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Gut Feeling

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I really loved this! It was a lot of fun, well written and the characters were well developed! I highly recommend this for others!! This was an important read and I found the book to be so great!

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Ah i just love Happy Endings and this book just gets you in all the feels
I loved and was pleasantly surprised by the Gut feeling because this is my first read from the author.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for something light to read

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First of all, I would like to thank Netgalley for the ebook in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is a cute, lighthearted and funny read, which is clearly seen from the cover and the title. I really like the main theme of this book which is to follow your instincts, what your gut feelings are, and to follow your heart.
This book revolves around the life of Ashleigh Land who chose to stay in England when her family decided to move to New York. She gave up her golden chance of a new life and big career opportunities because of a boy, Lee. It turned out that Lee actually played with her trust and cheated on her that left her with heartbreak and serious trust issues. As Ashleigh gave him many chance and he always proved to be a cheater, she decided to finally follow her gut feelings and move on. This was when she met Dave who is sexy, caring, handsome, and utterly loves her. Would she be able to trust Dave? Or Is Dave another picture of Lee?
One of the many aspects that I liked about this book is the way the author portrays the role of true friendship. I loved Ashleigh’s friends, Rachael, Gemma, Jules, and Leon. In fact I liked these secondary characters more than the main characters. I found Ashleigh a bit annoyed, at times it felts like she is so mature and self-confident, but then she’d act like an immature teenage girl constantly having doubts about her self-esteem and about others. I loved the character of Kelly actually.
It is really entertaining and enjoyable book. I gave this book 3.5 stars because some parts of this book left me bewildered. I felt like some of the scenes are not dealt with enough depth, and other scenes were exaggerated unnecessarily. On the whole, it is a nice little story, can be completed in one sitting that will leave you happy in the end. Would recommend if you are into chick lits, and cute romances.

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Great book with lots of twists and turns. Good style of writing and kept me wanting to read more. Enjoyed the characters and the story flowed well

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But mixed feelings on this one, on the whole I thought it was an enjoyable light read, but I felt also it touched on some serious issues but only touched on them, like the communication between the characters they would have discussions but avoid the important subjects, it was frankly frustrating at times, yet on the whole I still enjoyed the story, that’s why I’m a bit torn unsure how I felt equal pleasure and frustration, mixed review from me as I’m confused

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

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Thank you NetGalley, Neville House Publishing and Victoria Browne for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
This is a case of right idea, wrong execution. I really wanted this book to get there, but it just never did for me. This book was a little too all over the place to truly enjoy the story. I love a good, light read... but unfortunately this one just wasn’t good.

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I don’t generally read books set in the United Kingdom, because I don’t like to have to think about what the words mean, I just want to read the story and get immersed in it. This book was very well written and had a well rounded storyline with unique characters. A fast read and perfect for the summer by the pool. Full of fun and one that you will want to give a try. Thanks for the opportunity. Enjoy!

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I’ve had this book on my shelf for a little while. It’s one that I think about starting, but then opt for something different instead. I think that is because of the cover (oh what a cliche I am!!) - it’s just not as inviting or exciting as others in this genre.

I found the book quite enjoyable, the characters were well written and I got a sense of knowing them, which I like. Nothing worse than a book with poorly defined/described characters. The story flowed quite well, but it just lacked a bit of pizazz for me. I didn’t get that gripping feeling of not being able to put the book down.

The story covered some interesting topics and was a decent read, overall.

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book 📚

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A fast paced read with all the makings of a fun book: friendship, romance, vacation and learning to trust your gut feeling.

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Ashleigh no longer trusts her judgement after being cheated on by her ex a number of times. She then meets Dave who seems too good to be true and Ashleigh finds herself second guessing herself when it comes to Dave and after overhearing a partial conversation she makes some big decisions about her future.
I enjoyed this read and the storyline was something that is relatable to many people. I did feel a bit frustrated with Ashleigh's character at times but felt there was some growth within her character. I would have liked to see Dave's assault be explored more as I think this topic is not talked about enough and is more common that people think.
Should also be trigger warnings for sexual assault, abusive relationships and cheating
eARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review

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Lighthearted and fun! Not really sure how I truly felt reading this book! It was a good read but honestly? I felt I was getting a little bored, didn't find my self really getting into it like other books I've come across. But we'll written and I loved the general story.

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I swear I read this book straight through, that was how amazing it was. It was mixed with a little of everything. It made me laugh a lot especially when the main character Ash went on a vacation with her friends. But mostly I loved the romantic story between Ash and Dave, it was one of those romances that made you feel all mushy inside and I found myself cheering them on. Wonderful read.

