"Everything happens for a reason."

I fell in love with Scarlett O'Brien in From Notting Hill with Love... Actually. She so easily made me laugh, and I adored her love of all things movie related. I was excited to see that there was going to be a sequel, even though we had to wait quite a long time between book one and two.

This story picks up shortly after book one. We find Scarlett and Sean settled into the routine of normal life. You get the impression that things are just that, normal. When a book ends and the characters get their happily ever after, you don't think about how their life is going to now carry on the same way your life does. Work, cooking dinner, taking out the garbage, etc... I wouldn't say Scarlett and Sean are tired of each other or want to move on, it's nothing like that. It's just that you get the idea that Scarlett is a bit.. bored. So Sean suggests that she go to New York to visit her father.

I will be honest to say that at first, I was nervous when Scarlett meets Jamie in New York. I did NOT want this to turn into a love triangle. I couldn't stand the thought of Scarlett being confused over her feelings for Sean, he is so sweet and lovely, I just wanted them happy. However, I was thrilled that it took me no time at all to realize that Scarlett just didn't have those types of feelings for Jamie. Thankfully.

The plot is pretty easy to figure out, but this in no way diminished my enjoyment of the story. I pretty much had everything figured out early on, but McNamara's writing is one that keeps you drawn into the story so knowing what was going to happen didn't bother me.

Oscar, Scarlett's best friend, is along for the trip to New York. He is as outragous and as funny as ever. We get to meet a lot of new characters this time around, of course there is Jamie... but also there is Max, Peter and a very swoonworthy Bradley Cooper. Yes, you read that correctly, THE Bradley Cooper.

As I listened to the audiobook, I would like to add a little about the narrator, Flinty Williams. I adore her voice, and I've become quite a fan of hers. She does an excellent job with the narration, and I couldn't have picked a better voice for Scarlett.

Now the ending... it was of course as sweet as could be. I loved the build up to the big moment, but I have to say I was a little disappointed as it seemed to be a bit abrupt after the build up. If this is going to be the final chapter for Scarlett and Sean, I would have loved to have an epilogue. Something that gave us a peek into their future. However, with that said, I could easily see there being more story to tell here. I haven't seen any talk of there being a third book, but I for one would love to have more.

Christine
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Heartwarming

This is the second book in the series. The plot was a little predictable and Scarlet can be annoying but the end result was romantic and heartwarming

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Another rollercoaster ride

Scarlett is on another rollercoaster ride this time all over NYC. Can't wait to read installment number 3, not sure who else can crop up.

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Slightly disappointing

Rather boring and predictable.. Shame as I love all her other books, usually My favorite

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Quite a nice holiday read

If you could sum up From Notting Hill to New York...Actually in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyable, Funny and Capturing

What did you like best about this story?

Although it was a little unbelievable in parts (no one could find themselves in some of those situations - could they?), it was light hearted and pleasant to read.

What about Finty Williams’s performance did you like?

There were a couple of "oh I never" moments

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It did make me laugh several times which is all part of the feel good factor

Any additional comments?

It was a pleasant chick lit book which I really enjoyed.

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Just another lovely soppy love story.

Yes there were moments of cringing clichés but that's what makes these books so lovely. A great second book full of entertainment and excellent pokes at film story lines. Looking forward to the third one.

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Loved it

I really enjoyed it a nice family history story and a bit of a mystery as well

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Fun, girly listen.

This was a light amusing listen - typical chick lit but kept me absorbed. A fairly predictable ending, but various story twists and turns along the way. I enjoyed it!

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from notting hill to New York actually

loved this book. great follow on from the first.
great for movie buffs too to join in on the clues.

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Outstanding!

I absolutely love everything about this one, it’s got everything, drama, romance, chaos, sentimental, touching, emotional, funny, witty, charming ..... incredibly well read by the narrator too it’s now one of my firm favourite books like a feel good movie, romantic and heartwarming. Can not wait to start book three! I thought book one in the ..... Actually series was good but From Notting Hill to New York ... Actually is outstanding.

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