The Things We Do For Love: A joyous and hopeful story about friendship, secrets and love in all its forms

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It s enrolment night for Life Drawing for Beginners in Carraikbawn Senior College and each of the prospective students has their own reason for being there . . .

For friends Meg, Anna and Fiona the class is a welcome distraction: Anna s husband has just left her for a younger woman and she has to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. Fiona has to face up to the reason why she can t tell her husband she s pregnant. While Meg is just there to support her friends or is she

There s the handsome, mysterious James who is looking for a new start for himself and his daughter Charlie. Since his wife disappeared he s determined not to let anyone get close but then he discovers his interest in Jackie the single-mother life drawing model, is more than aesthetic.

Then there s Irene who has a beautiful home, a handsome, successful husband and the perfect daughter. So why does she feel that somehow it isn t enough

And Audrey, the teacher, who has just fallen in love . . . with the puppy in the window of the local pet shop. Will she be put off by the distracted and brusque pet shop owner or does she find out that his bark is worse than his bite

Will the members of Life Drawing For Beginners find hidden talents, or at the very least a distraction

Reviews

As sweet a tale as the cupcakes Hannah Robinson sells in her shop...Meaney weaves wonderful, feelgood tale of a consistently high standard. And that standard rises with each book she writes. - Irish Examiner

Her best book so far. Repeatedly and deservedly likened to Maeve Binchy, she is a master of her craft and a gifted storyteller. She has outdone herself with a skilful plot, memorable characters and the ability to leave the reader wanting more. The cleverly written plot-within-a-plot gives an interesting twist to this absorbing book. If you are a Binchy fan, I would highly recommend you get to know Meaney too. - Irish Independent

'The Last Week of May is a highly engaging and heartwarming tale populated with warm and loveable characters. Roisin Meaney's gentle storytelling is reminiscent of that of Maeve Binchy. I truly adored the book and devoured it within a few short hours.' - Melissa Hill

'Keenly observed and beautifully told. Lots of writers are compared to Binchy but Meaney really is ... Buy it now and put it in the beach bag.' - Irish Independent Review

'With writing reminiscent of Maeve Binchy's, Meaney is carving out a niche for herself in this crowded market.' - Irish Examiner

The plot will draw you in; and there is both laughter and tears along the way. Meaney is an accomplished storyteller. - Books Ireland

A heart-warming story . . . that readers are bound to devour - Irish Independent

Author Bio

Roisin Meaney was born in Listowel, Co Kerry, She has lived in the US, Canada, Africa and Europe. In 2002, Roisin won the Tivoli Write a Bestseller competition with her first novel, The Daisy Picker, which was subsequently followed by Putting Out the Stars. Roisin is currently based in Limerick. She is the author of the No. 1 bestselling The Last Week of May (2006) and No. 2 bestselling The People Next Door (2007). Love in the Making her sixth novel was a Top Five Bestseller in Trade Paperback. The Things We Do For Love is her seventh novel.