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Crazy Over You: Love can drive you crazy... in more ways than one! Paperback – January 14, 2016

by Carol Thomas (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars 130 ratings
Love can drive you crazy... in more ways than one! When Abby met Simon, a drink in the uni bar lead to keeping in touch, late-night phone calls and intimate catch-ups. It was the start of something special, a love Abby believed would last a lifetime. A wedding, two daughters and fifteen years later, Abby's world is falling apart. Having discovered Simon has had an affair, her normally ordered mind is spiralling out of control. Crushed by the betrayal and shocked by her own reaction, she knows she needs to get herself together; she's just not sure where to start. With Simon on a mission to win her back and a close friend hiding a secret that could push her further over the edge, Abby finds strength and support where she least expects it. But as she attempts to gain control of her life and make decisions about her future, it may be more than the limits of Abby's mind that are put to the test! Crazy Over You is a refreshingly honest portrayal of a woman's reaction to her husband's infidelity while also being a touching story of friendship and love. It is a novel for all those who have experienced a break-up and know that living happily ever after is not quite as simple as meeting your man!
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  1. Print length
    296 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Troubador Publishing Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 14, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1784624330
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1784624330
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n the summer of 2017, Carol Thomas was delighted to gain a publishing contract with Ruby Fiction, a new imprint of the award-winning publishers Choc Lit, for her latest novel The Purrfect Pet Sitter. Carol Thomas writes for both adults and children: Her contemporary romance novels, have relatable heroines whose stories are layered with emotion, sprinkled with laughter and topped with irresistible male leads; while her children's books have irresistibly cute, generally furry characters young children can relate to. Carol lives on the south coast of England with her husband, four children and lively Labrador. She has been a playgroup supervisor and taught in primary schools for over fifteen years, before dedicating more of her time to writing.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Troubador Publishing Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1784624330
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784624330
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 130 ratings

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In the summer of 2017, Carol Thomas was delighted to gain a publishing contract with award-winning publishers Choc Lit (Joffe Books). She has subsequently gained best-seller badges for The Purrfect Pet Sitter and Maybe Baby, both books in the Lisa Blake series, and A Summer of Second Chances.

Carol writes for both adults and children: Her contemporary romance novels have relatable heroines whose stories are layered with emotion, sprinkled with laughter and topped with irresistible male leads, while her children's books have irresistibly cute, generally furry characters young children can relate to.

Carol Thomas lives on the south coast of England with her husband, four children and adorable Labrador. She has been a school teacher for over twenty years. Carol has a passion for reading, writing and people-watching and can often be found loitering in local cafes, working on her next book.

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  • chardinpa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Similar yet so different! Hidden gem
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
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    I have been going through a phase of being totally captivated by the marriage in trouble trope books. This was a rec (in a Facebook group) that I had never heard of and an author I never read. I jumped in never expected to be drawn in and engaged but I found the writing style just entrapped me and put me through such a gamut of emotions. While I would have liked more details on the affair portion and Simons reasoning the rest of this story more than made up for it. Parts of this had me sad, others made me smile, and others had my heart racing and I broke out in a sweat from the intensity of my feelings. I don't write reviews often, but felt compelled to point out this gem. I love a book the puts me through the experience and this one surely did that!
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  • Becca's Books
    4.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous story full of hope, strength, and marching onwards.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
    Crazy Over You by Carol Thomas was a thoroughly enjoyable, well put-together novel, focusing on one woman's journey to put herself back together again after the shocking betrayal of her husband. Real, down to earth and wholly satisfying, Crazy Over You portrayed brilliantly the inner turmoil of Abby, and alongside a multitude of other fantastic characters, it was a story of hope, moving on, and returning to the confident, life-loving woman Abby had once been. It was wonderful.

    As soon as the story begins, Carol Thomas gets right to the nitty-gritty. Late at night with only her thoughts and the internet for company, it becomes quite clear that Abby is more than a little obsessed with searching out the woman her husband had an affair with. But I, as well as Abby, knew that the late-night internet sessions were getting rather out of hand, and it was time for her to try and let go of the hurt and the pain, no matter how hard it may have proved to be. Although the premise of Crazy Over You by Carol Thomas may have been used plenty of times before, I felt that there was something unique about this story. Through the use of internet forums, finding other people who had been through the same thing, and inspirational quotes scribbled into her notebook, Abby begins to find her way forward and realises that perhaps it's not the end of her after all...

    Warm, witty and amusing, Abby's journey towards figuring out a path was a wonderful story, one full of entertainment, blossoming companionship and the revealing of some pretty surprising truths. Alongside Brad, who admits that he is more than willing to pick up the slack from Simon, and who is also utterly cheeky and charming, Abby takes on brand new challenges and opportunities which end up highlighting a version of herself that she never even knew existed. It was heart-warming to say the least, and Carol's writing opened up Abby to the reader on a much deeper level. I adored seeing the transformation in Abby's character, loved watching her become this stronger woman as she went at life with both hands and, for the first time, threw caution to the wind. She'd had her heart broken and Carol handed me those emotions perfectly. I felt torn for Abby, because whenever Simon made an appearance in this novel, it was quite clear that he had been the love of her life. As their history was told to me in the most tender of ways, I could almost feel the shock of the betrayal. It was agonising, and I wanted nothing more than for Abby to get through it. Though the road ahead of her was rocky and full of pot-holes, I felt that if she got her thoughts into order, she'd be more than capable of making it to the other side. Carol's creation of Abby's character was brilliant, I felt incredibly close to her and wanted nothing but the best to go her way.

