Carmen Reid – författare

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 Life

Sasha 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 requirements

So 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 fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid

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

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

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!

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