A case of mistaken identity, a surly love interest and a covetable rural setting, what more could you ask for! I really enjoyed this, thanks NetGalley!

In one moment, Rebecca made herself into someone she wasn't. Yep. She was so hopeful when her hateful boss Vanessa called her in, thinking she'd gotten a promotion, but no....Vanessa wanted her to oversee the renovation of her country home in Little Heaton. Talk about off the career track! When the contractor mistook Rebecca for Vanessa, she went along and set off a whole set of changes to her own life, including a new love interest. The village is fun, there's an animal sanctuary, and new friends. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is light, fluffy, at times sort of silly but it's also a fun read that fans of old fashioned chick lit will relish.

Overall I quite liked this book; but it didn’t hook me like some books do.

The storyline was predictable, I guessed the ending pretty early on. I don’t mind this, but there was very little else going on, so guessing the plot and ‘twists’ was a bit disappointing.

I wish the author had spent more time explaining Rebecca’s relationship with her sister instead of just repeatedly sending her calls to voicemail. A happy ending isn’t as satisfying when there’s little background.

Rebecca’s flatmate sounds like a great character and I would’ve liked to know more about him. Again, there’s little background to this set up.

I liked the relationships with Stacey and Oliver, they were well written. I felt all the emotions described by the author around these two characters, and wanted to know ‘what next?’ at the end of each chapter.

I’ve rated this book as 3 stars. I enjoyed the style of writing, it was an easy read with a nice storyline and a couple of good strong characters.

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Lovely feel good read. It was well written and flowed well. I enjoyed it very much. The plot was good and interesting. Hard to put down

The Accidental Life Swap was an adorable read. Sometimes predictable but always interesting. Rebecca really grew on me as the book continued- probably because she grew so much as a person. This book makes small village life in the countryside of England almost ideal!

Cute fun book! I enjoyed the characters and the setting of the book. Rebecca gets mistaken for her boss, and she starts acting a lot more confidant. But not owning up to it gets her in trouble. It is a little predictable, but a good beach read!

The Accidental Life Swap is a good (if a bit fluffy) novel about a woman named Rebecca who feels unappreciated at work. Her boss asks her to oversee a personal project of hers and eager to please- she agrees. Due to a misunderstanding, the people she will be working with assume she is her boss Vanessa and she doesn't correct them. Much in the vein of a Sophie Kinsella novel, this is quite charming and funny in places- though very predictable. It's definitely light reading and perfectly pleasant so would make an ideal beach read.

A light hearted read! At first I found it tricky to get into. Rebecca, the lead character was such a sap and I wondered if I could tolerate her through the book! However as she takes on her boss’s ‘life swap’, she discovers more about herself and becomes a more interesting character. A predictable read but really enjoyable.

I always adore the British sense of humour and this was no exception. What I liked most is when Rebecca became the Vanessa she emulated she realized it was her all along. A great summer read.

This book was very charming. I liked the interactions of the characters even if many of the situations seemed far-fetched. Some of the animal shenanigans made me laugh out loud. Unfortunately I also found the book quite predictable. Emma's backstabbing, Vanessa's auction win & the eventual happy ending were all easy to figure out long before they happened. All in all I'd call this a solid summer beach read, good for when you need a break from more serious books.

Rebecca longs to be like her confident, forthright boss, Vanessa. So when Vanessa handpicks her for a special project, she's thrilled. Less so when it turns out not to be an event - they are event managers, after all - but overseeing the refurbishment of Vanessa's house. Mousy Rebecca is sure she can't manage a team.

Until she arrives, and they mistake her for Vanessa and immediately get to work. Oops? But it won't matter for a little while, surely! What can go wrong...?

Shades of Sophie Kinsella in this hilarious contemporary novel. Poor Rebecca gets herself very confused over the course of the novel, but like in all the best stories, it works out in the end, even if not quite the way she thought it would. Her supporting cast is great, too...Franny might be my favourite, but it's hard to tell!

This is the perfect read for someone looking for something quite light and easy.

3 stars.
For those fans of chick lit, The devil wears prada and authors like Candace Bushnell.

The accidental life swap tells the story of two women: boss (Vanessa) and PA (Rebecca). When the employee accepts the offer to help employer refurbish her vacation home, there’s a confusion and Rebecca is mistaken for Vanessa.

Ok, it’s a chick lit through and through, no doubt, predictable everything, but not in a bad way. Now, what really quirked me was: the bunch of stereotypes that was thrown and the borderline perv attitudes.

I just couldn’t like the characters, the plot neither, but the writing is good and there’s a couple of pretty funny parts.

It wasn’t my couple of tea, but it doesn’t mean it’s a terrible book, it’s good for a quick read with a little of sassy and lots of rom coms cliches.

A fun novel that relies on the premise of mistaken identity, complete with a lovable heroine who we cheer for right from the beginning. Enjoyed this very much and will recommend to readers who enjoy Sophie Kinsella's books.

The accidental life swap is a well written, lighthearted book filled with humour throughout. Each character was well thought out and the majority were likeable too. I’d definitely read more books with the same characters, I think there is definite potential there.
It is a predictable story that we’ve all read countless times before but nevertheless I still throughly enjoyed it.
If you’re looking for a light, easy read; with a brilliant cast of characters and some romance thrown in to the mix.. then this is the perfect book for you.

