A glorious romantic romp full of lies, deception and manipulation. Matthew finally leaves his wife and two children to join Helen his long-term girlfriend of four years, only to find that their relationship was better when it was an illicit one. But Helen is a softy at heart and rectifying their mistake takes some interesting turns. This is sharp, addictive, compulsive stuff, most enjoyable and highly recommended.
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What to do if Matthew, your secret lover of the past four years, finally decides to leave his wife Sophie (and their two daughters) and move into your flat, just when you’re thinking that you might not want him anymore…
PLAN A
Stop shaving your armpits. And your bikini line Tell him you have a moustache that you wax every six weeks Stop having sex with him Pick holes in the way he dresses Don’t brush your teeth. Or your hair. Or the stray hag-whisker that grows out of your chin Buy incontinence pads and leave them lying around
PLAN B
Accidentally on purpose bump into his wife Sophie Give yourself a fake name and identity Befriend Sophie Actually begin to really like Sophie Snog Matthew’s son (whose the same age as you by the way. You’re not a paedophile) Buy a cat and give it a fake name and identity Befriend Matthew’s children. Unsuccessfully Watch your whole plan go absolutely horribly wrong Getting Rid of Matthew isn’t as easy as it seems, but along the way Helen will forge an unlikely friendship, find real love and realize that nothing ever goes exactly to plan…
Jane Fallon is the multi-award-winning television producer behind shows such as This Life, Teachers and 20 Things To Do Before You're 30. Her previous books include Getting Rid of Matthew, Got You Back, Foursome and The Ugly Sister andSkeletons. Strictly Between Us is her sixth novel.
A 2014 World Book Night selection. What to do if Matthew, your secret lover of the past four years, finally decides to leave his wife Sophie (and their two daughters) and move into your flat, just when you’re thinking that you might not want him anymore… PLAN A Stop shaving your armpits.
Getting Rid of Matthew features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, eBooks of the Month, General Fiction, Fiction, Recommendations
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Getting Rid of Matthew was written by Jane Fallon and published by Penguin Books Ltd
