Anna McPartlin

Here is a truth that can't be escaped: for Mia 'Rabbit' Hayes, life is coming to an end...Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it. She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she's OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen. Here is a truth that won't be forgotten: this is a story about laughing through life's surprises and finding the joy in every moment. Praise for Anna McPartlin: "What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through". (Jane Green). "I loved the clear, elegant prose, the feisty characters and the sparkling dialogue". (Susan Elliot Wright). "A delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion". (Sunday Independent). "Impossible to put down". (Image). This is a sparkling, life-affirming story that will make you cry like John Green and laugh like Dawn French.

Five lost souls in search of redemption ...To outsiders it looks as if Mary was born unlucky, but deep down she believes in a happy ending. She just needs someone to remind her. And Sam looks like a waster and a disappointment - the man who had it all and then threw it all away. He needs a fresh start. Penny is the life and soul of every party. She''s also a drunk and some would say a home wrecker. She needs someone to understand her. Ivan''s a sucker - a man who still cares about the woman who broke his heart and took his children from him. He needs to be brave. And Adam is in a loveless marriage and cheating on his wife, though only he knows why he married the wrong woman. He needs a wake-up call. For these five souls change is going to come, and, when it does, they all get more than they bargained for.

Erst wenn das Schlimmste eintritt, weit du, wer dich liebt.Stell dir vor, du hast nur noch neun Tage. Neun Tage, um uber die Fluche deiner Mutter zu lachen. Um die Hand deines Vaters zu halten (wenn er dich lasst). Und deiner Schwester durch ihr Familienchaos zu helfen. Um deinem Bruder den Weg zuruck in die Familie zu bahnen. Nur neun Tage, um Abschied zu nehmen von deiner Tochter, die noch nicht wei, dass du nun gehen wirst...Die Geschichte von Rabbit Hayes: ungeheuer traurig. Ungeheuer trostlich.

There's no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they're just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad. When their youngest, Rabbit, dies tragically at just forty, the Hayes are almost torn apart by their grief. Without her beloved mum, twelve-year-old Bunny is adrift; without Rabbit, there can be no Bunny. Her Granny is concerned when Bunny insists on being called by her real name, Juliet. Even surrounded by the noise and chaos of the Hayes, Juliet feels lost and alone. Meanwhile, Rabbit's sister Grace has something else on her mind. She's got the gene that made her sister ill, and she hasn't told anyone yet. All she can think about are the things she's always wanted to do, like fly a plane or climb a mountain, or watch her four children grow up. She doesn't know how to share the news that may break her family, but she knows she needs their support, now more than ever. Despite squabbling over what Rabbit will wear at the wake and their dad burying himself in the past with his diaries, the Hayes family know there's only one way they'll get through this: together. This huge-hearted novel is about grief, family, the messiness of life and finding humour in the most unexpected of places. Below the Big Blue Sky will make you laugh, cry and fill you with joy.

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love So What If Im Broken, a heart-breaking and complex story of love and friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.Once Jane and Alexandra were inseparable - sharing adventures, secrets and big dreams for the future. But when Jane got pregnant at seventeen, they drifted apart.Seventeen years later, Jane discovers Alexandra has disappeared and she sets about helping Alexandras broken-hearted husband, Tom, to find his wife.But in searching for Alexandra Jane is about to confront some big questions about herself. Like, what happened to the high-spirited seventeen-year-old she once was? What will happen if she stops trying to control the world? And does love really mean letting people go?Two fractured people come together accidentally and in one another they find strength, friendship - and even the beginnings of hope ...Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Its quite an impressive feat. If you havent already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around Chicklitreviewsandnews.comAnnas warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. So What If Im Broken is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers.Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

" Un livre courageux, réconfortant, authentique, inspirant. " Marian KeyesEntre ses deux boulots, ses enfants et sa mère qui perd la tête, la vie nest pas toujours facile pour Maisie. Mais, depuis qu

