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Playing Away: The irresistible, trailblazing novel of an affair from the bestselling author of BOTH OF YOU
Adele Parks
British Isles, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Romance, Adult & contemporary romance
Adele Parks' stunning debut novel, which became an instant bestseller, is irresistible, unputdownable and the nearest thing you'll get to an affair without actually having one...
Connie has been married for a year to her gentle, loving husband Luke. She thought she couldn't be happier. But she's just met John Harding. Imagine the sexiest man you can think of. He's a walking stag weekend. He's a funny, disrespectful, fast, confident, irreverent pub crawl. He is also completely unscrupulous. He is about to destroy Connie's peace of mind, but she can't resist. She's playing with fire. And playing against the rules...
*Includes bonus material*
Praise for Playing Away: The irresistible, trailblazing novel of an affair from the bestselling author of BOTH OF YOU
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When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse - Glamour
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Wonderfully plotted, moving and insightful...shot through with funny, tender and observant moments - Daily Mail
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Full of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women - Heat
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A fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth - Daily Express
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A wicked pleasure - Woman & Home
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She is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining - Daily Mirror
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Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end - She magazine
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Parks writes with wit and a keen eye for detail - Guardian
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Adele Parks
Adele Parks was born in Teesside, North East England. She read English Language and Literature at Leicester University. Since graduating she has lived in Italy and Africa but has spent most of her adult life in London. She lives in Guildford with her husband and son. Her earlier novels, Playing Away, Game Over, Larger Than Life, The Other Woman's Shoes and Still Thinking of You were all best sellers and are published in over twenty countries.
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