    Overall, I really enjoyed Crazy Over You by Carol Thomas. Written so honestly and open, Carol has done a fantastic job of revealing the inner-workings of broken-hearted Abby to the reader. With an entertaining group of characters accompanying her along the way, it was fun, heartfelt, and packed with amusing shenanigans that really put Abby to the test. I was anticipating the ending and was kept wondering how Carol would close Abby's story, because I really didn't know which direction she'd take. I was kept guessing and loved it.

    Becca's Books is awarding Crazy Over You by Carol Thomas with four stars! A gorgeous story full of hope, strength, and marching onwards, no matter what knocks you down along the way. I'd like to thank the author Carol Thomas, for providing me with a copy of Crazy Over You in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021
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    Stories about the aftermath of infidelity can be undeniably painful to read. This one definitely had you in tears with empathy for the h's pain but also left me rooting for her as she grew and healed. The story was very thoughtful and well told. This was my first book by this author. I can't wait to explore further!
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  • Lilac Wolf
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Lilac Wolf and Stuff Review
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
    **I was given an e-copy by NetGalley to review**

    Abby is married to Simon and after so many years together, she just found out he had an affair. I think it's important to mention that it lasted a week while he was in DC. The story takes place in...well...Great Britain. She has rightfully thrown him out and is trying to get herself back from the edge. She starts flirting with Brad from work, the sexy PE teacher. Oh, lest I forget, Simon and her have 2 little girls.

    So, once she starts flirting and then Simon is pushing to prove his love and regret, you just know it's going to be messy. I didn't want her to get with Brad because that's just unhealthy after a long marriage. No way does that translate into happily ever after. And I didn't want her to get back with Simon either, as it was a week long!!! It's not like he made this little one time slip, he kept going for a WEEK!!!

    I really was hooked, Abby is a mess and you want to see her pull it together. I really couldn't put it down until the last couple chapters, and that ruined it. How do I do this without giving it away? I just felt it was too fast a wrap up to be realistic, and the writing slipped from easy reading to simplistic. I just felt she rushed to finish this book and completely lost her flow.

    I don't regret reading it, but that ending needed more TLC.
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  • kf417
    2.0 out of 5 stars Nope
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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    Heroine needed to grow a backbone and leave her hubby and friend behind. Tired of reading about weak women taking their husbands back after cheating. Same old story different details.
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  • Bree L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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    This book really kept me captivated. I cried at the realness of it all. Infidelity is really a trial and can seem like an emotional burden to heavy to lift.
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  • We Found Vegan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic debut book with relatable characters.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2017
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    Carol writes in a style that is very engaging, written extremely well and is an easy read. Abby the main character, is a very loyal person and through the betrayal is full of questions about herself and life in general. Right from the start, you get a sense of Abby`s pain and confusion. The main characters are very strong and believable. When reading the book it's almost as if Abby becomes a friend as you get to know her so well and join her on a journey of rediscovery. I would imagine that anyone who has been betrayed would be able to identify strongly with Abby. You can feel her anxt, her confusion, her incredible sense of humour and her journey trying to get it right. Will she forgive Simon? Will she go out with Brad? Will she buy a sex toy? The story is not all serious, has a lighter side to it and a feel good factor. It's a great read even if you haven't been through an adulterous relationship. I would highly recommend it and I can't wait for Carols next book :)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This novel is a good read that draws you into the story in the ...
    Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2015
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    This novel is a good read that draws you into the story in the first chapter. Carol Thomas has drawn a very real, sympathetic main character, Abby, who you quickly begin to care about. Abby's life is in shambles as she is trying to cope with the reality that her husband has had an affair. Abby loved her husband, believed in his love for her and their daughters. Suddenly her perfect life and family are destroyed. The story follows Abby's journey as she rebuilds her reality and her self confidence and even her own identity. The novel is both heart wrenching and then laugh-out loud funny at time. The author writes about real people in real situations and writes with compassion and understanding. The story takes a surprising twist near the end which will keep you reading enthusiastically to the last page.
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  • Harveian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Over You—heart-warming and heart-wrenching!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2015
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    Although aware that this book was probably written for women rather than men, I bought it because I saw a reference to it on a friend’s Facebook pages and I wondered how well she could write! I should add that I’ve tried writing fiction myself, so I’m well aware of the difficulties, especially for one’s first book.

    I was impressed. It has the wealth of honesty and detail that comes from personal experience and, even if Carol has not gone through the troubles that beset Abby (her principal character), I suspect she has been close to someone who has! Written with the background of being a mother and a school teacher herself, her description of Abby’s day-to-day life will be recognised by almost every woman in the country. It is by turns amusing, full of insight, heart-warming and heart-wrenching. She has an excellent grasp of pace, motivation, description and dialogue that kept me glued to her story right through to the end.

    The depth of Abby’s emotions and of her reaction to her husband’s infidelity came as something of a shock—many a husband will examine his memories and his conscience with trepidation. If the book has rather idealised—perhaps somewhat superficial—male characters (particularly as seen from Abby’s point of view), that’s not altogether surprising. It tends to reflect the cliché about men being from Mars and women from Venus—Jane Austin didn’t understand men, either.

    I would certainly class this book as something much better than ‘chick-lit’—it’s a very promising novel as the start of what I hope will be more writing from this author. Despite being a mere male, I found it eye-opening, touching, romantic and gripping—a book I have no hesitation in recommending.
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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2016
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    Took this book with me on a recent holiday and it was a real treat to chill out with this book. I love Carol's writing style and I was able to really associate with all the characters. How wonderful that someone's brave enough to write about betrayal in such a real, totally unique way! Particularly enjoyed the twists and turns at the end - can't wait for the next book
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  • Sandra Nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and lovely!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2015
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    This was a sweet, refreshing book which made me laugh and relate to the characters. It was very easy to read, and I especially enjoyed the descriptions of the wedding reception and the gym classes!
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