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Love is a Thief [Paperback]

Claire Garber (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 5 July 2013
Join the quest to take back what love stole!
Kate Winters is an ordinary girl, with a not-so-ordinary mission: take back what love stole!
Kate Winters might just be that girl. You know the one. The girl who, for no particular reason, doesn't get the guy, doesn't have children, doesn't get the romantic happy ever after. So she needs a plan.
What does she like doing?
What didn't she get to do because she fell in love?
What would she be happy spending the rest of her life doing if love never showed up again?
This is one girl's journey to take back what love stole and maybe find love again along the way.
Feel-good, witty and addictive; Love is a Thief is the book everyone's talking about.

As addictive as One Day, funnier than Bridget Jones, as beautiful and touching as When God Was a Rabbit, this is for fans of good books, bad TV and long chats over wine.

Tell us what love has stolen from you:
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Mira Books (5 July 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1848452136
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848452138
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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An empowering and funny read - Glamour Magazine

a great debut about love, loss and what it really means to follow your dreams --Laura's Book Reviews

Fantastically witty and smart, this endearing story with a touch of Bridget Jones about it is likely to steal your heart and your lunch breaks! --Closer Magazine

About the Author

Claire Garber was born in Southampton, England in 1978, the same year Olivia Newton-John told John Travolta he was the one that she wanted and Space Invaders were launched. Claire has worked as a freelance winter sports travel writer, a copywriter and in property, all as a means to fund her writing. More recently she planted some magic beans. She now lives between London and the French Alps working as a Film Location Agent in London and working at finding a French boyfriend when in France. How else will she ever manage to write another book?

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book 25 Jun 2013
By s_l_clay VINE VOICE
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I'm always a bit sceptical when "adding a new author" to my list, but I'm thrilled to say that Claire Garber is now in my top 5 of chick-lit type authors. Although there is still "the will-they won't-they get together" thread that runs through this story, and yes, you are willing Kate to hook up with her childhood friend and crush, Peter Parker (yes, that's his name!), the main theme of the story is one that does make you think a little deeper. What has falling in love stolen from you? What would you be doing if you hadn't fallen in love, hadn't become part of 2 rather than 1. What are your "love's stolen dreams"? I REALLY love the author's writing style - witty, clever, sharp, emotional - and the depth to her writing is extremely enjoyable. I had to admit that I tend to skim-read a lot of chick-lit type books, and although I don't want to sound like I'm some above my station, some of them don't really need a lot of concentration. It is refreshing to read what is essentially a love story, but with a great and unique insight into something that maybe a lot of us hadn't really thought about or analysed. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book and I really can't wait until the next Claire Garder novel comes out - I shall certainly be buying it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outrageously Laugh Out Loud 27 Jun 2013
By M. Ballantine
Format:Kindle Edition
This was a very heart warming and hilarious chick-lit.

I like the cover, but feel it could have been more enticing. It seems a little plain for the ride that the story really is.

This book had a good pace and plenty of hilarious points. I really enjoyed this book.

It's full of fantastic philosophical advice on life and love. It made me laugh out loud a lot, and I don't think I've ever read more profanities in a whole book than I've read in a single page of Love Is A Thief. But it WORKS. The characters are a wide mix of personalities, with a few stereotypes thrown in. What would a chick-lit be without a gay best friend or the office busy-body who everyone else loves? And of course there has to be a love lost somewhere, or several in this case.

There were a few "OH MY GOD" moments in this book, when I sat gobsmacked and unable to think properly, which was great. There is passion and life in this book.

This book really made me stop and think about my life. What has love stolen from me? How different would my life be without love? What have I given up for love? It's not often a book has me questioning most aspects of my life.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars love is a thief 21 Jun 2013
By Jeannette Fargin
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A fantastic book from a new author. It is witty, and a compelling read for all. I really enjoyed this. Well done looking forward to the next book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and thought-provoking 8 July 2013
By tuckshop
Format:Paperback
What an enjoyable book!
The characters and brilliantly written and so, so funny, Federico being a particular fave. This is one of those books where you can see all the action taking place clearly in your mind as you read. I also loved the main character and found her very relatable and saw a lot of myself in her.
It is definitely a chick lit book, but the wonderful idea of love stealing your own dreams and aspirations from you really gets you thinking as well. It makes you want to sit down and figure your own love stolen dreams and encourages you to get them back, something I've NEVER thought about before.
Thank you for a fantastic read and inspiring me to go traveling a bit more in the near future (my love stolen dream!)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars HURRAH at last a female writer who can cast the perfect modern heroine!!!! 2 July 2013
By Hannah23
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This book really reads how a woman actually thinks! Not how she's supposed to think and act but the real life modern woman with all her day to day challenges and amusements! I'm thoroughly enjoying this book, the characters and the story. I look forward to more from this talented author. Please please please save us from the outdated and ridiculous Bridget "%^*&ing;" Jones!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book 30 July 2013
By denise carter
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This book every woman can identify with. Made me laugh, made me cry. Gave me something to consider in my own life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A funny find 30 July 2013
By Joanne Turnbull
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This was an enjoyable read with lots of funny parts - highly recommended. I'll be looking out for more books by this author.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting premide but a bit like a pantomime! 29 July 2013
By Rocketgirl
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Essentially a clever story line which, owing to the rather slap stick writing style, doesn't fulfil its potential. As I was on holiday, it didn't really matter and the thought provoking questions redeemed it somewhat. A good holiday read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Tries too hard to be funny
I really wanted to like this book because I am 'that' girl described in the blurb, but at first I really didn't. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Nicola Taunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Readin'
I found "Love is a Thief" a very enjoyable read. Although obviously "chick-lit", there is a depth to it which makes one think "Well, what would I have done if I hadn't met Mr Right... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
I thoroughly enjoyed this book with laugh out loud moments. The book also had a message very empowering perfect read for me right now, go out and get it people what a cracking... Read more
Published 21 days ago by claire
4.0 out of 5 stars A Laugh Riot!
There comes a time in all of our lives when we question everything that we've ever done. When we wonder... what happened to all those dreams I had? Did I give them up? Read more
Published 21 days ago by Fahima M
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly written, hilarious and thought provoking
An excellent read, the characters in 'Love is a Thief' are brilliantly written, very believable and come alive so that the book is hard to put down. Read more
Published 23 days ago by David
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ!
Dear Pirate Kate/Claire Garber,

I'm not sure what love stole from me but I do know that Love is a Thief stole a day and a half of my life... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Charlotte
4.0 out of 5 stars up to date
I liked the modern take on the story- the characters are 'now', moving through scenarios I could relate to. Read more
Published 28 days ago by jangli
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud and Thought Provoking at the Same Time
A great read that made me laugh out loud at times but thought provoking during others. I am sure that most people will be able to relate to the main theme of the book, though might... Read more
Published 1 month ago by CrazyQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Best beach read ever
Love is a thief is one of those books which has you contemplating the characters next move as you go about your daily chores. Read more
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