Lucy stole her friend Rose's 'happily ever after' because she wanted Rose's husband - and Lucy always gets what she wants. Big mistake. Rose was the ideal wife and is the ideal mother; Lucy was the perfect mistress. Now neither can find domestic bliss playing each other's roles. They both envy Connie, who is happily married and is effortlessly balancing two kids with a fulfilling career. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view and threatens her marriage. But there are even more twists in the tale to come...
### Review
'This is chick lit with a darker side, making it a realistic modern story.... the readers make the characters far more rounded and add a believability factor. Taking nothing away from the written form, the addition of voice made us actually compare the characters with people we know! The story explores relationships and friendship with an uncanny perception that makes it addictive stuff. Instead of being tempted to turn another page, you will find it hard to press stop on the remote -- *x*
'What makes the characters and their stories distinct are four excellent narrators who take up each tale from its own point of view.... the memorable observations and clever conclusion make for six glorious hours of escapism.' -- *Christina Hardyment, THE TIMES*
### About the Author
Adele Parks' earlier novels, HUSBANDS, PLAYING AWAY, GAME OVER, LARGER THAN LIFE, THE OTHER WOMAN'S SHOES and STILL THINKING OF YOU were all bestsellers and are published in over twenty different countries. Her articles regularly appear in magazines and newspapers. She tries to feed her kid organic vegetables. Phil is an actor and musician who has worked extensively in theatre in the UK, as well as tours in Europe, the United States and Canada. He has appeared in repertory in most of the country's leading theatres. His West End appearances include leading roles in Lennon and Willy Russell's BLOOD BROTHERS, with which he toured the country. His TV appearances include BROOKSIDE, PRIME SUSPECT, ANGELS, THE BILL, HEARTBEAT and three different characters in CORONATION STREET! He has recorded several plays for BBC radio. Phil lives in Southampton and is currently directing a rock and roll pantomime. Sara Markland trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she received the Chesterton Award for Best Actress. She has performed on stage with the RSC in TALK OF THE CITY (by Stephen Poliakoff) and GOODNIGHT CHILDREN EVERYWHERE, and in COMMUNICATING DOORS in the West End. Television work includes appearances in Casualty, Doctors, The Bill, Heartbeat, Dalziel & Pascoe, Jonathan Creek and THE NEW STATESMAN. She has done extensive radio recordings with the BBC such as In KITTIWAKE, FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT, POETRY PLEASE and TWELFTH NIGHT. Clare Wille has been working as an actress and voiceover artist since graduating from RADA in 1997. Her theatre credits include SEEING WITHOUT LIGHT and LOOK BACK IN ANGER. Her TV credits include SWINGING, BROKEN NEWS, GIRLS IN LOVE, HOUSEWIFE 49 and HEARTBEAT. She read the recent Naxos edition of CRANFORD and has read several audiobooks for Orion. As both actor and singer, PETER KENNY has worked widely in theatre and broadcasting, appearing with, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, A&BC, Coventry Belgrade, and the BBC Radio Repertory Company. He is a prolific audiobook reader, titles include: The Wasp Factory and Look To Windward by Iain Banks.
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Lucy stole her friend Rose's 'happily ever after' because she wanted Rose's husband - and Lucy always gets what she wants. Big mistake. Rose was the ideal wife and is the ideal mother; Lucy was the perfect mistress. Now neither can find domestic bliss playing each other's roles. They both envy Connie, who is happily married and is effortlessly balancing two kids with a fulfilling career. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view and threatens her marriage. But there are even more twists in the tale to come... ### Review 'This is chick lit with a darker side, making it a realistic modern story.... the readers make the characters far more rounded and add a believability factor. Taking nothing away from the written form, the addition of voice made us actually compare the characters with people we know! The story explores relationships and friendship with an uncanny perception that makes it addictive stuff. Instead of being tempted to turn another page, you will find it hard to press stop on the remote -- *x* 'What makes the characters and their stories distinct are four excellent narrators who take up each tale from its own point of view.... the memorable observations and clever conclusion make for six glorious hours of escapism.' -- *Christina Hardyment, THE TIMES* ### About the Author Adele Parks' earlier novels, HUSBANDS, PLAYING AWAY, GAME OVER, LARGER THAN LIFE, THE OTHER WOMAN'S SHOES and STILL THINKING OF YOU were all bestsellers and are published in over twenty different countries. Her articles regularly appear in magazines and newspapers. She tries to feed her kid organic vegetables. Phil is an actor and musician who has worked extensively in theatre in the UK, as well as tours in Europe, the United States and Canada. He has appeared in repertory in most of the country's leading theatres. His West End appearances include leading roles in Lennon and Willy Russell's BLOOD BROTHERS, with which he toured the country. His TV appearances include BROOKSIDE, PRIME SUSPECT, ANGELS, THE BILL, HEARTBEAT and three different characters in CORONATION STREET! He has recorded several plays for BBC radio. Phil lives in Southampton and is currently directing a rock and roll pantomime. Sara Markland trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she received the Chesterton Award for Best Actress. She has performed on stage with the RSC in TALK OF THE CITY (by Stephen Poliakoff) and GOODNIGHT CHILDREN EVERYWHERE, and in COMMUNICATING DOORS in the West End. Television work includes appearances in Casualty, Doctors, The Bill, Heartbeat, Dalziel & Pascoe, Jonathan Creek and THE NEW STATESMAN. She has done extensive radio recordings with the BBC such as In KITTIWAKE, FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT, POETRY PLEASE and TWELFTH NIGHT. Clare Wille has been working as an actress and voiceover artist since graduating from RADA in 1997. Her theatre credits include SEEING WITHOUT LIGHT and LOOK BACK IN ANGER. Her TV credits include SWINGING, BROKEN NEWS, GIRLS IN LOVE, HOUSEWIFE 49 and HEARTBEAT. She read the recent Naxos edition of CRANFORD and has read several audiobooks for Orion. As both actor and singer, PETER KENNY has worked widely in theatre and broadcasting, appearing with, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, A&BC, Coventry Belgrade, and the BBC Radio Repertory Company. He is a prolific audiobook reader, titles include: The Wasp Factory and Look To Windward by Iain Banks.