Search results for ""Author Helen Whitaker""
Orion Publishing Co The School Run: A laugh-out-loud novel full of humour and heart
'Funny and frank' DAWN O'PORTER'Truly brilliant' EMMA GANNONTwo mothers. Two daughters. One school place.Imogen and Lily are old friends - they've shared hangovers, unsuitable boyfriends and wild nights out together. But now they're mums, and their partying days are behind them. When a place comes up at one of the best primary schools in the area, both women want it for their daughters. From faking religious beliefs to bogus break-ups, Imogen and Lily will go to any lengths to secure the perfect school for their children - and so will all the other mothers.Will their friendship survive the strain? Will their marriages take the pressure? And when a sexy new vicar arrives on the scene, will the mothers' keep focus for long enough to keep their eyes on the prize?A hilarious, heartwarming read, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Fiona Gibson.
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Hodder & Stoughton Single in the Snow: The perfect enemies-to-lovers winter romcom!
The perfect winter romcom for fans of CHALET GIRL and FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS!Jen is turning thirty and has spent her entire life jumping from man to man. So, when her latest relationship ends in disaster, she decides she needs to stop pleasing others and focus on herself. And where better to start afresh than the beautiful Canadian ski resort of Whistler?Okay, she's broke, unemployed, and has never so much as strapped on a pair of skis - but Jen is determined to make it on her own. She just has one rule: to stay single for the entire ski season.When a new job forces Jen into contact with snowboarding instructor Art, the two of them are set on keeping their distance. It shouldn't be hard, since they hate one another on sight - and Art knows better than anyone how to keep other people at arm's length. The problem is, the more time they are forced to spend together, the clearer it seems that Jen's promise to stay single might not be quite so simple . . .*****Readers love SINGLE IN THE SNOW!'What a gem of a book' Reader Review'A crisp and sleek five-star read' Reader Review'I recommend this book for those snuggly winter days' Reader Review
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Hodder & Stoughton Flying Home for Christmas: An unmissable, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for winter 2023!
'A delightful love story brimming with heart and sparkling humour' FIONA GIBSONWhen her Christmas Eve flight home to London is grounded by a snowstorm, Thea is desperate to make it back to her family. The only flight available is first thing the next morning, so she books a night's stay at the closest hotel.But there's a problem: there's only one room, and someone else has beaten her to it.Logan is tall, gorgeous and charming - and determined to get home for Christmas too. The solution? They're going to have to share . . . One thing's for sure: it's going to be a Christmas to remember.
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Orion Publishing Co I Give It A Year: A moving and emotional story about love and second chances...
Her husband's moved out - and her dad's moved in...Curl up with the page-turning story full of emotion about family, marriage and second chancesIt's New Year's Eve, and Iris has just found out that her husband, Adam, is cheating on her. Furious, she kicks him out, and enlists her Dad to move in and help with the children whilst she tries to mend her broken heart.But her Dad soon starts to display signs of Alzheimer's, and Iris realises that if she loses her partner, she'll be managing an awful lot on her own. Soon, she realises that Adam wasn't the only one taking their marriage for granted, and for the sake of the children she decides to give him one more chance. But is it braver to stay than to run? And can anyone fall in love with the same person twice? See what your favourite authors are saying about I Give It A Year:'Emotionally smart and thought provoking' Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT'So well-observed, with a kind eye and an open heart. It's wonderful.' Laura Jane Williams, author of THE LOVE SQUARE'A keenly observed tale of love gone wrong and the things we do to try and make it right again. Whitaker deftly mines the complexity of long-term relationships, exposing both their fragility but ultimately leaving the reader with a real sense of hope. A triumph!' Mike Gayle, author of ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE'Wise and warm and full of 'aha!' Moments' Helen Russell, author of THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY
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