Not What You Think
Melissa Hill
When the going gets tough, you find out who your friends really are . . .
Laura Fanning has talent to burn, a brand-new jewellery design company and a wonderful husband. Nicola Peters has independence, a job she loves and her own home. Helen Jackson has a killer wardrobe, a thriving career and a lively and engaging daughter.
But all is not as it seems. Laura’s struggling to live up to her parents’ impossible expectations, Nicola is coping with a life-changing event, Helen’s worried that her maternal instinct has gone AWOL – and trying to cope with their problems alone is driving the three friends apart just when they need each other most.
Then into the mix comes Chloe Fallon. She’s marrying gorgeous Dan Hunt and planning the wedding of the year, but little does she realise how much chaos her wedding preparations are about to cause . . .
‘A warm and engaging read – perfect for the beach!’ Colette Caddle
‘Deserves a space in your suitcase’ Irish Independent
Never Say Never
Melissa Hill
Sometimes hopes and dreams don’t go according to plan – sometimes, real life gets in the way.
On a mild May evening, a group of friends on the verge of graduating speculate on what the future holds. Will Leah be a chef? Robin an accountant? And Olivia the one who holds it all together? The one thing they know is that they’ll always be friends – no matter what – but they make a pact to meet up in five years, just in case fate intervenes.
Years later it’s clear that life has not gone according to plan. Why is Robin in New York determined never to go back to Dublin? Why is Olivia grieving? And why does Leah feel so left out as she heads towards the big three-o?
When Robin is forced to return, they all find themselves face to face with the past – suddenly nothing can ever be the same again. And they start to realize that sometimes it’s best never to say never . . .
‘An absolute joy from start to finish’ Irish Independent
The Learning Curve
Melissa Nathan
Nicky Hobbs loves teaching at the local primary school. She’s idolised by her class – in particular ten-year-old Oscar Samuels – but she’s starting to find she’d quite like some adult adoration for a change.
Mark Samuels is a frazzled single father working all the hours God gives to provide for his beloved son, Oscar. But he’s unable to see that Oscar would prefer his presence to his presents once in a while.
Ms Hobbs knows Mr Samuels is a heartless workaholic. Mr Samuels is certain Ms Hobbs is an interfering busybody. But when they finally meet they start to discover that first impressions can be deceptive. And perhaps they’ve both got a bit of learning to do . . .
‘Tremendous fun’ Jilly Cooper
The Accidental Mother
Rown Coleman
Sophie Mills has worked her Manolo Blahniks off to reach the near-top of her profession. And she’s very happy with her priorities in life – her job, her neurotic cat Artemis and her passion for shoes. After all, relationships only get in the way. And as for children? She hasn’t even begun to think about them yet. Until one day an unexpected visitor brings news of a strange inheritance and Sophie is suddenly, out of the blue, in sole charge of two children under the age of six. But motherhood can’t be all that hard, can it?
Within twenty-four hours, her make-up is smeared all over the bathroom, Artemis has taken up residence on top of her wardrobe, and Sophie is in despair. And all her unconventional mother can suggest is Dr Roberts’ Complete Dog Training and Care Manual.
Determined to rise to the challenge, Sophie soon realises that she’ll need more than a business plan to cope with all this . . .
Praise for Rowan Coleman
‘A witty, wonderful, warm-hearted read’ Company
‘Touching and thought-provoking’ B