The murder of an innocent shakes Ireland to its core.One cold January morning in 1980, on a beach in Kerry, the body of a newborn baby is found in its most sheltered sand dune. Local Garda Mary Shea is first on the scene.Such a case calls for more than small town policing, and the Dublin major crimes team are brought in to take charge. But theres a way of doing things in Kerry, one which Mary understands well. And when she is able to get crucial, female witnesses to cooperate, lead detective Matt Foley takes her under his wing. This is the biggest case of his career and he needs all the help he can get.Mary finds more questions than answers and it becomes clear many locals conduct secret lives but who would do such a thing?A dark and gripping Irish crime debut from an international bestseller. Perfect for fans of Olivia Kiernan, Tana French and John Banville.

Combining Marian Keyes ability to mix darkness and light, and adding a unique twist of her own, Anna McPartlin shot to the top of the Irish bestseller chart with her first book, Pack Up The Moon. The award-nominated novel invites you to think about a heartbreaking question: how do you survive the death of your partner.When her boyfriend John dies in a dreadful accident, his girlfriend Emma is plunged into despair.Emma loved John more than life itself and now she has lost everything that matters. Or so she thinks. For Emma has good friends who rally around. But the memory of that night returns to haunt each of them and they struggle to pick up the pieces.Emma knows that if she is ever to laugh at life again, or find the love she once had, or build a future, she will have to let go of the man she thought she couldnt live without. But how can do you let go and trust your heart?Refreshingly honest, laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt Cathy KellyAnna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Its quite an impressive feat. If you havent already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out Chicklitreviews.comThis witty, clever, emotional rollercoaster of a read has us sobbing and in stitches in equal measuresStellarCaptures the pain of loss and longing ... but her background in stand-up comedy spills onto every page, making this touching novel so funnyIrish IndependentAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. Her titles include Apart from The Crowd, So What If Im Broken, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

If you laughed and cried reading Anna McPartlins bestselling story The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes or Alice Osemans Heartstopper, then Somewhere Inside of Happy will have you smiling and tearful all over again.-----------------And just like that my boy was gone.Maisie Brennan is standing on a podium on the twentieth anniversary of the death of her son, trying to find the first breath that will help her start talking to a room full of strangers. A daunting task at the best of times, but shes also menopausal and one hot flush away from totally losing it.But as Maisie begins her story, she soon relaxes and word by word disappears into her past, back to 1st January 1995 the day when one misunderstood action led to a chain of events that changed her life for ever...

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love The Space Between Us, a heart-breaking story of friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.From babyhood Eve and Lily were best friends. But one huge fight and 17 years later Eve wakes up from a horrific accident to find her old friend nursing her.At first, their reunion is tentative but during Eves many months in hospital they confront both the lies of the past and their present failures. And each clearly sees how the other needs to change her life: Lily must get out of an impossible marriage and Eve has to face up to the pain she has caused others.The crisis that brought Eve and Lily together again seems like a blessing that has given them a second chance to be there for each other when they most need someone to lean on. Little do they suspect that their friendship is under a threat that will change the future forever ...Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Its quite an impressive feat. If you havent already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around and The Space Between Us is one of the best tales of friendship Chicklitreviewsandnews.comAnnas warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. The Space Between Us is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers.Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, So What If Im Broken, The Truth Will Out and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Insightful and touching but jovial at the same time. Nadiya HussainA delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion.Sunday Independent ___Here is a truth that cant be escaped: for Mia Rabbit Hayes, life is coming to an end . . .Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it.She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye.But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and shes OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen.Here is a truth that wont be forgotten: if you can laugh through lifes surprises and find the joy in every moment, you will live a full life.___Praise for Anna McPartlin:What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through.Jane GreenBeautiful, brave storytelling.Heat MagazineA delightful roller-coaster ride of emotionSunday IndependentReaders love The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes:***** Extremely moving . . . perfectly executed ***** Compassionate and honest ***** Should definitely be on everyones must-read list

