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A Year of Being Single

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What to expect

‘A fabulously entertaining story!’

Rachel’s Random Reads (top 1,000 Amazon Reviewer)

Three friends. One year. Absolutely no men…

Imogen is supposed to be on the most romantic weekend of her life and instead she’s quickly realised that her current boyfriend definitely isn’t ‘The One’ and actually One Big Mistake.

Frankie is fed up. Fed up of her good-for-nothing husband and her four, unappreciative children. Well, they hardly notice her anyway, maybe it’s time to shake it up a little…

Grace thought she had the perfect life. Gorgeous little boy and perfect, hardworking husband. Or rather, she did, until she realised her husband was shagging his ‘work’.

These single ladies don’t need to put a ring on it…right?

Perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Helen Fielding and Fiona Gibson, don’t miss this brilliant debut bestseller from Fiona Collins!

What readers are saying about A Year of Being Single:

‘It’s harder than it seems to stay single for a year…a fabulously entertaining story!’ – Rachel’s Random Reads (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)

‘A laugh-out-loud hilarious book with a deft turn of phrase and a very real grasp of what it’s like to be a woman…a real cut above your usual chick lit!.’ – Sam (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)

‘Not at all a predictable ending…something a little out of the ordinary.’ – Sal’s World of Books

‘Fiona’s writing style is wonderful and packed with warmth and humour.’ – Bookaholic Holly

‘I loved this book and read it in one night – I couldn't put it down!’ – Amazon Reviewer

‘A light-hearted, fun read, perfect for a rainy day, or lying on a beach.’ – Ceri (Amazon Reviewer)

Absolutely wonderful…A joy to read. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly.’ – Michelle (NetGalley Reviewer)

A thoroughly enjoyable, light-hearted and fun read.’ – A Spoonful of Happy Endings

Critics Review

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‘It’s harder than it seems to stay single for a year…a fabulously entertaining story!’ – Rachel’s Random Reads (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)

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‘A laugh-out-loud hilarious book with a deft turn of phrase and a very real grasp of what it’s like to be a woman…a real cut above your usual chick lit!.’ – Sam (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)

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‘Not at all a predictable ending…something a little out of the ordinary.’ – Sal’s World of Books

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‘Fiona’s writing style is wonderful and packed with warmth and humour.’ –Bookaholic Holly

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‘I loved this book and read it in one night – I couldn't put it down!’ – Amazon Reviewer

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‘A light-hearted, fun read, perfect for a rainy day, or lying on a beach.’ – Ceri (Amazon Reviewer)

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‘Absolutely wonderful…A joy to read. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly.’ – Michelle (NetGalley Reviewer)

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A thoroughly enjoyable, light-hearted and fun read.’ – A Spoonful of Happy Endings

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Author Fiona Collins
Narrator Elisabeth Hopper
Duration 10 hours and 44 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008223687
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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