That's Just Perfect
That's Just Perfect
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Things are bad enough when Emily’s life falls apart, and even the cat isn’t speaking to her. Then it gets worse when her black sheep father turns up with one of his plans. The funny, poignant new novel from the author of Swimming for Beginners
'Laugh out loud funny yet poignant at heart' Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman
'A real treat of a book' Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou
'Another gem from Nicola Gill' Jessica Ryn, author of The Imperfect Art of Caring
Twenty-nine-year-old teacher Emily needs her father to believe her life is a success. He may have walked out on the family when she was a child and let her down when she needed him most, but her life is perfect despite him.
Or it was until last Friday, when her fiancé dumped her. Now she’s facing a frighteningly empty future, and she’s unravelling at work. And just when she thought things couldn’t get worse, her father turns up on her doorstep.
Ed knows he’s got it wrong, and he wants to make amends, even if his motives aren’t entirely selfless. What better way to do that than to show Emily how much he cares about her wedding? He’ll even shell out for the dress if that’s what it takes.
Emily can’t bear to tell her father that her life has fallen apart. So she doesn’t. Before she knows it, they’re planning – and booking – a wedding that’s totally perfect.Except for one small fact…
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