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The laugh-out-loud, TOP 100 bestseller!Tess Simpson needs a break!No one appreciates her at home. No one appreciates her at work. And now her dog has died. She’s had enough!Maybe what she really needs is a break from hopeless husband, Dave, the ungrateful ‘kidults’ and the lacklustre job.River Romero needs a break!She’s had success in the past, but screenwriting is a tough career in a tough town and her next script has got to fly or River’s dream career is over.The swap!Everything about River’s L.A. life sounds exciting to Tess, from the condo with a pool, to the Hollywood glitz.Everything about Tess’s English country life sounds so calming to River, from the wisteria over the front door to the peaceful bedroom.Both women want their lives to change, but real life isn’t like the movies.And what if getting away from it all isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?A laugh-out-loud, emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'A perfect holiday read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'It's a great story. Couldn't put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The laugh-out-loud, TOP 100 bestseller!Tess Simpson needs a break!No one appreciates her at home. No one appreciates her at work. And now her dog has died. She’s had enough!Maybe what she really needs is a break from hopeless husband, Dave, the ungrateful ‘kidults’ and the lacklustre job.River Romero needs a break!She’s had success in the past, but screenwriting is a tough career in a tough town and her next script has got to fly or River’s dream career is over.The swap!Everything about River’s L.A. life sounds exciting to Tess, from the condo with a pool, to the Hollywood glitz.Everything about Tess’s English country life sounds so calming to River, from the wisteria over the front door to the peaceful bedroom.Both women want their lives to change, but real life isn’t like the movies.And what if getting away from it all isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?A laugh-out-loud, emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'A perfect holiday read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'It's a great story. Couldn't put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The laugh-out-loud, TOP 100 bestseller!Tess Simpson needs a break!No one appreciates her at home. No one appreciates her at work. And now her dog has died. She’s had enough!Maybe what she really needs is a break from hopeless husband, Dave, the ungrateful ‘kidults’ and the lacklustre job.River Romero needs a break!She’s had success in the past, but screenwriting is a tough career in a tough town and her next script has got to fly or River’s dream career is over.The swap!Everything about River’s L.A. life sounds exciting to Tess, from the condo with a pool, to the Hollywood glitz.Everything about Tess’s English country life sounds so calming to River, from the wisteria over the front door to the peaceful bedroom.Both women want their lives to change, but real life isn’t like the movies.And what if getting away from it all isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?A laugh-out-loud, emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'A perfect holiday read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'It's a great story. Couldn't put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New LifeSasha Greenhope has a very lovely life.Her marriage is solid, her only daughter is delightful, and the family business is going full steam ahead.The only blip on the horizon is the upcoming family reunion for her parents 40th wedding anniversary at Chadwell House – the family pile.Sasha just does not fit with her rich family.Her French mother, Delphine thinks everything Sasha does is a faux pas.. And siblings, Adele and Beau, are clearly the favourites, leaving Sasha surplus to requirementsSo when Sasha’s husband Ben takes this exact moment to reveal that they are about to go bankrupt, Sasha wants to be anywhere but stuck in a lavish marquee!Swallowing her pride, and a whole bottle of fizz, Sasha determines to ask her family for help – and maybe even a loan – only to discover that her parents and siblings are all keeping secrets of their own!Family secrets, warring siblings and a disastrous reunion… what could possibly go right?!Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Brilliant book which I have now read several times' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What can I say I love this book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Enjoyed this book from page 1, just couldn’t put this down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New LifeSasha Greenhope has a very lovely life.Her marriage is solid, her only daughter is delightful, and the family business is going full steam ahead.The only blip on the horizon is the upcoming family reunion for her parents 40th wedding anniversary at Chadwell House – the family pile.Sasha just does not fit with her rich family.Her French mother, Delphine thinks everything Sasha does is a faux pas.. And siblings, Adele and Beau, are clearly the favourites, leaving Sasha surplus to requirementsSo when Sasha’s husband Ben takes this exact moment to reveal that they are about to go bankrupt, Sasha wants to be anywhere but stuck in a lavish marquee!Swallowing her pride, and a whole bottle of fizz, Sasha determines to ask her family for help – and maybe even a loan – only to discover that her parents and siblings are all keeping secrets of their own!Family secrets, warring siblings and a disastrous reunion… what could possibly go right?!Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Brilliant book which I have now read several times' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What can I say I love this book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Enjoyed this book from page 1, just couldn’t put this down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New LifeSasha Greenhope has a very lovely life.Her marriage is solid, her only daughter is delightful, and the family business is going full steam ahead.The only blip on the horizon is the upcoming family reunion for her parents 40th wedding anniversary at Chadwell House – the family pile.Sasha just does not fit with her rich family.Her French mother, Delphine thinks everything Sasha does is a faux pas.. And siblings, Adele and Beau, are clearly the favourites, leaving Sasha surplus to requirementsSo when Sasha’s husband Ben takes this exact moment to reveal that they are about to go bankrupt, Sasha wants to be anywhere but stuck in a lavish marquee!Swallowing her pride, and a whole bottle of fizz, Sasha determines to ask her family for help – and maybe even a loan – only to discover that her parents and siblings are all keeping secrets of their own!Family secrets, warring siblings and a disastrous reunion… what could possibly go right?!Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Brilliant book which I have now read several times' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What can I say I love this book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Enjoyed this book from page 1, just couldn’t put this down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, uplifting novel from Top 100 bestseller of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!Jennifer is packing her bags...Jennifer McAndrew thinks she’s living her best life in London – wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the ‘wonderful man’ turns out to have a secret that ruins everything...Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills – away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.So Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory.They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?The biggest question for Jen is – will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Excellent story telling' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Absolutely loved this book and raced through it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, uplifting novel from Top 100 bestseller of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!Jennifer is packing her bags...Jennifer McAndrew thinks she’s living her best life in London – wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the ‘wonderful man’ turns out to have a secret that ruins everything...Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills – away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.So Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory.They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?The biggest question for Jen is – will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Excellent story telling' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Absolutely loved this book and raced through it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, uplifting novel from Top 100 bestseller of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!Jennifer is packing her bags...Jennifer McAndrew thinks she’s living her best life in London – wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the ‘wonderful man’ turns out to have a secret that ruins everything...Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills – away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.So Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory.They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?The biggest question for Jen is – will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Excellent story telling' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Absolutely loved this book and raced through it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own.Because as a busy single mum to two kids, Annie’s realised there’s a gap in her life as well as her wardrobe. But with her heart still hurting from losing the love of her life, Annie’s discovered that finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes!Can she source a genuine classic? A lifelong investment? Or will Annie realise that her perfect man is already sitting on the front row of her life…Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own.Because as a busy single mum to two kids, Annie’s realised there’s a gap in her life as well as her wardrobe. But with her heart still hurting from losing the love of her life, Annie’s discovered that finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes!Can she source a genuine classic? A lifelong investment? Or will Annie realise that her perfect man is already sitting on the front row of her life…Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own.Because as a busy single mum to two kids, Annie’s realised there’s a gap in her life as well as her wardrobe. But with her heart still hurting from losing the love of her life, Annie’s discovered that finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes!Can she source a genuine classic? A lifelong investment? Or will Annie realise that her perfect man is already sitting on the front row of her life…Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

The perfect laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she get her life back online?Tired of being underestimated, Annie Valentine is determined to prove to everyone that she can make her life a success. Her job as a personal shopper is brilliant, but she’s now intent on setting up a shoe and handbag empire of her own. To get there, she’ll do anything and go anywhere - the handbag factories of Italy are calling!But what started out as a fun after hours project is getting slightly out of hand.Because Annie is working around the clock to bag the perfect bargain, and her family life and relationship with adorable Ed is feeling the strain.Annie knows she is getting in too deep, but the more she tries to pull back, the more risks she takes. Soon, everything Annie loves is on the line and perhaps the only way to have it all is to step into the real world again….Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

