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A collection of three funny and heart-warming novels by Sunday Times bestselling author of LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY, Jenny ColganAMANDA’S WEDDING Amanda’s old schoolfriends can’t believe it when the social-climbing queen of preen, Satan’s very own PR girl, pulls off the ultimate publicity stunt in getting herself engaged to a Scottish laird. Who cares that Fraser McConnald has worn the same pair of Converse trainers for the last three years and that his castle is a pile of rubble – she’ll be a Lady! Gentle, decent Fraser is clearly ignorant of her wiles, and Mel and Fran, still smarting from the memory of all the mean things Amanda put them through in their days at Portmount Comprehensive, set out to sabotage this mismatch of the century...LOOKING FOR ANDREW MCCARTHY 80s child Ellie really thought life was going to be like the movies – where everyone was astoundingly glamorous, popular, successful, had huge apartments and lived happily ever after. But now that she and her gang are thirty, she has to admit that things haven't quite turned out that way. When did horrible flats, difficult relationships and meaningless jobs take over? And, more importantly, what happened to the coolest, wisest, most inspirational Brat Packer of them all? Where is Andrew McCarthy now? Did life fulfil its promise for him? Is he happy on Channel 5? Surely he, of all people, can tell Ellie what to do about her thirty-angst?DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME? As her best friend Tashy cuts into her wedding cake, 32-year-old Flora realises she is disillusioned with life. Suddenly, her well-paid job, cosy flat and stable relationship with sensible Olly don't amount to a whole lot. Flora wants to be 16 again. She closes her eyes and wishes. Her wish has come true...
This collection brings together three distinct narratives centered on women navigating the complexities of adulthood, social expectations, and the lingering influence of their pasts. Each story follows a protagonist facing a pivotal moment of transition—whether it is sabotaging a social-climbing friend's wedding, confronting the disillusionment of turning thirty, or magically revisiting the formative years of adolescence. The characters must reconcile their current realities with their earlier aspirations, often clashing with societal norms or their own internal perceptions of success. The narrative framework across these works utilizes a lighthearted, observational tone to examine the friction between personal desire and the practical constraints of modern life.
These novels are characterized by a light, conversational prose style that prioritizes character growth through relatable, everyday dilemmas. The collection highlights the author's ability to blend comedic situations with genuine questions about life choices and personal happiness. Readers often find the protagonists' struggles with aging and societal pressure to be the primary draw of the narratives. The works collectively suggest a focus on the importance of self-discovery and the necessity of letting go of past expectations to find contentment in the present.
Page Count:
992
Publication Date:
2014-04-17
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007586477
ISBN-13:
9780007586479
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