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The Ballroom Class Kindle Edition

by Lucy Dillon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,748 ratings

For the millions addicted to Strictly Come Dancing - a debut tapping into the world's latest craze.

When three couples join a new ballroom class, they're all looking for some magic in their lives.

Lauren and Chris are getting married, and Lauren's dreaming of a fairytale wedding with a first dance to make Cinderella proud. Not wanting to be shown up on the dancefloor, her parents Bridget and Frank have come along too. They normally never put a foot wrong, but Bridget's got a secret that could trip them up unexpectedly. Meanwhile Katie and Ross are looking for a quick-fix solution to their failing marriage even though neither is quite sure who's leading who anymore.

As friendships form over the foxtrot, the rumba rocks relationships, and the tango leads to true love, all the students in the Ballroom Class are about to face the music and dance...

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  1. Print length
    452 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hodder & Stoughton
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    16 Oct. 2008
  6. File size
    6.1 MB
  7. Page Flip
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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A charming, heartwarming, entertaining read for all would-be dancefloor divas. (Glamour)

Strictly Come Dancing with added off-floor love, betrayal and glitz makes Lucy Dillon's dazzling debut a must for ballroom fans. (Mirror)

Frothy fun for fans of Strictly. (New Woman)

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The perfect treat for Strictly Come Dancing fans!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0043VDI9M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 Oct. 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 452 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1444712438
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 2,748 ratings

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Lucy Dillon

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Lucy Dillon grew up in Cumbria and read English at Cambridge, then read a lot of magazines as a press assistant in London, then read other people's manuscripts as a junior fiction editor. She now lives in a village outside Hereford with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, an English Otterhound and a Scottish Husband.

Lucy won the Romantic Novelists' Association Contemporary Romantic Novel prize in 2015 for A HUNDRED PIECES OF ME, and the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2010 for LOST DOGS AND LONELY HEARTS.

You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter at LucyDillonBooks. Beware, there are many photos of her dogs.

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Customers find this book to be a lovely easy read for ballroom enthusiasts, with a believable storyline that includes unexpected twists. They appreciate the colorful characters and how the dance theme comes alive throughout the narrative. The book offers profound thoughts on human relationships and provides a happy ever after feel, making it a good choice for holiday reading.

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91 customers mention ‘Readability’91 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a "cosy read."

"Lovely details of Latin and ballroom dancing as well as building up the characters as well. I'll reread it in a while, just brilliant." Read more

"Another enjoyable read from one of my favourite authors. Great characters and story. Absolutely loved it from start to finish." Read more

"This book was an easy read perfect for holiday by the pool. An easy flowing story which has some unexpected turns." Read more

"...and also the teacher is not without her weaknesses - a great story well written ...." Read more

37 customers mention ‘Character development’37 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, enjoying their stories and finding them colorful.

"Lovely details of Latin and ballroom dancing as well as building up the characters as well. I'll reread it in a while, just brilliant." Read more

"I liked most of the characters in the book and the setting takes you to a different world if you don't do ballroom dancing, but you can certainly..." Read more

"Another enjoyable read from one of my favourite authors. Great characters and story. Absolutely loved it from start to finish." Read more

"...As usual the characterisation is superb you get to know all the characters, their personalities, foibles and personal issues...." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Storyline’17 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which features believable twists and unexpected turns throughout.

"This book was an easy read perfect for holiday by the pool. An easy flowing story which has some unexpected turns." Read more

"...engrossing read, different storylines of people but they all blend into storyline. I recommend this author's work, as with all her books." Read more

"...this book, it made me very emotional towards the end but had a lovely ending, which I was so thankful for...." Read more

"...Although a modern day setting just loved this book for the romance and the memories it stirred." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Pacing’13 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with its profound thoughts on human relationships and personal stories interleaved throughout. One customer mentions how it brings people together and stirs memories.

"...whom have various reasons for attending the class, the story explores their relationships and also the teacher is not without her weaknesses - a..." Read more

"...modern day setting just loved this book for the romance and the memories it stirred." Read more

"...I’m so sad it finished! It’s deep and meaningful, great, original story line with some unexpected turns, yet it’s an easy read and unputdownable!..." Read more

"...This would be a good book to take on holiday,not too much misery! If you enjoy strictly you may enjoy this. I enjoyed it. Give it a go!" Read more

11 customers mention ‘Dance content’11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the dance content of the book, with several mentioning how it brings dancing to life, and one noting how it captures the feel of ballroom dancing.