A case of mistaken identity leads Rebecca down an unexpected road. With an entire village under the impression that she is Vanessa, her obnoxious boss, she not only finds a way to be true to herself and find love, but also to finally make a stand and take control of her life.

A well written, witty but slightly predictable novel, thats not just a love story. The relationship between Rebecca and Oliver was more of a side plot and I enjoyed the focus being more on one protagonists.

I enjoyed the farm animals the most, their names suited their personalities.

A nice quick read, definitely recommended. There were many parallels to My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review and all opinions are my own.

Luanna

Thank you to HQ Digital for providing me a copy of this book from NetGalley to read and review.

This is one of the best chick lit books I have read in the past couple of years. From the first couple pages I was hooked. I took it with me everywhere and couldn't put the book down.

Yes, the plot is a bit unbelievable, but that's what a good chick lit book does. And I'd also say the plot isn't that unlike one from a romantic comedy, so it's not like it's totally out of this world.

Rebecca was a great protagonist. She reminded me so much of another great Rebecca in the chicklit world — Becky Bloomwood from the Shopaholic series.

I also loved that the unravelling of Rebecca's duplicity doesn't happen where you imagine it would based on the plot. Kudos to Jennifer Joyce for throwing in a little twist to keep things interesting.

I'm definitely going to look up more of her books after reading this one.

If you're looking for one more beach read before the summer is up, or just looking for a fun read, I highly recommend The Accidental Life Swap.

The Accidental Life Swap was a perfect beach read for me. I enjoyed the way Jennifer Joyce crafted the story’s lighthearted tone. I love a book where I can root for the underdog, and this is that type of book! In this story, the protagonist, Rebecca, steps into a job she does not want. She is tasked with her boss’ home remodel. The quaint setting mixed with Rebecca’s stubborn will to win makes for a great read. Admittedly, I occasionally felt frustrated by the Rebecca’s careless decisions. Still, the likable characters and cute plot made this book a fast paced read.. Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader’s copy of this book!

I guess it says enough that I was never in a rush to get back to reading this book after a day's work. It simple wasn't very engaging. Chicklits are generally predictable - which I don't mind, I wouldn't be reading them if I did - but that does require that the story is told in such a way that I am curious about the meet-cute, the dance of attraction, the inevitable fall-out and the ultimate getting (back) together.

Not so much the case here.

Rebecca is too much of an insecure doormat. After three years of living together she still hasn't talked to her roommate about the basic rules of mine and yours (such as if you're eating my food I expect you to pay for it). Neither has she started to store her food in her own room. And while I understand you don't talk back to your boss (that requires to feel safe from the backlash) and fleeting thoughts about taxi-drivers that turn out to be serial killers, it was all a bit much.

Less fretting and more action.

Also, less builders behaving like teenage boys. While most men remain teenage boys at heart, most of them have the sense not to behave like teenage boys when the person that is footing the bill is watching. Don't want to give her any reason to start looking for a more professional builder.

But then, once Rebecca started pretending she was Vanessa, the book started to pick up for me. I guess I like my heroines to be take charge kind of gals. Even if they are insecure at heart. We all need a few wins under our belt to boost our confidence. Until then: fake it until you make it.

So after a slow start, this chicklit worked out the way it should -- even had me prompting some come backs for Rebecca.

3.5 stars.

The Accidental Life Swap by Jennifer Joyce is a delightfully amusing contemporary novel about the power and dreams and discovering your unique identity.
We all have dreams – dreams keep us focused, striving towards our goals. What happens when we are so dream focused that we cannot see the reality around us?
The novel explores identity. We all have a unique identity. We cannot be someone else. We need to be happy in the skin we are in. If we try to assume another’s identity, sooner or later we will have to come clean.
Jennifer Joyce has created a wonderful mix of characters. One elicited a feeling of dislike, whilst others I warmed to immediately. The underdog will always get my vote. Feelings of insecurity in a character appeal to my maternal side. There were some warm exchanges between characters. The village setting was community based.
An animal sanctuary nurses the abandoned back to life. An old house is renovated and a life is transformed and restored.
The style of the novel is engaging and highly amusing. It is a light-hearted look at life that welcomes the reader in.
Jennifer Joyce has created a marvellous novel that not only entertained me but consumed my every waking moment. When I was not reading, I was wondering how the characters were getting on! – And that is the power of the pen of Jennifer Joyce, I believed her characters were my friends. How about you? Pick up a copy of The Accidental Life Swap today and immerse yourself in the Cheshire countryside and the lives of the people there.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

The Accidental Life Swap was a humorous and heartfelt story. As someone who shies away from conflict, I related to our mild mannered protagonist Rebecca. People in her life, from her room mate to her boss, walk all over her. While on an assignment she shouldn't have been sent on, Rebecca is mistaken for her boss. Instead of correcting the mistake, Rebecca assumes her bosses commanding personality and finds herself enjoying the results. I enjoyed the characters and setting of this book!