A hilarious and heartwarming novel about the complicated, messy, delightful struggles of modern life, for fans of Marian Keyes, Holly Wainwright and Zoe Foster Blake.
Going from one child to two is never all that easy for a family, but when Emma's husband simultaneously fathers a third child three doors up the street, things get very tricky, very fast.
No longer is it enough for Emma to be the best wife and mother - now she's trying to be the best ex-wife, and the best part-time parent to her ex's love child, and that's before she even thinks about adding a new bloke to the mix.
Set in an upwardly mobile, ultra-competitive suburb, this is a funny, biting, heartwarming modern comedy that looks at the roles we play, how we compete, and what happens when we dare to strive for second-best.
'A refreshing and honest depiction of the delirium of modern family life ... while it is undeniably laugh-out-loud funny, it is also incredibly heartwarming and real'
BETTER READING
‘Hilarious, heartwarming [and] all too relatable ... Ultimate summer read'
Herald Sun
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'Full of funny moments, this debut takes a wry look at parenthood, divorce and the messy reality of blended families.'
Who Weekly
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'Jessica Dettmann is a fine comic writer. She has an eye for the small details, irritations and inspirations of life which coupled with a truly original turn of phrase and great way with a gag makes for sparkling and heartwarming reading.'
Ben Elton
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'A refreshing and honest depiction of the delirium of modern family life ... while it is undeniably laugh-out-loud funny, it is also incredibly heartwarming and real.'
Better Reading
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'Sharp and crisp and funny. I was dazzled.'
Mia Freedman
