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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

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

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror'In the weeks that followed, Jane did her best not to think about anything very much. Usually, it worked. But every so often she would freeze, and tremble at the terrifying realisation that she wanted to leave her husband.'While many regard her marriage with admiration and a touch of envy, Jane Lytton quietly reaches the shocking conclusion that her relationship with Michael, a successful banker with little time for her – or the nitty-gritty of family life – is failing.Even daring to contemplate leaving Michael is daunting. With no obvious outward signs of any marital problems, family and friends greet news of the predicament with a mixture of anger and uncomprehending sympathy.Forced to accept that she is alone, Jane takes drastic steps that veer her life off course. When at last her vision clears to reveal the best chance of happiness, it looks as if she may have left it too late. Being with the wrong man does not make finding the ‘right'one any easier.Amanda Brookfield's loving but unflinching dissection of marriage and relationships is timeless and irresistible. The Wrong Man demonstrates brilliantly why she got her well-deserved reputation for writing about women's lives with humour and honesty.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‘I've loved all Amanda Brookfield's books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘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'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘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'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘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'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘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'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review•Please note this title was originally published as •Walls of Glass••

'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

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield'The Mirror After twenty years of contentedly playing the role of home-maker and mother, Frances Copeland's life is shattered by the sudden death of her husband.With no career to fall back on and her son and daughter leaving home, the solitude of bereavement hits particularly hard.When new love beckons, in the form of a handsome young man fifteen years her junior, Frances is torn. She longs to open her heart again but does not dare to trust her feelings. Turning to her closest friends for help, she is met by a wall of judgemental attitudes and envy.Distracted by the predicament, her fragile confidence wavering, she fails to observe the crises spiralling out of control in the lives of her two children. A sudden tragic accident brings her to her senses, but it may already be too late. Not even the strongest love cannot sit around for ever.A brilliant and emotional read perfect for fans of Elin HilderbrandPraise 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

‘The novel walks a line between comedy and wrenching sadness. It is fluently written and its depiction of domestic chaos … is all too recognisable'Sunday TimesA Family Man tells the story of thirty one year old Matt Webster, who arrives home from work one day to find that his wife, Kath, has walked out, leaving him to care for their four year old son.Shock and hurt are compounded by the challenge of suddenly having to juggle work with being a single parent. While the needs of his confused, unhappy little son come first, Matt embarks on the difficult quest to find out what could have driven his wife to abandon their child. It is only as the truth emerges that he learns the full heartbreak and joy of unconditional love.Praise for Amanda Brookfield's novels:‘There should have been a trumpet fanfare when this book was launched, for Amanda Brookfield is, surely, the queen of the relationship novel. I have read (and enjoyed) all her previous books but this one is - in my opinion - the best. It is the story of how apparently even secure relationships can fall apart. Is there a happy ending? I'm not going to spoil your enjoyment by saying another thing. Just buy and read and enjoy this splendid book.'Queen of Relationship Novel, Mrs. M. G. Powling, Amazon reviewer, 5.0 out of 5 for BEFORE I KNEW YOU. ‘I savoured every second of this deeply satisfying book. Amanda Brookfield goes from strength to strength'PATRICIA SCANLAN ‘Few contemporary British novelists writing today explore the messy tangles of close human relationships with quite such warm perceptiveness as Brookfield'DAILY MIRROR ‘What is refreshing here is the author's conspicuous sanity and her sharp line in defence of reason… It could be sentimental, but it isn't.'GUARDIAN ‘Penetrating insights into the ordinary female condition'WOMAN'S OWN

The Harrison family gathers as usual for Christmas in their big Sussex house.This year, however, outside realities are pressing hard: Pamela and John, married for four decades, know that time is catching up with them. And trouble is brewing in the lives of their four children.Cassie, the cossetted youngest, is in the throes of an affair with a married man; Elizabeth, her awkward older sister, is struggling with a faltering second marriage; Peter, the eldest and designated inheritor of Ashley House, is beginning to meet resistance to such a prospect from his career-orientated wife.Only Charlie, the charming and carefree younger son, and his wife Serena, seem truly content, with nothing to worry about except their adolescent twin girls and the simpler teething troubles of their toddler.Absorbed in their own lives, not one of them is prepared when real tragedy strikes, rocking their world to its core, changing them all forever.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 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

'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

After the death of her mother and the end of a post-divorce relationship leave her heartbroken, novelist Amanda Brookfield finds her once secure world imploding. As despair closes in, she talks of getting a puppy to revive her optimistic spirit. Amanda is advised that her lifestyle will not suit becoming a dog-owner but she can't resist Mabel, a beautiful golden doodle puppy. Arming herself with an arsenal of equipment, Amanda learns that there are no short-cuts to training and caring for a dog. Through battling daily challenges and constantly regrouping, Amanda realises she is starting to come to terms with her bereavement and the prospect of facing the rest of her life alone. For the Love of a Dog tells the bigger, more poignant story about the labour of emotional recovery after the trauma of loss. Mabel shines like a light throughout, the unwitting architect of rebuilding self-belief. Mabel's own journey is equally captivating: as she blossoms into a mischievous, endearing head-turner of a companion – as affectionate as she is glorious.