"Lovely details of Latin and ballroom dancing as well as building up the characters as well. I'll reread it in a while, just brilliant." Read more

"...the characters came from various walks of life, it shows that anyone can try dancing and make friends that they probably wouldn't through other..." Read more

"...Loved the dancing theme and felt like I was there on the dance floor." Read more

"Love this book, good to have dancing as a backdrop to the story. Lucy Dillon's books always a good read." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Comfort’4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book comfortable to read, with one mentioning it's lovely to curl up with in bed.

"...book, story line was easy, if not a bit predictable, but lovely to curl up with in bed at the end of a busy day." Read more

"Another great book from Lucy. A very comfortable, engaging read that you won't want to put down...." Read more

"A lovely easy read book with a nice story that has a happy ever after feel. A cup of tea and a biscuit or two and you are all set" Read more

"A relaxing, feel good story...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Holiday value’4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for holiday reading, with one mentioning it's perfect for poolside relaxation and another noting it's an escape for the evening.

"This book was an easy read perfect for holiday by the pool. An easy flowing story which has some unexpected turns." Read more

"...A great holiday book or as I liked it, a lovely way to win d down at the hospital of the day." Read more

"Well written entertaining story. This would be a good book to take on holiday,not too much misery! If you enjoy strictly you may enjoy this...." Read more

"Immerse yourself in this fab book, escape for the evening. Just make sure you don't have to be interrupted!! !!" Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Elaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant for those wanting a dance book with a difference.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2025
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    Lovely details of Latin and ballroom dancing as well as building up the characters as well. I'll reread it in a while, just brilliant.
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  • Anonymous
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2023
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    I liked most of the characters in the book and the setting takes you to a different world if you don't do ballroom dancing, but you can certainly picture it because of the popular programmes around.
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  • Tracy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2025
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    Another enjoyable read from one of my favourite authors. Great characters and story. Absolutely loved it from start to finish.
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  • Pamela E Simpson
    3.0 out of 5 stars The ballroom class
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2014
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    This book was an easy read perfect for holiday by the pool. An easy flowing story which has some unexpected turns.
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  • Mrs Jane Gration
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2015
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    I have read all Lucy Dillons books and have enjoyed them all - this is no exception. As usual the characterisation is superb you get to know all the characters, their personalities, foibles and personal issues. This book is slightly different to her other books in its content and when I ordered it I was not sure it was one for me but the fact it was written by Lucy Dillon decided me to read it and I am so pleased I did. You do not have to be a ballroom dancing fan to enjoy the story as without giving the story away it is about several couples all of whom have various reasons for attending the class, the story explores their relationships and also the teacher is not without her weaknesses - a great story well written . However I did miss the lack of a dog which is normally a part of Lucy's stories !!
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  • susan b
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2017
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    I've read a few of Lucy Dillon books and rely loved them, but I was a little disappointed with this. The ending was lovely, but I found two of the main characters unlikable.
    I don't know if I was suppose to warm to them but Katie was just whiny and miserable. And Lauren came across as selfish, which was a shame because I usually love all her characters, even the not so nice ones.
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  • K Holyoake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2023
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    I do a lot of reading and came across Lucy Dillon, this is the second book I have read of hers and I only chose it for the title and it didn't let me down. Loved the story and the characters, really loved the way it was written.
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  • Susan B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read but not Dillon's best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2015
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    I like Lucy Dillon's books but this wasn't one of her best. The later books gets better. This one is too long and gets tedious. I also disliked the coincidences. So why did I give it four stars? Because it's really a compelling read! Dillon knows how to get you into her characters so you feel they are real people. But if you haven't read any Dillon yet, don't start here. I give five start to her later books.
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  • Happy Birdie 🐦
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr emotional mit genug Kitsch für den Urlaub
    Reviewed in Germany on 23 August 2019
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    Klassische chickLit mit großen familiären Katastrophen, familiärer Geschichte und lieben Menschen in Longhampton. Genau richtig für entspannte, ruhige Momente im Urlaub!
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  • Bella
    5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL SERIES OF BOOKS
    Reviewed in Spain on 14 June 2018
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    I recently discovered Lucy Dillon's books and once I read one I had to read them all. They are amazing, emotional, funny, believable. You just want to find out more about Longhampton and the people who live there. I strongly recommend them.
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  • Martje Grobler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and moving
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 January 2023
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    I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. It's full of pathos, and good fashioned romance without losing touch with reality.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a treat...
    Reviewed in France on 16 June 2017
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    This is literary entertainment at a very high level.
    The story follows the interaction of several characters and weaves in and out of their lives in an elegant and perceptive manner.
    After reading this book, if you are not even a tiny bit tempted to take up some form of dancing, it would be highly surprising.
    Sit back and let yourself be swept off your feet...
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  • Cheltie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 13 October 2016
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    Great book! Fast delivery...thanks.
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