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As Good As It Gets?

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What to expect

The big-hearted, hilariously relatable romantic comedy from the Sunday Times bestseller and author of Kindle sensation The Woman Who Ran Away from Everything.

“Midlife crisis? WHAT midlife crisis?!”

Charlotte Bristow is worried about her husband Will. With her 16-year-old daughter Rosie newly signed to a top modelling agency, and Will recently out of a job, things are changing in their household.

As Will dusts down his old leather trousers and starts partying with their new, fun neighbours, Charlotte begins to wonder what on earth is going on.

So when Fraser, Charlotte’s ex – and father of Rosie – suddenly arrives back on the scene, she starts to imagine what might have been…

‘The voice of modern woman’ Marie Claire

Critics Review

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‘Warm, funny and poignant.’ Daily Mail

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‘The voice of modern woman.’ Marie Claire

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‘More than funny, it’s true.’ Elle

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‘Frivolous fun.’ Grazia

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'This comical but insightful story of motherhood, love and chaotic family life is a real charmer.' Closer

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’Brilliant…manages to capture family life perfectly.’ Chick Lit Reviews

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Author Fiona Gibson
Narrator Jenny Funnell
Duration 11 hours and 38 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780007567911
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Contemporary romance, Humour
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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