Shop Gossip: a short romantic comedy.
Book Details
Author(s)Kathryn Player
PublisherKathryn Player
ISBN / ASINB00MOTO0WO
ISBN-13978B00MOTO0W2
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
SHOP GOSSIP: A ROMANTIC COMEDY.
When the charity shop is in danger of closing down, the ambitious Ruth (the shop supervisor) will do anything to keep it open. One cake sale later and a disastrous encounter with a Health and Safety officer, Ruth lands herself in hot water with Head Office. Meanwhile, Molly (a volunteer) has a stab at internet dating and Nadia (her sister) has a huge crush on the shop manager. But does Alex feel the same? What happens when a forty seven year old married woman has another try at love?
Nadia follows Alex when he goes on a date and she narrowly avoids being arrested. She realises that she needs to leave Alex alone so, therefore, she decides to focus on her ambition to be a successful beautician. She is determined to make it work and doesn’t miss an opportunity to give her beauty products away. However, the dream receives a cruel blow from the bank and just when things couldn’t get any worse, Nadia finds out her husband has been having an affair.
Nadia starts to question things. Is she really cut out to be a beautician? And is she too old to find someone new? Sometimes it’s easier to go crawling back to the husband of twenty years, rather than try life on your own without an income. Does Nadia want to take the risk? Is love really worth it?
Hilarious and heart-warming, this chick lit book is ideal for those who love romance and all things 'funny' in love and relationships.
If you like Kathryn's comedy blog, 'Thoughts of a curly-haired Essex Bird', you'll love this.
PRAISE FOR AUTHOR'S FIRST NOVEL, 'MOODY NOT BROODY':
'She truly has been gifted with a wonderful wit. Giving this book some brilliant dialogue and hilarious scenes. I think that I laughed or smiled on every single page. This wasn't a book that had some funny moments. It was a book that was littered with humor. Literally every single page there was something going on that made me smile and most times laugh out loud.' (Sassy Gal Reads Blogspot)
'It's a funny and refreshing read with engaging characters that I think women everywhere will relate to.' (Chick Lit Club)
'I was impressed by Kathryn Player's writing; she is funny, succinct and doesn't waffle on...' (Her Book List)
'Kathryn Player’s skill as a writer is evident in the way she presents everyday situations that we can all relate to and find funny. Player’s style of writing is effectively simple and engaging, almost conversational, which draws the reader in from the outset.' (E.L.Lindley)
'Kathryn Player has written a warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud novel.' (Best Chick Lit)
'Putting it simply this is a really great book. It’s funny, emotional and very charming. I couldn’t put it down once I had started and was gutted when the story finished. There is definitely scope for a sequel (please!)' (She Loves To Read)
When the charity shop is in danger of closing down, the ambitious Ruth (the shop supervisor) will do anything to keep it open. One cake sale later and a disastrous encounter with a Health and Safety officer, Ruth lands herself in hot water with Head Office. Meanwhile, Molly (a volunteer) has a stab at internet dating and Nadia (her sister) has a huge crush on the shop manager. But does Alex feel the same? What happens when a forty seven year old married woman has another try at love?
Nadia follows Alex when he goes on a date and she narrowly avoids being arrested. She realises that she needs to leave Alex alone so, therefore, she decides to focus on her ambition to be a successful beautician. She is determined to make it work and doesn’t miss an opportunity to give her beauty products away. However, the dream receives a cruel blow from the bank and just when things couldn’t get any worse, Nadia finds out her husband has been having an affair.
Nadia starts to question things. Is she really cut out to be a beautician? And is she too old to find someone new? Sometimes it’s easier to go crawling back to the husband of twenty years, rather than try life on your own without an income. Does Nadia want to take the risk? Is love really worth it?
Hilarious and heart-warming, this chick lit book is ideal for those who love romance and all things 'funny' in love and relationships.
If you like Kathryn's comedy blog, 'Thoughts of a curly-haired Essex Bird', you'll love this.
PRAISE FOR AUTHOR'S FIRST NOVEL, 'MOODY NOT BROODY':
'She truly has been gifted with a wonderful wit. Giving this book some brilliant dialogue and hilarious scenes. I think that I laughed or smiled on every single page. This wasn't a book that had some funny moments. It was a book that was littered with humor. Literally every single page there was something going on that made me smile and most times laugh out loud.' (Sassy Gal Reads Blogspot)
'It's a funny and refreshing read with engaging characters that I think women everywhere will relate to.' (Chick Lit Club)
'I was impressed by Kathryn Player's writing; she is funny, succinct and doesn't waffle on...' (Her Book List)
'Kathryn Player’s skill as a writer is evident in the way she presents everyday situations that we can all relate to and find funny. Player’s style of writing is effectively simple and engaging, almost conversational, which draws the reader in from the outset.' (E.L.Lindley)
'Kathryn Player has written a warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud novel.' (Best Chick Lit)
'Putting it simply this is a really great book. It’s funny, emotional and very charming. I couldn’t put it down once I had started and was gutted when the story finished. There is definitely scope for a sequel (please!)' (She Loves To Read)
