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Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love Apart From the Crowd, a heart-breaking and complex story of love and friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.Five lost souls in search of redemption . . .To outsiders it looks as if Mary was born unlucky, but despite everything she has lost - even her little boy - deep down Mary believes in a happy ending. She just needs someone to remind her.Mary's friend Penny seems like the life and soul of every party, but appearances are deceptive and Penny needs to get a grip on her life. And their friends Ivan and Adam both need to man up and to face their mistakes.When a stranger arrives in their seaside village it looks like he has even bigger problems than anyone - but for all of them, especially Mary, he is going to electrify their lives.Sometimes the changes we most fear are those we most need and Apart From the Crowd is a gripping and inspiring story of how freedom comes from letting go of the past and embracing change.'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around.' Chicklitreviewsandnews.com'Anna's warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears' U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. Apart from the Crowd is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers. Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include So What If I'm Broken, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Combining Marian Keyes' ability to mix darkness and light, and adding a unique twist of her own, Anna McPartlin shot to the top of the Irish bestseller chart with her first book, Pack Up The Moon. The award-nominated novel invites you to think about a heartbreaking question: how do you survive the death of your partner.When her boyfriend John dies in a dreadful accident, his girlfriend Emma is plunged into despair.Emma loved John more than life itself and now she has lost everything that matters. Or so she thinks. For Emma has good friends who rally around. But the memory of that night returns to haunt each of them and they struggle to pick up the pieces.Emma knows that if she is ever to laugh at life again, or find the love she once had, or build a future, she will have to let go of the man she thought she couldn't live without. But how can do you let go and trust your heart?'Refreshingly honest, laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt' Cathy Kelly'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out' Chicklitreviews.com'This witty, clever, emotional rollercoaster of a read has us sobbing and in stitches in equal measures' Stellar'Captures the pain of loss and longing ... but her background in stand-up comedy spills onto every page, making this touching novel so funny' Irish IndependentAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. Her titles include Apart from The Crowd, So What If I'm Broken, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love The Space Between Us, a heart-breaking story of friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.From babyhood Eve and Lily were best friends. But one huge fight and 17 years later Eve wakes up from a horrific accident to find her old friend nursing her.At first, their reunion is tentative but during Eve's many months in hospital they confront both the lies of the past and their present failures. And each clearly sees how the other needs to change her life: Lily must get out of an impossible marriage and Eve has to face up to the pain she has caused others.The crisis that brought Eve and Lily together again seems like a blessing that has given them a second chance to be there for each other when they most need someone to lean on. Little do they suspect that their friendship is under a threat that will change the future forever ...'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around and The Space Between Us is one of the best tales of friendship' Chicklitreviewsandnews.com'Anna's warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears' U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. The Space Between Us is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers.Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, So What If I'm Broken, The Truth Will Out and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love So What If I'm Broken, a heart-breaking and complex story of love and friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.Once Jane and Alexandra were inseparable - sharing adventures, secrets and big dreams for the future. But when Jane got pregnant at seventeen, they drifted apart.Seventeen years later, Jane discovers Alexandra has disappeared and she sets about helping Alexandra's broken-hearted husband, Tom, to find his wife.But in searching for Alexandra Jane is about to confront some big questions about herself. Like, what happened to the high-spirited seventeen-year-old she once was? What will happen if she stops trying to control the world? And does love really mean letting people go?Two fractured people come together accidentally and in one another they find strength, friendship - and even the beginnings of hope ...'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around' Chicklitreviewsandnews.com'Anna's warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears' U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. So What If I'm Broken is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers.Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

'A touching story of friendship, courage and love ... we couldn't put it down' CloserTwice Harri tries to marry the love of her life.Twice she fails.Since there are only so many times she can leave her man standing at the altar, Harri loses him.On top of that, as she battles the panic attacks that have stopped her getting married, Harri discovers that everything she understood about her life is wrong.As the truth comes out, and the world she thought she knew crumbles around her, Harri struggles to pick up the pieces.Can she find herself again and, if she does, will it be too late for love?'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out' Chicklitreviews.comCombining Marian Keyes' ability to mix darkness and light, and adding a unique twist of her own, Anna McPartlin shot to the top of the Irish bestseller charts with her first novel, Pack Up The Moon. Anna believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet, also, often very funny. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, So What If I'm Broken, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Here is a truth that can’t be escaped: for Mia ‘Rabbit’ Hayes, life is coming to an end . . .Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it.She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye.But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she’s OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen.Here is a truth that won’t be forgotten: this is a story about laughing through life’s surprises and finding the joy in every moment.Praise for Anna McPartlin:'What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through' Jane Green'I loved the clear, elegant prose, the feisty characters and the sparkling dialogue' Susan Elliot Wright'A delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion' Sunday Independent'Buy a packet (or box) of tissues and settle down with this wonderful story' Heat MagazineThe Last Days of Rabbit Hayes is a Richard and Judy recommended read, and a Simon Mayo Book Club pick.

