Can real life have a happy -ever-after? A controversial, debate-provoking novel about growing older, taking risks and living for the moment, from the author of the highly acclaimed The Perfect 10. Take some lessons in love -- from a movie star! Dolly Russell was a star of the big screen at a time when women were beautiful and men were strong. Scarlet White is a make-up artist at a time when women are desperate to be beautiful and men are pretty rubbish! Dolly, having been coaxed out of a decade's exile in the Hollywood Hills after a glittering career and a headline-grabbing love life, is the latest star to grace the West End. A notorious diva, she's used to getting her own way. Scarlet is a woman on the edge -- going nowhere fast with her boyfriend of three years, getting herself into compromising situations, lusting over the leading man and wondering where the promise of yesterday went. When the two are thrown together on the eve of the opening night, the last make-up artist having fled with a bad case of nerves, fireworks seems inevitable. But instead an unlikely friendship blossoms as Dolly gives Scarlet some valuable lessons in life and love, opening up as Scarlet gets closer, her still-beautiful mask finally slipping. In a world where sex and love are often mistaken, possessions are more important than emotions and where 'must do' is swapped for 'make do', Scarlet's passion for life is reawakened. As she ventures to live life like a movie star, she wonders if maybe a fairytale ending -- complete with leading man and glorious sunset -- is possible after all!
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PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT 10: 'If you've ever thought that happiness came with a smaller dress size, this is definitely the book for you.' New Woman MORE PRAISE FOR LOUISE KEAN: 'Intelligent and thought-provoking.' Company 'Insightful and laugh-out-loud funny but also serious and sad. The emotional mixture makes for an unmissable page-turner.' New Woman 'Brilliantly observed!a reassuringly honest and amusing account of modern romance with all its ups and downs laid bare, it's a must-read.' Heat 'a funny and extraordinarily clever debut novel' Publishing News 'A brilliant tale! Witty and wise' B magazine 'Entertaining.' Closer
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Louise Kean is a top consultant for the film industry and the author of three other novels, including The Perfect 10, rights to which have just sold in the United States. The Perfect 10 was inspired by Louise's real-life experience of losing half her body weight -- going from size 24 to size 12 in a year. As a result of the huge publicity the book received, Louise is now in great demand as a freelance writer and pundit on the modern woman's experience. She is 31 and lives in Richmond
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It's impossible to read this book without relating to the story either because you've been in a similar relationship or have seen a friend go through it. Louise Kean perfectly captures the struggle of letting go of an unfulfilling, but familiar, relationship and facing your fears of being alone but ultimately seeing the hope in freeing yourself for a chance at happiness.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who isn't getting what they want out of their current relationship, it will give you some perspective as you see a similar situation play out in the book. Or if you find yourself with friends who are stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, this book will give you a view into their mindset. Plus, it's entertaining! Great for when you need a break.
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