A touching story of friendship, courage and love ... we couldnt put it downCloserTwice Harri tries to marry the love of her life.Twice she fails.Since there are only so many times she can leave her man standing at the altar, Harri loses him.On top of that, as she battles the panic attacks that have stopped her getting married, Harri discovers that everything she understood about her life is wrong.As the truth comes out, and the world she thought she knew crumbles around her, Harri struggles to pick up the pieces.Can she find herself again and, if she does, will it be too late for love?Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Its quite an impressive feat. If you havent already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out Chicklitreviews.comCombining Marian Keyes ability to mix darkness and light, and adding a unique twist of her own, Anna McPartlin shot to the top of the Irish bestseller charts with her first novel, Pack Up The Moon. Anna believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet, also, often very funny. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, So What If Im Broken, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Comté de Kerry, 1980 : lassassinat dun innocent fait vaciller lIrlande tout entière. Le portrait palpitant dune époque et dun pays. Par un matin glacé de janvier 1980, sur une plage battue par les ve

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love Apart From the Crowd, a heart-breaking and complex story of love and friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin.Five lost souls in search of redemption . . .To outsiders it looks as if Mary was born unlucky, but despite everything she has lost - even her little boy - deep down Mary believes in a happy ending. She just needs someone to remind her.Marys friend Penny seems like the life and soul of every party, but appearances are deceptive and Penny needs to get a grip on her life. And their friends Ivan and Adam both need to man up and to face their mistakes.When a stranger arrives in their seaside village it looks like he has even bigger problems than anyone - but for all of them, especially Mary, he is going to electrify their lives.Sometimes the changes we most fear are those we most need and Apart From the Crowd is a gripping and inspiring story of how freedom comes from letting go of the past and embracing change.Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Its quite an impressive feat. If you havent already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around. Chicklitreviewsandnews.comAnnas warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears U MagazineAnna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. Apart from the Crowd is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers. Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include So What If Im Broken, The Truth Will Out, The Space Between Us and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

La chaleureuse, la merveilleuse et bordélique famille Hayes est de retour !Rabbit Hayes est morte, laissant derrière elle une famille brisée par le chagrin. Désespérée, sa mère Molly se questionne su

Una bellísima historia sobre la vida misma, tan emotiva que nos hará llorar como las novelas de Jojo Moyes y tan divertida como las historias de Cecilia Ahern.Rabbit Hayes ama su vida, normal y corriente como es, y tambien ama la gente extraordinaria que hace que esta vida sea aun mejor. Ama a su ingobernable y vital familia: a su hija Juliet y a su marido Johnny Faye, ambos con un corazon de oro.Pero el mundo parece tener otros planes para Rabbit, y ella lo aceptara sin mas; porque Rabbit tambien tiene planes para el mundo, y solo tendra unos cuantos dias para hacer que estos sucedan.Una cuenta atras en la que encontraremos una verdad que no olvidaremos nunca: una historia que nos hace sonreir ante las adversidades y las sorpresas que nos depara la vida, y que nos invita a encontrar la alegria en cada momento.La critica ha dicho... Me ha hecho llorar, reir y pensar. Todo al mismo tiempo. Para mi, es un fiel reflejo de la vida, dura pero preciosa al mismo tiempo.A traves de un tiempoNueve motivos por los que debeis leerla: La fortaleza de Rabbit, Los puntos de vista, Los viajes al pasado, La dulzura de su hija Juliet, El lenguaje sencillo, Escenas de humor, Reencuentros, La claridad y El mensaje.Viajando a otros mundosEs una autentica maravilla, sus historia, su humor... todo. Es una historia cargada de dolor y de muchisimo valor. Con una protagonista luchadora, valiente, divertida y tenaz.Pasajes romanticosUn libro que apuesta por la felicidad, por hacer lo que realmente quieres hacer en cada momento. Una alabanza a la vida, a los amores, a los amigos, a la familia.Anika entre libros

