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''If you''re off on holiday in the near future and haven''t packed anything to read yet, look no further'' Reader review Will it be the perfect day or end in disaster?Becky has enough on her plate juggling her career and motherhood. But the words ''I''m getting married'' coming out of her father''s mouth are just the icing on the cake. Knowing very little of his girlfriend of two months, she''s determined to stop the wedding at all costs.Helen ended things with her ex-husband years ago, but news of his impending nuptials leaves her feeling unsettled - much to her surprise. Now she''s left wondering if she made the right decision...Mel takes her role as vicar seriously. Though, suddenly of late, she''s becoming increasingly more distracted by events in her own life and preparing for a wedding is the last thing on her mind.Wedding planner Janie only agreed to help with the wedding as a favour to her friend, but what she failed to mention was that she''s just been fired. And when she meets the soon-to-be newlyweds, she quickly realises she''s got her work cut out for her.Every bride wishes for the perfect day, but with a wedding party that falls short of her dreams, it''s any wonder the happy couple will make it down the aisle. Will they succeed in tying the knot, or will it all come crashing down before the first ''I Do''?A heartwarmingly feel-good and highly relatable page-turner filled with hilarious wedding antics and drama. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and have you chuckling in sympathy, The Wedding Party is perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Fiona Gibson and Sarah Morgan.Readers are LOVING The Wedding Party:''I loved this book... I could never give Sophie King anything less than 5 stars'' Reader review, 5 stars''This novel is full of character, emotion, twists and turns - perfect for curling up with after a long day'' Reader review, 5 stars''...well-drawn characters, great pace and a twisty enough plot to keep you turning the pages into the early hours of the morning'' Reader review ''...a real page turner ... It was given to me to read whilst on my honeymoon and I read it in a matter of days'' Reader review ''I can''t remember the last time a book made me smile, genuinely smile with a sigh, after reading it. This is such a feel good book'' Reader review

''I absolutely loved this book, was enthralled from the first page and couldn''t put it down ... I felt like I was living there and loved all of the residents ... A five star uplifting and heartwarming story of real life and real people'' Reader review, 5 starsOne home. Four people. A fresh start?Bridgewater House was once a renowned stately home before the youngest lord fell on hard times. Now it''s opening its doors to welcome tenants into each of its freshly converted apartments.Newlywed Marcie can''t wait to set up house with her new husband. But between juggling her PhD thesis and being a stepmum to two children who want nothing to do with her, she''s got her hands full.Louise never thought she''d find herself single again after her marriage unexpectedly ends. Now, for the first time in twenty years, she''s moving into her own place and having to go it alone.Legendary actress Mollie de May might appear tough as nails on camera, but off-screen, she''s mourning the loss of her dear husband. Unable to bear the thought of living on her own, she hopes moving to a shared residence will offer her the comfort she seeks.Lord Roddy Pearmain is having the worst year. Not only has he lost his wife and kids in a messy divorce, but now he must reside in a humble flat within the very estate he once expected to inherit.One home. Four residents each living with a secret. But nothing ever stays hidden from neighbours for long...An utterly heart-warming and feel-good page-turner that finds people from different walks of life unexpectedly thrown together under one roof. Fans of Fiona Gibson, Carmen Reid and Tracy Bloom will find themselves hooked from start to finish.Readers are LOVING The House Share!''A super read... Loved the characters in this book. They''re so different yet their lives and circumstances make for an excellent story... I was sorry when I finished the book'' Reader review, 5 stars''This book was so good! I thoroughly enjoyed it! ... There was great chemistry on the page and the characters were written really well!'' Reader review''This is a lovely light-hearted story, perfect for lazy sunny days by the pool'' Reader review''It''s the kind of book that you can''t put down'' Reader review''...a beautiful and poignant read about the connectedness of humanity'' Reader review''Look no further if you''re looking for a light, funny, and heartwarming read'' Reader review

''I read it so fast, just could not put it down'' Reader review, 5 starsSix adults all leading different lives.Stay-at-home mum, Harriet, spends her days in a constant worry her husband will leave her.Evie thought she was bossing the work-life balance until she''s given a week to save her job.Pippa hasn''t felt like herself lately and a dreaded doctor''s appointment has her thinking the worst.Widower Nick feels in over his head trying to raise a grieving seventeen-year-old daughter.Martine is the ultimate professional, au pairing for two kids she adores (even if the parents drive her crazy!), but little do they know she divides her time with a secret lover.Losing her son in a tragic accident has left Betty with wounds that refuse to heal.But every morning, they share one thing in common: they all endure the same manic rush to drop the kids off at school. And after unexpectedly running into each other at the school gates, the following week becomes a collision course, connecting their lives in more ways than one...A brilliantly engaging and relatable read for any parent who dreads the morning alarm to brace the school run, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Kristen Bailey and Carmen Reid.Readers are LOVING The School Run:''I loved this book from the moment I started reading... I was sad it ended'' Reader review''Exactly the light, pleasant kind of thing to read while parked outside a school, waiting for the bell to ring and kids to come streaming out'' Reader review''I could not put this book down ...cleverly written and the storyline is great, especially the twist at the end. A great read'' Reader review, 5 stars''I couldn''t stop reading it. It is very relatable and funny'' Reader review, 5 stars''Very enjoyable, easy to read and actually very gripping'' Reader review

