Fairytale of New York: Fall in love with the sensational Sunday Times bestselling romantic comedy in 2023
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Are happy-ever-afters made in Manhattan? Find out in this gorgeous novel, perfect for cold winter nights…
Once upon a time an English girl went to New York to live out her very own fairytale…
Florist Rosie Duncan’s life couldn’t be better, she has a flourishing business on New York’s Upper West Side and fantastic friends. Moving to Manhattan to escape her heartbreak was the best decision she ever made.
For the past six years Rosie has kept her heart under lock and key – despite the protests of her inner circle.
But then, a blossoming friendship with publishing hot-shot Nate thaws her resolve, sparking a blizzard of emotions. Meanwhile, her brother arrives in the Big Apple, hiding a secret – and she is forced to confront questions she has long been trying to ignore…
Can Rosie write her own happily ever after? Or is she destined to be unlucky in love…?
A sparkling romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Josie Silver and Sophie Kinsella.
Previously published in 2009
Readers ADORE Fairytale of New York:
‘This book SPARKLES! Unlike anything I’ve ever read. I loved it.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you want a story that is uplifting and engaging, you MUST read this!!!!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulously written romance that makes you believe fairy tales really do come true.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful romantic tale that will put a smile on your face.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is definitely one for all the hopeless romantics out there!!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Curl up with a cuppa and some chocolate and totally indulge yourself in this romance. Totally super!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Additional information
| Publisher | Avon, UK ed. edition (12 Nov. 2009) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 1734 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 403 pages |
by LynneM
I discovered this author in the library, and since I was about to visit New York decided to buy it for my kindle. I then read more about the author and discovered she lived in the Black Country, which is where I’m from, not only that she mentioned Kingswinford library! Not only did I live in Kingswinford, I used to work in that library so I felt compelled to read her! So many coincidences.
I have mixed feelings about the book, I enjoyed the characters and the way she described life in NYC, but felt the novel was perhaps a little on the long side. Rosie’s big secret was a bit of an anti climax for me, and was a bit confused by the geography -there were several mentions of West 68 street and the corner of Columbus, well I had to check the map because I had only recently been staying on West 58 St and Columbus! The other thing I found annoying was that Rosie called everyone ‘mate’ and it just didn’t ring true, if she had been a male it might have worked. But it’s her first novel, and I enjoyed it enough to make me want to read more of her work
by Steph
I may be a tad biased towards this book, as it was the first one I read on my IPad and I was seriously excited about the whole electronic read phenomenon. This is probably why it got 3 stars and not 2. Don’t get me wrong I did for the most part like it – the story was very light hearted and it was a nice easy read but when it was over I didn’t close the book with a happy sigh or close it angry that it was over I just closed it and moved on.
I have two major gripes about the book;
1)’mate’ – I am sorry no one can possible use that work as much as she had and also I’m pretty sure no one in NY found this appealing never mind those from England. I did probably wonder more whether the writer was American or English to justify her reasoning for this.
2) Also the ‘big’ secret that was refered to throughout the book – I was intrigued by the secret and I do feel that Dickinson should get an award for the biggest let down ever as it was probably one of the very few reasons I was still reading the book. The secret came and then left and if you were not paying attention you probably would have missed it, it was that underwhelming.
The story is light-hearted and did flow through. I didn’t struggle to put the book down nor did I struggle to read it but it is a rather typical chick lit story with less exciting twists and irritating plots. I probably would give someone this book to read if they had nothing else to read and it was the only thing around but I really wouldn’t be raving about it.
by Miss read a lot
I liked this book. Despite what others have said, I didn’t find this hard going at all, and ok the secret isn’t huge, but its not really about the secret, it’s about the main character learning to trust and let people in. To be honest if that happened to me, I wouldn’t be shouting about it either, I’d be too embarrassed. Maybe this is why it was such a big ‘secret’ to the character over the act itself. Ok so you can see which way the story is going, but they’re are still questions around the other characters and the reasons for their actions. There are enough events in this book to keep the reader interested, and maybe it’s me, but I rather like the idea of a small, local flower shop, which helps you get behind the main character.
by Kathryn Eastman
The central character of Rosie is a star, sunny, breezy optimist that she is, and I’m sure other readers will warm to her and cheer her on as she works towards finding her happiness. She’s not the only character with appeal though. The majority of Miranda’s characters are full of life and leap off the page, fully-formed individuals that they are. Throughout the course of the book, they will invoke a range of feelings in you: at times you’ll cheer them on, at others they’ll frustrate you; and they’ll make you laugh, grimace, groan, and smile, just as your friends do in real life. Miranda truly peoples her version of New York and she does it extremely well. Although I’ve never been to New York, she also conjures up a convincing feel and vibe for the city, which is more than simply the backdrop for her novel here. It is a character in its own right. I love when a book caters to all my senses and this one certainly did that with its descriptions of the sights, sounds and smells of Rosie’s part of New York.
The book is well-paced and moves along at a great speed, maybe hurtling a little too fast at the end but that’s a minor quibble, as is the fact that Rosie’s big secret, when it’s revealed, shouldn’t come as a major surprise or be too shocking. This is a great debut that fully deserves to be as successful as it’s proven to be since its publication in November 2009.
by Emma (Star Crossed Reviews)
Christmas may be over but I am in denial so this week I have 2 overdue festive reviews.
I picked this book up on Amazon quite a while ago because a) it was set in New York and b) I had heard good things about Miranda’s writing.
I found this book a little slow to begin with and I wasn’t sure about if for the first 20% but after that I couldn’t put it down. I was engrossed in this story I couldn’t put it down.
I loved Rosie and thought she was a great character. She had built so many walls that at first it was difficult to see who she was but as the book progressed and her walls came down she really was just this sweet girl who wanted to be loved but was so scared of getting hurt and humiliated again.
I loved the cast of side characters in this book and the way of Kwoalski’s. The shop is run like any local shop should be, with the thoughts of the community at the heart of it. Kwoalski’s is so much more than just a florist. It’s a place for love and friendship.
Rosie really does make New York seem like the place where dreams are made and this story did nothing to dispel my need to go and everything to raise my expectations for the day I finally visit it.
I enjoyed this sweet romance and look forward to picking up another of Miranda’s books in the future.