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The Fabulous Forties Club

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What to expect

The BRAND NEW, funny and uplifting novel from bestseller Freya Kennedy. Find out what happens when Derry Girls become Derry Women...

From drab to fab in just one year?

Becca Burnside isn’t sure where it all went wrong...

How did she end up single in her forties, with the highlight of her weekend being a trip to Big Asda with her mum and the only chance of cuddles coming from her dog?

It’s fair to say that Becca’s life isn’t quite where she’d hoped it would be. She already knew that, deep down, but when she finds the time capsule she and her friends made as teenagers and remembers the hopes and dreams sixteen-year-old Becki (with an i) had for the future, she knows she has to do something, and fast.

Refusing to be controlled by her hot flushes and Unexplained Waves of Sadness, Becca is determined to turn things around – for Becki’s sake. But what will it take to prove there’s life in the old girl yet?

Join the most fabulous club in town! Perfect for fans of Serena Terry and Alexandra Potter.

Readers ADORE Freya Kennedy's books:

'Fabulously funny writing and a real celebration of female friendship. Tons of fun!' #1 bestseller, Fiona Gibson

'This book is food for the soul! Utterly hilarious, heartwarming, I couldn’t put it down!'** SERENA TERRY**

'A wonderfully uplifting story of friendship, forgiveness and just being generally fabulous in your forties' Phoebe Macleod

'Hilarious, heartfelt poignant and all-too-relatable!' Gillian Harvey

'Fun, friendship and a future to look forward to - Becca's story has something for every woman over forty!' Linda Green

'This book spoke to me on a fundamental level. Hilarious, heart-warming and honest, the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Becca and her friends kept me turning the pages.' Sarah Bennett

'I absolutely adored it! It was such a gorgeous love letter to women in their forties. The writing was beautiful and I loved the humour! Everyone should read it.' Jo Lovett

‘Very girl power book and about how friends are family I loved it’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fabulous, such a lovely read – positive and uplifting!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Loved it! The equivalent of comfort food in book form.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This book is a total delight – heartwarming, charming, moving and romantic, with the loveliest touches of humour and the most wonderful community filled with individuals who’ll soon feel like your closest of friends. Highly recommended – I really loved it.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘If I haven’t made my opinion clear, then I’ll simply say that this is a must-read!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This is a moving, romantic and fun story, which I can do nothing but wholeheartedly recommend.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I really enjoyed this book, can't wait to read more by this author in the future. They have a great writing style that keeps you hooked till the end of the book.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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