''I often promised myself late at night that I''d definitely stop reading at the end of the chapter, only to find I was completely unable to do so!'' Reader reviewOne dinner table. An unlikely group of guests. A recipe for disaster?Lucy''s infamous dinner parties were always the talk of the town, but after her husband''s death, they''ve become few and far between. When she gets engaged to her new fiancé, Mike, she decides what better way to introduce him to her friends than by reinstating their supper club.But a lot has changed in the last six years.Lucy''s best friend, Maggie, must face sitting at the dinner table with her husband''s new model girlfriend in tow.Now a mother, so much of Chrissie''s life revolves around changing nappies and mindless baby TV that she worries if she''ll still be good company.The only single one of the group, Jenny is not interested in finding a man and wishes her older sister would stop trying to set her up with the handsome new neighbour.Perhaps Lucy has bitten off more than she can chew with these dinner parties, but what''s a little wine among old friends anyway?A hilariously entertaining and engaging read that is perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Carmen Reid and Tracy Bloom.Readers are LOVING The Supper Club!''If you love a good "soap opera", this is the book for you. If you love multidimensional characters, pick up this book and start reading ... it has real stories that are like "slices of life"'' Reader review''Behind the humour - and there''s plenty of that - is poignancy, pathos and several secrets. I loved this book and the characters'' Reader review''Utterly relatable and told in such a way that you couldn''t help become totally invested in each of the couples'' lives'' Reader review

''Such a great relatable book on all things motherhood. I couldn''t stop laughing, crying, or relating!'' Reader review, 5 starsBehind every child is a parent who''s had enough...Caroline is good at pretending everything''s okay in front of her kids. But secretly she longs to kick her cheating husband to the kerb.Susan loves her daughter with her whole heart. But she bears this constant mum-guilt of wanting a life of her own outside of caring for her disabled daughter all day, every day.As mum and dad to his two children, Mark would do anything to protect them - even if it includes lying about where mummy has really gone.It''s always been Lisa''s lifelong dream to be a mother. Now pregnant, she fears she''ll never be good enough for her unborn child.When wine can''t cut it, these four people desperately turn to an online parenting forum to seek advice and escape. Little do they know that their lives will become intertwined in the most unexpected of ways and that help is much closer than they think...A highly relatable and feel-good book for all mums out there trying to juggle parenthood and home life, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Kristen Bailey and Carmen Reid.Readers love It''s a Mum''s Life!''This book sucks you in right from the start. Whether you have children or not you won''t fail to enjoy this book. A mixture of ups and downs, happy times and sad times, but also lots of laughs'' Reader review, 5 stars''This book reeled me in hook, line and sinker and had me turning pages faster than normally... A great read!'' Reader review, 5 stars''Another fantastically accurate representation of family life, no matter what your family set up looks like!'' Reader review, 5 stars''Absolutely wonderful read ... The connection I felt with this novel surpasses any I''ve experienced before'' Reader review, 5 stars''Loved it ...had me absolutely hooked. I was obsessed with all the different characters and their lives. It''s definitely worth a read'' Reader review, 5 stars

Writing your life story is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In writing it you will find yourself drawing even closer to your children and grandchildren. You will also find it an exciting and fascinating process, one that helps you to make sense of your own life. Writing your own life story is also a very good way for creative writers to find inspiration and get started in the 'habit' of writing. This step-by-step guide will steer you through different ways of telling your life story, in ten easy steps: - HOW TO BEGIN - USING THE POWER OF MEMORY - HOW TO START YOUR RESEARCH - DIFFERENT WAYS OF STRUCTURING YOUR LIFE STORY - HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFE STORY STAND OUT WITH PICTURES, COLOURS AND SMELLS, ETC - HOW TO PROVIDE A CONTEMPORARY FEEL TO YOUR LIFE STORY - BRINGING THE REST OF THE WORLD INTO YOUR STORY - HOWTO END YOUR LIFE STORY - AND MAKE SURE THAT IT DOESN'T HURT ANYONE (INCLUDING YOURSELF) - HOW TO PRESENT YOUR LIFE STORY AND GET IT PUBLISHED - STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU Nowadays, you can publish your life story should you want to do so. For a small amount of money, you can get a few bound copies or you can publish it free on the net. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to write an heirloom which will last for ever.

Let best-selling novelist Sophie King guide you through the whole process of writing your first novel and getting it published.This revised edition takes aspiring novelists through the steps of writing a novel, from finding that initial idea, to keeping the plot going and crafting the perfect ending. With helpful exercises in each chapter you will learn how to:- Develop a brilliant idea for your first novel - Create characters that will make your novel come alive - Plot your novel so that your readers simply have to turn the page - Unravel the mysteries of viewpoint - Create realistic dialogue and settings so your readers feel they are there - Find your own voice. - Most importantly, the book includes tips and advice on how to get published. This new edition also includes a ten step guide to revision so that you can polish your novel to be the best it can be.

Writing your life story is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In writing it you will find yourself drawing even closer to your children and grandchildren. You will also find it an exciting and fascinating process, one that helps you to make sense of your own life. Writing your own life story is also a very good way for creative writers to find inspiration and get started in the habit of writing. This step-by-step guide will steer you through different ways of telling your life story, in ten easy steps: * HOW TO BEGIN * USING THE POWER OF MEMORY * HOW TO START YOUR RESEARCH * DIFFERENT WAYS OF STRUCTURING YOUR LIFE STORY * HOWTO MAKE YOUR LIFE STORY STAND OUT WITH PICTURES, COLOURS AND SMELLS, ETC * HOW TO PROVIDE A CONTEMPORARY FEEL TO YOUR LIFE STORY * BRINGING THE REST OF THE WORLD INTO YOUR STORY * HOWTO END YOUR LIFE STORY AND MAKE SURE THAT IT DOESN T HURT ANYONE (INCLUDING YOURSELF) * HOW TO PRESENT YOUR LIFE STORY AND GET IT PUBLISHED *STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU / Nowadays, you can publish your life story should you want to do so. For a small amount of money, you can get a few bound copies or you can publish it free on the net. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to write an heirloom which will last for ever.