The One You Really Want: The perfect Christmas read from the bestselling author

Name: The One You Really Want: The perfect Christmas read from the bestselling author
Rating: 4.25 (12 reviews)

Jill Mansell

Feb 2008 · Hachette UK

12 reviews

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COMING IN JANUARY 2026 - JILL'S WONDERFUL NEW NOVEL JUST ONE LOOK AT YOU - PRE-ORDER NOW!

Surprises are always just around the corner in THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT - a heartwarming novel from bestselling author Jill Mansell.

Nancy can't quite believe it when her Christmas present from her husband is . . . a lawnmower. She's seen a receipt from a classy jeweller's. So who's got the diamonds?

Carmen gave up on romance when she lost her adored husband. She's ready to meet someone new - but choosing the right someone won't be easy.

Mia's just met her father's new girlfriend: the potential stepmother-from-hell. She's determined to play Cupid and find him a better option - but when did that ever turn out well?

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but surprises are always around the corner . . .

'Strap yourself in for a wonderful, fulfilling, ride on a tidal wave of emotion. Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels' Milly Johnson

'Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read' Jo Thomas

COMING IN JANUARY 2026 - JILL'S WONDERFUL NEW NOVEL JUST ONE LOOK AT YOU - PRE-ORDER NOW! Surprises are always just around the corner in THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT - a heartwarming novel from bestselling author Jill Mansell. Nancy can't quite believe it when her Christmas present from her husband is...

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12 reviews

Robin Bracken

January 2, 2025

whilst I usually like jill mansel, unfortunately this one feels a bit dated with casual transphobia sprinkled throughout, and the chemistry of the couples just wasn't believable for me. entertaining enough to finish, not enough to reread.

Putri Wulandari

May 23, 2014

Funny and entertaining but not my Jill Mansell's favourite though..

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Myri Mylonas-Prior

January 23, 2015

It was so good I had to read it twice

About the author

'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' Red; 'One of my favourite writers' Katie FfordeJill 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. Since then she has written over twenty-five Sunday Times bestsellers. Her acclaimed novels include An Almost Perfect Summer, The Wedding of the Year, Should I Tell You?, And Now You're Back, It Started with a Secret and You and Me, Always. Jill's books have sold over 14.5 million copies worldwide. Jill lives in Bristol and for many years worked in the field of clinical neurophysiology. You'd think inventing characters and stories would be easier, but she can assure you it isn't. You can follow Jill on X @JillMansell, Facebook /OfficialJillMansell and Instagram @JillMansell

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