If you laughed and cried reading Anna McPartlin's bestselling story The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes or Alice Oseman's Heartstopper, then Somewhere Inside of Happy will have you smiling and tearful all over again.-----------------'And just like that my boy was gone.'Maisie Brennan is standing on a podium on the twentieth anniversary of the death of her son, trying to find the first breath that will help her start talking to a room full of strangers. A daunting task at the best of times, but she's also menopausal and one hot flush away from totally losing it.But as Maisie begins her story, she soon relaxes and word by word disappears into her past, back to 1st January 1995 – the day when one misunderstood action led to a chain of events that changed her life for ever...

'Insightful and touching but jovial at the same time.' Nadiya Hussain'A delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion.' Sunday Independent___Here is a truth that can't be escaped: for Mia 'Rabbit' Hayes, life is coming to an end . . .Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it.She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye.But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she's OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen.Here is a truth that won't be forgotten: if you can laugh through life's surprises and find the joy in every moment, you will live a full life.___Praise for Anna McPartlin:'What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through.' Jane Green'Beautiful, brave storytelling.' Heat Magazine'A delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion' Sunday IndependentReaders love The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes:***** 'Extremely moving . . . perfectly executed'***** 'Compassionate and honest'***** 'Should definitely be on everyone's must-read list'

If you laughed and cried reading Anna McPartlin's bestselling story The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes or Alice Oseman's Heartstopper, then Somewhere Inside of Happy will have you smiling and tearful all over again.-----------------'And just like that my boy was gone.'Maisie Brennan is standing on a podium on the twentieth anniversary of the death of her son, trying to find the first breath that will help her start talking to a room full of strangers. A daunting task at the best of times, but she's also menopausal and one hot flush away from totally losing it.But as Maisie begins her story, she soon relaxes and word by word disappears into her past, back to 1st January 1995 – the day when one misunderstood action led to a chain of events that changed her life for ever...

The murder of an innocent shakes Ireland to its core.One cold January morning in 1980, on a beach in Kerry, the body of a newborn baby is found in its most sheltered sand dune. Local Garda Mary Shea is first on the scene.Such a case calls for more than small town policing, and the Dublin major crimes team is brought in to take charge. But there's a way of doing things in Kerry, one which Mary understands well. And when she is able to get crucial female witnesses to cooperate, lead detective Matt Foley takes her under his wing. This is the biggest case of his career and he needs all the help he can get.Mary finds more questions than answers and it becomes clear many locals conduct secret lives but who would do such a thing?A dark and gripping Irish crime debut from an international bestseller. Perfect for fans of Olivia Kiernan, Tana French and John Banville.Praise for The Silent Ones 'Harrowing, suspenseful and authentic... a writer at the top of her game' Jo Spain'An engrossing police procedural and a beautifully drawn portrait of a time and place. Mary Shea is such a brilliant new character: intuitive, ballsy, compassionate, achingly ahead of her time. Highly recommended.' Louise Candlish'Beautifully written, completely compelling. Mary Shea is the best cop character I've read in years. Give me the next book. Give it to me now!' Dervla McTiernan'Wow. Just wow. A stunning read from start to finish totally immersive' Reader review'What an absolutely gripping story! I had a really hard time putting my kindle down' Reader review'Shea's resilience and sharp wit make her a standout lead. If you love crime fiction that's smart, emotional, and unafraid to tackle dark themes with a touch of humour, read this' Reader review'A thought-provoking novel with lots of twists and turns' Reader review

