Product Description

'What you need,' said Saffron, pouring Alex another glass of wine, 'is someone to take away your worries, someone you can rely on, someone to deal with all the boring details.' 'But I've got a bloke already,' protested Alex. 'No, no!' replied Saffron. 'I mean, what you need is a WIFE.' On the surface Alex Hill is every inch the polished high-flying career woman. But that just means she's rushed off her feet with barely enough time to take out the bins, let alone pull together an amazing product launch. Then she discovers her Spanish cleaner has been using her flat to turn tricks in the afternoons, and in her bed! And to top things off, her demanding mother - an ageing 60s style icon - has a bad fall, requiring her to move in with Alex indefinitely. With so much to juggle, Alex begins to realise that she needs someone more committed than a cleaner - so she advertises for 'a wife'. Enter Ella - a brilliant cook and carer. But Ella isn't quite what she appears, and pretty soon Alex is contemplating 'divorce'...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129561 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

WITH KIDS
'so charmingly engrossing that you may well forget to unload the washing machine.'

Review
"A light-hearted novel perfect for a summer read" (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )

MY WEEKLY
'you'll enjoy this feel-good read with just a little more guts to it than most ... there's a lightness of touch and humour throughout as well as some poignant moments ... all in all a very satisfying read - insightful, poignant, uplifting and funny all in one book.'

Customer Reviews

Seriously enjoyable...
I've read and enjoyed the previous Annie Sanders' books - they just get better and better. Busy Woman is definitely my favourite so far. The characters are funny, sympathetic but never bland - my favourite is unfuriating but street-smart former actress, Bean. Sometimes it can get annoying when a book moves from character to character but in this case, they're all so compelling that it's part of the fun..

The central concept of the book is so appealing. Which of us wouldn't want a 'perfect wife' taking care of all the tedious stuff in our lives? The book really makes the most of the storyline, with lots of twists and turns, building to a fantastically satisfying finale. It's one of those books where you're racing through to the end, yet you're kicking yourself as you're doing it because you don't want it to end! Highly recommended.

A super summer read
Busy Woman Seeks Wife

Fans of Annie Sanders have a great treat in store with this, their latest novel. Cleverly plotted and fizzing with wit and good humour this is an entertaining and compulsive read, ideal for taking on holiday. The twists and turns of the busy woman's life are followed with keen observation and the problems she faces feel familiar and are handled with great sensitivity. The writing is elegant and the pace brisk, with never a dull moment. An appealing story told with verve, vitality and a real understanding of the complexities of modern life and relationships.

Brilliant, highly recommended
Books by Annie Sanders just keep getting better, more please! It was hard to put this book down, I did not want to stop reading!! The story was well paced and the characters are well defined. All round feel good read.