Sleeping Around [Hardcover]

Julie Highmore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005

When Hannah turns up on his doorstep with two-year-old Freddie, Robin is astonished but thrilled when she announces that the toddler is his son. Marcus was less happy to learn that Hannah had a fling just before their wedding, but a few months on, he’s longing to spend some time with the little boy he thought was his. So he takes on a house-sitting job a few streets away. Jo, across the road, is intrigued by the newcomer, and quickly finds an excuse to learn more, but Hannah, always wanting what she can’t have, is also wondering whether Marcus is the answer to her problems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Highmore excels in taking a witty and somewhat wry look at relationships, and in Sleeping Around" families in all their forms take centre stage, with added spice coming from their histrionics, fanciable house sitters, and flights to France' Publishing News" -- Publishing News 20050826 'A witty, wry observant tale of mixed relations' Bookseller" -- Bookseller 20050826 'Where Highmore excels is inthe unsentimental way she writes about the dilemmas life throws at us. There's also a mordant, black humour to her writing, which keeps the froth at bay and makes this a novel firmly rooted in reality' Glamour " -- Glamour 20051201 'A fun little romp' Star" magazine -- Star magazine 20051212 'If you're after some fluffy chicklit froth to brighten up your day, you won't be disappointed' Prima" -- Prima 20051212 'A tangled, complicated tale of love and life' Closer" -- Closer 20051203 'A funny and clever novel. A quirky examination of desire, selfishness and the surprising nature of love and relationships. Very seductive!' Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin" -- Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin 20060121 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Julie Highmore was born in Surrey. She has worked as a reader for OUP Children's Books, copy-edited academic work and taught English. She lives in Oxford and has three grown-up children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0755321162
• ISBN-13: 978-0755321162
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,280,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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