Diese Autorin ist bekannt für ihre Romane, die sich mit den Feinheiten menschlicher Beziehungen und Emotionen befassen. Ihr Schreibstil gilt als fesselnd und zugänglich, sodass sich die Leser tief in ihre Charaktere und deren Entwicklungen hineinversetzen können. Nach einem Jahrzehnt des Schreibens leichter romantischer Komödien entwickelte sich ihr Werk weiter und widmete sich tieferen Themen, die die Komplexität von Liebe, Familie und den Wendungen des Lebens untersuchen. Diese künstlerische Veränderung hat zu bedeutenden internationalen Erfolgen geführt und ihren Ruf als bemerkenswerte Stimme in der zeitgenössischen Belletristik gefestigt.
'Funny, sexy and moving - a hilarious holiday romp with a heart. I loved it' SOPHIE KINSELLA
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Set against the backdrop of a luxurious five-star hotel, three best friends embark on a holiday filled with excitement and challenges. As they navigate personal dilemmas and the complexities of their friendship, they discover what truly matters in life. This journey promises laughter, heartfelt moments, and the potential for transformation, making it a memorable getaway that could change their lives forever.
The story introduces Lisa Darling, a humorous and relatable character navigating the challenges of perimenopause. With a delightful blend of wit and spice, her experiences resonate with women facing similar life changes. The narrative promises laughter and connection, making it a must-read for those in this stage of life.
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR Learn to dance at The Moonlight Hotel, in the most romantic place in Britain ... Beginners and singles welcome. The Moonlight Hotel sits on the shore of England's best-loved lake, Windermere, exuding vintage glamour. Lauren loves the hotel, for hidden inside its faded walls is the key to her most precious memories. So, along with her best friends, Cate and Emily, she signs up to a new dance class in its gorgeous ballroom. They aren't going for the men, they're going for a laugh - although a little romance wouldn't hurt . . . But then a chain of events off the dance floor puts their friendship to the ultimate test, and makes Lauren question everything she holds dear. 'As entertaining as Strictly, but with a lot more romance' KATIE FFORDE 'Hilarious and romantic - Jane Costello's best book yet' BELLA
Life's great when you're 29 years old with a gorgeous girlfriend and fulfilling job. Until you have to move back in with your mum . . . Dan and Gemma have found their dream first home, but the asking price is the stuff of nightmares. The only way they'll ever save enough for the deposit is by moving in, rent-free, with Dan's mum. It's a desperate solution, but it's only for six months. And Gemma's determined to make it work, no matter how bad things get. But between Dan's mum's kitchen karaoke, her constant innuendos, irrepressible argumentative streak and - worst of all - her ham and pineapple curries, life back at home would test the patience of two saints. Which Dan and Gemma most definitely are not. Then, as they're trying to convince themselves it will all be worth it, Gemma's past comes back to haunt her. And suddenly the foundations of their entire relationship are shaken to their core…
Imogen is going on an expenses-paid holiday with her best friends. What could possibly go wrong? Imogen isn’t used to five-star hotels. She’s used to juggling the pressures of her job with raising a four-year-old single-handedly and trying to keep smiling throughout. So, when her friend wins a VIP trip to Barcelona’s most fashionable new hotel, it’s her chance to finally relax. But Imogen knows better than most that life doesn’t always go according to plan and things start to go awry before they’ve even set foot on the plane. The big question is: what is really motivating the mysterious, handsome man who’s always in the right place at the wrong time? 'Funny, sexy and moving - a hilarious holiday romp with a heart. I loved it' SOPHIE KINSELLA
Es sind noch sechs Monate bis zu Emma Reiss’ 30. Geburtstag. Prinzipiell hätte sie damit ja kein allzu großes Problem – doch sie hat gerade eine Liste gefunden, die sie, ihre Schwester und zwei Freundinnen als Teenager geschrieben haben und die bis zu ihrem Geburtstag abgearbeitet sein soll ...
'Thoroughly enjoyable and laugh-out-loud hilarious. Oh, and there's a nice twist that you so won't see coming' Heat Samantha Brooks' boyfriend has made a mistake. One his friends, family, and Sam herself know he'll live to regret. Jamie has announced he's leaving, out of the blue. Jamie is loving, intelligent and, while he isn't perfect, he's perfect for her- in every way except one: he's a free spirit. And after six years in one place, doing a job he despises, he is compelled to do something that will tear apart his relationship with Sam: book a one-way flight to South America. But Sam isn't giving up without a fight. With Jamie still totally in love with her, and torn about whether to stay or go, she has three months to persuade him to do the right thing. So with the help of her friends Ellie and Jen, she hatches a plan to make him realise what he's giving up. A plan that involves dirty tricks, plotting, and a single aim: to win him back. But by the time the tortured Jamie finally wakes up to what he's lost, soneone else has entered Sam's life. Which begs the question . . . does she still want him back? A sparkling romantic comedy from the Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author of Bridesmaids and Summer Nights at the Moonlight Hotel.
Sport ist Mord, davon ist Abby Rogers fest überzeugt. Doch was tun, wenn ein Charity Run die einzige Möglichkeit ist, für eine Freundin in Not Geld aufzutreiben? Immerhin, in so einer Laufgruppe gibt’s ja schon recht gut aussehende Typen – Oliver, zum Beispiel, oder auch Tom. Blöd nur, wenn man absolut keine Kondition hat und sich in seinen alten Leggings beim ersten Training gleich bis auf die Knochen blamiert … aber davon darf man sich nicht entmutigen lassen! Mr. Right zu kriegen war noch nie einfach – schon gar nicht, wenn er auch noch rennt wie der Teufel.
Photography After Conceptual Art presents a series of original essays that
address substantive theoretical, historical, and aesthetic issues raised by
post-1960s photography as a mainstream artistic medium. It explores the
relation between recent art, theory and aesthetics, for which photography
serves as an important test case.
At 28, Lucy is doing well for herself. She's got a great job in PR, her boss loves her, and her best girlfriends Dominique and Erin think she's great. More important than anyone's opinion is that of her flatmate, and oldest friend in the world, Henry. For twenty years they've been inseparable: beauty and the geek. Henry thinks the world of Lucy. So why does she feel the need to lie outrageously on dates? From rock-climbing to Chekov: when it comes to prospective boyfriends, Lucy is compelled to embellish her C.V. with unlikely porkies that always backfire - with hilarious results. Henry can't understand it. Lucy is so loveable: why can't she just be herself? But when Lucy turns the spotlight on Henry, he wishes he'd never brought it up. With a penchant for jumpers and NHS-style specs, Lucy decides that Henry is in need of a makeover - big time. Enlisting the help of Dom and Erin, it's not long before the girls have Henry out of the flat, and into the Topman changing rooms. A new haircut, contact lenses, a flirting master-class from Dom ...poor Henry doesn't know what's hit him. But nothing can prepare them for the surprise results! Before long, Lucy realises that their lives will never be the same again
