Jo Watson

Can she be herself in a one-size-fits-all world? Lori Palmer is the new girl at Bay Water High, where students prize glossy hair, beach bodies, and school spirit above all else. She misses her old school—where her talent as an artist carried more weight than she does—and longs for her old family life, before her parents got divorced and her mom reinvented herself. So Lori decides that the only way to survive the rest of the year is to blend into the background, but her plans go awry when she discovers that the most popular (and hottest) guy at Bay Water High, Jake, is a volunteer at her brother’s school. When her brother befriends Jake’s sister, Lori is suddenly thrust into his unfamiliar and exhilarating world of water polo, parties, and stargazing. But with her relationship with her mother deteriorating, old anxieties resurface and Lori finds a new artistic release that unknowingly ignites a powerful movement. When the authorities start asking questions, Lori realizes that finding her voice might have gotten her into a world of trouble...but sometimes standing up for what you believe in is as important as standing up for yourself.

Big Boned

'I've laughed out loud far too many times, until my sides hurt. A definite must read for fans of a cute rom-com!!' Goodreads reviewer The new ebook bestseller from the author of Almost A Bride. This unmissable, irresistibly fun, romantic rom-com is perfect for fans of Joanna Bolouri, Cate Woods and Sally Thorne's The Hating Game. Sera is usually a good girl. (Except for one wild night in the backseat of a stranger's car!) But what happens when that bad boy turns out to be her new boss? And what happens when he wants more than one night...and he can be very persuasive... For more laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy hijinks, don't miss Jo's other laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride and Finding You. 'I love a good original love story and Jo Watson managed to surprise me over and over again. Her snappy writing style is refreshing, her main characters are endearing and dazzling and her book sparkles from beginning to end. If you love funny romantic stories you really don't want to miss Love to Hate You' With Love For Books 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics 'More than just a rom-com, besides the inevitable plenty of laughs it will have you wonder, sigh, hope, and dream' Darkest Sins Preorder Jo's new rom-com After the Rain now! Just search: 9781472257734

Love to Hate You

From the author of the 100,000 copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson! 'If you want a book to make you feel better, to make you laugh and smile, go read this' NetGalley reviewer Preorder Jo's uplifting new rom-com, Truly, Madly, Like Me, now! Just search: 9781472265555 If you love Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson! 'Funny, relatable and a good read' 5* reader review 'Like a hug in the shape of a book' 5* reader review 'Definitely one everyone should read' 5* reader review 'Loved this book! Entertaining and well written, I couldn't put it down' 5* reader review There's a fine line between love and hate... Poppy Peterson is about to be evicted if she doesn't pay her rent. She used to be an actress on a telenovela until her character, Ramona Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO, was killed off. Unfortunately, dead characters can't pay the bills. Ryan Stark is a tough boss - especially if you're his assistant. He's been through five in the last two months and now no one wants to work for him. He needs an assistant who can meet his demands. And he can be very demanding. Poppy's been an assistant before - well, on screen anyway. It can't be that hard to do in real life, right? Two things are for sure. Poppy is about to play the role of a lifetime. And Ryan is about to learn a whole new lesson about what's really important in life. Don't miss Jo's laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Love You, Love You Not, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride, Finding You, After the Rain and The Great Ex-scape. Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

The laugh-out-loud rom-com that's a 'hug in the shape of a book'

Love You, Love You Not

There's a very fine line between blushing bride and mascara-streaked sobbing mess. #beenthere Lilly Swanson has been planning her perfect life since she was twelve years old: Meet Mr. Right, have the big white wedding, buy a house in the burbs, and raise 2.5 picture-perfect kids. However, when her fiancé bails, leaving Lilly alone at the altar to face five hundred gossipy guests, her dream turns into a nightmare. But then Lilly makes an impulsive decision---she ditches the dress, grabs her passport, and heads off to Thailand to spend her honeymoon alone. Or so she thinks . . . Because Lilly quickly learns that everything in Thailand is very hot: the weather, the merchandise, and especially Damien---the sexy, spontaneous man she meets before her feet even hit the sand. Now with no plan, and nothing holding her back, Lilly lets Damien lead her on a wild, unpredictable ride to the world's most exclusive party, Burning Moon. But after a week of letting go, indulging her every impulse and desire, Lilly must go back to the girl she used to be. Or can Damien convince her that their party doesn't have to end?

