Jo Platt

The Feel-good Romantic Comedy of the Year!

Finding Felix

Thank you, n(ex)t. After burst pipes destroy Esme’s city-centre flat, she temporarily relocates to a delightful and small cottage in a village on the edge of town. The change is a big one, but Esme soon settles in and, as the art gallery she co-owns with her business partner, David, continues to thrive, life is sweet. Until Elliot - an ex whom she hasn’t seen or spoken to for years - moves in next door, along with his perfect new girlfriend, Morgan. Suddenly, Esme’s past is right on her doorstep, or at least just over the fence. When Elliot and Esme decide to keep their former relationship a secret from those around them, their subterfuge sets off a chain of events which not only forces Esme to re-evaluate her past relationship with Elliot, but also puts her friendship with David under the microscope and under pressure. A laugh-out-loud romance of second chances and near misses, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jenny Colgan.

An utterly charming and funny romance

The Ex Next Door

Die Bücherfreundinnen

Happiness could be just around the corner... “...perfect setting, perfect dress, perfect flowers, one hundred and eight guests – and one, total and utter, rat.” Abandoned at the altar, Rosalind Shaw descends into the kind of depression which involves watching too much daytime TV and not bothering to shower as regularly as her mother would like. Relocating, she begins a new life at antiquarian bookshop “Chapters”. Here Ros finds herself working alongside the intellectual, and intensely private, Andrew; the kind-hearted, sartorially splendid, Georgina; and Joan, a free-spirited, loose cannon of a pensioner, with a penchant for amateur dramatics and outdoor nudity. But just when life might be starting to improve, Ros’ neighbour Daniel knocks on her door with a bunch of flowers, a nervous grin and some rather distressing news... Reading Upside Down is funny, intelligent and fast-paced – a feel-good novel of mistaken assumptions and misread intentions; of feelings hurt and forgiveness. Praise for Reading Upside Down ‘I really enjoyed this book and it genuinely made me laugh out loud... I loved it and can't wait to read more from this great writer!’ Juliet ‘So good I've given it another spin.’ Nicholas ‘I loved everything about this gem of a novel, and was hooked from the very first page.’ KA Clarke ‘I simply loved this book. Jo's effortless comedy had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions. It's as dry as a stick and a welcome change from some of the more traditional chicklit novels.’ K Jones ‘Brilliant brilliant brilliant – what a brilliant book, thoroughly recommended!’ Joe ‘Charming, hilarious and very enjoyable! So easy to read yet fast paced, you'll not want to put it down. Definitely recommended!’ Charlie ‘I loved this book. Very funny with a few twists and warm moments! Highly recommended if you love a light uplifting (and very funny) read.’ Sarah Jo Platt was born in Liverpool in 1968 and, via the extremely winding route of rural Wiltshire, London, Seattle and St Albans, she is now happily settled in Bristol with her husband and two daughters. She studied English at King's College London before going on to work in the City for ten years. In 2000 she escaped into motherhood and part-time employment, first as an assistant teacher in a Seattle pre-school and then was a Bristol-based secretary to her husband.

A funny and feel-good romantic comedy

Reading Upside Down

Her new colleague is about to shake things up... When her love life crashed down around her, Edie turned to work for solace. But office life goes downhill with the departure of her work wife, Ruby, and the arrival of new guy Cameron – a chauvinist, a womaniser and the very opposite of a team player. But is Cameron the bad guy he seems to be? When a best-forgotten ex decides to get back in touch, Edie’s work life, love life and home life are on a collision course. Exactly what she will be able to salvage from the twisted wreckage, is anybody’s guess. A funny and feel-good romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson.

The most unforgettable and funny romance of the year

Working It Out

Coleção ♥ Curti. Histórias com final feliz. Abandonada no altar, Rosalind Shaw resolveu dar a volta por cima e se recuperar deste golpe que abalou sua vida pessoal. Ros, por sugestão do amigo Tom, resolve deixar o centro da cidade e começar uma vida nova na pequena St. Albans, onde se torna coproprietária de uma loja de livros usados e antigos. Nesse cenário, trabalhando na companhia de três novos amigos — o introspectivo sócio intelectual Andrew, a atraente e impecável ex-contadora Georgina e Joan, uma solteirona linguaruda —, ela tenta voltar a ser a pessoa que sempre foi: feliz, confiante e divertida. Quando tudo parece entrar nos eixos, Ros recebe a visita de seu vizinho Daniel, um tipo barbudo e desgrenhado, que bate à sua porta com um buquê de flores, um sorriso nervoso e novidades nada agradáveis... Com um enredo bem delineado, personagens cativantes e boa dose de humor, Lendo de cabeça para baixo é garantia de uma leitura deliciosa.

