Summer Book Club: Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher

So summer is the only time of year I actually get a chance to do some reading for pleasure. I am currently working my way through the Lee Child 'Jack Reacher' series but when the sun is out I often prefer to switch it up to a chick lit which I can dip in and out of while sweltering by the pool.

Giovanna Fletcher is the wife of Tom and Billy and Me was her debut novel last year. She has since followed it up with her second book 'You're the One that I Want' which I now look forward to reading.

So I may be a little late to this party but for any other book worms looking for some light summer reading, here is a quick review.

What the Publishers (Penguin) Say:

When you've got the dream boyfriend everything should be perfect, right?

So why isn't it? wonders Sophie May.

When Sophie and Billy met and fell in love, she thought she was living in a fairytale.

After all, Billy is an actor, a teen heartthrob adored by girls around the world - and he loves Sophie. She's the only girl for him.

But being on Billy's arm comes at a price. Their relationship has thrown Sophie right in the spotlight after years of shying away from attention.

Can she handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? But most of all, is she ready for her secret heartbreak to be found out and shared with the nation?

Charming, heartwarming and utterly romantic, Billy and Me will completely capture your heart.

What I Thought:

Giovanna has a lovely writing style which is easy to follow and builds great levels of detail into the world she has created. Sophie is quiet and like most other girls in their late teens, crippled in self doubt. Personally, I found that while Sophie is instantly likeable it takes a while for the story to develop and you begin to feel that you are rooting for her.

The character of Billy is perhaps more than a little cliché however I think it shows well the idealistic nature of teen heart throbs and that their die hard fans often neglect to remember that they are indeed human.

Molly is perhaps my favourite character and her story, which runs parallel to the main events is perhaps the most touching of all and I think even the stoniest of hearts will struggle not to have their heartstrings tugged.

While Billy and Me is not going to revolutionise the world of chick lit it is a great debut novel which is an easy and interesting holiday read. I will definitely be taking the chance to now read Giovanna's second novel as they make a nice replacement to my usual annual Marion Keys.

Whats on your kindle this summer?

PS: Anyone fancy starting a seasonal book club?