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I was just so bored, i don`t know what i had hoped for but i didn`t like the story and ended up skimming the last pages because of it. None of the characters had much development, Dave had some development but his brother? ugh, don`t get me started on the arrogant pig. But i don`t know, this book didn`t interest me, sadly.

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Gut Feeling by Victoria Browne is a contemporary romance. Ashleigh Lands has given up the chance for a new life in America with her family, choosing to stay in London with her boyfriend, Lee Preston. When Lee cheats on her and quickly becomes an ex-boyfriend, Ashleigh loses herself in work and alcohol. Five months later, however, she’s ready for change and decides to reach for a new, empowered self. When window glazier Dave Croft shows up for a job at the dental practice where Ashleigh works, the two hit it off immediately. Ashleigh is elated—has her luck in love finally changed? Can she trust her gut feeling?

Gut Feeling left me with mixed feelings. I like that Ashleigh and Dave are each working towards being better people and opening themselves to each other, and that they both have issues to resolve. I liked the supportive friends and some of the intrigue brought on by the friends, ex's, and siblings. However, I quickly got annoyed with Ashleigh and her constant second guessing herself and putting herself down and equating having a man in her life as success. I understood some of it, and related to some of it. I hate conflict and confrontation too, but there are times when it is the best option for everyone involved- and the soon you do it the better. They do have heart to heart talks, but the majority of the worries that they each have do not get around to talking about. There were several times that I almost put the book down, but I still have trouble doing that.
Gut Feeling is a romance with plenty on introspection and good secondary characters.

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I read reviews on Goodreads prior to reading. I am glad Victoria re-wrote and re-released her book on Netgalley. I think I have come to realize I love a good chick-lit book. One that is light hearted, has some laughs and a love interest. Overall, I really enjoyed this book!

I just reviewed Gut Feeling by Victoria Browne. #Chicklit #NetGalley

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Gut Feeling is a great light and easy read. I finished it in two sittings even with small children at home. The story reminded me of the song "Begin Again" by Taylor Swift because the main character, Ashleigh, cannot stop herself from comparing her new Beau to her scummy ex, Lee. I thought that some of the scenes could have used more details to give the story more depth. Early on in the book, I wanted to know so much more about what the characters were thinking and why. In particular the first date scene could have had much more depth but just fell too short. In the end, I'm still giving a ⭐⭐⭐. 5/5 review because even though the writing was a little immature at times, I still couldn't put it down and between sittings, I couldnt wait to get back to it.

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This book was scattered, and it at times leave me not really knowing what is going on in the book. I just never understand or follow the book. I did not feel anything for the characters. The main characters was Ashleigh and Dave. There is a lot of cheating and sexual experiences in the book. After, reading the whole book I still could not tell you anything really about any of the characters other then some cheated and they did some sexual things and there was a lot of parties. Why? I got a kindle edition of this book for netgalley.

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This is the story of Ashleigh Lands, a 20-something living in London with her boyfriend Lee Preston. He cheats on her, and as a result, she loses her self-confidence and doubts her ability to trust her instincts. She spirals into depression and alcohol abuse. After five months, she manages to shake herself out of her misery. She vows to become stronger. Around this time, she meets Dave and she begins to feel better about herself. She heads to Ibiza for a holiday with three of her friends. When she returns, she hears rumors that makes her believe that Dave also cheated on her. Now she has the choice -- will she believe the rumors or go with her gut instinct on the type of person Dave is?

This is an interesting book, although I was confused by some of the choices made by Asheligh. At times, she seemed less mature than a 20-something, and sometimes her reactions bordered on overly dramatic. Granted, having your boyfriend cheat on you is devastating. But I think most women pick themselves up and dust themselves off, then move on. Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't relate to the way she dealt with the disappointments in her life.

I wish the book was edited more carefully. I'm not bothered by a few typos and punctuation problems. But if there are too many, my mind moves away from the story and focuses on correcting the problems.

There are redeeming qualities -- Ashleigh does become a stronger woman through her experiences!

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A good read mostly, really focuses on how you need your friends to see you through the trials of relationships and breakups.
A bit predictable in places and without spoiling it for others, it took a very serious subject too frivolously. but the characters were engaging and the story drew you in.

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A very sweet story with a lovely main character – I liked Ashleigh, though my fear of the dentist did make it hard for me to read her sometimes!

That said, there were a few times I was willing the action in this book to move forward. I found that by the end I was particularly strugging with this book.

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