While overseeing renovations on her boss’ vacation home, Rebecca Riley is mistaken for her boss, Vanessa. She goes along with it, feeling she has good reason to do so. After all, her boss could never find out, could she? What’s the harm?
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I’ve been trying to branch out this year and read more rom-com type books and they’ve been fun. This was definitely one of them! Rebecca is the pushover type who avoids confrontation but she gets frustrated with herself because of it. She wants to be more assertive. And boy can I relate to that! So imagine the temptation to go along with it when the builders mistake her for her assertive, demanding boss. She needs to channel Vanessa to finish the job she believes her career is hanging on. Ah! Sounds like a nightmare!
This book also had some funny situations and her inner dialogue cracked me up! And of course there’s the “rom” in rom-com. She finds herself unexpectedly attracted to one of the builders and the story follows their blossoming relationship. If you remember the main premise of the story, you can see the problems that lie ahead.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy read with a good flow that I finished in less than 24 hours. It’s furthered my
new-found appreciation for this genre. Definitely recommend!

Jennifer Joyce's 'Accidental Life Swap' is an entertaining lighthearted romance which I would recommend to friends to read. I really enjoyed this book, found it very very funny and witty. Definitely one to read when you just want a light read and nothing that you have to focus too heavily on the storyline. It kept me interested till the end as I wanted to find out what would happen to Rebecca the main character. Although I was frustrated through the book on all the dumb decisions Rebecca would make, I still liked her character. This book was a real feel-good book and I would recommend people go grab a copy for her summer hols.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I did not finish this book. The characters did not grab my attention and I found the main character a little frustrating. Also, in the first chapter, the description of her roommate was pretty dreadful and did not endear her to me. Not someone I could identify with or want to know more about.

This was such a fun read! I'm a sucker for small town settings and watching Rebecca start off very "Vanessa" and slowly merge that into the new version of her was heartwarming. I didn't realize how invested I'd become in the story (and the budding romance) until I felt myself tensing up when I saw the big reveal coming, ahhh! Happy with how it all worked out though! Did not see the shift in Vanessa coming, that was a surprise! Do I smell a sequel?

Quite a light read but I enjoyed it and will look for more y the author. Comedic and considered in parts! Thank you, highly recommended.

I’m read this book whilst on holiday in Spain and it’s based in the town where I live ( how bizarre) this book was well written, quick to read and had a simple, lighthearted story to it. Great characters and a love story ending in a very happy ending for everyone. Would read this author again.

By Jennifer Joyce


I spotted this title on NetGalley and the title just jumped out at me. I had to read it! And I'm so glad I did. It was brilliant.
Rebecca Riley PA is a timid sort. Says what she means in her mind but in reality she is a yes woman. Anything to keep people happy, even to the detriment of herself. But when her boss throws Rebecca into an unusual position as her own personal house renovator Rebecca's life is turned upside down. First day on the job the builders make the mistakes that Rebecca is Vanessa, her uptight and mean boss, and because Rebecca earns respect by just pretending to be Vanessa she keeps the charade going. During her month in Little Heaton Rebecca mets many of the villagers and has a affinity for one of them in particular but as she gets deeper into the lie of being Vanessa, Rebecca wonders how she can get out of the web she has tangled looking at least half good. When Vanessa threatens to come and visit Rebecca has to find a way to keep her secret safe if she is to have any hope of finish the house renovations in time for Vanessa's big party.
Brilliantly written, Joyce keeps the novel lightheaded and humorous throughout. I couldn't put the book down and loved al the twists and turns. The characters were well thought of and described. I had a real sense of who these people were and I loved them. It would be great to see a book more about Stacey and the animal sanctuary and her relationship with Dominic too. I feel a bit invested in them now.
The relationship between Oliver and Rebecca is so brilliantly carved. Joyce spins a different kind of friendship between them based on their similar competitive natures.
All the animals names came from a Facebook competition which meant they were fresh and funny. I like the idea so much I may do the same for the animals in my third novel.
Definitely one to have on the bookshelf, a warm feel good read so wonderful the pages turned themselves.
Give it a try Booklovers.

Thanks to HQ Digital for this advanced copy in return for an honest review.

This book was strangely tidy. I was expecting something a little messier and gut wrenching when it comes to a life swap story. This is definitely light and fluffy, which is fine, I just thought it would be grittier. I might have preferred a story about Stacey and if one is ever written, I would be happy to read it.

