic series. A fab, fun, fast paced rom-com at its best book. A great holiday read.

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Another fantastic addition, and brilliant finale to this series by Lindsey kelk.

I began reading this series years ago and have never been disappointed. Sticking with Angela and Jenny through all their adventures has paid off. I’ve laughed, cried and enjoyed myself thoroughly reading this and the other books in the series.

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This book continues the story of Tess and Alex. Entertaining if not really relatable to most people’s lives, but fun.

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Brilliant book, funny, engaging, well written and great for fans of the I heart series by Lindsey Kelk. A feel good book, that I read in just 2 sittings. Highly recommended.

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