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A hilarious, straight-talking read for fans of Fiona Neill and Gill Hornby’s ‘The Hive’. Previously published as ‘The Class Ceiling’. Maia is a cleaner for ladies who lunch. With mops and buckets in tow, she spends her days dashing from house to house cleaning up after them, as they rush from one exhausting Pilates class to the next. But an unusual inheritance catapults her and her children into the very 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, Bronte and Harley, try to settle into their new life, Maia is inadvertently drawn to the one man who can help her family fit in. But is his interest in her purely professional? And will it win her any favours at the school gate? A hilarious, straight-talking read for anyone who's ever despaired at the politics of the school run.

"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.**

Would you risk everything for the man you loved? Even if you knew he'd done something terrible?Lara's life looks perfect on the surface. Gorgeous doting husband Massimo, sweet little son Sandro and the perfect home. 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 which 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.A heart-wrenching, emotionally gripping read for fans of Diane Chamberlain, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty.***What everyone's saying about The Silent Wife:'A compulsive read about secrets, lies, and the complexities of families' Bloomin' Brilliant Books'What a great novel this is! A very moving story filled with deception, betrayal and, contrastingly, loyalty, love, caring and forgiveness... and it has a brilliant ending!' Splashes Into Books'Well, this book is a firecracker! . . . you will experience a rollercoaster of emotions, with laughter, sadness and a satisfying ending that will bring a lump to your throat.' Many Books Many Lives'A fantastic, thought-provoking story, told with pace and style' Laura Bambrey Books'My heart broke . . . The plot is so well written that you begin to feel as though you are one of the family and it is packed with twists and turns.' The Reading Reverie'A page turner - full of implied secrets, unravelling family lives, new family dynamics.' Bookworms and Shutterbugs

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

In this heart-wrenching, emotionally gripping USA Today bestseller, a woman with a seemingly perfect life finds a mysterious letter that reveals dark secrets from the past that threaten to destroy her family. Lara's life looks perfect on the surface -- gorgeous doting husband, Massimo; 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.

In this heart-wrenching, emotionally gripping USA Today bestseller, a woman with a seemingly perfect life finds a mysterious letter that reveals dark secrets from the past that threaten to destroy her family. Lara's life looks perfect on the surface -- gorgeous doting husband, Massimo; 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.

You can run from your past, but it will always catch up with you... Susie was forced to do something she will always regret: giving her baby son up for adoption. Everything that led to this child, this choice, had to be buried and forgotten. Her secret echoes down through the years, tainting everything it touches. Her husband wonders why his wife is so distant. Her daughters can't understand their changeable mother. Susie knows her past is pushing her family apart, and the guilt is eating her up, but she can't escape the longing for her lost son. No-one but Susie knows the whole story, and when her daughters discover a piece of the puzzle, she must face the question she has struggled with for most of her life: Would the truth bring them back together, or break them? From the bestselling author of The Silent Wife, The Secret Child is a heartbreaking and unputdownable novel about family secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jojo Moyes 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.

I was starting to believe it might be my turn for the fairy tale. A man who adored me, someone to return to at the end of the day and to share my life with. And Rebecca. Capable, reliable Rebecca who could help me to manage my busy home... Finally, Cath has met someone: a man she loves, Robin, and who adores her in return. And after years of managing fine on her own, running a successful business, raising her son, and caring for her elderly mother, she feels she deserves some happiness. And who better to provide it than charming, fun-loving Robin? She expected everyone to be delighted for her. But her friends and family are suspicious of Robin. And Rebecca, a desperate single mother who Cath has hired as a live-in housekeeper, doesn't trust him either. He's too slick, he's too perfect and it all happened too fast... how well does Cath really know him? Cath is used to taking care of herself; she's nobody's fool. But when things start to go wrong in the house that's been her haven for all these years, she's forced to ask herself whether the man she loves is really what he seems... And having let Rebecca in to every part of her life, is Cath ready to face the secrets she might find there? From the Amazon charts bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before, The Woman in My Home is a gripping read about family secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers love The Woman in My Home: 'A gripping and heart-wrenching storyline... one of the best books I have read this year so far.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Kerry Fisher's writing is full of heart and compassion for her characters. Great domestic drama.' NetGalley reviewer 'I really enjoyed this book... Perfection.' @pages.everlasting 'A gripping read about family secrets and lies. There are few authors who can bring the past to life so compellingly... Brilliant writing and more importantly, riveting reading. NetGalley reviewer 'Wow, this had some really unexpected twists and secrets woven into the story... Another intensely emotional story cleverly written by Kerry Fisher. Also should point out that this doesn't want to leave me, still thinking about it days after I finished it ' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'An exciting, unmissable and rewarding read.' NetGalley reviewer

