Revenge and love: it's a thin line... The writing's on the wall for Cleo and Gav. The bedroom wall, to be precise. And it says 'This marriage is over.' Wounded and furious, Cleo embarks on a night out with the girls, which turns into a glorious one night stand with... Justin, centrefold material and irrepressibly irresponsible. He loves a little wildness in a woman and he's in the right place at the right time to enjoy Cleo's. But it s Cleo who has to pick up the pieces of a marriage based on a lie and the lasting repercussions of that night. Torn between laid-back Justin and control freak Gav, she s a free spirit that life is trying to tie down. But the rewards are worth it!
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~Choc Lit is a new line in romantic fiction. Their unique selling point is an emphasis on male as well as female point of view so that the reader has a significant insight into the hero's, as well as the heroine's, motivations. Sue Moorcroft excels at this approach and in All That Mullarkey she gives her readers a well-plotted and witty exploration of modern manners. Cleo and Gav's marriage is beginning to crack and what starts off as a tiff soon develops into something more serious that leads, inevitably, to lasting repercussions. A crack in their relationship opens into a chasm, aided in no small way by the existence of the irrepressible and irresistible Justin. Sue draws us into her protagonists' lives in a refreshingly down-to-earth fashion. Her characters are people you are likely to meet every day dealing with recognisable modern issues. Her distinctive wry humour, blended with realistic practical and emotional dilemmas, kept me turning the pages as I followed all three characters through their different but inter-related crises. Sue's clever plotting shows how even the most intelligent and sensible people can land themselves in difficult situations. All That Mullarkey is a well written story that will keep you guessing, yet will give you that essential romantic satisfaction at the end. ~ --The Woman Writer Magazine for The Society of Woman Writers & Journalist.
~All That Mullarkey is a prime example of how a hunky hero is nothing without a strong female lead. Mullarkey's sparky Cleo is neither too beautiful nor too brilliant, but a likeable everywoman whose long-awaited triumph feels like the readers own.~ --Mslexia Magazine
~All That Mullarkey is a prime example of how a hunky hero is nothing without a strong female lead. Mullarkey's sparky Cleo is neither too beautiful nor too brilliant, but a likeable everywoman whose long-awaited triumph feels like the readers own.~ --Mslexia Magazine
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Sue is an accomplished writer of novels and short stories, as well as a creative writing tutor. She's also the fiction judge at Writers Forum. Her previous novels include Family Matters, Uphill All the Way and A Place to Call Home. She is also the commissioning editor and a contributor to Loves Me, Loves Me Not, an anthology of short stories celebrating the Romantic Novelists Association's 50th anniversary. Sue's a regular guest on Liz Rhodes' Chat Room at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Sue's Choc Lit novels include: Starting Over (Nov '09), All That Mullarkey (June '10), Want to Know a Secret? (Nov '10) and Love & Freedom (June '11). Love & Freedom won the Festival of Romance Best Romantic Read Award 2011.
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By D. Carr
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Cleo and Gav's marriage is over, or so Gav insists. Cleo had thought everything was fine, so hurt and a little bewildered by his announcement, she goes out with her friends and ends up spending the night with the gorgeous, free-spirited Justin. Cleo's night out ends up changing her life more than she could have possibly imagined.
I sat down to have a quick peak at this book as soon as the postman delivered it, then, unable to put it down, made myself comfortable and read until the end. It was so good. Both fun and shocking in places. I loved it and can't recommend it enough. I just wish I didn't have to wait until Sue Moorcroft's next book comes out.
I sat down to have a quick peak at this book as soon as the postman delivered it, then, unable to put it down, made myself comfortable and read until the end. It was so good. Both fun and shocking in places. I loved it and can't recommend it enough. I just wish I didn't have to wait until Sue Moorcroft's next book comes out.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Blodeuedd
Format:Paperback
Moorcroft did again and delivered another honest and lovely book. And she also gives us another ass who breaks it off in such an evil way. This time our heroine comes home and in the bedroom her ass of a husband has written on the bedroom wall, the marriage is over.
