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The Weekend Before the Wedding

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Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy

‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson

‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde

‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom… Heartfelt and wonderful’ Miranda Dickinson

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One weekend, one bride-to-be, what could possibly go wrong…

All Shelley wanted on her hen weekend was to enjoy three days of sun, sea and sangria. But instead of being surrounded by the A-team of her closest friends, she somehow ends up with a Golden Girls-meets-the-Spice Girls B-list that includes her mother, a rebellious teenager, and a best mate ‘on the verge’.

The squabbling starts at the airport, and on arrival in Spain, Shelley barely has time to unpack her suitcase before getting an unwanted text ̶ one that throws her wedding into doubt.

Shelley has got a BIG decision to make, but her unruly medley of nearest and dearest seem determined to confuse matters with their own problems.

Have they got what it takes to get her through the most important weekend of her life?

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‘A warm-hearted, wise and wickedly funny slice of family life’ Alex Brown

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‘Filled with fun … this is a great summer read’ Fabulous
‘I loved this sunny setting and the laugh-out-loud hen party capers’
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n 'Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.' Debbie Johnsonn

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n ‘Just the pick me up I needed!’ Jo Thomasn

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n ‘Feisty and fabulous. Love it. Love Tracy Bloom!’ Milly Johnsonn

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n ‘Pure Joy!’ Katie Fforden

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Praise for Tracy Bloom:

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Deft and wittySunday Mirror

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Warm, witty and wiseDaily Mail

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Likeable, funny and relatableHeat magazine

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‘This hilarious book will sweep you up in its sheer brilliance’ Marie Claire

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Excellent storyline really enjoyed the whole hen weekend advent
Jan Armsy 07/08/2022

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