Time Out

<p><strong>‘It’s just a phase’ they said. ‘These are the happiest years of your life’ they said…</strong></p><p>Mother of one and professional writer Saoirse (pronounced Seersha not Searcy – thanks a bunch Game of Thrones!) is still adjusting to the demands of motherhood four years after the birth of her daughter Anna.</p><p>Living in the claustrophobic London suburb of Woodvale and being surrounded by passive-aggressive mum-wars isn’t helping. Neither is her increasingly pent-up anger at her once-perfect husband. Her only comrade in arms best friend Bea is the one thing keeping her sane.</p><p>When Saoirse’s agent asks her to pitch for a book she is horrified to discover the topic is motherhood. How can she possibly write a ‘warts and all’ account of being a mother without giving away what it’s really like?</p><p><strong>Laugh-out-loud funny painfully well-observed but with an unmistakable warmth and unforgettable characters this is the perfect read for anyone who desperately needs a break! The novel may or may not have been inspired by real life…</strong></p>