Shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2008.
RNA panel comment: "An excellent modern romance, sharp and witty. The characters were well defined and dialogue flowed along nicely. For me, a perfect read."
'I love love love this book' ????? 'A funny, engaging, naughty and unpredictable book' ????? 'She's done it again!' ?????
The addictive and insightful sequel to Adele Parks's instant bestseller Playing Away
What happens after happily ever after?
Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future . . .
Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very . . . her.
They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view . . .
Will she be tempted to play with fire again?
What readers are saying about Young Wives' Tales:
'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters "human" . . . thoroughly engrossing'
'Highly addictive . . . like every one of her novels I lock myself away to read and read because it is so hard to put it down. You can't help but cancel plans when you are intending to read Young Wives Tales'
'One word - WOW - again Adele Parks ensures all housework is left alone while I devour this fab book!'
'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny - I couldn't put it down'
Acclaim for Adele Parks's unforgettable novels:
'A wicked pleasure' Woman & Home
'Parks writes with wit and a keen eye for detail' Guardian
Adele Parks MBE was born in North Yorkshire. She is the author of 22 bestselling novels including the Sunday Times and eBook Number One bestseller Both Of You. Over four and a half million UK editions of her work have been sold and her books have been translated into 31 different languages. Adele’s recent Sunday Times Number One bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck were shortlisted for the British Book Awards and have been optioned for development for TV. She is an ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency: two charities that promote literacy in the UK. Adele has lived in Botswana, Italy and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature.
