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Bombshell

Bombshell

Summary

The funniest Christmas romcom of 2024 from the much-loved TV presenter Alison Hammond, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Ruth Jones.

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Her worst nightmare might just be the making of her . . .

Family has always meant everything to Madison. Married to the nation’s heartthrob, TV handyman Rich, with two beautiful children, she’s always put their needs first. And she’s never regretted a second, even if her own career has taken a backseat.

Then, out of the blue, Rich drops a bombshell. He needs some space and he’s moving out.

Overwhelmed by this revelation, Madison turns to her tight-knit group of friends for help. But when their support isn’t enough, Madison resolves to find out what’s really going on. Even if it means turning detective on her own husband.

And with her own interior-design career about to take off (once her manager stops squashing her bold ideas for his terrible ones, and provided she doesn’t get distracted by the new guy in the office), Madison’s about to rediscover her own worth.

She’s a bombshell, after all…

With her trademark wit and warmth, Alison Hammond delivers hilarious hijinks and heart-warming romance in this sparkling new romcom.

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Praise for Alison Hammond:

'An inspiring read' Woman's Own

'[A] national treasure' Metro

'An absolute tonic' Heat

About the author

Alison Hammond

Adored for her quick wit, big heart and infamous laugh, Alison is one of the UK’s most popular TV presenters, famed for her hilarious celebrity interviews. The queen of our hearts presents ITV’s This Morning alongside Dermot O’Leary, gearing viewers up for the weekend.

Alison also co-hosts the ultimate televised baking battle, The Great British Bake Off, and The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off for C4, receiving a nomination for the ‘Entertainment Performance’ category in the 2024 RTS Programme Awards with Noel Fielding.

As a firm family favourite into the evening TV schedule, Alison is a team captain on Sky TV’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and continues the late, great Paul O’Grady’s legacy, hosting For the Love of Dogs for Battersea Dogs Home and ITV.

Alison also co-hosts the ultimate televised baking battle, ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and ‘The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off’ for C4, receiving a nomination for the ‘Entertainment Performance’ category in the 2024 RTS Programme Awards with Noel Fielding.
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