'Harrowing, suspenseful and authentic... a writer at the top of her game' JO SPAINThe murder of an innocent shakes Ireland to its core.One cold January morning in 1980, on a beach in Kerry, the body of a newborn baby is found in its most sheltered sand dune. Local Garda Mary Shea is first on the scene.Such a case calls for more than small town policing, and the Dublin major crimes team is brought in to take charge. But there's a way of doing things in Kerry, one which Mary understands well. And when she is able to get crucial female witnesses to cooperate, lead detective Matt Foley takes her under his wing. This is the biggest case of his career and he needs all the help he can get.Mary finds more questions than answers and it becomes clear many locals conduct secret lives but who would do such a thing?A dark and gripping Irish crime debut from an international bestseller. Perfect for fans of Olivia Kiernan, Tana French and John Banville.Praise for The Silent Ones 'An engrossing police procedural and a beautifully drawn portrait of a time and place. Mary Shea is such a brilliant new character: intuitive, ballsy, compassionate, achingly ahead of her time. Highly recommended.' LOUISE CANDLISH'Beautifully written, completely compelling. Mary Shea is the best cop character I've read in years. Give me the next book. Give it to me now!' DERVLA McTIERNAN'Wow. Just wow. A stunning read from start to finish totally immersive' Reader review'What an absolutely gripping story! I had a really hard time putting my kindle down' Reader review'Shea's resilience and sharp wit make her a standout lead. If you love crime fiction that's smart, emotional, and unafraid to tackle dark themes with a touch of humour, read this' Reader review'A thought-provoking novel with lots of twists and turns' Reader review

‘A writer at the top of her game' Jo SpainHow did a young reveller end up in a remote grave?Newly arrived in Dublin city, Garda Mary Shea is eager to impress her boss, major crimes lead Matt Foley. He took a chance bringing her into his team and she wants to prove her mettle.When a woman's battered body is found in the Wicklow mountains, Mary traces her identity through missing persons reports and learns the victim was last seen on the night she attended a Bruce Springsteen concert in the city. She never made it home. As Mary investigates, she faces the assumptions and prejudices about the victim's fate that she hoped she'd left behind in County Kerry. While Matt is preoccupied with his personal woes it’s left to Mary to seek answers. But is her desire for justice going to be her undoing?An emotionally charged police procedural story set against the backdrop of 1980s Ireland, from international bestseller Anna McPartlin.Praise for The Silent Ones 'An engrossing police procedural and a beautifully drawn portrait of a time and place. Mary Shea is such a brilliant new character: intuitive, ballsy, compassionate, achingly ahead of her time. Highly recommended.' LOUISE CANDLISH 'Beautifully written, completely compelling. Mary Shea is the best cop character I've read in years. Give me the next book. Give it to me now!' DERVLA MCTIERNAN'Harrowing, suspenseful and authentic... a writer at the top of her game' JO SPAIN

‘A writer at the top of her game' Jo SpainHow did a young reveller end up in a remote grave?Newly arrived in Dublin city, Garda Mary Shea is eager to impress her boss, major crimes lead Matt Foley. He took a chance bringing her into his team and she wants to prove her mettle.When a woman's battered body is found in the Wicklow mountains, Mary traces her identity through missing persons reports and learns the victim was last seen on the night she attended a Bruce Springsteen concert in the city. She never made it home. As Mary investigates, she faces the assumptions and prejudices about the victim's fate that she hoped she'd left behind in County Kerry. While Matt is preoccupied with his personal woes it’s left to Mary to seek answers. But is her desire for justice going to be her undoing?An emotionally charged police procedural story set against the backdrop of 1980s Ireland, from international bestseller Anna McPartlin.Praise for The Silent Ones 'An engrossing police procedural and a beautifully drawn portrait of a time and place. Mary Shea is such a brilliant new character: intuitive, ballsy, compassionate, achingly ahead of her time. Highly recommended.' LOUISE CANDLISH 'Beautifully written, completely compelling. Mary Shea is the best cop character I've read in years. Give me the next book. Give it to me now!' DERVLA MCTIERNAN'Harrowing, suspenseful and authentic... a writer at the top of her game' JO SPAIN

'Brilliant, funny and immensely moving'Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything 'Well, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin's Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes'Marian Keyes***So you want my dead child to wear an AC/DC Highway to Hell tour T-shirt into her grave?There's no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they're just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad. When their youngest, Rabbit, dies tragically at just forty, the Hayes are almost torn apart by their grief. Without her beloved mum, twelve-year-old Bunny is adrift; without Rabbit, there can be no Bunny. Her Granny is concerned when Bunny insists on being called by her real name, Juliet. Even surrounded by the noise and chaos of the Hayes, Juliet feels lost and alone.Rabbit's sister, Grace, has something else on her mind. She's got the gene that made her sister ill, and she hasn't told anyone yet. She doesn't know how to share the news that may break her family, but she knows she needs their support, now more than ever.Despite squabbling over what Rabbit will wear at the wake and their dad burying himself in the past with his diaries, the Hayes family know there's only one way they'll get through this: together.This huge-hearted novel is about grief, family, the messiness of life and finding humour in the most unexpected of places. Below the Big Blue Sky will make you laugh, cry and fill you with joy.