That is how the book starts, and Cleo goes out. There she meets hottie Justin who takes her home, and she is loving it. But as the dust settles the next day she goes home to find a husband who regrets his outburst. She tries to save her marriage, but in the end, is it worth saving?
Let me start with saying that Gav was an ass, not just cos of his little message, but because of so many other things. He controls her, and as I read on I come to realise just as she does that this marriage is not as perfect as everyone thought.
Cleo is great, she tries to work things out with Gav. And she finds her own strength. She is honest. And then there is hottie Justin, such a hottie and he has it bad for her. He was a great guy, and I am sure most women will think so too.
An honest book about a real marriage that has cracks under the surface. A book about people making mistakes, people trying their best, and falling in love. And no 2 week romances here, no, they take their time to fall in love, and when they do you just lean back and smile, and think, this is the real deal.
There is a lovely romantic story evolving in this book, and they are so meant for each other, even if the road there is long. An honest, romantic story about a woman torn between two men. I liked it, and I especially like the second half cos there is gets kind of exciting, and it kept me wondering how that would end.
It's always nice to read about real people because it does make me think, what would I do?
That is how the book starts, and Cleo goes out. There she meets hottie Justin who takes her home, and she is loving it. But as the dust settles the next day she goes home to find a husband who regrets his outburst. She tries to save her marriage, but in the end, is it worth saving?
Let me start with saying that Gav was an ass, not just cos of his little message, but because of so many other things. He controls her, and as I read on I come to realise just as she does that this marriage is not as perfect as everyone thought.
Cleo is great, she tries to work things out with Gav. And she finds her own strength. She is honest. And then there is hottie Justin, such a hottie and he has it bad for her. He was a great guy, and I am sure most women will think so too.
An honest book about a real marriage that has cracks under the surface. A book about people making mistakes, people trying their best, and falling in love. And no 2 week romances here, no, they take their time to fall in love, and when they do you just lean back and smile, and think, this is the real deal.
There is a lovely romantic story evolving in this book, and they are so meant for each other, even if the road there is long. An honest, romantic story about a woman torn between two men. I liked it, and I especially like the second half cos there is gets kind of exciting, and it kept me wondering how that would end.
It's always nice to read about real people because it does make me think, what would I do?
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Rebecca Emin
Format:Paperback
I have to admit I have got a little bit bored of reading the types of books where you know who's going to end up with who by the end of the first page. I am pleased to say, this is not one of those books. The characters are very strong, and without giving anything away, it's not completely obvious how things are going to pan out right from the start.
I was gripped once I started reading this, I can tell I am enjoying a book when I don't want to put it down. I also ended up with a bit of a crush on one of the main characters.
I won my copy of this book via a Choc Lit competition. I'm now looking forward to reading more by Sue Moorcroft.
I was gripped once I started reading this, I can tell I am enjoying a book when I don't want to put it down. I also ended up with a bit of a crush on one of the main characters.
I won my copy of this book via a Choc Lit competition. I'm now looking forward to reading more by Sue Moorcroft.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This story has it all - and it's a treat to read. For me, it's baby Shona who has the pivotal role, both in her own right [who can forget her greeting ('huhyo!') to Justin, her appetite for food and life, and the author's spot-on description of a toddler's bobbing run?] and also in the part she plays in the story. With the lightest of touches, we know instantly the relative goodness of each character by the way he or she interracts with this lively child. The romance is there, for sure, but it's the down-to-earth descriptions of life, love and consequences that give this story the edge and make it memorable.
Quite nice to meet Ratty again, too!
Quite nice to meet Ratty again, too!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. Higgins
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a story of marriage and relationships with the central characters being Cleo and Gav, who are married, and Justin, Cleo's one-night stand.
