Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year Award 2010.
When newly single Tilly Cole quits her London job for a fresh start in a small town she finds she’s arrived in a hotbed of intrigue and rampant rivalry for the most desirable men. Tilly has no intention of joining in – she’s just happy with her new Girl Friday job. Then she meets Jack Lucas. There are shocking rumours about his wicked reputation and Tilly doesn’t want to be just another notch on anyone’s bedpost.
A sweet, funny and romantic novel from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller. When newly single Tilly Cole impulsively quits her London job for a fresh start in the small town of Roxborough she finds she's arrived in a hotbed of gossip, intrigue and rampant rivalry for the most desirable men. Tilly has no intention of joining in -- she's just happy with her new Girl Friday job. Then she meets Jack Lucas. Jack is irresistible...and he's got his eye on Tilly. But there are shocking rumours about his wicked reputation. Tilly doesn't want to be just another notch on anyone's bedpost. But is she being mature and sensible -- or is she running away from the love of her life?
'The characters are so funny and the sub-plots are written with such a light touch' Telegraph
'Another slice of superior chick-lit' Closer
'Chick-lit at its best and so well written' Daily Mail
'As frothy and moreish as a summer cocktail, give Rumour Has It a try, your beach bag will be empty without it' Heat magazine
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About Jill Mansell
'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' Red; 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Fforde
Jill Mansell started writing fiction while working in the NHS, after she read a magazine article that inspired her to join a local creative writing class. She has since written over twenty Sunday Times bestsellers, including And Now You're Back, It Started With A Secret, Maybe This Time, This Could Change Everything and You And Me, Always, and her books have sold over 13 million copies around the world.
Jill's hobbies include buying stationery, particularly magical new colours of ink for the fountain pen she uses to write all her books. She lives in Bristol with her family.
Jill keeps in touch with her readers on Twitter - @JillMansell - and Facebook - /OfficialJillMansell.
