Should I Tell You - Jill Mansell

 Sometimes I think books should be offered on repeat prescription. Only a certain kind of book, mind you. And I think that Jill Mansell’s ‘Should I Tell You’ would be perfect. For anybody who is looking for some light-hearted, (for the most part), upliftment a book like this is just what the doctor ordered. Set in the fictional Cornish seaside town of Lanrock, three people, Lachlan, innovative chef, Raffael, talented hairdresser and Amber, creative artist,  whose lives were entwined as foster children, find their adult lives intertwined in different ways. We hear their present day dilemmas and we get the stories of their pasts that bring them to that present. And alongside our protagonist trio there are some captivating characters - from the flamboyant Olga to the hesitant Benjie who have their own stories to complement the main thrust of the narrative. The reader is invited to walk alongside their lives and perhaps, most importantly, their loves. Uplit, chicklit, romantic comedy - call it whatever you like but let it take you out of yourself while you escape from the rigours of our current world. A sparkling narrative from an experienced author -  there’s going to be some very happy Jill Mansell fans.