The Unpredictable Consequences Of Love by Jill Mansell (Headline £14.99, ebook £4.62) 4/5

THE queen of chick lit, Jill Mansell, brings her best-selling novel count to an impressive 25. Here, the plot is extremely predictable. But, then again, that’s generally what you want from an easy-read.

Following four impossibly good-looking characters, Josh, Riley, Sophie and Tula, the plot charts how they inevitably end up in impossibly perfect relationships.

Serious issues such as depression and suicide are handled sensitively, and while the fact every character ends up blissfully happy is a little unbelievable, the book still leaves you with a warm and uplifting feeling.

It’s also set in Cornwall, using Mansell’s a gift for creating likeable and engaging characters. Although you may recognise this is an overly fluffy and romantic tale, it won’t prevent you from not being able to put it down.

Harriet Shephard Just A Girl, Standing In Front Of A Boy by Lucy-Anne Holmes (Sphere £6.99, ebook £2.62) 4/5

THE 50 Ways To Find A Lover author Lucy-Anne Holmes returns with a tale about love and friendship. Twenty-sevenyear- old Jenny Taylor, aka Fanny, is happy with life, despite a childhood of never being “good enough” for her parents and a crushing first-love experience.

With the help of her best friends and her Smiling Fanny Manifesto, her days are never the same.

But, Fanny’s life takes an unexpected turn. Firstly, her estranged mum announces she has left her dad to come and live with her. As her mum tries to rebuild their relationship, Fanny is confused about her mum’s motives. Secondly, she agrees to marry workaholic Matt, much to the disapproval of everyone.

And thirdly, she meets Joe King. Fanny believes it is love at first sight, but she is engaged to Matt and surely loves him...

doesn’t she? Funny and entertaining, this novel will have you laughing, and crying, from start to finish.

Julie Cheng