Burning Moon

If you love Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson! Preorder Jo's uplifting new rom-com, Truly, Madly, Like Me, now! Just search: 9781472265555 No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson, author of the ebook bestsellers Love to Hate You and Love You, Love You Not. Readers are raving about You, Me, Forever! 'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads 'An addictive read, it is heartbreaking at times but ultimately a stunning heart-warming read' Donna's Book Blog 'Will definitely be reading more by this author' Captured on Film Blog It all started with faulty elevator - and a love letter... Writer Becca Thorne needs an idea - fast! She might have a huge bestseller to her name but, with the deadline for book two approaching, Becca knows she's in danger of losing the career she cares so much about. But Fate has other plans for her when she almost plummets to her death with two strangers in a faulty elevator. Although Becca emerges in one piece, her precious vintage handbag doesn't, and that's when she realises that inspiration has been with her all along. Hidden inside the bag's now-torn lining is a set of beautiful love letters. It might not be her story, yet Becca can't seem to get the romantic words out of her head and feels compelled to discover who wrote the letters. But there's more waiting for Becca than the tale of a romance from long ago - it might be the chance to live her own love story and follow the path Fate has always intended her to... Don't miss Jo's laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Love You, Love You Not, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride, Finding You, After the Rain and The Great Ex-scape. Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

The glorious brand-new rom-com, guaranteed to make you laugh and cry

You, Me, Forever

The hilarious new rom-com from the author of the ebook bestseller Love to Hate You. Perfect for fans of Joanna Bolouri, Cate Woods and Sally Thorne. For more laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy hijinks, don't miss Jo's other rom-coms, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride, Finding You and After the Rain. Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

The Great Ex-Scape

Newly revised and expanded with crowd-sourced material, the second book in Wattpad sensation Jo Watson's Destination Love series!

Almost a Bride

Never-before-published, the third book in Wattpad sensation Jo Watson's Destination Love series!

Finding You

Nothing Makes You Laugh Like a Jo Watson Rom-com!

Just The Way I Am

'A hilarious, laugh-out-loud romance that is a breath of fresh air' 5* reader review From the author of the 100,000 copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson! If you love by Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson! Early readers are raving about Truly, Madly, Like Me! 'A masterclass in character development... This is truly a novel for the times we live in. I would highly recommend' 5* reader review 'Another absolutely gorgeous read by one of my favourite authors...completely impossible to put down' 5* reader review 'I loved this book. It was so funny and I really wish a movie could be made of it' 5* reader review She's used to faking it. Now it's time to get real. It all started with a faulty elevator... When social media influencer Frankie Paulson's followers turn on her after an embarrassing public break-up with her perfect #couplegoals boyfriend, and she almost plummets to her death with two strangers in a faulty elevator, all she wants to do is hide. A town with no internet is the ideal sanctuary, but Frankie has never done anything without sharing it on one of many apps she can't live without. After all, surely it's much more satisfying to take the perfect photograph of her breakfast than eat it? When Fate, in the form of a new four-legged companion, plays a hand in keeping her in the town, Frankie starts to make tentative but genuine connections with the people she meets. Suddenly every rule she's been living by seems far less meaningful and she begins to wonder if her apparently #blessed life wasn't as real as she thought... Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics 'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads 'A stunning heart-warming read' Donna's Book Blog