Sara's eyes fill with tears as she reads the letter, her last words from her dearest friend: 'I'm buying you your freedom. You don't need to ask your husband's permission and you have to put yourself first for once. Have an incredible adventure before it's too late for both of us...'Sara has lost her zest for life. Trapped sharing a house with her soon-to-be-ex-husband, with grown-up children who still need her but take her for granted, working in a job where her boss bullies her, the final straw is the heartbreak of losing her beloved best friend Lainey.But Lainey's death could be the beginning of Sara's new life... as the last gift Lainey gives to her friend is a sum of money and a request: that Sara travels to Italy, the scene of the pair's youthful adventures, and scatters Lainey's ashes on the beach at Portofino.For once, Sara decides to be brave. She quits her job, tells her family they can manage without her, and sets off on the trip of a lifetime. Swept up by new friends and relishing the freedom of being away from home in beautiful Florence, Sara finds herself drawn to Carlo. Handsome and charming, he is everything Sara finds it so hard to be: carefree, impulsive, living in the moment without worrying about the future.And then Sara sees something she shouldn't... and discovers a secret about Carlo that makes her question everything she thought she knew. Stuck at a crossroads in her life and her travels, she can't face returning home yet, but nor is she brave enough to continue the challenge that Lainey set her. And then she meets an English woman who tells her about an apartment in Rome, that could just be the answer to everything...Return to the sunny streets of beautiful Rome with this heart-warming and romantic story about discovering your true path in life. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan.Readers love the Rome Apartment series: 'My favourite summertime read of 2023... Fantastic... A sweeping engrossing story.' Cozy Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb... This book will go far, 5 stars. Blindingly excellent... This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren't going to want to walk away.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow ... Unleashes a flood of feels ... Absolutely wonderful.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A moving and emotional story, full of hope. The descriptions of Rome are breathtaking.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As I stood on the terrace and gazed out over the most glorious view, he studied my face and said to me 'Why do you look sad? No-one should be sad in Rome. We only have this one life, you know. Don't waste it.'Beth stands in the sunshine outside the magnificent wrought-iron gates of Villa Alba holding her suitcase. Only a few short months ago, she dropped her beloved only daughter off at college, holding back tears at the thought of an empty nest... clinging to the thought of the new chapter that she and her husband Joel could now begin together. But that same day, Joel dropped a bombshell. He thinks their marriage is stale, and wants a break; he says that Beth is no longer the same woman he fell in love with... Searching for an escape, Beth spots an ad in a magazine for an apartment in Rome that is available for three months rental only to 'an English woman of a certain age'. She reads on... Veronica, the 75-year-old owner, challenges her guests to rediscover themselves, find joy, and live life to the full -- and there is no better place to do these things than in Rome, the most beautiful city in the world.Ronnie sets Beth a list of tasks, forcing her to slow down and find beauty in every corner of the city: the sun on a stained glass window, a fragrant bunch of the freshest basil, a painting in a hidden courtyard. But her final task is the most challenging of all: to go out on a date with an unsuitable man.But handsome and adventurous musician Rico, unsuitable in almost every way, may turn out to be just the right man to bring Beth back to life. With her break from Joel coming to an end, can Beth risk embracing the new life of exciting possibilities that Rome has opened up to her, even if it means losing everything?Get swept away to the sunny streets of the most beautiful city in the world with this heartwarming novel about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan.What readers are saying about Kerry Fisher: 'What an amazing journey ... I absolutely loved this book. The pace is fantastic... Totally immersed in the story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow, what a corker of a novel... exactly the sort of novel that creeps into your life and you don't want to put down... Will keep you turning the pages, anxiously, excitedly and soon to reach a thrilling conclusion.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Everyone has something to hide. Back then, I was a young woman, without the imagination to know how it would all end, and how the terrible consequences of the choices I made would echo down the years... 75-year-old Ronnie has made it her mission to help women of a certain age rediscover themselves. The owner of a palazzo in Rome, she has left her troubled past behind and reinvented herself in the most beautiful city in the world. And now she helps other women to do the same. Renting out her spare apartment for three months at a time, Ronnie invites her guests to take on a series of challenges that will help them to embrace beauty and joy, to rediscover themselves and to live their lives to the full.But Ronnie's confident exterior hides heartbreak and closely-held secrets. Why did she leave England all those years ago and what was she running away from? How did a woman who helps others to fix their shattered lives become estranged from her very own daughter, Nadia, who has left Rome and moved to England to escape her?As Ronnie welcomes her latest guest to the Rome apartment, Nadia appears unannounced on her doorstep - pregnant and alone. Ronnie is desperate for a chance to put things right and to be part of her precious grandchild's life, but in order to fix her family, she will have to dig up secrets from her past that could risk destroying everything...Get swept away to the sunny streets of the most beautiful city in the world with this heartwarming novel about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan.What readers are saying about Kerry Fisher: 'What an amazing journey ... I absolutely loved this book. The pace is fantastic... Totally immersed in the story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow, what a corker of a novel... exactly the sort of novel that creeps into your life and you don't want to put down... Will keep you turning the pages, anxiously, excitedly and soon to reach a thrilling conclusion.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Loved it Fell in love with the characters, so real and relatable.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Could you take in your best friend's child, even if it risked destroying your own family? Jo had thought that her life - and her heart - was full. With a busy job, a husband and a teenage daughter who is going off the rails, keeping her life running smoothly had already felt hard enough. But now Jo sits at the funeral of her best friend Ginny, crushed by the loss of a friendship that had endured for thirty years: from college and their first days at work through to settling down and raising their own children. Against her husband's wishes, Jo has made a life-changing decision: to take in Ginny's teenage son Victor and raise him as her own. Despite her misgivings, Jo feels she had no choice: Ginny was a single parent and Victor had no other family who could take care of him. But Victor's arrival is about to break open the fragile cracks that were already forming on the surface of Jo's family life and in her small rural community... and expose a secret that has remained hidden for many years, with devastating consequences. From the bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before, Another Woman's Child is an unputdownable and heartbreaking read about the secrets we keep from our families, and the sacrifices we are willing to make for those we love. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers love Another Woman's Child 'WOW What a rollercoaster ride this book was It had me totally gripped from the beginning... It has all the feels ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Kerry Fisher... you are simply a tremendous writer ... Such a fabulous read... Kerry always creates brilliant characters that you can bond with so easily... This book] certainly pulled at my heart strings... I just absolutely adore everything about Kerry's books and for me, Kerry is certainly one of the top women's fiction writers.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A fantastic story ... definitely an unputdownable book ... I wanted to get to the final chapter to see how the story would end, but at the same time, I did not want it to end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A thrilling and dramatic novel that kept me engaged throughout the entire journey.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was totally consumed as soon as I started this one. This is a firecracker of a book. Kerry is brilliant and never lets me down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Could not put the book down, a real page turner. This book is a must on your book list.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Beth står i solskinnet uden for Villa Albas storslåede smedejernsporte med sin kuffert. For få måneder siden startede hendes eneste datter på universitetet og flyttede hjemmefra, og mens Beth kæmpede for at holde tårerne tilbage, klamrede hun sig til tanken om at starte på et nyt kapitel med sin mand Joel. Men samme dag kastede Joel en bombe. Han ville have en pause, for han syntes, at både Beth og deres ægteskab var gået i stå. Desperat efter at redde ægteskabet og genopfinde sig selv i en ny og spændende udgave, så hun kunne vinde Joel tilbage, reagerede Beth på en annonce for en lejlighed i Rom, som ville være ledig i tre måneder – under visse betingelser. Veronica, den ældre, livskloge og uortodokse ejer af den store gamle villa, udfordrer sine gæster til at genopdage sig selv, finde glæden og leve livet fuldt ud. Gennem Veronicas udfordringer begynder Beth langsomt at gen nde livsglæden, mens hun lærer en af de smukkeste byer i verden at kende – godt hjulpet på vej af den yngre og livsglade gademusiker Rico.

