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A Proper Family Adventure Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 785 ratings

Could you spend two weeks at sea with your family?

Thanks to an unexpected windfall, the Bensons are treating themselves to a luxury cruise. With stop-offs in Barcelona, Rome and Marseilles, plus constant entertainment onboard, it's a dream come true . . . Or is it? Last time Chelsea Benson went on holiday with this lot she nearly went crazy.

Her mum and sister are convinced Chelsea's boyfriend Adam will propose on the ship. Chelsea's sure he won't, but she can't help feeling butterflies as they set sail. Is Adam going to pop the question, or will the only thing to pop be Chelsea's ego?

Onboard dramas, family upheavals, memories and sunshine . . . Fall in love with the Benson family, and treat yourself to a five-star family cruise, all without leaving your sofa.

Praise for Chris Manby

'Manby's novels are made for holidays' -
Glamour

'A gloriously delicious read!...Packed with warm characters and hilarious situations'
- www.handwrittengirl.com

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Deliciously funny ― Heat

Perfect, unputdownable summer adventures. ―
Jenny Colgan

This sassy and addictive read will make you laugh - a lot! ―
Closer

Praise for Chrissie Manby ―
:

Manby's novels are made for holidays. ―
Glamour

Hilarious . . . I loved it. Six stars, hurrah! ―
Daily Mail

Nothing short of brilliant ―
Marie Claire

A gloriously delicious read! . . . Packed with warm characters and hilarious situations ―
www.handwrittengirl.com

About the Author

Chrissie Manby is the author of twenty romantic comedies including A PROPER FAMILY HOLIDAY, THE MATCHBREAKER and SEVEN SUNNY DAYS. She has had several Sunday Times bestsellers and her novel about behaving badly after a break-up, GETTING OVER MR RIGHT, was nominated for the 2011 Melissa Nathan Award.

Chrissie was raised in Gloucester, in the west of England, and now lives in London. Contrary to the popular conception of chick-lit writers, she is such a bad home-baker that her own father threatened to put her last creation on www.cakewrecks.com. She is, however, partial to white wine and shoes she can't walk in.

You can follow her on Twitter @chrissiemanby, or visit her website www.chrissiemanby.co.uk to find out more.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VEEYFKC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (16 July 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2662 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 785 ratings

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the family values and character development. However, opinions differ on the plot - some find it lovely and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and is misleading.

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33 customers mention ‘Readability’33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy reading the book. They find it an easy holiday read, a joy to read, and a great beach read.

"...me as I knew it would be light and easy to get into and the perfect summer read...." Read more

"Easy holiday read although a bit predictable...." Read more

"...I liked this new book a lot, it was a smooth and enjoyable read. I have been on a number of cruises and loved them all...." Read more

"Another great book from Chrissie Manby...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Ease of reading’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read with some laugh-out-loud moments. They appreciate the writing style as down-to-earth, funny, and kind. The stories are described as lifelike and well-captured.

"...Down to earth, funny, kind. I liked this new book a lot, it was a smooth and enjoyable read...." Read more

"...It is an easy read, but still a really good story. You don't need to have read the other books to enjoy this book. Would definitely recommend." Read more

"Loved the proper family series. Flew threw the books, great easy read, at times couldn't put it down" Read more

"...I find Jane's story especially sad. This is a lovely easy read and hopefully we'll catch up with The Benson's soon!" Read more

7 customers mention ‘Family value’7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the family value of the book. They say it's a great follow-up to the family holiday and love the Benson series.

"Perfect holiday read!! I took this on holiday with me as I knew it would be light and easy to get into and the perfect summer read...." Read more

"Loved the proper family series. Flew threw the books, great easy read, at times couldn't put it down" Read more

"Great follow on to the family holiday loved every minute of this book and didn’t want it to end. Great easy reading." Read more

"Loved the family, hadn't read the prior Books yet was still absorbed in the story" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Character development’4 positive1 negative

Customers like the character development.

"...Very likeable characters." Read more

"The author has created some very believable characters and put them in situations we can all recognise. Really enjoyable and a lot of fun." Read more

"Love them ! Characters are amazing ! More more please" Read more

"...that happen - no real plot and there is absolutely no attempt to create well-rounded characters...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Humor’4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it down-to-earth, with some laugh-out-loud moments and sad moments balanced well. The book is described as family fun on a cruise.

