This was absolutely a lovely read - and a nice surprise, too, since I didn't choose this book myself; it was a gift, so I wasn't even sure if I would like it. But gosh, did I. I'm usually more of a fantasy kind of girl (although I do love romance). I like reading romantic stories set in the present time, but those don't tend to be the kind of books I enjoy most thoroughly, with some exceptions. However, I was sucked into the story within the first few pages and I kept wanting to read on until I'd finished it, after which I was a little sad that it was over. 
 What I love the most about A Walk In the Park is the fact that the characters and their relationships with each other are not cliche. Gigi is no annoying eighteen-year-old who parties all the time and constantly argues with her mother - instead, they are very close and Gigi is rather mature, although it is still clear that she is a teenager. The turns in Evie's relationships with Joel and Ethan were ones I did not see coming (although I was kind of hoping for the Ethan one), as were the "plot twists" regarding Harry and Enjay. Most of the characters were absolutely lovable; and even the ones that weren't were still easy to relate to because they were not depicted as horrible and evil people, but as normal people with problems. (view spoiler)[ (Even Janice and Joan, although they were definitely very unlikable and I was chortling all the way through Lara and James's visit to them.) (hide spoiler)] 
 The story itself never got boring - there was always something new happening, especially since the focus shifts between characters. The plot was just as realistic as the characters and basically very simple, but with twists and turns that kept it interesting and enjoyable. I loved the ending and the entire book just left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. This was the perfect read for a few cold autumn days. Jill Mansell just got herself a new fan! :)