McFarlane Mhairi

"I feel like a fist is crushing my heart the whole time I read an Mhairi McFarlane book... She has ludicrously amazing skill. Emmy Henry

In her latest book, international best-selling author Mhairi McFarlane tells the story of a woman whose life dramatically changes when her screenwriter lover uses their relationship as the basis for a new television program.

A birthday, an engagement, and the premiere of Joe's brand-new TV program are all being celebrated as Roisin and Joe go on a weekend getaway with their pals at a rural property. However, as the weekend goes on, conflicts among the group surface, and Roisin starts to doubt her own relationship. She also notices that the intimate information she shared with Joe that ought to have remained between them is shown on the TV as they watch the first episode of his drama.

Roisin goes home to escape the unwelcome attention and assist in managing her family's bar since her friendship group is in disarray and her untidy love life is on show for everyone to see. Drama nonetheless persists in the shape of her broken family and the nagging concern of whether additional elements of her ex-boyfriend's program are based on actual occurrences. Lies? Infidelity? She is curious to see what further secrets will be exposed each week when a new episode airs.

The most shocking turn of all, however, comes from an old acquaintance who finds herself unexpectedly supporting Roisin in ways she never realized she needed.

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