The perfect laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she get her life back online?Tired of being underestimated, Annie Valentine is determined to prove to everyone that she can make her life a success. Her job as a personal shopper is brilliant, but she’s now intent on setting up a shoe and handbag empire of her own. To get there, she’ll do anything and go anywhere - the handbag factories of Italy are calling!But what started out as a fun after hours project is getting slightly out of hand.Because Annie is working around the clock to bag the perfect bargain, and her family life and relationship with adorable Ed is feeling the strain.Annie knows she is getting in too deep, but the more she tries to pull back, the more risks she takes. Soon, everything Annie loves is on the line and perhaps the only way to have it all is to step into the real world again….Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

The perfect laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she get her life back online?Tired of being underestimated, Annie Valentine is determined to prove to everyone that she can make her life a success. Her job as a personal shopper is brilliant, but she’s now intent on setting up a shoe and handbag empire of her own. To get there, she’ll do anything and go anywhere - the handbag factories of Italy are calling!But what started out as a fun after hours project is getting slightly out of hand.Because Annie is working around the clock to bag the perfect bargain, and her family life and relationship with adorable Ed is feeling the strain.Annie knows she is getting in too deep, but the more she tries to pull back, the more risks she takes. Soon, everything Annie loves is on the line and perhaps the only way to have it all is to step into the real world again….Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off.But life in the spotlight isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Soon, Annie discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion failures!Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big mean losing who she really is?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off.But life in the spotlight isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Soon, Annie discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion failures!Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big mean losing who she really is?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off.But life in the spotlight isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Soon, Annie discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion failures!Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big mean losing who she really is?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling the pressure!Especially as boyfriend Ed is left at home looking after their brand-new twin babies, whilst Annie comes to terms with fame.And as Annie gets more and more sucked into the celebrity showbiz world, she feels like she’s losing more and more of who she really is.Could the big break she’s always wanted, actually be a big mistake?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling the pressure!Especially as boyfriend Ed is left at home looking after their brand-new twin babies, whilst Annie comes to terms with fame.And as Annie gets more and more sucked into the celebrity showbiz world, she feels like she’s losing more and more of who she really is.Could the big break she’s always wanted, actually be a big mistake?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling the pressure!Especially as boyfriend Ed is left at home looking after their brand-new twin babies, whilst Annie comes to terms with fame.And as Annie gets more and more sucked into the celebrity showbiz world, she feels like she’s losing more and more of who she really is.Could the big break she’s always wanted, actually be a big mistake?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she make it big in the big apple? When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of mother and daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong?But back home in London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart, he needs Annie back.Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her true love in London and her new love, New York.Does it have to be fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she make it big in the big apple? When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of mother and daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong?But back home in London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart, he needs Annie back.Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her true love in London and her new love, New York.Does it have to be fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️Can she make it big in the big apple? When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of mother and daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong?But back home in London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart, he needs Annie back.Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her true love in London and her new love, New York.Does it have to be fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️The opponents: mothers vs. daughtersThe battle scene: a boutique changing roomFashion-guru Annie’s well-dressed world is falling apart – first she has lost her legendary sense of style, and now her daughter Lauren seems to have become her worst enemy. Even her multi-millionairess friend, Svetlana, is having daughter trouble – she’s at war with Elena over their business in New York.A trip to a luxurious Italian spa seems like the perfect way for Annie to forget her problems. But celery juice and Pilates can’t solve the disasters that are about to strike . . .Will Annie rescue her passion for fashion?And can mothers and daughters ever truly be friends?