"Freaking hilarious. This is the novel moms have been waiting for. "—Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Let's Pretend This Never Happened"Perfect for readers looking for a funny, realistic look at motherhood."—Booklist (starred review)From the creator of The Honest Toddler comes a fiction debut sure to be a must-read for moms everywhere There are good moms and bad moms—and then there are hot-mess moms. Introducing Ashley Keller, career girl turned stay-at-home mom who's trying to navigate the world of Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-fantastic and Instagram-impressive mommies but failing miserably. When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the Motherhood Better boot camp run by the mommy-blog-empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mom she's always wanted to be. But will she fly high or flop? With her razor-sharp wit... Views: 32
A warm, witty and wise debut about the ups and downs of life as a TV presenter When Christie Lynch, journalist and single mother of two, appears as a guest on a daytime TV talk show, she could never have imagined that it would lead to a new career. Spotted by hugely successful talent agent, Julia Keen, Christie can't help but be impressed by Julia's charm and stellar client list. And once Julia takes Christie on as a client, Christie's life changes for ever as Julia secures her a high-profile presenting job on a daily chat show. Christie is immediately thrust into the limelight and, despite the intrusion of the paparazzi in her front garden, she starts to enjoy her new-found wealth and fame. But as her career soars to new heights, her home life starts to suffer when she's forced to spend more and more time away from her children. Will Christie find a way to balance her role as a mother with her increasingly demanding job? And can she make it in the cut-throat world of... Views: 32
'A well written and very intriguing tale that I really enjoyed.' – Katie Fforde Kate Marshall is slowly getting her life back on track after losing her fiancé. As an author she has been able to hide herself away from the world and its expectations – but now one of her books has been optioned for a film and Hollywood suddenly comes knocking on her door! When Kate is given the opportunity to stay at a beautiful country retreat and concentrate on the screenplay, it's an offer she can't refuse. Encouraged by her best friend, sharp-tongued single mum Sarah, Kate sees it's finally time to stop letting life pass her by. Looking for confidence and inspiration in the idyllic Cotswolds countryside, the last thing Kate expects is for Timothy Calder, A-list actor and leading man in the movie adaptation of her book, to turn up on her doorstep, hoping to lie low after his latest tabloid scandal! But after a rocky start, with Tim narrowly avoiding death by watering can, they find they have a few... Views: 32
The perfect summer short story from bestselling novelist and broadcaster, Fern Britton. Ed and Charlotte have been married for fifteen years, but they have been drifting apart and now Ed suspects that Charlotte may be involved with another man.He decides a family holiday is just what they need and rents a cottage on the cliffs near the picturesque Cornish village of Pendruggan. He is desperate not to lose Charlotte and hopes that the holiday will bring them closer together again, but Charlotte is wondering what happened to the man she fell in love with.So into their car they all pile, including their teenage daughter Alex, her younger brother, Sam and their enormous Bearded Collie, Max – will their Cornish escape be the holiday to make them... or break them? Views: 31
Somewhere beyond the sea... When Alexa Fisher finds herself trapped on a twelve-day cruise to celebrate her younger sister's hen-do – just the two of them – she wishes she'd jumped overboard. Despite the age difference, India has always been the judgemental sibling, and there's been even more friction than usual since 'the big engagement'. With India constantly obsessing over wedding plans, Alexa has never felt more single, or more of a failure. If only she could find a man who was funny, handsome and faithful. But when she meets the enigmatic (and *gorgeous*) Gabriel Frost on the cruise, he is as cold as his name suggests... Isn't he? Set sail for an adventure on the high seas, it's time for Alexa to discover that sometimes romance can surprise you! Praise for Maddie Please: 'A breezy feel-good read that made me laugh out loud!' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of the Cornish Cafe series 'I can't wait to read what Maddie writes next.' Chrissie Manby, author of The Worst Case... Views: 31
