'I couldn’t put it down!' Sarah MorganThe uplifting new story of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica JamesAfter a long and seemingly happy marriage Louisa is stunned when her husband Kip suddenly asks for a divorce. He’d never seemed unhappy - and they’ve raised three children together.For months Kip has been secretly seeing a younger woman - and if that wasn’t bad enough it’s the woman who broke their youngest son’s heart.Now Kip is moving out and embarking on a new life with Zoe and Louisa is left to pick up the pieces. Their beloved family home Charity Cottage is up for sale and tensions are running high.Yet despite the betrayal and anger when Louisa lays eyes on what might be a unique and welcoming new home she feels a first glimmer of hope that life might be taking a turn for the better.And while Louisa is making exciting plans Kip finds himself facing challenges of his own and begins to learn that living the dream may not be as simple as he thought…*****Readers love An Ideal Husband:'Pure reading joy' (Five stars)'Another brilliant novel by Erica James. One of those books that I was really sad to finish…' (Five stars)'I love Erica James and her new book does not disappoint. She brings a real warmth to her characters and also a poignancy to her story telling. Highly recommend.' (Five stars)'Erica James does it again… I loved this book and could not put it down.' (Five stars)'This novel is truly beautiful…Thought provoking yet at the same time a most uplifting and positive read.' (Five stars)With An Ideal Husband Erica James the Sunday Times bestselling author crafts a touching narrative of friendship romance and the journey of a mother and wife in a small rural town. Through Louisa's story we learn that even in the darkest times there's always a glimmer of hope for a fresh start.For fans of Veronica Henry (The Forever House) Sheila O'Flanagan (What Eden Did Next) Roisin Meaney (Life Before Us) Jill Mansell (The Wedding of the Year) and Santa Montefiore (The Kiss).HarperCollins 2024