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️The opponents: mothers vs. daughtersThe battle scene: a boutique changing roomFashion-guru Annie’s well-dressed world is falling apart – first she has lost her legendary sense of style, and now her daughter Lauren seems to have become her worst enemy. Even her multi-millionairess friend, Svetlana, is having daughter trouble – she’s at war with Elena over their business in New York.A trip to a luxurious Italian spa seems like the perfect way for Annie to forget her problems. But celery juice and Pilates can’t solve the disasters that are about to strike . . .Will Annie rescue her passion for fashion?And can mothers and daughters ever truly be friends?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid🛍️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone🛍️The opponents: mothers vs. daughtersThe battle scene: a boutique changing roomFashion-guru Annie’s well-dressed world is falling apart – first she has lost her legendary sense of style, and now her daughter Lauren seems to have become her worst enemy. Even her multi-millionairess friend, Svetlana, is having daughter trouble – she’s at war with Elena over their business in New York.A trip to a luxurious Italian spa seems like the perfect way for Annie to forget her problems. But celery juice and Pilates can’t solve the disasters that are about to strike . . .Will Annie rescue her passion for fashion?And can mothers and daughters ever truly be friends?Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Praise for Carmen Reid:'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

Breaking news: working mums really CAN do it all 🍼💼A funny, uplifting read from BESTSELLER Carmen Reid about the trials and tribulations of being a working mum. Perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Fiona Gibson, Alexandra Potter and Motherland 🍼👶🏼Jo's to do list:✍️ Turn in her next article😅 Survive the school run🥊 Avoid throttling the terrible exThere aren't enough hours in the day for Jo Randall, overworked, sleep-deprived newspaper reporter, newly single mum, and logistical genius (when it comes to Barbie-themed birthday parties, anyway). Between wrangling her two young daughters, dodging her smug ex-husband and his new girlfriend, and trying to remember where she last saw her car keys, Jo’s barely got time to breathe — she's not just breaking news, she's at breaking point.But she is on to something big. Really breaking news big! All she has to do is knock on the right doors, ask the right questions, and not get distracted by the ridiculously delicious chef who keeps popping up in her path.The deadline is looming. And this mum is on a mission to make sure she isn't up all night... unless it's to finally get that scoop!Please note: This book was previously published as Up All NightPraise for Carmen Reid:"A satisfying slice of escapism" The Daily Mail"Bold, stylish and full of twists, turns and unexpected detours, this is Carmen Reid at her very best!" #1 Bestseller Shari Low, author of One Snowy Day"Escapist Summer reading at its best" Bestseller Jill Mansell"Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have" Bestseller Katie Fforde"This is like a slice of real life!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Carmen Reid is a fantastic writer ,her books just keep you enthralled all the way through and sad when you've finished." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"The perfect balance between laugh-out-loud hilarity and genuinely touching moments" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"A great balance of light hearted fun and more serious stuff that will touch your heart and mind." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Great characters, well written , good realistic storylines, touches on issues which are very much current but with sensitivity . A good all round read and highly recommended." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

Don't miss the BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud read from bestseller Carmen Reid for everyone who knows how hard it is to stay absolutely fabulous! 💅🏻💋 For fans of Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell.Family, fashion, fiascos—this is how to be fabulous. 💃🏼Busy mum. Fashion guru. Domestic disaster waiting to happen?When Annie Valentine agrees to help her best friend Svetlana pull off a charity fashion show, she thinks it’ll be a breeze. After all, no one knows couture quite like Annie, so how hard can it be?Answer: very. With no venue, no clothes, and definitely no showstopper, Annie’s in danger of her first ever fashion fail.And just when the wardrobe rails are about to collapse, her family life does too. Daughter Lauren is home from New York with a broken heart, son Owen is off to university with an empty wallet, and Annie is hanging on by a thread.But when a mystery donation arrives in to save the day—and Annie—it feels like she might just pull it all together. That is, until Owen goes AWOL and everything unravels.Now Annie has to prove, once and for all, that she really does know How to be Fabulous—on the runway and at home.Praise for Carmen Reid:'Bold, stylish and full of twists, turns and unexpected detours, this is Carmen Reid at her very best!' Shari Low'Escapist Summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'A fantastic read!"⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Can't wait to read the next one!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review