A tragic death. A family divided. Only truth can set them free.
Banjo Murphy is killed on the night he finally walks away from his wife, Jade, after twenty-five years of her adultery. In the aftermath, Banjo is bewildered to discover he still exists, and in despair he watches Jade collapse into deep depression and his daughters, Lissy and Cassandra, struggle with their unexpected loss.
Lissy is tortured by the mystery surrounding her father’s death. What compelled Banjo to leave the night he died? And why won’t Jade talk about what happened? Despite their volatile relationship, Lissy believes her parents’ love to have been enduring, but sensible
Cassandra sees things differently. When Cassy discovers a sketchbook chronicling Jade’s affairs, the truth of their parents’ relationship begins to unfold and Lissy’s loyalties are divided.
Searching for answers, Lissy contacts Jade’s ex-lovers. And watching from afar, Banjo aches as he discovers what these men meant to Jade – until Lissy’s quest reveals an explosive truth …
Being Jade is story about the passion and the bond that is hard to explain but impossible to erase from one’s mind.
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Riveting from the first page, the author has great story telling abilities, the descriptions were so great that you could picture what was happening and what it looked like. Loved the characters, you felt like you knew them. Can't wait to read more.
emotional, thought provoking, encouraging you to question social values
I have enjoyed reading this novel. It had suspense as it unraveled who Jade is as a person. At times I felt sorry for her whilst other times I was left sheathing at her apparent selfishness. As the ending unraveled I was left still disappointment in her. I understood her behaviour better in some aspects but I felt her pride against Banjo's incorrect assumptions was devastating. I would read a sequel.
This book is just amazing it is so hard to put the book after you read the first page. The story line feels like a real story. I'm in love with the book.
I'm supposed to post two reviews on this book one when I start it and one when I finish it but I can't. I was so enthralled with this book that I couldn't put it down, I had it read in 5 hours from front to back. The story shocked me and moved me, I even teared up at the end which was a credit to the author. The storyline was dramatic yet you believed it all and you felt it all. Simply amazing, I can't wait to read another book by the incredible Kate belle.
BEING JADE by Kate Belle is difficult to review as it is not your typical book. There’s an intriguing plot and vividly drawn characters that engage you in such a way, you can't put the book down. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, I wanted to read it that much.
I really enjoyed this book. Captivating and enthralling it held my interest from start to finish. Part of the ending I guessed at but, the rest I didn't see coming. It's not a light hearted book, rather heavy at times, making you question things you probably would never of thought before. I highly recommend this book.
Loved this book from cover to cover. Spellbinding, intriguing, mesmerising. So well written you thought you were in the story with the characters. Heart wrenching at times.
Being Jade is a wonderful book. Kate Bell brings the characters to life so the reader really cares what happens to them. It's a book you can't puts down. It is suspenseful and interesting, I loved it and have lent it to a couple of friends who love it as well.
I lent my copy of Being Jade to a friend who loved it. She is now wanting to buy her own copy so she can re read it and then hand it on to her family members. Nice to have a positive report when recommending a book as it can be a personal thing where tast differs.
This is a suspenseful book that will test your emotions. It covers lots of contraversial topics. It is a book you will find hard to put down and overall it is a good read. The author is very talented and even though this is not my usual type of book to read, I'm glad I took the time to enjoy it.
Not my usual type of book to read but it was a good read. A well written novel by a very talented author. The book covered many emotions. I found Jade to be selfish and her morality questionable. Having said that, once I started reading I couldn't put the book down.
This was a really good read as with all by this author.
I read it in a couple of days so for me not to put it down much says it was quite good. A friend of mine and my mum have read it and also enjoyed it.
Love the variety of reviews on mouths of mums. It helps us busy mums make easy decisions about absolutely everything. Thank you. Enjoyed it and would recommend to other mums.
From the start, and all the way through to the end, it captivated me, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
It's not your normal romantic novel, and can be quite brutal in describing the behaviour of Jade however, I think that is part of the appeal, what will Jade do next?
I have read this book a few times now and whenever I get others to read it, the majority have enjoyed it to.
BEING JADE by Kate Belle is difficult to review as it is not your typical book. There’s an intriguing plot and vividly drawn characters that engage you in such a way, you can't put the book down. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, I wanted to read it that much.
I found this book quite sad. It dealt with some pretty dark and serious topics, death, adultery, depression, but also love. It came down to all being about love. Some of it was a bit predictable but it was still enjoyable. There were some ‘if only’ moments. Jade and Banjo had great love for each other and it was really interesting going back over her extra-marital “relationships”. Not your usual love story.
After reading the reviews I thought I’d give this a read. I’m sure glad I did.
It’s an interesting plot, with vividly drawn characters that keep you reading I’m finding it incredibly easy to imagining myself in story. Its seems like its getting more interesting as I go
I've not come across this author before, but will definitely follow through on another title to see if she is this strong across all her writings.
It's an interesting plot, with vividly drawn characters that keep you reading along each night - I had trouble putting the book down at the end of a chapter to go to bed. The author has a clever narration that makes the book flow really well.