I thought the first third of the book was excellent and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. After that point I found it got a bit monotonous with the continuing 'will they/won't they' scenarios throughout the book; to be honest, it got a bit boring for me and I just wanted the characters to get on with it! There's the usual happy ending but there are some twists along the way, with one of the characters turning into a bit of a weirdo.
A nice book, definitely worth a read; no complicated storylines - just complicated relationships! Easy read, keeps you interested throughout. I gave this a 3-star rating; I wanted to give it 3.5 but that's not possible. The only thing that I found a bit dull was the predictable outcome of Cleo and Justin's relationship; which you knew would happen throughout the whole book - I just got a bit bored of waiting for it to happen. Other than that, it's a thumbs-up from me!
I thought the first third of the book was excellent and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. After that point I found it got a bit monotonous with the continuing 'will they/won't they' scenarios throughout the book; to be honest, it got a bit boring for me and I just wanted the characters to get on with it! There's the usual happy ending but there are some twists along the way, with one of the characters turning into a bit of a weirdo.
A nice book, definitely worth a read; no complicated storylines - just complicated relationships! Easy read, keeps you interested throughout. I gave this a 3-star rating; I wanted to give it 3.5 but that's not possible. The only thing that I found a bit dull was the predictable outcome of Cleo and Justin's relationship; which you knew would happen throughout the whole book - I just got a bit bored of waiting for it to happen. Other than that, it's a thumbs-up from me!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The characters in this book still linger in my mind. I became so attached to them I couldn't put the book down until I knew the outcome. Sue Moorcroft has a way of making her characters so real that you are sucked into the story and live their experiences.
I found the opening paragraphs already gripped me and every single page made you want to read on. I shared all the feelings described and I loved all the ups and downs throughout the book. When I reached the end, I felt as if I'd been holding my breath as the plot developed and twisted.
S. Moorcroft makes her stories so alive that my mind keeps wandering back to them and bringing back memories of the scenes.
I can't wait to read her next novel.
I found the opening paragraphs already gripped me and every single page made you want to read on. I shared all the feelings described and I loved all the ups and downs throughout the book. When I reached the end, I felt as if I'd been holding my breath as the plot developed and twisted.
S. Moorcroft makes her stories so alive that my mind keeps wandering back to them and bringing back memories of the scenes.
I can't wait to read her next novel.
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All that Mullarkey
Warm and fuzzy chick lit. Very predictable, but fine for an easy, uplifting read. Would consider reading more from this author.
Published 5 hours ago by Kaz519
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LOVED IT!
Great read, read in 2 sittings in the sunshine. Fell in love with Cleo and Justin from the beginning. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mia Jones
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Loved it.
Brilliant easy read. Made me giggle and I really wanted Cleo n Justin to get it on :) Will look into Sue M other books.
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A welcome change
As others have pointed out, Cleo is not your traditional heroine, something that engaged me from the start. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Julie
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Brilliant book! Highly recommend!
I bought this book in the Easter Amazon sale and was hooked straight away. I'd never read any of Sue Moorcroft's books before, but now I'm hooked and am on the second book in which... Read more
Published 28 days ago by T C Graham
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lovely easy read
nice book for a holiday read. well written with a lovely easy flow and a modern feel. I Enjoyed it
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Really boring
I didn't we enjoy this book at all. I found it really boring. I'm annoyed at myself for keeping reading it in the hope it may get better. Didn't warm to any of the characters. Read more
Published 29 days ago by miss c hirst
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Easy reading
Enjoyed this book, story was very good, characters very believable. Will be reading more of Sue Moorcrofts books. Like the cover.
Published 1 month ago by Megan
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Entertaining
I found this book a joy to read. The characters were believable and you find yourself willing the story along to the ultimate conclusion. Nicely written and a pleasure to read.
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I chose this book because I was intrigued by the description; I had never heard of this novel before. The storyline is simple, yet brilliant. Read more
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