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If ‘Life Begins at Forty', then Charlotte Turner's not off to the best of starts.On top of a recent divorce, and trouble with her twelve-year-old son, the husband of her closest friend has just started to show a bit too much interest in her as a newly-single woman.But only when Charlotte has faced up to some uncomfortable truths about her past can she finally shed the unhappy skin she's been so comfortable in and open up her life – and her heart – to all the promise and possibility that her future holds.Is life, for Charlotte, about to begin at last...?Perfect for fans of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble, Joanna Trollope and Anita Shreve, this is Amanda Brookfield at her glittering best getting to the heart of what it means to be a woman, a mother, a friend and a lover – all without losing sight or yourself.What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:‘I've loved all Amanda Brookfield's books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.'‘Such a good read and I would highly recommend. I have not read anything by this author before but will want to from now on. It was one of those books that leave you bereft when it's over.'‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn't put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.'‘It's hard to describe really how this book made me feel but if someone said to me they had lost their joy of reading I would recommend this book, genuinely a really, really enjoyable at times emotive experience with this family and story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'Oxford Times

Would you swap houses with a family of strangers? The price you pay might be greater than you think...Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea.They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, while William and Beth take over their lived-in family house in London. The weeks away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness, but Beth has no such luck and grows increasingly miserable.The two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shiny and new - slide into reverse. And what was meant to be a great summer adventure begins to have dramatic consequences none of them could have foreseen... and all are powerless to stop.What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:‘Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them.'‘This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with, throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in a raw and relatable way.'‘Amanda certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a read!'‘I've loved all Amanda Brookfield's books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.'Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle GormanNo one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'Oxford Times

When Janine and Dougie fell in love they thought it would be for ever.Fifteen years later their relationship is well and truly over, their daughter Stevie their one remaining connection.Stevie is on the cusp of adulthood. At sixteen, she's not quite a child, but not quite grown up: a dangerous age. But it's only during a birthday celebration in Spain, when she gets too close to one of Dougie's best friends, that her parents realise just how dangerous.With friendships shattered and trusts betrayed, Janine and Dougie - brought together in Stevie's moment of crisis - know they must see beyond the past if they're to secure their daughter's future. But even with such a lot at stake, can a relationship with so many complications ever have a future.Perfect for fans of Joanna Trollope and Anita Shreve, Amanda Brookfield's The Love Child is a profoundly moving story about the redeeming power of love.What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:‘Excellent characterisation, well written and pretty absorbing. This book has got me over my reading slump. I'm now off to buy more of her books. Highly recommend it you want a gentle read about family, friendship and finding yourself. Really enjoyed reading about all of the characters.'‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn't put it down.•• Very well written••. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.'‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up - had me picking it up whenever I had the chance.'‘A great story, great characters, vivid, immediate, so'real', and such compassion. Every bit a page turner as Brookfield so gets you into her people. If you like reading really well written real-life novels about your relationships, try this.'Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'Oxford Times

For some families, a year can feel like a lifetime.The Harrisons were always a close-knit family.But with the grandchildren fast becoming adults and elderly Pamela struggling to adapt to widowhood, the four children of the middle generation find themselves equally lost in a changing world.As preparations for 42-year-old Cassie's long-awaited wedding gather pace, sibling and marital bonds are stretched to breaking point. Adultery, an unwanted pregnancy, and shadows of past losses threaten to turn their year of celebration into one of upheaval...Beset by such emotional chaos, how can the adults hope to guide their children in matters of the heart?Or are the children the ones who should be guiding them?What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:‘I've loved all Amanda Brookfield's books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.'‘I could read it again, I read it so fast, I couldn't put it down. Very well written. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.'‘Brilliant book - just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another twist popped up - had me picking it up whenever I had the chance.'‘A great story, great characters, vivid, immediate, so'real', and such compassion. Every bit a page turner as Brookfield so gets you into her people. Only my second (Good Girls was a lucky dip first), but am hooked. If you like reading really well written real-life novels about your relationships, try this.'‘I enjoyed Amanda Brookfield's writing style. She really taps into her characters and writes them warts and all, with some raw and honest emotions.'‘All of Amanda's books are well written. She certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be an enjoyable read.'Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle GormanNo one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.'bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.'Oxford Times