'Brilliant, funny and immensely moving'Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything 'Well, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin's Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes'Marian Keyes***There's no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they're just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad. When their youngest, Rabbit, dies tragically at just forty, the Hayes are almost torn apart by their grief. Without her beloved mum, twelve-year-old Bunny is adrift; without Rabbit, there can be no Bunny. Her Granny is concerned when Bunny insists on being called by her real name, Juliet. Even surrounded by the noise and chaos of the Hayes, Juliet feels lost and alone.Meanwhile, Rabbit's sister Grace has something else on her mind. She's got the gene that made her sister ill, and she hasn't told anyone yet. All she can think about are the things she's always wanted to do, like fly a plane or climb a mountain, or watch her four children grow up. She doesn't know how to share the news that may break her family, but she knows she needs their support, now more than ever.Despite squabbling over what Rabbit will wear at the wake and their dad burying himself in the past with his diaries, the Hayes family know there's only one way they'll get through this: together.This huge-hearted novel is about grief, family, the messiness of life and finding humour in the most unexpected of places. Below the Big Blue Sky will make you laugh, cry and fill you with joy.Look out for Anna McPartlin's new novel Waiting for the Miracle.***What readers have been saying about Below the Big Blue Sky***'Equally heartbreaking and hilarious''You will laugh, you will cry and you will laugh while crying''A real, raw, beautiful depiction of life, love and loss''The story has us laughing, crying and on the edge of our seats''A beautiful story, beautifully written''You'll howl laughing and bawl crying, even on the same page''A truly wonderful read''It is OK to laugh while grieving''Fantastically funny and heartbreaking in equal measure''Big-hearted, amusing, compassionate, emotional''#RememberRabbitHayes''Moving, heartbreaking and funny''I love, love, love the Hayes family''Desperately sad, hilariously funny and incredibly moving all at the same time'

''Brilliant, funny and immensely moving''Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything ''Well, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin''s Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes''Marian Keyes***There''s no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they''re just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad. When their youngest, Rabbit, dies tragically at just forty, the Hayes are almost torn apart by their grief. Without her beloved mum, twelve-year-old Bunny is adrift; without Rabbit, there can be no Bunny. Her Granny is concerned when Bunny insists on being called by her real name, Juliet. Even surrounded by the noise and chaos of the Hayes, Juliet feels lost and alone.Meanwhile, Rabbit''s sister Grace has something else on her mind. She''s got the gene that made her sister ill, and she hasn''t told anyone yet. All she can think about are the things she''s always wanted to do, like fly a plane or climb a mountain, or watch her four children grow up. She doesn''t know how to share the news that may break her family, but she knows she needs their support, now more than ever.Despite squabbling over what Rabbit will wear at the wake and their dad burying himself in the past with his diaries, the Hayes family know there''s only one way they''ll get through this: together.This huge-hearted novel is about grief, family, the messiness of life and finding humour in the most unexpected of places. Below the Big Blue Sky will make you laugh, cry and fill you with joy.Look out for Anna McPartlin''s new novel Waiting for the Miracle.***What readers have been saying about Below the Big Blue Sky***''Equally heartbreaking and hilarious''''You will laugh, you will cry and you will laugh while crying''''A real, raw, beautiful depiction of life, love and loss''''The story has us laughing, crying and on the edge of our seats''''A beautiful story, beautifully written''''You''ll howl laughing and bawl crying, even on the same page''''A truly wonderful read''''It is OK to laugh while grieving''''Fantastically funny and heartbreaking in equal measure''''Big-hearted, amusing, compassionate, emotional''''#RememberRabbitHayes''''Moving, heartbreaking and funny''''I love, love, love the Hayes family''''Desperately sad, hilariously funny and incredibly moving all at the same time''

