The narrative explores the protagonist's longing for a fairy tale romance, envisioning a life filled with love and companionship. Alongside this desire, there's a focus on Rebecca, a dependable figure who plays a crucial role in managing the protagonist's hectic home life. The interplay between personal aspirations and the support of a reliable friend highlights themes of love, friendship, and the quest for balance in everyday life.
The story explores the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by a character who must decide whether to take in their best friend's child, potentially jeopardizing their own family stability. It delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of friendship, highlighting the profound impact of such a decision on relationships and personal values. As tensions rise, the narrative examines the struggles of balancing compassion with self-preservation.
From the bestselling author of The Silent Wife, this is a gripping, emotional page-turner perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain
'I absolutely loved reading this wonderful feel-good comedy.' M's Bookshelf, 5 stars From Amazon chart bestseller Kerry Fisher comes a hilarious and straight-talking read for anyone who has ever despaired at the politics of the school playground... Maia is a cleaner for ladies who lunch. With mops and buckets in tow, she spends her days dashing from house to house clearing up after them, as they rush from one exhausting pilates class to the next. But an unusual inheritance changes the lives of Maia and her children, as they join the highly exclusive world of Stirling Hall School - a place where no child can survive without organic apricots and no woman goes a week without a manicure. As Maia and her children try to settle into their new life, Maia is gradually drawn to the one man who can help her family fit in: Mr. Peters, a teacher at Stirling Hall School. But is his interest in her purely professional? And will it win her any favors at the school gate? The Not So Perfect Mother is a laugh-out-loud-funny and romantic Cinderella story with a twist. Perfect for fans of Emily Giffin, Jennifer Weiner and Sophie Kinsella.
A gripping novel of family secrets that will leave you in tears
Exploring the theme of confronting one's past, this narrative delves into the struggles of a character attempting to escape their history. As they navigate the complexities of their life, the haunting memories and unresolved issues resurface, forcing them to face the consequences of their actions. Rich in emotional depth, the story examines the impact of past choices on present circumstances, ultimately highlighting the inevitability of facing what has been left behind.
In this heart-wrenching, emotionally gripping USA Today bestseller, two women with seemingly perfect lives discover dark secrets from the past that threaten to destroy their families. Lara's life looks perfect on the surface. She has a gorgeous doting husband in Massimo, her sweet little son, Sandro, and the perfect home. But Lara knows something about Massimo. Something she can't tell anyone else, or everything he has worked so hard for will be destroyed: his job, their reputation, their son. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage. Maggie is married to Massimo's brother, Nico, and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter. She knows all of Nico's darkest secrets-or so she thinks. Then one day she discovers a letter in the attic that reveals a shocking secret about Nico's first wife. Will Maggie set the record straight or keep silent to protect those she loves? For a family held together by lies, the truth will come at a devastating price.
When Lydia was a teenager, she made a decision that ruined her family's life. They've spent the last thirty years living with the consequences and doing their best to pretend it never happened. Lydia's husband, the gorgeous and reliable Mark, and her two teenage children know nothing about that summer back in 1982. And that's the way Lydia wants it to stay. The opportunity to come clean is long gone and now it's not the lie that matters, it's the betrayal of hiding the truth for so long. When someone from the past turns up as a parent at the school gates, Lydia feels the life she has worked so hard to build slipping through her fingers. The more desperate she becomes to safeguard her family, the more erratic her behaviour becomes. But when the happiness of her own teenage son, Jamie, hangs in the balance, Lydia is forced to make some impossible decisions. Can she protect him and still keep her own secret -- and if she doesn't, will her marriage and family survive?
Funny, warm and beautifully written - I loved it. MILLY JOHNSON Can one woman's marriage survive her best friend's divorce? Veronica Henry meets Erica James in this gorgeous summer read.
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