Escape to the Devon coast, with Part Three of a brand-new four-part serial from the author of Willow Cottage. Daisy Wickens has returned to Ottercombe Bay, the picturesque town where her mother died when Daisy was just a girl. She plans to leave as soon as her uncle's funeral is over, but Great Uncle Reg had other ideas. He's left Daisy a significant inheritance, including a disused railway building near the bay – but to get it, she must live in Ottercombe Bay for a full year. With a little help from old friends, Daisy plans to turn the old railway building into a vibrant gin bar. But can Daisy ever hope to be happy among the ghosts of her past? Authors and readers love Bella Osborne's gorgeous novels: I really enjoy Bella Osborne's books' – Katie Fforde 'An absolutely glorious read full of laugh out loud moments and beautifully observed characters who spring to life on the page' Phillipa Ashley 'A warm and engaging story with relatable characters who will worm their way into your... Views: 31
Add a little magic to your Christmas with this fun, festive collection of warm and witty short stories from Sunday Times bestselling author Fern Britton. The stories in this collection have previously been published in ebook as A Cornish Carol, The Stolen Weekend and The Beach Hut Christmas comes to the little village of Pendruggan and Cornwall's very own Mr Rochester, Piran Ambrose, discovers the true meaning of the festive season when even he can't resist the village celebrations. Meanwhile, best friends Penny and Helen are embarking on a stolen weekend of blissful indulgence but best laid plans often go awry and the ladies are in for a big surprise. In an idyllic cottage on the Cornish cliffs, the Appleby family and their bearded collie, Molly, are having a holiday to remember. It's time for a little Cornish escape for all. 'Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page' Good Housekeeping 'Incredibly atmospheric' Sun 'Complicated friendships and tales of a... Views: 30
When one wedding leads to another... Kate Parker distracts herself from her memories by keeping busy--and how better than organizing weddings for Dolphin Bay's sweethearts? But tall, dark and handsome tycoon Sam Lancaster's arrival suddenly has Kate forgetting where she left the confetti.... And mysterious Sam will be around awhile longer than the cutting of the cake--because he's got to oversee Kate's building project! There's no time for distractions...but is it time to stop running from happiness now that it's led them to each other? Views: 29
When Grace enters into a bet with happily married Betty, the issue at stake is fidelity. The prize is Betty's husband.Grace and Betty were never going to be the best of friends. Grace is a honey trapper, hired to tempt unfaithful men, while Betty is a magazine journalist with a brief to write a profile of Grace's career. Each has a moral outlook that places them worlds apart and - inevitably - fireworks explode when Betty first interviews Grace.But fate plays its hand as the two women are manipulated into betting that Grace can't trap Betty's perfect husband, Johnny. While the roulette wheel of their lives spins ever faster, Grace, Betty and Johnny are caught up in a battle over the nature of love. But can there ever be a winner? And if so, who will it be? Views: 29
Vijay was open to the idea of getting married and, to the relief of his parents, he wanted to marry someone Indian. The problem was that although he was ready to settle down, he was not ready to settle. He wanted to fall in love and marry his perfect soul mate from America. He didn’t want to marry someone selected through an arranged marriage process within a matter of days from India. But how would he find this special person? What follows is the journey of many first generation Americans as Vijay endures countless friendly set ups, family arranged dates, Indian dating services, and matrimonial conventions in his comedic pursuit to find Arranged Love. Views: 29
The second novel in a fiction series based on the popular online game, Animal Jam, enjoyed by over 40 million users! The brave and intrepid animals' adventures continue as they protect their natural habitat, Jamaa.Something's going on in Jamaa. Plants are dying, the water is murky, and animals are spooked. Are the Phantoms back? Some of the Alphas investigate a suspicious volcano while others are hot on the trail of another lead. Can the Alphas work together to face the newest threat? It will take all of them save Jamaa...and time is running out.Fans of the popular Animal Jam game (as well as newcomers) are sure to love this book that expands the online world. And readers will be given exclusive access to new online adventures through special codes in the text! Views: 29