I've read a few books by Jennifer Joyce, so I was pleased to receive an early preview copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in return for an honest review.
The story is fairly predictable in places, and I felt that there could have been more of a development with the characters, and also the sanctuary.
The book is fun and a light and uncomplicated read. It is enjoyable and easygoing, perfect for times when you need to relax with a book.

3 stars
A light read which uses the mistaken identity and then has the person fall in love with another. What to do and think... is the love real or does the other person only want the person she is pretending to be.

I thought this was a fun read, the perfect book to pickup at the weekend and finish by Sunday night. Have never read Jennifer Joyce before, but will look out for her again!

This book was a cute, light, fun read. It was entertaining as it followed Rebecca as she assumed the identity of her boss Vanessa during a house renovation.

I enjoyed reading about her life in the country. I want to go visit that village and animal sanctuary (I want it to be real!) I loved Oliver and Stacey, and how the whole community came together to put on the festival in such short notice. I couldn't stand Emma from the start, though! I liked how it was centered around Rebecca's life as a whole and didn't heavily concentrate on the romantic aspect of the story.

Overall it was a bit predictable, and nothing earth shattering, but a perfect light read. It is written very "English" so if you aren't familiar with the different words they use then it might throw you off, but it didn't bother me.

Jennifer Joyce’s 'The Accidental Life Swap' is an entertaining romantic comedy about mistaken identities and miscommunication. Rebecca Riley has been stuck in a dead-end job for much too long. As Vanessa Whitely’s PA, Rebecca is more peon than peer. So when she’s mistakenly identified as her boss by the men refurbishing Vanessa’s country house, Rebecca decides to lean into her new identity. That is, until she starts falling for Oliver.

This is a light read, but does take a little bit of time to get into. It’s perfect for those who are prefer more comedy than romance, and who don’t mind a slow burn with a chaste pay off. The setting and characters are engaging, and it’s enjoyable to read about Rebecca coming into her own.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The Accidental Life Swap by Jennifer Joyce is the story of Rebecca Riley, personal assistant to Vanessa. Her life takes a wild turn when she is sent to oversee the renovations of Vanessa’s new country home. When she is mistaken for her boss, she goes along with it, not realizing the chaos that this case of mistaken identity could cause.

I got through this book, but I can’t say it was all that enjoyable. The characters all felt one-dimensional and stereotypes. The ending was basically the fastest way to wrap up the story without grappling with any of the issues. Rebecca is supposed to be the underdog, but honestly seemed like a bad person. I didn’t feel bad for her, especially since most of her issues were of her own making. I’d give this book a pass.

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review.

I mean, it's certainly not great literature, but The Accidental Life Swap is great if you are looking for a mindless, simple read. Rebecca's (slight spoiler alert) pulling things together in the end isn't quite enough to make over for her spineless behavior in the first 75% of the book. However, I loved the board game aspect of the story (that is honestly something I have never seen in a rom-com novel before), and enjoyed reading about Stacey and her animal sanctuary.

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This was a quick and easy read. I had mixed feelings about Rebecca who at times was too much of a pushover. I struggled to understand why she wanted to be like Vanessa who just came of as a rude bully who steamrolled people into doing what she wanted. I was glad when Rebecca finally stood up for herself and stopped trying to impress her boss. The romance between Rebecca and Oliver was cute as was the bonding over board games. There were some good side characters as well like Stacey and a few cliche ones as well . Overall worth a read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. The Accidental Life Swap was a really fun summer read. This book was light but the characters were well built and had depth. The characters were likable and this was a quick read for me. I would give this 3.5 stars because certain things were too far fetched. This was my first introduction to Jennifer Joyce and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a fun, current and fabulous read. The characters are well written, I really enjoyed the plot of the story. I didn’t want to put this book down. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Really enjoyed this book. It’s a light read and definitely one to to choose when you’re not wanting to focus too hard on a storyline, despite this it kept me interested and I wanted to get the the end to find out what would happen. Rebecca, the main character, is likeable and you feel a lot of empathy for the situation she gets herself into. I really enjoyed the relationships that developed throughout the story and almost want to go and live in Little Heaton myself. A feel-good book.
Thank you to netgalley who gifted me this book in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this one! I wish it focused more on the love interest than herself. I tend to like more of the love in stories.
There was a lot of growth and her confidence develop through the book. I think it's a fun read if you are looking for a story about a woman who is becoming something she has always wanted to be.