A story about love, loss, and finding what you didn't know you were missing. I love Jill Mansell, she is a great storyteller, and even though this starts off sad I find it being one of my favorite stories. She weaves small stories into one large main one.

I liked everything about this book, the setting, the characters and the fast pace. Very nicely developed characters and storyline. It was funny, but also poignant. A very entertaining read. Thanks to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

I have read pretty much every Jill Mansell book over the years, and this one is just as enjoyable as all of the others. This book was a little bit sadder than her usual books - the death of two village members (don’t want to ruin it by saying who!) was unexpected, but the story of Mimi and Cal’s friendship, together with the interwoven stories of Mimi’s boss, CJ, and her friend Lois, are really lovely and charming. A thoroughly enjoyable read, and highly recommend this,, as well as all other books by the same author.

Charming doesn’t begin to describe this book. The characters are lovely and the town is delightful. It was predictable, in a comforting way. I think the story moved fast, but the book was too long. I’m certainly glad I read it.

I received an early preview copy of this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
Mimi visits her Father in his new home in a Cotswold Village, when she encounters Cal for the first time. She is instantly attracted to him, and there is a rapport between them, but she soon finds out that he is happily married, and destined to only be friends.
It was obvious early on in the book that the characters were destined to be together, but it was sad, how Cal became single. The storyline jumps from months to a couple of years, when Cal and Mimi meet again. There is always some obstacle that keeps them apart, usually in Cal's life, which at times is very frustrating to read.
The book is easy to read, and has a mixture of tragedy, humour and romance. It has a great variety of characters, good and bad. I have read all of Jill's previous books and enjoyed them immensely. They are well written and delightful. This book was pleasing to read, but I felt that the ending was a little rushed after the long and drawn out will they or won't they storyline. I would still recommend this book as it is an enjoyable book.

I love Jill Mansell’s newest book! Even though the beginning was sad, it is still a wonderful, romantic book of second chances. Mimi finds her way in life, job, family/ friends, and finally love! Another great read and I can't wait for the next one from this author.

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I always enjoy Jill Mansell's books but I think this is my favourite. I loved it from the first page to,the last and was sorry when I reached the end.

Mimi is the central character who works in London and travels down to the Cotswolds to,visit her father and his partner Marcus. The pair haven't lived in the village long and have tended to hide away thinking people would not accept their gay relationship. Mimi decides to get them more involved in village life but will she regret that decision

The first person she meets on her long walk to the village is Cal who she is immediately attracted to. Cal has a wife and child who Mimi immediately likes and they become friends. There is a terrible accident that changes the village and its people including Mimi.

Mimi heads back to the village four years later when her relationship with her boss breaks down. She gets a job working for an author but has to leave the village and live in Majorca where he is writing his book. Although he is a difficult man to work for Mimi helps him change his life - another lovely story running alongside Mimi's. Her friend Lois, who is married to Felix, has encountered a life changing experience and the way her story is interlinked is really beautiful.

Jill Mansell has a gift not just for story telling but also for introducing us to likeable but true to life characters

A book I am happy to recommend

Mimi is in for an adventure on the way to meet her Father, who has just moved! Mimi is so full of life and the characters are all so light hearted and fun, which is to be expected in most of Jill Mansell’s books. An enjoyable story!

Jill Mansell excels in writing the ultimate feel good book. You will be left with a big smile on your face after reading this one. She has an amazing ability to create hugely likeable but also relatable characters. The plot of this one is heartwarming and engaging. I’ve read all of her books but this is definitely one of my favourites.

This is Jill Mansell at her best. She begins this beautiful story with brilliant descriptive writing and you could be easily fooled into thinking it's another predictable love story scenario but there are many twists and turns along the way both happy and sad. I will be recommending this book to all my friends who love this author. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this

Such a lovely book, i love Jill Mansell's books and this one didn't disappoint.