The Glorious and Hilarious New Rom-com from the Smash-hit Bestseller

Truly, Madly, Like Me

From the author of the 100,000 copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson! 'Jo Watson's writing puts you in a better mood. Brilliant' Goodreads reviewer Preorder Jo's uplifting new rom-com, Truly, Madly, Like Me, now! Just search: 9781472265555 If you love Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson! Some opposites attract; some rip each other's clothes off. Stormy-Rain and Marcus could not be more different: she's a free-spirited, rainbow-haired hippie; he wears a suit and over-shines his already too-shiny shoes. She believes in auras; he's governed by logic and doesn't believe in Fate. But Fate believes in them... So what happens when their worlds collide - and they are forced to embark on an epic road trip to catch a plane to a wedding on the other side of the world? The clock is ticking...and they're seriously ticking each other off. But Stormy and Marcus are about to discover just how thin the line between love and hate really is. Don't miss Jo's laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Love You, Love You Not, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride, Finding You, After the Rain and The Great Ex-scape. Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

The hilarious opposites-attract rom-com from the author of Love to Hate You

After the Rain

The Trouble with Kissing Connor

What Happens on Vacation

The hilarious new rom-com from the author of the ebook bestseller Love to Hate You. Perfect for fans of Joanna Bolouri, Cate Woods and Sally Thorne. Some opposites attract; some rip each other's clothes off. Stormy-Rain and Marcus are polar opposites: she's a free-spirited, Tarot card reading, rainbow-haired hippie; he wears a suit and tie, and over-shines his already too-shiny shoes. She believes in ancient aliens and auras; he's governed by law and logic and doesn't believe in Fate. But Fate believes in them... So what happens when their worlds collide and disaster strikes? Thrown together under strange circumstances, they are forced to embark on an epic road trip to catch a plane to a wedding on the other side of the world. The clock is ticking...and they're seriously ticking each other off. But they're both about to discover just how thin the line between love and hate really is. For more laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy hijinks, don't miss Jo's other rom-coms, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride and Finding You.

Challenging the Culture of Psychiatric Diagnosis

Drop the Disorder!

Charlotte Faraday

Trouvera-t-elle sa place dans un monde à taille unique ? Lori Palmer est la nouvelle élève au lycée Bay Water, un endroit où cheveux soyeux, « beach body » et « thigh gap » sont de rigueur. Son ancienne école lui manque – un endroit où son talent artistique avait plus d’importance aux yeux de ses camarades qu'une recette de smoothie aux graines de chia. Mal dans sa peau, Lori espère survivre à son année de terminale et à la chaleur infernale de l’été en se fondant dans le décor autant que possible. Mais ses plans tombent à l’eau lorsqu'elle apprend que Jake, le sportif populaire du lycée, est bénévole à l'école de Zac, son petit frère. Lori se retrouve alors plongée dans le monde de Jake, où se mêlent water-polo, fêtes et observation des étoiles. Alors qu'elle se rapproche de Jake et que sa relation avec sa mère se détériore, les anciennes angoisses de Lori refont surface et elle se jette à corps perdu dans son art. En empruntant une nouvelle direction, Lori découvre que trouver sa voix peut lui attirer des ennuis, mais surtout qu'il est aussi important de défendre ses idées que de se défendre elle-même.