'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman ‘Stop trying to be brave all the time, Rachel. Fear is a necessary part of being alive. Sometimes we have to let it show. We have to own up to it or it drives us mad.'Rachel Elliot is single and attractive, a director of a successful advertising agency, with a handsome lover, close friends, and a clutch of beloved godchildren. But as her fortieth birthday approaches, so does a whispering fear that she might have missed the point...Almost imperceptibly over the years her friends and contemporaries have settled down and started families. Rather less subtly her parents have been urging Rachel to do the same. Managing a shocking incident at work is soon taking up all her energies and she adores her godchildren. So, is a child of her own what she really wants? Or is motherhood just what everyone else wants for her? If she picks the wrong path, there will be no turning back...Join Amanda Brookfield as she revisits and refreshes her novel, The Godmother, and rediscover how she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women's lives with humour and honesty. Includes a brand-new foreword from the author.Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'Oxford Times‘I felt so involved in this story that I found myself thinking about it a lot during the day. A fantastic read. Gripping, moving, characters you care about, highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page. Highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘The tension builds on every page, the characters, as always with this author's books, are drawn beautifully. I couldn't put it down and am looking forward greatly to Amanda Brookfield's next offering hopefully before too long!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Brookfield is undoubtedly one of Britain's foremost chroniclers of human relationships. It goes without saying that this novel is another page turner – guaranteed to make you read the last 50 pages before sleep, even though you know you have an early start in the morning – but it is much, much more'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror On the day that her youngest child leaves home, Alice Hatton discovers two disturbing truths in a matter of hours.The Empty Nest cliche is true.And she does not love her husband Peter at all. Now in her fifties, Alice is appalled to realise that she is no longer considered her own person, but is instead defined by her relationships – mother to her adult children, wife to her husband. Horrified by the thought of spending another thirty years with Peter in their North London suburb, Alice decides to take matters into her own hands.What follows is a triumphant and liberating breaking of all the rules. But when Alice must cope with loss for the second time in as many years, she discovers what even the most apparently ‘respectable ‘woman is capable of.Join Amanda Brookfield as she revisits her first novel, Alice Alone, and rediscover how she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women's lives with humour and honesty. Includes a brand new foreword from the authorPraise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'Oxford Times‘I felt so involved in this story that I found myself thinking about it a lot during the day. A fantastic read. Gripping, moving, characters you care about, highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page. Highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘The tension builds on every page, the characters, as always with this author's books, are drawn beautifully. I couldn't put it down and am looking forward greatly to Amanda Brookfield's next offering hopefully before too long!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Brookfield is undoubtedly one of Britain's foremost chroniclers of human relationships. It goes without saying that this novel is another page turner – guaranteed to make you read the last 50 pages before sleep, even though you know you have an early start in the morning – but it is much, much more'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman Two decades on from a passionate courtship and marriage, Lucas and Esther are getting divorced.For Esther, it's proving hard not to feel bitter watching Lucas enjoying his successful career, not to mention the attentions of his gorgeous, intelligent, and predictably younger lover. She meanwhile is struggling to forge a new life for herself, navigating the pitfalls of modern dating, while trying not to despair at the cost of living as a single woman of a certain age.Then Lucas faces a shattering accusation at the same time as their children Dylan and Lily, start to implode. When Dylan runs away, and as his father fights to save his reputation, Lucas and Esther find themselves back in each other's lives, whether they like it or not. Has too much water passed under the bridge, or will long-forgotten loyalties and feelings bring the family back together, just when they need each other the most?A brilliant, heartfelt story of family dynamics, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally HepworthPraise for Amanda Brookfield:No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'Oxford Times‘I felt so involved in this story that I found myself thinking about it a lot during the day. A fantastic read. Gripping, moving, characters you care about, highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page. Highly recommend'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘The tension builds on every page, the characters, as always with this author's books, are drawn beautifully. I couldn't put it down and am looking forward greatly to Amanda Brookfield's next offering hopefully before too long!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Brookfield is undoubtedly one of Britain's foremost chroniclers of human relationships. It goes without saying that this novel is another page turner – guaranteed to make you read the last 50 pages before sleep, even though you know you have an early start in the morning – but it is much, much more'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman On a normal day, in a normal house, on a normal street, wife and mother Fran has had enough.She packs a case, leaves a note for her bullying husband Pete, and one for her beloved twenty-year-old son Harry, and heads to the airport - and freedom.In another house, on another street, Helena is desperately baiting her husband Jack into a fight. These days it feels like the only way to get Jack to take notice of her. Passionate, volatile, increasingly fragile, Helena is fast running out of hope.What Helena and Fran don't know, is that soon their lives are going to collide in ways neither expect nor understand. And if Fran and Helena are going to change their own futures, then first they will have to change each other's.Amanda Brookfield is back with a triumphant, crackling story about love, marriage, lies and fate, and how our destinies can be changed by the smallest decisions. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Jane Fallon and Jane Green.Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'Oxford Times'Packed with suspense, (I actually held my breath during some of the scenes) and full of relatable characters, this book will draw you in from the first page'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.'The Mirror Shortlisted for The People's Book PrizeWho can you trust with your darkest secrets...Everyone that meets Kat Keating is mesmerised. Beautiful, smart and charming, she is everything a good girl should be.Her sister Eleanor, on the other hand, knows she can't compete with Kat. On the awkward side of tall, clever enough to be bullied, and full of the responsibilities only an older sibling can understand, Eleanor grows up knowing she's not a good girl.This is the story of the Keating sisters - through a childhood fraught with dark secrets, adolescent rivalries, and on into adulthood with all its complexities and misunderstandings. Until a terrible truth from the past brings the sisters crashing together, and finally Eleanor begins to uncover just how good Kat really was.Good Girls is a mystery, a love story, a coming-of-age story, and a tear-jerker. But most of all it's a reminder of who to keep close and who to trust with your darkest secrets. Perfect for fans of Jane Fallon, Celeste Ng, and Julie Cohen.Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story'Michelle Gorman'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it'Patricia Scanlan'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess'Oxford Times'The depth—the beauty—of this evocative story is almost too difficult to encapsulate'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I adored this book; it's sad, it's thought provoking and ultimately very uplifting. A lovely read that I recommend highly'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A very beautiful and at times suspenseful story. As always Amanda Brookfield writes a beautiful tale'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review