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Carole Matthews (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)


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August 1, 2003
In a moment of madness, Ali Kingston, wife and mother of three, skips work to spend the day with Christian, a gorgeous street artist fifteen years her junior. Midlife crisis or whatever, it escalates when Ali’s husband, Ed, equates her minor indiscretion with a major affair and kicks her out into the rainy night. . . and Christian’s open arms. Soon thirty-eight-year-old Ali is ensconced in a Notting Hill love nest wondering how to introduce her children to the charismatic Christian, who could easily have been her teenage daughter’s boyfriend rather than her own.

Meanwhile back at the ranch house in suburban Richmond, Ed is also facing unanticipated temptations, as two younger women compete to console him for the loss of his wife, while family and friends attempt to reunite him with Ali. . . with deliciously droll results. Then a disconcerting event forces both Ed and Ali to decide what they really want -- from themselves, from each other and from life itself.

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the "Reading with Ripa" Book Club pick For Better, For Worse comes a provocative tale of midlife temptation, told with incomparable warmth, wit and wisdom by one of Britain’s brightest romantic comediennes.

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Ali is idly drinking a cup of coffee when she notices a handsome young stranger sketching her. Christian, who at 23 is 15 years younger than Ali, is immediately smitten, and begins pursuing her. Ali's husband, Ed, a producer for a video company, has been less than attentive lately, and she finds herself drawn to Christian. What Ali doesn't suspect is that a (mostly) innocent afternoon in the park with Christian will lead to Ed's throwing her out of the house. Christian is more than happy to invite her to live with him, but is it what Ali really wants? Meanwhile, Ed, no longer sure of his hasty decision to throw Ali out, is contending with the romantic overtures of two younger women. Matthews, author of the popular For Better, For Worse (2002), scores again with this charming comedy. Kristine Huntley
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". . . a best-selling Brit with a great sense of fun." -- Kirkus Reviews

"...a cheeky romp from a best-selling Brit with a great sense of fun." -- Kirkus Reviews

"...her humorous storytelling resurrects the power of romance to conquer all." -- Booklist

"...she entertains her readers with serendipitous trysts and near misses." -- Publishers Weekly

"...this light, funny novel...will charm Bridget Jones fans on both sides of the Atlantic." -- Library Journal

"It's a big five points for humor." -- Kelly Ripa, Live with Regis and Kelly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Red Dress Ink (August 1, 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 0373250339
  • ASIN: B000IOEYE6
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carole Matthews is an internationally bestselling author of hugely successful romantic comedy novels. Her unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim all over the world.

As well as appearing on the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller lists, Carole is published in 24 different countries. Her novel Welcome To The Real World was shortlisted for the RNA romantic novel of the year award.

In the USA, the hilarious For Better, For Worse was selected by one of America's top TV book clubs - Reading with Ripa on LIVE with Regis and Kelly - as their book of the month. As a result it went straight into the USA Today and New York Times Extended bestseller lists.

Carole co-edited two editions of the hugely popular Girls' Night In charity series called Girls' Night Out - one for the USA and one for Canada. All proceeds go to War Child. She has recently contributed a story to an anthology for the Romantic Novelists' Association, Loves Me, Loves Me Not. Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest.

Born in St Helens, Merseyside, Carole has always been an avid reader and dreamed of being a teacher, an air traffic controller, a travel guide or a hairdresser - writer never featured once. Leaving Liverpool for London after a torrid holiday romance in Torquay, she worked as a secretary, an ice-cream lady, a shop assistant and a beauty therapist. It was when she was working in a completely mad holistic clinic that she first thought 'one day I should write a book about this.' She still hasn't got round to it.

 

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Starts off with great promise, however the characters disappointed me., January 2, 2006
This book grabbed me right away because I related to Ali's feelings of being in a middle-aged slump, harried from the duties of motherhood and marriage, especially when her children seemed unappreciative and her husband seemed indifferent and distant. I can only image how flattered she felt by the attention of a handsome young artist; as though she regained her own identity and wasn't only viewed as an extension of her family. It's even understandable that she played hookey from work to spend a day with Christian (although she should have called in rather than been a no-show), especially when he so persistantly and persuasively insisted that there was no harm in just being friends. Honestly, I was very prepared to like Ali as a character and to sympathize with her plight.

However, everything spun out of control in a totally negative direction once her husband Ed tossed her out without listening to her side of the story nor giving her the benefit of the doubt. It is unconscionable that she'd move in with Christian at this point rather than humbly return home to work things out with Ed. I grew very impatient with Ali's irresponsibly, especially towards her children. I can't imagine a mother being so selfish. As well, I wanted to clobber both Ed and Ali for their stubborness and self-centered behavior, and smack some sense into Christian for his attitude as well. No one really considered the children's feelings in all this. This middle part of the story seemed to drag on.

For a book to evoke such powerful feelings, it must be very well-written! It's obvious the author is very a very talented story-teller and a very witty writer. Although I didn't like the turns the plot took and I don't approve with the actions of the characters, I still feel this was a worthwhile and thought-provoking book to read, bringing to light the consequences of one's impulsive and selfish actions.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Temptation and Marriage - I could not put this book down, July 31, 2003
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Ali and Ed Kingston lead an ordinary life with their three children. They are always busy rushing around to get to work, get the kids off to school and then pick them up, attend the parent-teacher meetings, and cook a meal that everyone will eat. Ali and Ed are just like every other couple - two passing ships in the night.

Suddenly things take a turn when Ali meets a young handsome man, Christian, during her break from work. Christian is a street artist who sketches her picture one afternoon, He declares how beautiful she is, which is something she has not heard in years. Ali is swept into the romance of being noticed by the hunk, and soon they decide to skip work and meet secretly.

When Ed finds out about Ali's secret meeting, both of their worlds are turned upside-down. Sadly, their bullheadedness keeps them apart. Ed begins dating a co-worker and a school teacher, which has some hilarious twists and turns. The children provide most of the comedy, and it is amazing to see how much they understand about what is going on. The subplot with Ali's sister, Jemma, and Ed's brother, Neil, is also very entertaining.

Carole Matthews does a great job of involving the reader in all of the emotions the characters are feeling. This book will draw you in and keep you there. The story of how this couple's paths split but stay near and close is wonderful. I highly recommend reading this book to see if they come back together. As a married woman I often look back on young love and its emotions, but this book points out the reality and how a minor indescretion can lead to major heartbreak.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Minor Indiscretion made Major, February 6, 2006
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The indiscretion of a kiss from the main character, Ali, with a younger guy, turns into a major ordeal. It also turns into a majorly long novel. The first mistake of her minor indiscretion was admitting it to her husband, Ed. He hasn't admitted to her the full fledged affair he previously had to his wife. The major characters, Ali, Ed, and Chrisitan the young lover are all stubborn, in the biggest way, their refusal to change.

When Ed decides he cannot handle Ali's minor indiscretion he throws her out. After a failed attempt to move in with her sister, she has only one place to turn, the young lad she shared a kiss with, and his flatmates. She soon finds out the emotions she was feeling in a trying time were lust not love with Christian. Christian refuses to grow up, giving her children drugs and being a squatter. Christian is not there for her when she needs him the most.

It takes a major health crisis for Ed and Ali to realize that they need each other.

This book is very long, but no matter which frustrations you have with all three main characters, one is compelled to read it until the end.
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