'I laughed. I cried. I laughed again' Sinéad Moriarty'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent'A funny, poignant and moving read' My Weekly2010Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie's story. When the women meet in an infertility group the bonds of an odd but firm friendship are quickly formed and their lives begin to change.1976When 16-year-old Catherine's pregnancy is revealed she's sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she emerges into the world, down but not out and determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and life begins again.Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It's about love, loss, friendship and laughing at yourself. It's about life.'An enthralling read with brilliant characterisation, heartbreaking plotting, and so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent .From bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Marian Keyes.'Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you'll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue' NFOP magazinePraise for Anna McPartlin:'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose SquareReaders love Waiting for the Miracle:'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.''You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.''Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna''Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.''Didn't want it to end.''McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.''I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.''A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.''Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'

'I laughed. I cried. I laughed again' Sinéad Moriarty'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent'A funny, poignant and moving read' My WeeklyFrom bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Marian Keyes.2010Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie's story. When the women meet in an infertility group, they quicklyform a firm - if slightly odd - friendship and their lives begin to change.1976When 16-year-old Catherine's pregnancy is revealed, she's sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she re-emerges into the world, down but not out, determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and her life begins again.Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It's about love, loss, friendship andlaughing at yourself. It's about life.'Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you'll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue' NFOP magazinePraise for Anna McPartlin: 'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose Square Readers love Waiting for the Miracle:'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.''You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.''Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna''Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.''Didn't want it to end.''McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.''I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.''A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.''Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'

''I laughed. I cried. I laughed again'' Sinéad Moriarty''An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way'' Liz Nugent''A funny, poignant and moving read'' My WeeklyFrom bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O''Flanagan and Marian Keyes.2010Caroline can''t get pregnant, Janet can''t hold a pregnancy, Natalie''s sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie''s story. When the women meet in an infertility group, they quicklyform a firm - if slightly odd - friendship and their lives begin to change.1976When 16-year-old Catherine''s pregnancy is revealed, she''s sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she re-emerges into the world, down but not out, determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and her life begins again.Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It''s about love, loss, friendship andlaughing at yourself. It''s about life.''Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you''ll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue'' NFOP magazinePraise for Anna McPartlin:''Anna McPartlin''s novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving'' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything''It''s such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!'' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love''When I wasn''t reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.'' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose SquareReaders love Waiting for the Miracle:''Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine''s story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won''t be disappointed.''''You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.''''Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn''t put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can''t wait for the next one, thanks Anna''''Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine''s story, have your tissues ready.''''Didn''t want it to end.''''McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.''''I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.''''A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.''''Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.''

Der neue Roman der Autorin des Bestsellers «Die letzten Tage von Rabbit Hayes» – ein bewegendes Porträt von Mutterschaft und einem dunklen Kapitel irischer Geschichte: den Magdalenenheimen.Dublin, 2010. Caroline glaubt, alles verloren zu haben: den Traum, Mutter zu werden, und darüber auch ihre Ehe. Eine Selbsthilfegruppe führt sie mit drei verwandten Seelen zusammen: Natalie, deren Lebensgefährtin keine Kinder möchte. Janet, die von ihrem Mann betrogen wird. Und die toughe Ronnie, die ihre Geschichte nicht preisgeben mag.Cork, 1976. Catherine ist 16 und schwanger - die Tochter des Schweinebauern schwanger vom Sohn des Richters, ein Skandal. Als sie in ein wahrhaft furchtbares Heim für ledige Mütter gebracht wird, will Catherine nur eines: ihr Kind retten - und behalten. Und sie weiß bald, dass sie dafür alles riskieren muss.Zwei Frauen, getrennt durch viele Jahrzehnte, vereint durch eine gemeinsame Hoffnung. Anna McPartlin erzählt dramatisch, witzig, rührend und lebensnah wie keine Zweite.

Wege zum Glück gibt es viele.Hier erzählen fünf Bestseller-Autorinnen von den Umwegen, die oft nötig sind, um das zu erkennen. Da geht es um eine schicksalhafte Begegnung im Zug, einen Campingurlaub in der Wildnis, ein Sommerwunder in Lourdes, einen Selbstversuch mit Bräunungscreme und darum, dass die große Liebe sich nicht planen lässt.Amüsant, gefühlvoll, nachdenklich, heiter.In diesem Buch:Anna McPartlin: «Das Sommerwunder»Juliet Ashton: «Ein gutes Mädchen»Mia Morgowski: «Ein Mann sieht rot»Sofie Cramer: «Ein abgefahrener Sommer»Britta Sabbag: «Sommer für Aussteiger»