Veronica, Ronnie blandt venner, ejer et stort gammelt palæ med flere lejligheder i Rom. Hun lagde for mange år siden sin turbulente fortid bag sig og startede på en frisk i den smukkeste by i verden. Nu har hun gjort det til sin mission at hjælpe andre kvinder med at genopdage sig selv. Ronnie lejer en lejlighed ud i tre måneder ad gangen og giver sine gæster en række udfordringer, der vil hjælpe dem til at opdage og omfavne skønhed og glæde, genfinde sig selv og leve deres liv fuldt ud.Men Ronnies selvsikre ydre skjuler en stor hjertesorg og hemmeligheder, hun ikke har delt med nogen. Da Ronnie byder sin seneste gæst velkommen til Rom-lejligheden, dukker Ronnies datter Nadia uanmeldt op på hendes dørtrin – gravid og alene. Ronnie er desperat efter en chance for at rette op på deres dårlige forhold, så hun igen kan blive en del af Nadias liv og ikke mindst sit dyrebare barnebarns liv. Men for at rette op på det kuldsejlede forhold bliver hun nødt til at grave hemmeligheder frem fra sin fortid, der kan risikere at ødelægge alt ...

Sara har mistet livsglæden. Hun bor sammen med sin mand, selv om de for længst har besluttet at blive skilt. Hun opvarter stadig sine voksne, hjemmeboende børn, der tager hende for givet. Hun bliver mobbet af sin unge kvindelige chef på arbejdet. Og hun har netop mistet sin allerbedste veninde, Lainey.Egentlig har hun affundet sig med, at hun ikke virkelig lever, men blot overlever. Men Laineys død viser sig at give Sara helt nye muligheder. Som en sidste hilsen har Lainey nemlig testamenteret sin veninde en sum penge og bedt hende bruge dem på en rejse: Sara skal til Italien, deres ungdoms eventyrs hjemland, og sprede Laineys aske i havet ved Portofino.For en gangs skyld beslutter Sara sig for at være modig, selv om hun føler sig alt andet. Hun siger sit job op, pakker lidt tøj og Laineys urne i en rygsæk og booker en enkeltbillet til Italien. Og så møder hun en engelsk kvinde, der fortæller hende om en lejlighed i Rom, som måske kunne være svaret på alt ...