A laugh-out-loud second chance romance from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.
It's not over until someone says 'I do'...
While her friends join the "Wife Club" one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she's not desperate to go through all that again.
But what if her divorce never actually went through...?
After a shock revelation Poppy not only discovers she is still married, but that Zac is about to have his second wedding!
Coming face to face with her (almost) ex-husband after six years apart is never going to be easy. And when Zac panics and tells his new wife-to-be that Poppy is family, things can't get much worse as she is welcomed with open arms as part of the wedding party!
As the memories flood back, can Poppy really leave the past where it is? And can she watch the first love of her life walk down the aisle to say 'I do' once again?
Discover MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh's laugh-out-loud romantic comedies - they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Praise for Portia MacIntosh:
'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low
'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin
'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin
‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot
'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!' Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?
'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?
'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It
'A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!' Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One
'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One
'A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!' A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One
'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!' Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You
★ 2018-09-17
Ostensibly, this is a story about a girl and her ball and the rain: Mina wants to play soccer, but the monsoon has arrived in her South Asian village.
When her mother tells her to stay inside to prevent catching cold, Mina turns to her sandalwood elephant: "Ammi doesn't understand…she has never felt that explosion of happiness when you score a goal." To deal with her frustration, she drums on the tabla to chase away the rain. She asks the doodh wallah why it has to rain; the milkman tells her that the monsoons are a time "to dance and be happy." Mina dances to stop the rain. Finally, in searching for craft supplies in her mother's cabinet, Mina finds something that she has never seen before—Ammi's soccer jersey! Mina realizes that Ammi does understand, and when the clouds break, Mina and Ammi play soccer together. The book's backmatter includes a glossary with pronunciations for Hindi/Urdu words in the book. Many such phrases appear in the text without adjacent translations ("Nahi beta, stay inside," Mina's mother says, without explanation), which is very refreshing for readers who may see themselves in Mina, while context makes them accessible to non-Hindi/Urdu speakers. Dasgupta's illustrations are dynamic and evocative, complementing Guidroz's energetic text well, her big-eyed characters exuding energy and verve.
On close inspection, it is so much more than it seems: a delightful picture book about a girl child discovering a wondrous secret about her mother. (Picture book. 4-8)
"On close inspection, it is so much more than it seems: a delightful picture book about a girl child discovering a wondrous secret about her mother." - Kirkus Reviews (STARRED)
"Both words and pictures create context for the book's cultural and geographic setting, while effortlessly incorporating universal themes that speak to children everywhere. A winner for storytime or one-on-one sharing." - School Library Journal (STARRED)
"This charming bilingual book has universal appeal and cultural specificity...a richly colored palette and crisp digital illustrations combine with a story that is refreshingly free of stereotypical tropes, making this a delightful addition to the #OwnVoices offerings for younger readers." - Booklist
"Mina is a ray of sunshine in a bright shalwar kameez, anklets tinkling and henna decorating her hands..." - Foreword Reviews
