Invisible Women: A hilarious, feel-good novel of love, motherhood and friendship

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Isn't it about time we talked about YOU? Tessa, Sandra and Harriet have been best friends through first crushes, careers, marriage and the trials of motherhood. After twenty years of taking care of everyone else's every need, they've found themselves hitting the big 5-0 and suddenly asking themselves: 'what about me?!' Sandra has a sordid secret, and Harriet is landed with her ailing mother-in-law. Tessa is looking for something to fill the gaping hole left by her youngest daughter's departure for uni, where it seems she's now engaged in all sorts of unsavoury activities, if Tessa's obsessive late-night Facebook stalking is anything to go by. When Tessa impulsively responds to an online message from an old flame, she soon finds herself waiting at Heathrow Airport for The One That Got Away. But what will the plane from New York bring her? The man of her dreams, or a whole heap of trouble? And could this be the long-awaited moment for Tessa to seize her life, for herself, with both hands? This is sharp, irreverent and very funny women's fiction for grown-ups.

Sarah Long is a London-based author of two previously published commercial fiction novels and one hilarious memoir about her ten years living in Paris. She is a married mother of three.

I was hooked from the start on this emotionally intelligent read * Daily Mail * When three friends hit the big 5-0, they find themselves facing the question, "What about me?" It's time to seize life with both hands - and they do it in spades. Wittily perceptive. * My Weekly * a funny and emotional story of friends, family and relationships * Stardust Book Reviews * The author writes well and even though it covers some serious issues there is a lovely light feel to the story * Jaffa Reads Too * Funny moments bring this book to life * Echoes in an Empty Room * 'I'm thrilled to say that as I closed the book, after turning the last page, I felt compelled to read more by this gifted author.' * Blooming Fiction * 'Irreverent, witty and emotionally charged, Long's rollercoaster ride zones in with exquisite precision and perception on the dreams, despairs and dilemmas of all middle aged women getting ready to say a final goodbye to their youth and looking forward to new beginnings. Warm, intelligent reading for the autumn nights!' * Lancashire Evening Post * Invisible Women' is very cleverly written, witty and the underlying message throughout the storyline is a very important one. Lots of giggles, powerful friendships and bucketfuls of determination, this book will really keep your attention from start to finish * The Writing Garnet * Such a fab, insightful book..it was an easy read with some light undertones but a really serious heart. Thank you so much for such a lovely read that was more serious than I initially thought it would be but also more enlightening and thought provoking. A book for women of all ages - a reminder that all women, friends, children, parents and wives are also individual people too who deserve to make and live their own dreams too * Crooks On Books * Invisible Women was an emotional and down - to - earth journey of finding yourself afresh, about realising that living a routine is not the best possible way to live your life. It was about some really serious issues that not everyone would dare to write about, such as ageism or mental health problems, and the author has dealt with them in a great way. It was also full of loving friendship, natural banter, emotions and understanding, sharp observed and realistic. Already looking towards Sarah Long's other novels * On My Bookshelf * Really enjoyed this read full of humour that I think all women could enjoy and relate to. Funny full of wit and charm this will make you laugh and shake your head at some of their mishaps. What happens when they put themselves first for a change? What does their future hold? * Charlene Jess *