That's Just Perfect

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Things are bad enough when Emilys life falls apart, and even the cat isnt speaking to her. Then it gets worse when her black sheep father turns up with one of his plans. The funny, poignant new novel from the author of Swimming for Beginners
'Laugh out loud funny yet poignant at heart' Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman'A real treat of a book' Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou'Another gem from Nicola Gill' Jessica Ryn, author of The Imperfect Art of CaringTwenty-nine-year-old teacher Emily needs her father to believe her life is a success. He may have walked out on the family when she was a child and let her down when she needed him most, but her life is perfect despite him.Or it was until last Friday, when her fianc dumped her. Now shes facing a frighteningly empty future, and shes unravelling at work. And just when she thought things couldnt get worse, her father turns up on her doorstep.Ed knows hes got it wrong, and he wants to make amends, even if his motives arent entirely selfless. What better way to do that than to show Emily how much he cares about her wedding Hell even shell out for the dress if thats what it takes.Emily cant bear to tell her father that her life has fallen apart. So she doesnt. Before she knows it, theyre planning and booking a wedding thats totally perfect.Except for one small fact

Reviews

'Full of heart and depth'

* Prima on Swimming for Beginners *

'Warm, witty but also heart-wrenching'

* Red on Swimming for Beginners *

'Three generations, three brilliantly-drawn characters, three lives unravelling in different ways - Nicola Gill brings her beautifully drawn characters together with warmth and wit. Laugh out loud funny yet poignant at heart, this is feel-good fiction at its best'

-- Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman

'Thats Just Perfect is a gorgeous tale of mess-ups, second chances and being perfectly imperfect. So relatable, real, and uplifting. Another gem from Nicola Gill'

-- Jessica Ryn, author of The Imperfect Art of Caring

'Thats Just Perfect has all the elements readers have come to expect from Nicola Gills novels: warm, loveable and relatable characters facing tangible dilemmas, written with heart and humour on every page. The messaging about authenticity is beautifully executed, and the ending deeply satisfying. Its a gorgeous book which left me feeling all is well with the world'

-- Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library

'Nicola Gill has done it again. This wonderful story about Emily, her father Ed and their mutual life regrets is very funny, uplifting but also moving. Nicola places her flawed-but-lovable characters in impossible situations, and the ensuing story is always credible and a delight. A real treat of a book. Buy it'

-- Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou

'Nicola Gill has a rare talent for skilfully conjuring wonderfully complex, relatable characters which her readers are routing for all the way, despite, or perhaps because of, all their imperfections. I loved this book so much, and just had to know what was going to happen, so that my plan to read just one chapter became one more, then one more after that each time I picked up the book. Thats Just Perfect is full of humour, warmth and I admit, a few happy tears at the end. A perfect holiday, weekend, or indeed, anytime, read!'

-- Louise Fein, author of The London Bookshop Affair

'A cautionary tale about the lies that can so easily fester within fractured families. Hugely readable, utterly relatable and packed with appealing characters, both major and minor'

-- Sue Teddern, author of The Pre-Loved Club

'L.O.L's and Heartbreak. I love Nicola Gills books and she's done it again! I found myself loving these flawed and very real characters. Ed is so real, and Liz's story is completely heart-breaking. You just want to get inside the pages and help her. I cried a little at the end, just before a meeting, so thanks for that Nicola Gill'

-- Tim Ewins, author of Tiny Pieces of Enid

'Absolutely bursting with feeling! Nicola has created three perfectly imperfect characters in Liz, Ed and Emily. It's a wonderfully heartfelt story that is sprinkled with Nicola's humour, and I absolutely loved it!'

-- Holly McCulloch, author of The Mix Up

'Another warm and engaging story from Nicola Gill who always manages to perfectly capture the frustrations and joys of family life. The characters are beautifully drawn each fighting their own demons, flawed and embattled but eager to restore old relationships and build new ones. Gill handles each storyline sensitively, with trademark humour and compassion in this satisfying treat of a novel'

-- Nancy Peach, author of The Mother of All Problems

'I love everything Nicola writes. Im a real fan girl! Her books are full of heart, real characters and hope and are a fantastic read and Thats Just Perfect is no exception!'

-- Olivia Beime, author of Three Nights in Italy

Author Bio

Nicola Gill lives in London with her husband and two sons. At the age of five, when all of the other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers, she decided she wanted to be an author. Her ballet teacher was very relieved. When she's not at her desk, you can usually find Nicola reading, cooking up vast vats of food for friends and family or watching box sets. Occasionally she even leaves the house...