Review
'Set in Newcastle, there is a fresh and vital edge to this superior debut novel... A bittersweet narrative and ambiguous outcomes make this much grittier and more substantial than standard chick-lit fare.' (Financial Times )
'An eye-opener to those of us unmarrieds who see the grass as greener on the other side... At last a modern story of life in the North East, not a clog or flat cap in sight, just three thirty-somethings trying to sort out their lives. Realistic and entertaining.' (New Books )
'There's a big buzz around this tale of three Newcastle wives tempted to cheat on their husbands and I can see why...' (Eve )
'An eye-opener to those of us unmarrieds who see the grass as greener on the other side... At last a modern story of life in the North East, not a clog or flat cap in sight, just three thirty-somethings trying to sort out their lives. Realistic and entertaining.' (New Books )
'There's a big buzz around this tale of three Newcastle wives tempted to cheat on their husbands and I can see why...' (Eve )
The Daily Telegraph, 22 December 07
It could easily have slipped into formulaic chick lit but it doesn't... the writing is strong and the story is full of realistic emotional twists.
Eve Magazine, January 08
...big buzz around this tale of three Newcastle wives tempted to cheat on their husbands, and I can see why...
Heat Magazine, dec 07
Carol Mason unlocks life behind a marriage in this strong debut.
Ireland's Evening Herald, 22 December 07
A grand little book for the festive fireside.
Product Description
'Affairs are easier to have than you'd think.'
Jill and Rob are happily married - until they discover that it's Rob's fault they can't have kids.
It isn't the end of the world for Jill. She's just happy to have a trustworthy husband who loves her deeply and presses all the right buttons in the bedroom. But Rob's gone off sex and refuses even to discuss it. In fact, all communication between them has come to an infuriating halt. And Jill just yearns for a bit of fun.
It wouldn't be so bad if one of her best friends wasn't having the best sex of her entire life (albeit behind her husband's back) while her other friend has a stunning husband who she's still in lust with.
But are things ever what they seem?
How well do we ever know our husbands, our best friends or even ourselves?
Jill is about to find out when she faces infertility, infidelity and the truth head on...
Jill and Rob are happily married - until they discover that it's Rob's fault they can't have kids.
It isn't the end of the world for Jill. She's just happy to have a trustworthy husband who loves her deeply and presses all the right buttons in the bedroom. But Rob's gone off sex and refuses even to discuss it. In fact, all communication between them has come to an infuriating halt. And Jill just yearns for a bit of fun.
It wouldn't be so bad if one of her best friends wasn't having the best sex of her entire life (albeit behind her husband's back) while her other friend has a stunning husband who she's still in lust with.
But are things ever what they seem?
How well do we ever know our husbands, our best friends or even ourselves?
Jill is about to find out when she faces infertility, infidelity and the truth head on...
About the Author
Carol Mason grew up in the North East of England. This is her debut novel.