La plus forte

Two rivals. One holiday. A trip they will never forget. 'This book is really one of the best books I've read this year. This is a masterpiece! I loved it.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This was the perfect summer read! It was a quick read and I absolutely loved the enemies to friends to lovers storyline.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Jo Watson never disappoints. This is yet another hilarious book, but with a serious note that makes us think about our finitude and how we should live our best lives.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Gosh, this was one hilarious book. I felt like I hadn't laughed like this for so long. Margaret & Jagger's banter was to die for.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'If you are looking for a book by the pool this is the book for you. I giggled the whole way through and couldn't put it down.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review Jo Watson returns with a hilarious and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity rom-com! It's the book you won't want to go on holiday without! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O'Leary and Christina Lauren. ......................................... Journalist Margaret needs a vacation. After a difficult couple of years, some R&R is on the cards, and she's taking her mom with her. Luckily, the office Quiz Night is coming up and the prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to Zanzibar. Good thing Margaret has never met a quiz question she didn't like. But Margaret has also never played against Jagger Villain. For the last six months, they have shared a desk and not a day has gone by when he hasn't driven her to distraction. The idea of sharing anything else with Jagger is unthinkable. But if she's going get what she needs from this trip, Margaret might have to compromise. Away from the office and in a tropical paradise, Margaret beings to wonder if her archnemesis maybe has some qualities. Could the holiday from hell turn into the vacation of her dreams? ......................................... More love for What Happens on Vacation: 'This sizzling, steamy enemies to lovers romance will keep you hooked throughout - and have you laughing out loud, too!' BETH REEKLES 'A total joy to read. Witty, romantic and laced with *chef's kiss* sexual tension, it's the perfect slice of summer escapism' CATHERINE WALSH 'Sizzling, sexy and great fun - the perfect holiday read' SOPHIE COUSENS Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics 'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads 'A stunning heart-warming read' Donna's Book Blog

The enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy you won't want to go on holiday without!

What Happens On Vacation

'A complete joy: funny, charming, heartwarming and insightful' PAIGE TOON 'Delicious romcom and a genre I personally call autistic-uplit meet in a perfect match. I loved this book' GAIL SCHIMMEL 'Sparkling and sincere, Love at First Flight perfectly encapsulates what romance readers love most about the genre: that everyone deserves the joy and beauty of falling in love. What a gem!' THERESE BEHARRIE Things Pippa enjoys: her job, airplanes, synonyms and tropical fish. Things Pippa does not enjoy: repeating patterns, tight clothes, people asking why she's single and school reunions. After four months of only speaking over intercom, when air-traffic controller Pippa Edwards finally meets pilot Andrew Boyce-Jones face-to-face, they discover they've got much more in common than simply working at the same airport. In fact . . . they both need a date. Tired of every relationship ending before it's even begun, Pippa wants to evade the inevitable questions at her dreaded ten-year school reunion in Cape Town. And Andrew needs to get his well-meaning family off his back about settling down. The solution seems simple. A pact - a fake dating pact - for as long as it's mutually beneficial. It's perfect. Or at least it would be if their very real attraction wasn't about to make Pippa question everything she thought she wanted. . . Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'This sizzling, steamy enemies to lovers romance will keep you hooked throughout - and have you laughing out loud, too!' BETH REEKLES 'A total joy to read. Witty, romantic and laced with *chef's kiss* sexual tension, it's the perfect slice of summer escapism' CATHERINE WALSH 'Sizzling, sexy and great fun - the perfect holiday read' SOPHIE COUSENS 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics 'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads 'A stunning heart-warming read' Donna's Book Blog

The heart-soaring fake-dating romantic comedy to fly away with!

Love at First Flight

There's a very fine line between blushing bride and mascara-streaked sobbing mess. #beenthere Lilly Swanson has been planning her perfect life since she was twelve years old: Meet Mr. Right, have the big white wedding, buy a house in the burbs, and raise 2.5 picture-perfect kids. However, when her fiancE bails, leaving Lilly alone at the altar to face five hundred gossipy guests, her dream turns into a nightmare. But then Lilly makes an impulsive decision-she ditches the dress, grabs her passport, and heads off to Thailand to spend her honeymoon alone. Or so she thinks...' Because Lilly quickly learns that everything in Thailand is very hot: the weather, the merchandise, and especially Damien-the sexy, spontaneous man she meets before her feet even hit the sand. Now with no plan, and nothing holding her back, Lilly lets Damien lead her on a wild, unpredictable ride to the world's most exclusive party, Burning Moon. But after a week of letting go, indulging her every impulse and desire, Lilly must go back to the girl she used to be. Or can Damien convince her that their party doesn't have to end'

How and why does psychiatric diagnosis hold such power? What harms does it do? What are the alternatives to diagnosis, and how can it be challenged? This book brings together psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and users and survivors of services to propose answers to these questions.

Lúcia Liba Mucznik

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