BUSY WOMAN SEEKS WIFE - Softcover

Annie Sanders

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752893521 ISBN 13: 9780752893525

Publisher: Orion, 2008

Synopsis

'What you need,' said Saffron, pouring Alex another glass of wine, 'is someone to take away your worries, someone you can rely on, someone to deal with all the boring details.' 'But I've got a bloke already,' protested Alex. 'No, no!' replied Saffron. 'I mean, what you need is a WIFE.' On the surface Alex Hill is every inch the polished high-flying career woman. But that just means she's rushed off her feet with barely enough time to take out the bins, let alone pull together an amazing product launch. Then she discovers her Spanish cleaner has been using her flat to turn tricks in the afternoons, and in her bed! And to top things off, her demanding mother - an ageing 60s style icon - has a bad fall, requiring her to move in with Alex indefinitely. With so much to juggle, Alex begins to realise that she needs someone more committed than a cleaner - so she advertises for 'a wife'. Enter Ella - a brilliant cook and carer. But Ella isn't quite what she appears, and pretty soon Alex is contemplating 'divorce'...

About this title

About the Author:

Annie Sanders is two people. Annie Ashworth and Meg Sanders are television and print journalists who have written an array of non-fiction books and novels together while managing to remain the best of friends. Both live in Stratford-Upon-Avon with their families.

Review:

"This witty, entertaining love story is hard to resist." (Working Mother magazine)

"The winning duo behind the pseudonymous Annie Sanders-Annie Ashworth, and Meg Sanders-puts forth a highly entertaining story, high concept but fleshed out with realistic, contemporary characters of modern London. What sets it apart are the rich inner lives given not just to the lead couple but also to a sampling of their family and friends. . .This book is equal parts funny, thoughtful, and touching, and it's sheer joy to watch all of the characters grow and change, adjusting to fit into their own lives." (Booklist)

"Its title alone should win this frothy fantasy a following among harried gals juggling craven ambition and goddesslike domesticity. . . Delightfully harebrained, there's a method to everyone's madness and an unwavering moral compass: follow your heart, trust your family and friends-and don't be too quick to judge the hired help."

(Publishers Weekly)

"The writing team. . . takes an amusing concept and brings it to life with sympathetic characters and a fast-moving plot. . . Incredibly satisfying--and quite fun." (Romantic Times Book Reviews)

"In the great tradition of British chick lit heroines (see Bridget Jones andShopaholic) comes Alex, a marketing executive with too many meetings and no time to pick up her dry cleaning. When her BFF Saff suggests Alex find a 'wife,' she places a help wanted ad. Struggling actor Frankie Ward replies. Cue the romantic comedy high jinks." (realsimple.com)

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0752893521
• ISBN 13: 9780752893525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 295