Good, old fashioned chic lit. Meaningless, empty and so enjoyable!!!

It was an interesting read.

Insightful, funny, poignant

This ia a great story. There is real growth of self-awareness and honesty, yet nobody becomes perfect. Well written, beautifully and compassionately characterised, (though sometime I could have shaken Kate, this is a novel that truly engages the emotions.

A quick, amusing read, with some good supporting characters. The protagonist is frustrating, though. You sometimes want to yell at her not to be an idiot! Her relationship with the older woman on the scene, however, is great fun.

Very enjoyable and cheeky read!

This was an enjoyable romance. The MC is dating a real loser. One of those guys that play with you but don't really respect you. Waiting in the wings is a wonderful guy who has been in love with her for years. Of course, the loser notices and tries to keep her and she is foolish enough to fall for it (as many of us tend to do from time to time). There is a lot of personal growth and friendship as well in this book. I would definitely recommend this book.

I wasn't sure what I was getting when I chose the audiobook of The Goddess Rules. I was looking for something "chick lit" and something with a bit of romance to it, because I'd been being far too practical lately.

The Goddess Rules delivers completely. Set in England (a nice surprise as I started listening), The Goddess Rules tells the story of twenty-nine year old Kate Disney. An artist who makes her living painting animal portraits, Kate lives in the converted garden shed on her friend Leonard's estate in Primrose Hill. Not the typical starving artist, Kate's saving money to buyt a flat with her boyfriend, musician Jake. The problem is that Jake is a cad, refusing to completely commit to Kate.

Enter Mirabelle Moncur (Mirri), an aging, but still beautiful and sexy and oh-so-French former screen goddess. Mirri commissions Kate to paint a portrait of a lion cub Mirri has adopted. After an awkward start, Kate and Mirri become friends. Mirri has always been a free spirit, forging her own path and collecting and discarding lovers along the way. Mirri helps Kate see Jake's flaws and tells Kate, in no uncertain terms, that she can do so much better than him.

The adventures unfold as Kate becomes more sure of herself, more open, and embarks on a journey that might lead her to her true love. Aside from the main story, there are enjoyable subplots, including the plight of Kate's best friend, and Mirri's long lost love.

I got more out of The Goddess Rules than I do a lot of other chick lit books. I think first it is because of the characterization. Mirri is strong and sexy and confident and plays by no one's rules but her own. Yet, she's vulnerable, afraid to take the steps that could reunite her with the one who got away. Kate, too, comes across as authentic. She's insecure about the same things a lot of us are, like when we feel like all our friends are miles ahead of us in "life". And while she wallows in self pity a bit, she also learns to take charge of her life and her decisions.

Mirri shows Kate how to enjoy life, to enjoy men. She helps Kate see that there's so much more to life than just what Kate was experiencing. She teaches Kate to live in the moment, to enjoy the small experiences. And most importantly, to listen to her heart and be true to herself. Kate, in turn, teachers Mirri that Mirri is not the center of the universe. She brings out a compassionate side to Mirri. When Mirri is too afraid to look up her old flame, the only man she's ever really loved, Kate steps in and encourages her.

All in all, I found The Goddess Rules to be an enjoyable listen. I'll definitely check out more Clare Naylor.

A fun book to listen to! A former famous actress an a girl living in a shed that paints animals for a living meet and help each other out with life and love.

Very good girl-talk kind of book-- about men, relationships, and understanding when things go wrong. If you are looking for an interesting book on attempts at relationships, this one is fun.

Couldn't get into this book

Another turd blossom. And the sad thing is, I have tons of books from this author in my car, waiting for me, I don't know if I'll get to them now. I am not looking forward to it at all, but I hate returning books to the library unread. Already on a bad note with this one. Girl lives in the shed of her father's rich (gay) (old) friend. Girl is a painter. She is in a sucky relationship with a horrible boy. Rich, old, famous women comes from Africa and stays with old gay friend. The girls don't get off on the right foot to start. Things happen and of course they end up the best of friends! Whatever happens and girl ends up with an old art school friend, who they don't get into all that much, but you know he is better for her then the slag. Took place in London, mainly because the author is British, but it didn't bring anything to the story. I couldn't wait for it to end.

Quick read, nice for a mental vacation. Kate is a bit pathetic and Mirri is over the top.