Por la autora del best seller internacional Los últimos días de Rabbit Hayes, llega está novela repleta de inspiración, amor, resistencia y sobre el poder de la esperanza.Maisie Bean es una luchadora. Una superviviente. Diecisiete años atras, durante una primera cita de amor, todo salio terriblemente mal. El matrimonio que le siguio fue un autentico infierno, pero le dio el tesoro mas importante de su vida, sus dos hijos: Jeremy, un chico simpatico y cariñoso, y la engreida pero brillante Valerie.Justo cuando parecia que todo empezaria a funcionar mejor en su vida, Jeremy, de tan solo 16 años de edad, desaparece. La policia y los medios de comunicacion desatan una tormenta de mas de cinco dias de busqueda de su hijo hasta que deciden darse por vencidos, trayendo consigo una inevitable y terrible conclusion.Maisie se enfrenta al mismo tiempo a otra batalla, se trata de la lucha contra la vida diaria. Pero ella es una superviviente. Y sin importar las probabilidades, Maisie jamas se dara por vencida.Una conmovedora historia, divertida y cruel al mismo tiempo. La novela que ha hecho reir y llorar a mas de 150.000 lectoras en Reino Unido y Alemania.

A veces el final del camino es sólo el principio...Ésta es la historia de Emma, una chica normal que lleva una vida normal: tiene un trabajo como profesora, buenos amigos y a John, su amor de la infancia, a su lado. Pero cuando John muere en un accidente, ella tendra que afrontar la vida sola. Angustiada por lo que esta pudiera haber sido y culpandose a si misma, Emma se sume en una pena de la que solo sus amigos podran sacarla, si se deja. Un dia, un gato aparece sin invitacion en la repisa de su ventana y sera el precursor de una serie de increibles acontecimientos que haran que Emma recupere las ganas de vivir.Una lectura sentimental y profunda sobre los grandes temas de la vida: la muerte, el amor y la amistad, sin dejar de lado el humor en ningun momento. Anna McPartlin nos ofrece una leccion de optimismo para afrontar los malos tragos en esta novela de tristeza infinita y esperanza extrema.Reseña:Refrescante y honesta, un relato divertido y sincero, un debut maravilloso de una autora con mucho talento.Cathy Kelly

Una bellísima historia sobre la vida misma, tan emotiva que nos hará llorar como las novelas de Jojo Moyes y tan divertida como las historias de Cecilia Ahern. Rabbit Hayes ama su vida, normal y corriente como es, y tambien ama la gente extraordinaria que hace que esta vida sea aun mejor. Ama a su ingobernable y vital familia: a su hija Juliet y a su marido Johnny Faye, ambos con un corazon de oro. Pero el mundo parece tener otros planes para Rabbit, y ella lo aceptara sin mas; porque Rabbit tambien tiene planes para el mundo, y solo tendra unos cuantos dias para hacer que estos sucedan. Una cuenta atras en la que encontraremos una verdad que no olvidaremos nunca: una historia que nos hace sonreir ante las adversidades y las sorpresas que nos depara la vida, y que nos invita a encontrar la alegria en cada momento.La critica ha dicho...Me ha hecho llorar, reir y pensar. Todo al mismo tiempo. Para mi, es un fiel reflejo de la vida, dura pero preciosa al mismo tiempo.A traves de un tiempo Nueve motivos por los que debeis leerla: La fortaleza de Rabbit, Los puntos de vista, Los viajes al pasado, La dulzura de su hija Juliet, El lenguaje sencillo, Escenas de humor, Reencuentros, La claridad y El mensaje.Viajando a otros mundosEs una autentica maravilla, sus historia, su humor... todo. Es una historia cargada de dolor y de muchisimo valor. Con una protagonista luchadora, valiente, divertida y tenaz.Pasajes romanticos Un libro que apuesta por la felicidad, por hacer lo que realmente quieres hacer en cada momento. Una alabanza a la vida, a los amores, a los amigos, a la familia.Anika entre libros