Synopses & Reviews
In the tradition of Little Earthquakes, Babyville and
I Don't Know How She Does It: the effervescent, canny, and downright delightful debut of Polly Williams, a spirited new voice in women's fiction.
Amy Crane's daughter, the exquisite and sweet-tempered Evie, is six months old. any Amy -- who's trying to decide whether to resume her high-pressure job in PR -- adores her. But these days, Amy doesn't exactly adore herself.
Even worse, the whole time she's feeling invisible and about as attractive as a barnyard animal, Amy suspects that Evie's father, Joe, is having an affair. Then Amy meets Alice, who seems to have this mommy thing down: She's single-girl-slender, for one thing, with groomed eyebrows, a smooth forehead, and killer clothes. Plus she has a sex life. In short, she's a Yummy Mummy, one of a new breed who manage to make motherhood look positively sexy. Under Alice's tutelage, Amy discovers that she's got some yumminess of her own. Joe takes notice, as does her handsome Pilates instructor. But once Amy's libido awakens from its extended slumber, a whole new set of problems develops.
Filled with acute perceptions of the challenges faced by new moms, as well as the uniquely terrifying landscape of new motherhood, The Yummy Mummy is as endearing -- and as refreshing -- as a baby who sleeps through the night.
Review
"Well written, with believable and likeable characters…will have you laughing through your tears as the plot fizzles and sparkles on every page."—
Red "An escapist tale that still has its feet firmly on the ground."—
Glamour (UK) "Funny and smart but never insubstantial...A terrific read."—Elizabeth Buchan "Bittersweet, earthy and poignant."—Jojo Moyes “Funny, full of insight and wisdom, a wonderful writer.”—Katie Fforde
"This is beautifully written, funny and moving in equal measure . . . if you take this to the beach you won't regret it - it's honest, warm and a pleasure to read."--Daily Mail
"A brilliant talent."--You magazine
"Slickly written and very funny."--The Times (UK)
Review
"Well written, with believable and likeable characters…will have you laughing through your tears as the plot fizzles and sparkles on every page."—
Red "An escapist tale that still has its feet firmly on the ground."—
Glamour (UK) "Funny and smart but never insubstantial...A terrific read."—Elizabeth Buchan "Bittersweet, earthy and poignant."—Jojo Moyes “Funny, full of insight and wisdom, a wonderful writer.”—Katie Fforde
"This is beautifully written, funny and moving in equal measure . . . if you take this to the beach you won't regret it - it's honest, warm and a pleasure to read."--Daily Mail
"A brilliant talent."--You magazine
"Slickly written and very funny."--The Times (UK)
Synopsis
The mother of a beautiful, six-month-old daughter, Amy Crane is trying to decide whether or not to resume her high-pressure PR job, while dealing with feelings of being unattractive and worrying that her child's father is having an affair, until she meets the gorgeous Alice, who offers her lessons in the fine art of making motherhood look sexy. A first novel.
Synopsis
Sophie Brady is a force of nature—funny, beautiful, and devoted to all the people in her life—even in death. After a traffic accident cuts her life tragically short, Sophie finds herself attending her own funeral (on time, no less) and watching the reactions of those she holds most dear.
Sophie’s darling, gorgeous husband Ollie is heartbroken, trying to father their young son while working out how to use the washing machine. Furthermore, he’s absolutely clueless about his new status as most eligible bachelor in the neighborhood. Sophie is determined to help her husband find love again, with the right sort of woman, of course.
Luckily, she’s not the only one looking out for Ollie. Her best friend Jenny is ignoring her own pain by helping him navigate the murky waters of widower-hood. But as she grows closer to Sophie’s husband, Jenny unearths secrets that make her question how well she knew her friend, and where the line between loyalty and love ends…
About the Author
As a journalist
Polly Williams writes for many publications, including
You magazine,
The London Sunday Times,
Marie Claire,
Glamour, and
Red. She is the author of six novels, including
The Yummy Mummy, which was a
London Sunday Times bestseller.