I've not come across this author before, but will definately follow through on another title to see if she is this strong across all her writings.
After reading the reviews I thought I'd give this a read. I'm sure glad I did. I couldn't put it down.definitely not what I was expecting,love, drama, suspense and at times depressing. Give it a read you won't be disappointed
I just finished reading BEING JADE by Kate Belle for a second time. This novel is a really great read. Be warned however, that it is not your usual chic lit romance story. It is dark, sad and at times depressing. A love story that endures, even though it is not typical of this genre.
I borrowed this book from the library and have just finished reading it. It was captivating but I thought the story itself and the character Jade was narcissistic and sad. It left me thinking about my own life situation and it is a thought provoking book but I would prefer a book with a happy ending as for me reading is an escape, so while it is a worthwhile read, if you are looking for happy and uplifting, this isn't it.
I brought the book an don't mind it at all... I'm finding it incredibly easy to imagining myself in story. Its seems like its getting more interesting as I go :-)
I really enjoyed this book. Captivating and enthralling it held my interest from start to finish. Part of the ending I guessed at but, the rest I didn't see coming. It's not a light hearted book, rather heavy at times, making you question things you probably would never of thought before. I highly recommend this book.
I can't say I enjoyed this book. A bit abstract for me... I like books that even though they are fiction, they could be about real life situations! Banjo's character still around is not believable and also I found this book depressing. I like novels that have uplifting moments and hopefully a happy ending! Life is hard enough and I like to escape into literature!
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“My Floor Has Never Been So Clean”: The Mop That’s Winning Over Mums
Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.
With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.
“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.
She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.
Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.
“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.
So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.
“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.
But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.
The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.
“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”
She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.
“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”
It’s The Little Things That Add Up
For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.
“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.
But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.
“My floor has never been so clean,” she says.
Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.
“I’m not a tall person, so trying to mop is always just a horrible experience.”
But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.
And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.
With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.
That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.
But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.
And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”
The Only Mop You’ll Need
Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.
“You have to plug it in like a vacuum. Like, that’s not fun, I don’t want to do that.”
After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.
“Why do you need a steam mop when you can get this one?”
For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.
“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”
Her final verdict?
“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”
This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee.
This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.
Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!
Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.
This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.
3:38 pm
Terrific book !!
Very intriguing, interesting & suspenseful book.
Loved it !! :)
10:56 am
Couldn't put it down
8:43 pm
Fantastic read. didn't want to put it down
I love a book that i cant put down because its so good and this book did that.
Fantastic
10:52 pm
A good read
I enjoyed that the story wasn't predictable.
3:28 pm
emotional, thought provoking, encouraging you to question social values
8:26 pm
Great book
2:57 pm
Amazing, enthralling and moving
7:44 am
I read it in one sitting
3:05 pm
Captivating and enthralling
6:39 pm
Fantastic Author. Well written
5:17 pm
Jade needs to be read
11:29 pm
Being read
9:56 pm
Interesting
8:12 pm
Reading Jade
8:01 pm
Overall a great book.
I read it in a couple of days so for me not to put it down much says it was quite good. A friend of mine and my mum have read it and also enjoyed it.
Love the variety of reviews on mouths of mums. It helps us busy mums make easy decisions about absolutely everything. Thank you. Enjoyed it and would recommend to other mums.
1:59 pm
Being Jade
From the start, and all the way through to the end, it captivated me, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
It's not your normal romantic novel, and can be quite brutal in describing the behaviour of Jade however, I think that is part of the appeal, what will Jade do next?
I have read this book a few times now and whenever I get others to read it, the majority have enjoyed it to.
9:20 am
Great Book!
From start to finish, this book grabbed my attention and held me interested as the story unfolded.
Some of the story I could see unfolding, other bits caught me by surprise.
It’s not the usual lighthearted chic lit but rather deep and heavy.
I throughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
3:38 pm
Terrific book !!
Very intriguing, interesting & suspenseful book.
Loved it !! :)
7:44 am
I read it in one sitting
3:04 pm
Sad but interesting
1:07 pm
Recommended
After reading the reviews I thought I’d give this a read. I’m sure glad I did.
It’s an interesting plot, with vividly drawn characters that keep you reading I’m finding it incredibly easy to imagining myself in story. Its seems like its getting more interesting as I go
I've not come across this author before, but will definitely follow through on another title to see if she is this strong across all her writings.
10:21 pm
Being jade
I've not come across this author before, but will definately follow through on another title to see if she is this strong across all her writings.
11:42 am
gripping
10:04 pm
Not your typical love story
5:03 pm
I love this book!
It was emotional and heartfelt
It was cold. But inviting
I could keep writing things but I loved it so much I want to go and read it again :D
I would recommend this book to anyone
It was one of the best books I've read this year
I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to read it and fall in love with it
4:53 pm
Captivating & Sad
11:52 pm
NOT TOO BAD
3:05 pm
Captivating and enthralling
11:38 am
addictive
3:30 pm
Not my style of book!!
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