A Rural Affair - Softcover

Alliott, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718156420 ISBN 13: 9780718156428

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2011

Synopsis

Newly widowed Poppy Shilling should be feeling distraught at the death of her husband, Phil. But, instead, she can't help feeling relieved. No longer will she have to endure Phil's iron fist ruling over her and their two young children, or his unfortunate penchant for lycra cycling wear.

What's more, when a secret is revealed after his death, Poppy's memories of their life together are turned upside down.

Freed from the shackles of her loveless marriage, Poppy is determined not to make the same mistakes again. Fully embracing village life, she becomes the object of the local menfolk's affections- from Bob, the resident odd ball, to Luke, the sexy church organist. But it's just her luck that the one man who catches her eye can't seem to let go of his glamorous ex wife...

Will Poppy have the courage to follow her heart and refuse to settle for second best? It's time for a new beginning, and a chance to discover what real love feels like...

About this title

Review:

Alliott does a great job of keeping readers on their toes and giving us a not-so-traditional love story.

"Readers will enjoy the mother of two seeking A "Rural Affair", but relearning how convoluted relationships are." - Genre Go Round Reviews

"A "Rural Affair" tells the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down not just by the death of her spouse but by his infidelity as well, and her efforts to recover and move on. Using humor to diffuse difficult topics, Alliott takes us through Poppy's depression, rage at the other woman's bold attempt to claim "her" portion of Phil's will, anxiety and resignation at being set up by her friends and neighbors, and eventual realization that she has a life to live, still. drey's rating: Pick it up!" - Drey's Library

"Alliott does a great job of keeping readers on their toes and giving us a not-so-traditional love story." - RT Book Reviews

"There are laugh-out-loud moments but also enough emotional heft to elevate this above standard mommy-lit fare. A good choice for fans of Marian Keyes and Jennifer Weiner." - Booklist

"A Rural Affair tells the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down not just by the death of her spouse but by his infidelity as well, and her efforts to recover and move on. Using humor to diffuse difficult topics, Alliott takes us through Poppy's depression, rage at the other woman's bold attempt to claim "her" portion of Phil's will, anxiety and resignation at being set up by her friends and neighbors, and eventual realization that she has a life to live, still. drey's rating: Pick it up!" - Drey's Library

"Readers will enjoy the mother of two seeking A Rural Affair, but relearning how convoluted relationships are." - Genre Go Round Reviews

"What an interesting book this is, filled with an assortment of village characters, all very well drawn. It has humor, friendships, love within families. " - Love Romance Passion

"This is a great beach read, and highly recommended if you need something to keep you amused on a long journey." - jaffareadstoo

From the Back Cover:

'If I'm being totally honest I had fantasized about Phil dying.'

When Poppy Shilling's bike-besotted, Lycra-clad husband is killed in a freak accident, she can't help feeling a guilty sense of relief. For at long last she's released from a controlling and loveless marriage.

Throwing herself wholeheartedly into village life, she's determined to start over. And sure enough, everyone from Luke the sexy church organist to Bob the resident oddball, is taking note. Yet the one man Poppy can't take her eyes off seems tantalizingly out of reach - why won't he let go of his glamorous ex-wife?

But just as she's ready to dip her toes in the water, the discovery of a dark secret about her late husband shatters Poppy's confidence. Does she really have the courage to risk her heart again? Because Poppy wants a lot more than just a rural affair . . .

'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' Daily Mail

'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' Daily Express

'A great read' Sun

'A captivating and heartwarming tale' Closer

About this edition

• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0718156420
• ISBN 13: 9780718156428
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464