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Weddings aren't just about the happy couple... A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances

It's the day before her daughter's wedding and...

'Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing' NIGELLA LAWSON
'A wise, wonderful book' OBSERVER
'Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS
'I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP

Weddings aren't just about the happy couple... A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances

It's the day before her daughter's wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines.

First thing, she loses her job (or quits, depending who you ask). Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door looking for somewhere to stay. He doesn't even have a suit. Instead, he's brought memories - and a cat looking for a new home.

Just as Gail is wondering what's next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret which could throw the whole wedding into question...

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