As you've probably guessed,
Trashionista is a huge fan of Little Black Dress Books. One of my personal
favourites is Allie Spencer's latest novel, The Not So Secret Diary of a City
Girl. Having not yet read Allie's previous offering, Tug of Love, I wasn't sure
what to expect - but was extremely delighted! Who can resist a tale of scandal
and a publicised secret diary? I certainly couldn't.Banking analyst Laura McGregor has always kept a diary. More recently, an electronic diary, concealed on her laptop, in which she constantly muses about her hectic life at the Chiltern Bank, her fellow banker boyfriend Tom, and journalist Alex who, despite gaining a scoop that landed Tom's bank in hot water, has started to become quite the love interest...
When Laura is sent to work at the offices of Will Barton, world famous financier, she's sure she's landed the job of her dreams. But it's not long before things just simply don't add up, especially when it comes to Will's accounts. Something is definitely amiss, and with Alex at the ready to expose any dirty financial deeds, it's only a matter of time before things at work become rather chaotic...
With Laura's personal and work life out there for the whole world to see, (and the possibility that the Chiltern Bank HAS already seen!) Laura has to find a way to remove the blog and sort out her life - and her reputation - once and for all.
I don't want to go into too much detail because the book is full of so many surprises and great moments that make it such a page-turner (and I'm not one for giving out spoilers!) but The Not So Secret Diary is an absolutely fantastic read. I completed it in one sitting and after reading this, I'm sure I'll enjoy Tug of Love! Allie Spencer has a great writing style and natural wit that shines through instantly. Parts of this book were hilarious, and I especially loved Mel, despite her attitude!
