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How Not To Shop: A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy

1 Ratings

5

Series

3 of 7

Duration
9H 14min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!

Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off.

But life in the spotlight isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Soon, Annie discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion failures!

Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big mean losing who she really is?

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.

Praise for Carmen Reid:

'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful' Katie Fforde

'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Jill Mansell

'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh

'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'Can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

© 2022 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781802805185
© 2022 Boldwood Books (Ebook): 9781802805246

Release date

Audiobook: December 21, 2022
Ebook: November 30, 2022

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