What's the worst thing that could happen to a blushing bride? To somebody warm, loving, and fun - like Zoe Moore? When she finds herself jilted at the altar by her fiance Jason, Zoe knows she doesn't deserve this heartache and humiliation. Unable to face the pitying faces of her friends and family, Zoe takes drastic action: she flees to America. Specifically, to Boston, where she takes up a post as nanny to five-year-old Ruby Miller and her little brother Samuel. Ruby and Samuel have lost their mother in an accident. They may as well have lost their father, too, for Ryan Miller is so wrapped-up in his grief that he barely notices his two attention-starved children. As Zoe sets about tidying up Ruby and Sam's home, and injecting some fun back into their lives, she finds herself gaining their trust and love. At the same time, Zoe grows more and more frustrated with Ryan's bullying behaviour, and his shameful neglect. Whatever happened to the loving man she keeps hearing about from his neighbours? Zoe can't find any sign of him. The only thing saving Zoe from despair is the small, close-knit group of British nannies who quickly befriend her.There's boisterous Trudie, man-mad but hiding a painful secret; Sloanie traveller Amber, who sports a Buddhist tattoo that, unbeknownst to her, reads 'Batteries Not Included'. And chilly, tight-lipped Felicity, whose cut-glass voice gives little away. But will these new friends be able to save Zoe, when she discovers that the past isn't all that easy to escape, no matter how far you go?
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Jane Costello is a former journalist for newspapers including the Liverpool Echo, Daily Mail and Liverpool Daily Post, where she spent four years as Editor. She is the author of the best-selling novel Bridesmaids and lives in Lancashire with her husband and two young sons.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The second book from talented writer Jane Costello, The Newly-Weds is witty, sexy, and completely unputdownable. Escapism at its best, the characters are so real you'll want to hang out with the heroine and run off with the drop-dead gorgeous hero. This author is definately the cream of the chick-lit crop, but be careful - once you start reading this you'll do anything not to put it down. (I nearly willingly missed my stop on the train just so I didn't have to stop reading a particularly gripping bit)! Let's hope we don't have to wait long for the third read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By L. L. Sutton
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Jane Costello has really hit the nail on the head with this one! It's a great Chick flick and summer read.
the opening to the story is great - Zoe is ditched at her own wedding, put's on weight, gets depressed then deciedes to leave the doom and gloom of everyone talking about her.. and takes a job in Hope Falls.
The story captures your imagination straight away - the way the character Ryan is discribed (sexy) the way the kids behave - it really gets you involved in the story.
Honeslty this is going to be one of the best summer reads! You won't want to put it down.
the opening to the story is great - Zoe is ditched at her own wedding, put's on weight, gets depressed then deciedes to leave the doom and gloom of everyone talking about her.. and takes a job in Hope Falls.
The story captures your imagination straight away - the way the character Ryan is discribed (sexy) the way the kids behave - it really gets you involved in the story.
Honeslty this is going to be one of the best summer reads! You won't want to put it down.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sian Louise
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I really enjoyed Bridesmaids by this author so when I saw this one half price in WHSmith's a couple of weeks ago I just couldn't resist it.
This one in my opinion was actually better than Bridesmaids. I really liked the main characters Zoe and Ryan and actually think they were very well written and realistic. The small group of "British" nannies that were her friends was really good as well, is nice to read about people that are really friends and not pretending to be friends. There were some extremely funny parts to this as well....at one point when I was reading at lunch time, I had to face the desk cos I was trying hard not to laugh out loud.
This is complete chick lit though so if you're not into this genre then you probably wouldn't like this.
I will definately be reading more from this author in the future.
This one in my opinion was actually better than Bridesmaids. I really liked the main characters Zoe and Ryan and actually think they were very well written and realistic. The small group of "British" nannies that were her friends was really good as well, is nice to read about people that are really friends and not pretending to be friends. There were some extremely funny parts to this as well....at one point when I was reading at lunch time, I had to face the desk cos I was trying hard not to laugh out loud.
This is complete chick lit though so if you're not into this genre then you probably wouldn't like this.
I will definately be reading more from this author in the future.
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Wow!
My favourite author at the moment.
Poor zoe escapes from the embarrassment of being dumped at the alter and accepts a job in America as a nanny for Ryan's 2 children. Read more
Poor zoe escapes from the embarrassment of being dumped at the alter and accepts a job in America as a nanny for Ryan's 2 children. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Tarnowl
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5 star romantic novel. Perfect escapism.
I had a spare 5 minutes so I thought I'd read a few chapters of this....3 hours later and I'm still reading! Read more
Published 20 days ago by Fiona Lamont
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Loved the book
I loved this book, it was amazing :) loved th storyline , wish saw more of what was going to happen to them and the other characters at the end but that's only because I don't like... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Caroline T Lamden
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never fails
Found this book very difficult to put down. loved the characters and laughed out loud a few times. One to get lost in.
Published 3 months ago by Austin Fan
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Laugh out loud.
My neighbour must have wondered what I was up to from all the laughter going on. Jane Costello never lets you down with her writing as all her books are page turners.
Published 3 months ago by A. E. Clark
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AMAZING!
What an amazing read! I read this within a day! I just couldn't put it down! I was really sad when it finished; just wanted to find out more! What a feel good read! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beth
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Loved it
Great story, great characters & the heroine & her hero were very loveable!! I lapped up every page & couldn't put it down!!
Published 3 months ago by Gems
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Brilliant
Jane Costello is fast becoming one of my favourite authors! A brilliant read, I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Amy harper
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The nearly-weds
I absolutely loved the book, I laughed + cried in equal proportions + most of the tears were those of joy. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Gwaun Valley Dragons
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Guilty Pleasure!
I am not a usual chick-lit reader, but I wanted something different and tried out this book. I must say, I loved it! Read more
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