Amanda Brookfield – författare

After the death of her mother and the end of a post-divorce relationship leave her heartbroken, novelist Amanda Brookfield finds her once secure world imploding. As despair closes in, she talks of getting a puppy to revive her optimistic spirit. Amanda is advised that her lifestyle will not suit becoming a dog-owner but she can't resist Mabel, a beautiful golden doodle puppy. Arming herself with an arsenal of equipment, Amanda learns that there are no short-cuts to training and caring for a dog. Through battling daily challenges and constantly regrouping, Amanda realises she is starting to come to terms with her bereavement and the prospect of facing the rest of her life alone. For the Love of a Dog tells the bigger, more poignant story about the labour of emotional recovery after the trauma of loss. Mabel shines like a light throughout, the unwitting architect of rebuilding self-belief. Mabel's own journey is equally captivating: as she blossoms into a mischievous, endearing head-turner of a companion – as affectionate as she is glorious.

''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle Gorman

Two decades on from a passionate courtship and marriage, Lucas and Esther are getting divorced.

For Esther, it’s proving hard not to feel bitter watching Lucas enjoying his successful career, not to mention the attentions of his gorgeous, intelligent, and predictably younger lover. She meanwhile is struggling to forge a new life for herself, navigating the pitfalls of modern dating, while trying not to despair at the cost of living as a single woman of a certain age.

Then Lucas faces a shattering accusation at the same time as their children Dylan and Lily, start to implode. When Dylan runs away, and as his father fights to save his reputation, Lucas and Esther find themselves back in each other’s lives, whether they like it or not.

Has too much water passed under the bridge, or will long-forgotten loyalties and feelings bring the family back together, just when they need each other the most?

A brilliant, heartfelt story of family dynamics, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'' The Mirror

''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'' Patricia Scanlan

''If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'' Oxford Times

‘I felt so involved in this story that I found myself thinking about it a lot during the day. A fantastic read. Gripping, moving, characters you care about, highly recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page. Highly recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The tension builds on every page, the characters, as always with this author’s books, are drawn beautifully. I couldn’t put it down and am looking forward greatly to Amanda Brookfield’s next offering hopefully before too long!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Brookfield is undoubtedly one of Britain''s foremost chroniclers of human relationships. It goes without saying that this novel is another page turner – guaranteed to make you read the last 50 pages before sleep, even though you know you have an early start in the morning – but it is much, much more’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'' The Mirror

Ever since the death of their father twenty years before, beautiful thirty-two-year-old Anna has acted as her younger sister Becky’s support, playing the peace-maker in her stormy relationship with their mother, and counselling her through the traumas of a life that has always appeared charmless and problematic in comparison to her own.

Now married to wealthy, handsome David Lawrence, with a luxurious country home and a successful career in broadcasting, Anna’s good fortune looks set to continue. But when she unexpectedly falls pregnant and Becky’s marriage runs into trouble, the door to the sisters past suddenly swings open, exploding all their long-held perceptions both of each other and themselves.

Perfect for fans of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble, Joanna Trollope and Anita Shreve, Amanda Brookfield gets to the heart of what it means to be a family and the power of sibling love.

What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:

‘Loved everything about this book! The plot, the characters, even the language! Wonderful. This is the first book I have read written by Amanda Brookfield and she is now my favourite author.’

‘A beautifully written book that is perfection in every way, simply my favourite book of all time, I could not praise it higher.’

‘Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page. Highly recommend.’

‘I absolutely loved this book. At times I found myself holding my breath, it was so tense and so well written... I felt so involved in this story that I found myself thinking about it a lot during the day. A fantastic read. Gripping, moving, characters you care about, highly recommend.’

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle Gorman

''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You

''If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'' Oxford Times

For some families, a year can feel like a lifetime.

The Harrisons were always a close-knit family.

But with the grandchildren fast becoming adults and elderly Pamela struggling to adapt to widowhood, the four children of the middle generation find themselves equally lost in a changing world.

As preparations for 42-year-old Cassie''s long-awaited wedding gather pace, sibling and marital bonds are stretched to breaking point. Adultery, an unwanted pregnancy, and shadows of past losses threaten to turn their year of celebration into one of upheaval . . .

Beset by such emotional chaos, how can the adults hope to guide their children in matters of the heart?

Or are the children the ones who should be guiding them?

What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:

‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’

‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn''t put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.’

‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up - had me picking it up whenever I had the chance.’

‘A great story, great characters, vivid, immediate, so ''real'', and such compassion. Every bit a page turner as Brookfield so gets you into her people. Only my second (Good Girls was a lucky dip first), but am hooked. If you like reading really well written real-life novels about your relationships, try this.’

‘I enjoyed Amanda Brookfield’s writing style. She really taps into her characters and writes them warts and all, with some raw and honest emotions.’

‘All of Amanda''s books are well written. She certainly knows how to grab the reader''s attention and draw them into what proves to be an enjoyable read.’

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle Gorman

No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'' The Mirror

''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You

''If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'' Oxford Times

If ‘Life Begins at Forty’, then Charlotte Turner''s not off to the best of starts.

On top of a recent divorce, and trouble with her twelve-year-old son, the husband of her closest friend has just started to show a bit too much interest in her as a newly-single woman.

But only when Charlotte has faced up to some uncomfortable truths about her past can she finally shed the unhappy skin she''s been so comfortable in and open up her life – and her heart – to all the promise and possibility that her future holds.

Is life, for Charlotte, about to begin at last...?

Perfect for fans of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble, Joanna Trollope and Anita Shreve, this is Amanda Brookfield at her glittering best getting to the heart of what it means to be a woman, a mother, a friend and a lover – all without losing sight or yourself.

What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:

‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’

‘Such a good read and I would highly recommend. I have not read anything by this author before but will want to from now on. It was one of those books that leave you bereft when it’s over.’

‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn''t put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.’

‘It’s hard to describe really how this book made me feel but if someone said to me they had lost their joy of reading I would recommend this book, genuinely a really, really enjoyable at times emotive experience with this family and story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle Gorman

''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You

''If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'' Oxford Times

When Janine and Dougie fell in love they thought it would be for ever.

Fifteen years later their relationship is well and truly over, their daughter Stevie their one remaining connection.

Stevie is on the cusp of adulthood. At sixteen, she''s not quite a child, but not quite grown up: a dangerous age. But it''s only during a birthday celebration in Spain, when she gets too close to one of Dougie''s best friends, that her parents realise just how dangerous.

With friendships shattered and trusts betrayed, Janine and Dougie - brought together in Stevie''s moment of crisis - know they must see beyond the past if they''re to secure their daughter''s future. But even with such a lot at stake, can a relationship with so many complications ever have a future.

Perfect for fans of Joanna Trollope and Anita Shreve, Amanda Brookfield''s The Love Child is a profoundly moving story about the redeeming power of love.

What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:

‘Excellent characterisation, well written and pretty absorbing. This book has got me over my reading slump. I''m now off to buy more of her books. Highly recommend it you want a gentle read about family, friendship and finding yourself. Really enjoyed reading about all of the characters.’

‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn''t put it down.** Very well written**. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.’

‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up - had me picking it up whenever I had the chance.’

‘A great story, great characters, vivid, immediate, so ''real'', and such compassion. Every bit a page turner as Brookfield so gets you into her people. If you like reading really well written real-life novels about your relationships, try this.’

Praise for Amanda Brookfield:

''An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'' Michelle Gorman

''No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'' The Mirror

''Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You

''If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'' Oxford Times