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The Look of Love

The Look of Love

a wonderfully uplifting, heart-warming and hilarious rom-com from bestselling author Judy Astley

Summary

This laugh-out-loud comedy from bestselling author Judy Astley is perfect for readers of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson. Showing that life - and a fulfilling love life - doesn't have to end at 40, this is a marvellously modern rom-com that will have you hooked!

'Astley is a great writer, funny and sharp... her prose is a pleasure to read, her dialogue sparkles... a perfect book to race through at the beach' --
Daily Mail
'Love, life and reality TV. Great fun' -- Woman & Home
'Romantic fiction at its best' -- ***** Reader review
'Warm and witty' -- ***** Reader review
'Riveting' -- ***** Reader review
'Great story line, a lot of fun, kept my interest and didn't disappoint' -- ***** Reader review

*****

WHEN A MAKEOVER TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE...

Bella has given up on men.

Her latest boyfriend 'forgot' to tell her about his current wife, so she's single again.

Now, her ex-husband has turned up, wanting to sell the family home in which she and their two teenage children are happily living their lives.

Then Bella sees a chance to stay in the house and earn some money. She rents it out for a reality TV makeover programme.

And it turns out that the house isn't the only thing that will benefit from a change...

Reviews

  • Astley is a great writer, funny and sharp and a creator of narratives where appealing, witty characters inhabit interesting situations... her prose is a pleasure to read, her dialogue sparkles... a perfect book to race through at the beach
    Daily Mail

About the author

Judy Astley

Born In Lancashire, Judy Astley has lived for most of her life in Twickenham, and was a dress designer and painter before writing her first novel, Just for the Summer, in 1994.

She has two grown-up daughters and lives with her husband in Twickenham and Cornwall.

For more information on Judy Astley and her books, see her website at www.judyastley.com
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