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The Must-read Romantic Comedy

You Are Loved

When life falls apart, friendship will keep you together Alice Waites has been happily single for almost two years. When her close friends in The Short Book Group gently question her current distinct lack of interest in men, she accepts that maybe it is time to deal with the past and open herself up to new possibilities. Oh yes, the time has come to go dating again. However, things soon unravel for Alice as she uncovers the secret heartache and hopes of those around her. And her most surprising discovery is the life-changing truth which she has kept hidden, even from herself... Perfect for readers of Milly Johnson, Jojo Moyes or Mhairi McFarlane, It Was You is the fast, funny and touching story of one woman’s journey towards love. Praise for Reading Upside Down by Jo Platt ‘Brilliant brilliant brilliant – what a brilliant book, thoroughly recommended!’ Joe ‘I really enjoyed this book and it genuinely made me laugh out loud... I loved it and can't wait to read more from this great writer!’ Juliet ‘So good I've given it another spin.’ Nicholas ‘I loved everything about this gem of a novel, and was hooked from the very first page.’ KA Clarke ‘I simply loved this book. Jo's effortless comedy had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions. It's as dry as a stick and a welcome change from some of the more traditional chicklit novels.’ K Jones ‘Charming, hilarious and very enjoyable! So easy to read yet fast paced, you'll not want to put it down. Definitely recommended!’ Charlie ‘I loved this book. Very funny with a few twists and warm moments! Highly recommended if you love a light uplifting (and very funny) read.’ Sarah Jo Platt was born in Liverpool in 1968 and, via the extremely winding route of rural Wiltshire, London, Seattle and St Albans, she is now happily settled in Bristol with her husband and two daughters. She studied English at King's College London before going on to work in the City for ten years. In 2000 she escaped into motherhood and part-time employment, first as an assistant teacher in a Seattle pre-school and then was a Bristol-based secretary to her husband.

The Must-Read Romantic Comedy

It Was You

Happy End gesucht! Grace schreibt erfolgreich Liebesromane. Seit ihrer Scheidung kann sie sich aber nicht mehr zu Happy Ends durchringen. Ihr Agent verordnet ihr eine Auszeit. Nur weiß Grace einfach nichts mit sich anzufangen. Da fügt es sich gut, dass ihre Haushaltshilfe für einige Wochen zu ihrer Schwester nach Spanien will und dringend eine Vertretung braucht. Kurzentschlossen vertritt Grace sie, und fortan putzt die Bestsellerautorin inkognito im Haus von James: reich, gutaussehend, aber ziemlich arrogant. Plötzlich scheint Grace selbst in einer ihrer Geschichten gelandet zu sein. Denn irgendwie geht ihr ihr attraktiver Arbeitgeber nicht mehr aus dem Sinn ...

Die Liebe schreibt die schönsten Geschichten

In this charming and funny romantic novel, Alice Waites learns that when life falls apart, friendship will keep you together. Alice Waites has been happily single for almost two years. When her close friends in the Short Book Group gently question her current distinct lack of interest in men, she accepts that maybe it is time to open herself up to new possibilities. However, things soon unravel for Alice as she uncovers the secret heartache and hopes of those around her. But her most surprising discovery is the life-changing truth that she has kept hidden, even from herself. The perfect romantic comedy for readers of Emily Henry and Jojo Meyers.

Sometimes, life needs a rewrite... Author Grace Waterhouse has hit rock bottom. Her ex-husband has just had a baby with his new partner and her latest novel is... well, the less said the better. Desperate for distraction, Grace impulsively takes on a friend’s cleaning job, parachuting herself into a new social circle including an eccentric OAP, a heartbroken twenty-something and one James Brooke, an enigmatic lawyer with an unblinking stare. Add to this mix an anxious literary agent, a hairdresser who doesn’t mince words and a newly repentant ex-husband, and Grace's career break proves to be more breathless than breather. They say that all you need is love – but what if that's the one thing you haven't got? The heart-warming, funny and unputdownable new novel from bestseller Jo Platt is perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Anna Bell and Joanna Bolouri.

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