Gemma Burgess – författare

A supremely unlucky in love late twenty something living in London decides to leave the whole sorry business of dating behind – at least for a while.Dating is a dangerous sport. So after her sixth successive failed relationship, romantically-challenged 20-something Sass decides she’s had enough.The Dating Detox is born. No men, no break-ups, no problem.The result? Her life – usually joyfully/traumatically occupied with dates, clothes and vodka – is finally easy. Chastity rocks. No wonder nuns are always singing. Everything falls at her feet. Especially men.Will Sass break the rules? Why does fate keep throwing her in the path of the irritatingly amusing – and gorgeous – Jake? Will she ever roll the dice and play again? Or is a love-free life too good to risk losing?For the post-Carrie Bradshaw, post-Bridget Jones, post-credit crunch generation of singles, life isn’t beautiful, a bitch, or a beach. It’s a party.

"I've discovered the secret to successful singledom. I'm acting like a man. And it's working.""I've discovered the secret to successful singledom. I'm acting like a man. And it's working."After breaking up with her boyfriend of, well, forever, Abigail Wood must learn how to be single from scratch. Her dating skills are abysmal, and she ricochets from disaster to disaster – until Robert, one of London's most notorious lotharios, agrees to coach her.With his advice, she learns to navigate the bastard-infested waters of the bar scene and practices the art of being bulletproof. The new Abigail is cocky, calm, composed…but what happens when she meets her match?A Girl Like You is the second book from Gemma Burgess. Her first book, The Dating Detox, was published in 2010 to rave reviews: "Laugh out loud funny" Closer magazine. "Smart, plotty and funny… Buy it, read it, love it." The Irish Herald. "For those waiting to option the next Bridget Jones, Gemma Burgess answers back." VF Daily, www.vanityfair.com.

From rubbish boyfriends to the seriously broken hearted, serial killers to serial daters and dating detoxers; this collection of extracts is the perfect antidote to Valentine’s Day.Pear Shaped: “A fabulous first novel by a British writer…Her writing is witty and snappy.” Wendy HoldenThe Man Diet: Join one woman on her quest to end bad romance.Kiss and Die: “If you like gory thrillers, you won’t be disappointed.” Closer magazineRubbish Boyfriends: We’ve all had them – but can Dayna find the diamond amongst the rough?Broken Hearts: “The dramatic twists will keep you guessing until the very end.” CloserThe Dating Detox: “For those waiting to option the next Bridget Jones, Gemma Burgess answers back.” Vanity Fair DailyIf Looks Could Kill: "Not for the faint of heart! Shocking and terrifying, it will chill you to the bone." Tess Gerritsen

A bargain box-set of flirty, funny, glamorous books about love and friendship.In A Girl Like You Abigail is very bad at being single until she meets dating coach Robert who teaches her to `act like a man’. The results are somewhat surprising …Jade did everything she could to change her boyfriend Tom in Essex Girls but when he cheats on her enough is enough. Reunited with her best friends, they plan the holiday of a lifetime in Marbella. What could possibly go wrong…?In Chelsea Wives meet Imogen, Calgary and Yasmin; gorgeous glamorous ladies who lunch, united by their failing marriages. What will happen when they join forces?

Broke. Broken-hearted. Bored. (Not necessarily in that order.) WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY. Angie James is lost. A regular poster girl for Generation Screwed, being 22 isn't what she expected. What happens when having fun isn't, you know, fun? In the Brooklyn townhouse she shares with her best friends, Angie wants to figure out what to do with her life. But wild parties, bad dates, dead-end jobs, demanding fashionistas and even true love just keep getting in the way... Who knew adulthood would be so damn grown-up?

Coco has always been the 'good one'. But when she catches her boyfriend cheating on her, she decides it's time to break bad. Coco swiftly goes from spending all her time baking and reading to working in (and dancing on) a bar, and falling in and out of love. Meanwhile Coco's best friends are suddenly plunged into break-ups, break-downs, big breaks, and before long the group is on the verge of quitting New York City altogether. Is Coco strong enough to keep them all together - and find herself at the same time?

"I've discovered the secret to successful singledom. I'm acting like a man. And it's working.""I've discovered the secret to successful singledom. I'm acting like a man. And it's working."After breaking up with her boyfriend of, well, forever, Abigail Wood must learn how to be single from scratch. Her dating skills are abysmal, and she ricochets from disaster to disaster – until Robert, one of London's most notorious lotharios, agrees to coach her.With his advice, she learns to navigate the bastard-infested waters of the bar scene and practices the art of being bulletproof. The new Abigail is cocky, calm, composed…but what happens when she meets her match?A Girl Like You is the second book from Gemma Burgess. Her first book, The Dating Detox, was published in 2010 to rave reviews:"Laugh out loud funny" Closer magazine."Smart, plotty and funny… Buy it, read it, love it." The Irish Herald."For those waiting to option the next Bridget Jones, Gemma Burgess answers back." VF Daily, www.vanityfair.com.