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Peer behind the curtain of the ultra-successful in this romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.

‘A brilliantly funny and unique story about love, loss, family and fitting in. I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin

The perfect house, the perfect husband and the perfect life... or is she just faking it?

Life has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Ella. Growing up as the 'less successful' identical twin to her 'perfectly successful' sister, Emma, has left her feeling isolated, inadequate and let's face it... a little bitter.

When Emma unexpectedly reaches out to Ella in a time of need, Ella suddenly finds herself with the opportunity to fill in for her sister and experience how the other half live.

But as Ella navigates the world of gossiping mothers, rebellious teens and trying to play the model housewife (not to mention avoiding the temptation of attractive men at the school gates...) will she discover that all is not always as it seems on the other side?

A laugh-out-loud fish out of water romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.

Praise for Portia MacIntosh:

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low

'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin

'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin

‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot

'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!' Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?

'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?

'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It

'A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!' Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One

'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One

'A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!' A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One

'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!' Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You

User Reviews

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