Journal Entry 1 by aunt-sophie from Gatineau, Québec Canada on Monday, April 02, 2007

Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma.

But Darcy's neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel, the plain-Jane “good girl,” steals her fiancé, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her life…with a baby on the way.

Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood. 

Journal Entry 2 by aunt-sophie from Gatineau, Québec Canada on Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Reserved for a trade with themadjock.

Mailed on July 11 

Journal Entry 3 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Received today from aunt sophie - thank you. 

Journal Entry 4 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, September 15, 2007

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially when there were a few twists that I wasn't expecting, (which is always good). I hadn't initially appreciated it was the second book, although it made absolutely no difference. Darcy, despite her faults was a likeable character and I enjoyed reading about her journey and the changes she made in her life and the people affected by her choices.

Thank you for sharing aunt-sophie. 

Journal Entry 5 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Successfully offered as a bookring on the forum. Here's the order:

1. Bokwormy (Portugal)
2. Dei (Singapore)
3. Blundery (Australia)
4. L1nda (Australia) - has asked to be skipped
5. Boomda181 (Canada) - has asked to be skipped

Then back home to Scotland.

PM me if you have a problem with this at any time.

- Once you receive the book can you journal it and PM the next person on the list for their address - hopefully this will avoid hold-ups later on.
- If you don't hear from the next participant within a few days, PM them again. If after a few more days you still haven't heard from them, PM me to let me know, and move on to the next person on the list.
- Don't feel pressurised to read it in a rush but if you need to keep hold of the book for longer than say 6 weeks, please journal to let us know.
- Journal again when you've read it to let us know what you think of it.
- And finally journal it when you post it on, which will allow me to update the JE, so we can all see where the book is and to help us plan what to read next.

I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
 

Journal Entry 6 by BOKWORMY on Monday, September 24, 2007

Thank-YOU themadjock for posting it over & sharing it with me.

I´ve got a few bookrings before this one but I promise to be quick!

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Journal Entry 7 by BOKWORMY on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

I really enjoyed this book. Thought Darcy was a real character, it was nice to see her change by the end of the book.

 

Journal Entry 8 by BOKWORMY at on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (11/7/2007 UTC) at

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On the way to Dei in Singapore! 

Journal Entry 9 by Dei on Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Just received this book "hot" from my mailbox. Thanks Susy so much for the pretty postcard. A nice gift for me indeed. 

Journal Entry 10 by Dei on Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Nice reminder for "forgivness and love" indeed. Bokwormy, you are so right that i did enjoy this book tremendously. Thanks aunt-sophie for sharing this book with us. i will be sending this book to Blundery today. 

Journal Entry 11 by Blundery on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

WOOHOO - It turned up :-) I was so sure this book had been lost in the post. I am wondering if it might have been transported by a slow paddling dinghy (Singapore to Perth in a little over two months??). I have one and a half books at the top of my reading pile but I am sure it wont take too long to get this book started.

Thank for sending this book Dei, and thanks so much themadjock for starting the book ring.

 

Journal Entry 12 by Blundery on Sunday, May 25, 2008

Ya' know, I never did like her even at the end! I don't know if my dislike for Darcy was too ingrained from reading the previous book first (Something borrowed), but I just found her so annoyingly self absorbed and I wasn't happy that her happy ever after came so easily.
Although, I did enjoy reading the book - yes, thats right, I enjoyed reading a book whilst filled with dislike towards the main character - go figure.
Thanks so much for sharing this themadjock, I have pm'ed the next person on the list and will send it off to them quick sticks. 

Journal Entry 13 by Blundery on Friday, June 13, 2008

This book is on its way 'home'. 

Journal Entry 14 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Received safe and sound - thanks for everyone for taking part and for Blundery for sending it back to me. 

Journal Entry 15 by sunshine2110 on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

really enjoyed this book, good easy reading, with a plot I did not guess with a few unexpected twists. 

Journal Entry 16 by dwcbutterfly from Inverbervie, Scotland United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

So pleased I read Something Borrowed first - Something Blue followed on perfectly. Have to admit I was getting quite irritated at Darcy's attitude towards life in general - absolutely delighted that she had the courage to make a list of ways she felt she could change and become a better person - thrilled that she managed it - wonderful read, great ending - thoroughly recommended. 

Journal Entry 17 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, October 18, 2008

Now back with me again. 

Journal Entry 18 by themadjock from Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, November 21, 2008

now winging its way to seethroughfaith as part of a swap. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
 

Journal Entry 19 by seethroughfaith from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thank you madjock for this swap (also the little surprise you popped in and the wonderful photo card. I've never been to the Western Isles -one day (I hope)

I sent your packages off priority yesterday. It usually takes about a week from here. 

Journal Entry 20 by seethroughfaith from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Thursday, December 04, 2008

I really enjoyed this, though I have to confess I really didn't like the protagonist, Darcy. She came across as selfish, self-absorbed (even if in the end she had improved slightly) and I hated her dishonesty. Of course I might have been prejudiced from the prequel ...

thanks again madjock for the swap ... I'll make both these books into a package for the kesapaivat (non convention here in Finland) ... a nice RABCK for one of the participants.

 

Journal Entry 21 by seethroughfaith at Kortteliravintola Kerttu in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (2/2/2011 UTC) at Kortteliravintola Kerttu in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland

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It's time to let this book and it prequel go. Hope they find a new reader and a new temporary home before being re-released again.

If not picked up at the meet I'll take BOTH down to Little Brittania bookshelf!

I love reading where books end up -and what other readers thought of the book (good and bad!) - so do please take time to make a journal entry if you possibly can. Appreciate that! 

Journal Entry 22 by Sobergirl at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Thanks stf, this books seems like good airport/plane/holiday reading.
 

Journal Entry 23 by Sobergirl at Centre-ville in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur France on Thursday, April 21, 2011

Released 9 mos ago (4/21/2011 UTC) at Centre-ville in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur France

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Nice, France 22nd April-6th May 2011