"...Down to earth, funny, kind. I liked this new book a lot, it was a smooth and enjoyable read...." Read more

"...There was a lovely mix of hilarious family antics, particularly involving monkey's in Gibraltar and some poignant moments...." Read more

"Lovely easy to read some laugh out loud moments and some sad but a good balance ,now reading the next one." Read more

"...if you get a chance add this to your reading list. Family fun on a cruise." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Plot’9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the plot. Some find it lovely and relatable, with poignant moments and heartwarming extended family stories. Others feel the characters are dull and the storyline lacks focus, dragging out the narrative.

"...Jane also has a hidden connection to the Bensons and her narrative supports the main plot and helps move it along...." Read more

"...It is an easy read, but still a really good story. You don't need to have read the other books to enjoy this book. Would definitely recommend." Read more

"...But this is juts a series of things that happen - no real plot and there is absolutely no attempt to create well-rounded characters...." Read more

"...Great storyline as always, following on from the previous books. I look forward to the next one." Read more

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Book arrived a bit late,but that's not the issue,the book is OK to page 346 then the next page is torn and some of edge missing ,then 5he rest of the book is printed back to front,I will have to read from end back to oage 346 I've had really good books from this company, but this one has slipped through the net
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2015
    Perfect holiday read!! I took this on holiday with me as I knew it would be light and easy to get into and the perfect summer read. I love the characters in this series- they are so relatable and identifiable with. They are just your average 'non pretentious' family and I love the dynamics and relationships between them. The setting for this novel is a cruise ship and although not all of the characters go, the change of setting as it switches from those back home and those on the ship works well. The lead characters here seem to be Chelsea and Adam and Jane and her friend who are new characters to this novel and also on board the cruise ship. Jane also has a hidden connection to the Bensons and her narrative supports the main plot and helps move it along.
    I personally identify with Chelsea the most as she works for a fashion magazine and is really into fashion and her career but she seems to have changed slightly in this novel and is desperate for her boyfriend Adam to propose. I also loved the reactions of Jacqui and Dave to the cruise ship, as they are not used to having money and unaccustomed to the finer things in life. You really get a sense of what it is like on board the ship and what this sort of holiday is like, the food, activities etc. You also get a strong sense of what the cites are like they visit and Manby has researched the tourist side well.
    I will continue to read the Proper Family Series as long as Manby writes them. I just love this family from super cute Jack to slightly abrasive Ronnie, super cool Chelsea and the posh big sister, lady of the Manner Annabel.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2016
    Easy holiday read although a bit predictable. As I had just came home from a cruise I enjoyed revisiting some of the ports of call on the family cruise in the book. Very likeable characters.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2015
    The next instalment of the Benson family story is here! Remember how Granddad Bill was always threatening to win the lottery? Well this time he does. Being the close knit and enthusiastic family they are, some of them decide that they will go on a cruise around the Med. How do they get on? Well no spoilers here but will Adam propose to Chelsea as everyone expects him to? Will Jane ever get off the boat and allow herself to enjoy life after her tragic loss? What will happen to poor Ted?
    This is the sort of family we probably would all like to be a part of. Down to earth, funny, kind.
    I liked this new book a lot, it was a smooth and enjoyable read. I have been on a number of cruises and loved them all. This book made me want to go on another one - and soon!!
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2015
    Another great book from Chrissie Manby. This is the third book in the "Proper Family" saga and I did think she couldn't do anything more with the story, but I was wrong. It is an easy read, but still a really good story. You don't need to have read the other books to enjoy this book. Would definitely recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2022
    Book arrived a bit late,but that's not the issue,the book is OK to page 346 then the next page is torn and some of edge missing ,then 5he rest of the book is printed back to front,I will have to read from end back to oage 346 I've had really good books from this company, but this one has slipped through the net
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2022
    Book arrived a bit late,but that's not the issue,the book is OK to page 346 then the next page is torn and some of edge missing ,then 5he rest of the book is printed back to front,I will have to read from end back to oage 346 I've had really good books from this company, but this one has slipped through the net
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2015
    Another excellent book by Chrissie Manby. The third book in this series, you just grow to love this family more and more especially little Jack. My heart skipped a beat when I thought Granddad had died, I wasn't ready to lose his character yet. I can't wait for the next book in the series, I love a good wedding!
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2020
    It was great catching up with the Benson's and I especially enjoyed this book as it was set on a cruise ship and it reminded me of my past cruise holidays. It took me back to my time on board and even some of the stops were the same as I'd done.
    Great storyline as always, following on from the previous books. I look forward to the next one.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2019
    Loved the proper family series. Flew threw the books, great easy read, at times couldn't put it down

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  • Londongirl79
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Proper Reading Pleasure
    Reviewed in Germany on 21 September 2015
    I really enjoyed it...a perfect book for the beach but also after a stressful day at work. I laughed and cried.

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