Coming in from London Mimi visits her father Dan & his partner Marcus in the lovely Goosebrook village in the Cotswolds, she discovers they haven't yet been to the local pub or socialized with the other villagers. and feels they are afraid there will be side whispers because they are gay, Bullying them into visiting the pub one evening with her, they have a wonderful time, are accepted warmly by the villagers and encouraged to get involved in all the activities the villagers put on.
Mimi has also run into Cal whom she is very attracted to, but soon discovers he has a wonderful warm caring wife Stacey and a little girl Cora.
Mimi returns to London as she has a good job as a PR which she loves. But she is faced with a sadness that makes her go running back to Gooosebrook, to lick her wounds and bury herself away to heal.
The story unfolds in a pleasant way with believable likable characters but has a tragedy that made me gasp and sad it also had situations that made me smile.
It had a warmth about it that made me feel like i was curled up in an armchair in front of a roaring fire.
I loved every page as it was a boy meets girl, the frustrations and tribulations of will they won't they and the barriers that kept cropping up to stall them.
If you want a lovely story that makes you feel like you've been cuddled this one is for you.
Congratulations Jill another triumph
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity x

I have enjoyed past books by the author Jill Mansell. I am thankful for Netgalley for allowing me to have an advanced read of this one!

I was a bit nervous at the beginning of this story, the deaths of Stacy and Dan kind of took a turn and I was concerned. This turned out to be an important part of the story to learn about grief.

I loved the love story in this novel and truly fell in love with the characters and their connections!

On her first visit to the Cotswold village of Goosebrook, Mimi Huish meets Cal, and is immediately attracted to him. On her next visit, she meets Stacey, his wife. While she is disappointed to learn he’s married, she instantly becomes friends with Stacey, and with Cal and Stacey’s help, convinces her father and his partner that the town’s inhabitants welcome them.

Then a horrible accident changes not only Mimi’s and Cal’s lives, but forever alters Goosebrook. Over the next few years, as everyone works their way back from tragedy to a new normal, Mimi and Cal’s relationship strengthens.

Maybe This Time is so much more than just a romance. Although it tackles serious problems, the book has so much humor and love, it isn’t sad. Mimi and Cal are relatable main characters, but the novel’s secondary characters add a lot of depth.

I’m not sure why this is the first Jill Mansell book I’ve read. I’ve been missing out!

Lighthearted and easy to read as always. A little predictable but this in no way spoils the fun! Lovely escapism for cold evenings.

Jimm Mansell is the QUEEN! She has only gone and done it again! Brilliant read with again great relatable characters.

Jill Mansell always writes a fun romance. I like that she has several romances going on in one book, and even though it is pretty obvious the two main characters are going to get together and the end it's always a delight to follow their adventure. Highly recommend.

Jill Mansell has been my favourite women's fiction author for years and I always look forward to her new release every year in January. This January has been particularly cold and dreary and I eagerly started this one as soon as it was released. It was like a warm hug on a cold day!

I devoured this book in only two days! The story is one that you have likely encountered before; girl likes boy, boy likes girl, but will they figure out how they feel about one another in time? The fact that the story was familiar made it no less enjoyable. Mansell writes in a way that is at once comforting but makes me want to turn the pages as fast as I can to find out what comes next. Her writing is enjoyable and her characters impossible not to both love and root for. Mimi, her main character in MAYBE THIS TIME, is flawed yet determined to make the best of the circumstances foisted upon her.

Full of "aww" moments, as well as moments of anticipation while we wait to find out if our main characters will realize their feelings for one another, this book was enjoyable for me from beginning to end. This is perfect light reading for while you're on vacation somewhere warm, or for when you are cuddled under a blanket on a cold day.

I loved this one. I am a fan of Jill Mansell and I always enjoy her books.
This one was a slow burn, but it was worth the wait for the romance. I truly enjoyed it and recommend.

Fantastic story. I enjoyed each character and their unique storylines. I couldn’t put the book down and now I’m wishing it wasn’t over. I guess I’ll just have to read it again!

Maybe This Time is a sort of romance drama story. Mimi works in London in PR. She visits her father in Goosebrooke in the Cotswolds. Several plot twists later, Mimi moves to Goosebrooke. It's a quaint little place with quirky residents. The setting of the story is lovely and charming. Mimi is likeable and complex. It's a bit romcom and a bit sad. Fans of Jill Mansell are sure to enjoy it. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.