With or without You - Carole Matthews

I have taken a liking to Carole Matthew books over the last few months and the latest one I picked up in the library last week was "With or Without you". Lyssa and Jake have been together for four years and they are desperately trying for a baby, or so Lyssa thought until Jake decided to tell her it was over one morning at breakfast. After several failed attempts at IVF it would seem that Jake has had enough of the boredom of trying for a baby that he's not even sure he wants, and is hankering after a younger free spirited model at work. Lyssa can't quite believe Jake would just leave and she goes through a denial period where we see her do some ...  Read the complete review

Carole Matthews is one of my favourite authors. Since reading a couple of her books; A compromising position, and A whiff of scandal, I have really got into her writing. This is the most recent of all her books which I have read and I am looking forward to reading many more. Her books remind me of Belinda Jones work (I love Capri, Diva Las Vegas, The Love Acadamy), whose books I also love. Plot: When Jake tells Lyssa their 4 year relationship is over, she is devastated. Their relationship has been though and stressful recently with the IVF tretment but what had she doen to deserve this? Lyssa soon discovers Jakes real reason for the break up ...  Read the complete review

I had never read a book by Carole Matthews before i purchased this book. I only purchased the book on impulse as it was near the tills. However im really glad that i did as its a really funny romantic book that i have read several times. A really good "chick lit" book that i found hard to put down at times. The character is easy to relate to which makes the book even more enjoyable. The story is about a young couple who have drifted apart due to the pressures of IVF, the man has gone off with another woman and the woman is struggling to cope. She decides to make some changes in her life and sets off on a once in a life time trip - trekking through the himalayas ...  Read the complete review