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Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction

Perfect on Paper

Gillian Harvey (author)

Paperback Published on: 13/05/2021

£8.99

13 reviews

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Synopsis

'Charming and relatable' SOPHIE COUSENS
Totally relatable, totally uplifting, totally a must-read' TRACY BLOOM
'Brilliantly funny and engaging' NICOLA GILL
'The perfect escapist read' EMMA MURRAY
'Hilarious, uplifting and relatable' JESSICA RYN
'Fabulously funny... a perfect escapist read' ANNA BELL
'Heartwarming, funny and completely relatable, I couldn't put it down!' LUCY VINE

It's time to shake things up a little...

Clare Bailey's life is perfect. Successful career, loving husband, two kids and a gorgeous townhouse. At least, that's how it looks from the outside.

In fact, she's never felt more invisible. Her boss barely remembers her name, her husband is distracted by his new TV job and her daughter has never found her more embarrassing!

But when she's given a chance to turn her life upside-down she wonders whether she should risk everything she loves for a life that's more than just 'perfect on paper'...?

Praise for Gillian Harvey:

'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD
'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIA

'Funny and uplifting' BELLA

'Made me laugh out loud so many times!' Lucy Vine

'Feel-good, funny, and very relatable' Anna Bell

'Funny and honest' Elizabeth Buchan

Publisher information

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781409191896
Number of pages: 320
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 24 mm
Weight: 220g
Languages: English

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Heartfelt, funny

I was looking forward to reading Gillian's second novel, Perfect on Paper. I was not disappointed. It was just what was needed in these times. It was a won... READ MORE

Lyndsey King

Heartfelt, funny

I was looking forward to reading Gillian's second novel, Perfect on Paper. I was not disappointed. It was just what was needed in these times. It was a won... READ MORE

Lyndsey King

Wait for the twist, then you won’t put it down!

When I first started this book, I thought I wouldn’t get through it. I found the character of Clare incredibly annoying, she behaved like a doormat to her... READ MORE

Lesley Davison

A delightful read

If there’s one thing I like doing, it’s discovering new authors. Gillian Harvey is certainly a new author for me. I read the synopsis for ‘Perfect On Pap... READ MORE

Amanda Oughton

It's a big fat YES from me

Having read Gillian's debut novel last year I was excited to read her next novel. I absolutely loved it so the bar was high for this book. She smashed it!!... READ MORE

Zoe Morton

It’s okay

I enjoyed parts of this book, but others were just a tad unrealistic. Clare’s a mum, wife and a successful lawyer but feels ignored and disconnected by eve... READ MORE

Raena Harrigan

The power of invisibility should not be underestimated

Having read Gillian Harvey’s first book, I was keen to read the second and it did not disappoint. Relatable themes are dealt with via believable characters... READ MORE

Elizabeth Morgan

A funny and cosy read - One to which many women will relate

Every now and again you need to read a book which has a feel good factor and this book was one of those. This is the story of Clare. She sounds like so m... READ MORE

lisa hardy

Good fun escapism

This book is loosely based on Britain's Got Talent with the main character accidentally entering a reality TV talent show. And, much like reality TV it was... READ MORE

Karen Hewitt

Funny fiction

It's time to shake things up a little... Clare Bailey's life is perfect. Successful career, loving husband, two kids and a gorgeous townhouse. At least, t... READ MORE

Aileen Clifford

Fun summer read

Perfect on Paper tells the story of Clare Bailey – as the title suggests, she seems to have her life sorted and all together but the reality is somewhat di... READ MORE

Sara Scott

Easy read, funny, relatable for those of us past 40

Light hearted analysis of being the parent and spouse who does everything … and how to change it! The fish finger scenario is hilarious

mhf

Lovely Read

This is a lighthearted story, and was easy to read. I personally struggled to relate to the characters, but I think that was more personal than anything to... READ MORE

Hannah Rigby

Perfect on Paper

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