Author:James Patterson
James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.
Will you marry me for $10,000,000?
I am a creative, open-minded businessman with limited time and desire to play the field. This is a serious proposal.
A mysterious billboard intrigues three single women in LA. But who is this Mr. Right? And is he the perfect match for the lucky winner?
Packed with warmth, wit and unforgettable characters, this is an utterly joyous read and fans of Cooper will doubtless find it a complete delight
—— DAILY EXPRESSJilly is about bringing joy into your life: daft, silly, boozy joy . . . There is no one else like Cooper.
—— GUARDIANI couldn’t have loved this delightful doorstep of a read any more
—— DAILY MAILReading Mount! was pure, unadulterated joy and makes me want to move to Rutshire, instantly. Jilly Cooper is on top, effervescent form, and I loved every moment
—— Sophie KinsellaRacier than ever, totally un-put-downable and tremendous fun. What a treat!
—— Catherine AlliottI loved it. Witty and wonderful as always
—— Trisha AshleyIf there were a Good Sex Award, the prize would surely go to Jilly Cooper. Her descriptions of sex are glorious…this is why Cooper’s fans adore her – and it is why Mount! will most likely gallop to the top of the bestseller lists, a most deserving winner.
—— The iThis tale of rivalries, sabotage - and, of course, sex - will have Cooper's army of fans galloping to the finish line
—— Sunday MirrorIt's Cooper doing what she does best . . . it's a thoroughly enjoyable roll in the hay
—— The TimesYou'll gallop through this brilliant, saucy romp
—— Fabulous MagazineI devoured Mount! . . . Rupert Campbell-Black [is] older, still delicious, still obsessed with sex (human and horse)
—— TatlerThis endlessly fun humdinger of a novel is an absolute riot
—— HeatI was roaring with laughter from the very first page
—— Sunday ExpressA big, yummy brick of a book packed with horses, glamour, comedy and lashings of luxury sex. Divine
—— SagaWarm, witty and wise, and I couldn't have loved it more.
—— Sara Lawrence , Daily MailWitty, frank and candid, this book takes the reader on a hilarious tour through the world of modern dating
—— HeatFrank, refreshing...such a satisfying read
—— StylistEmma Straub is consistently excellent
—— Book RiotEmma Straub is quickly making a name for herself as an author who can deftly toe the line between literary and popular writing-her books are easy to breeze through, but there's also food for thought for the discerning reader
Praise for The Vacationers
—— -Now this is what I call good holiday reading. Straub writes beautifully and amusingly . . . hard to beat for sheer charm and gentle wit
—— Daily MailEmma Straub puts the fun back in dysfunction
—— San Francisco ChronicleThere's nothing more addictive than a darkly funny dysfunctional domestic drama. Straub's novel-set during a fraught family vacation in Mallorca-is pretty much the perfect beach read
—— Entertainment WeeklyCharming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps
—— Maggie Shipstead, author of , Seating ArrangementsEmma Straub is a magician, full of brilliance and surprise
—— Lorrie Moore, author of , BarkA gorgeous and witty storyteller
—— Elizabeth Gilbert, author of , Eat, Pray LoveWitty and big-hearted . . . leaves you smiling for days
—— Maria Semple, author of , Where’d You Go, BernadetteFor those unable to jet off to a Spanish island this summer, reading The Vacationers may be the next-best thing. . . . [A] gorgeously written novel . . . When I turned the last page, I felt as I often do when a vacation is over: grateful for the trip and mourning its end
—— The New York Times Book ReviewDelicious . . . richly riveting . . . The Vacationers offers all the delights of a fluffy, read-it-with-sunglasses-on-the-beach read, made substantial by the exceptional wit, insight, intelligence and talents of its author
—— People (four stars)I loved The Vacationers; funny and poignant and beautifully observed
—— Jojo Moyes, author of , Me Before YouStraub's novel is cast from the same mould as the likes of Liza Klaussmann's Tigers in Red Weather and Maggie Shipstead's Seating Arrangements . . . The Vacationers is a holiday read in every way with a gently witty narrative that slips down as easily as a beachside cocktail
—— IndependentEmma Straub is a gorgeous and witty storyteller
—— Elizabeth GilbertIntimate, epic, beautifully observed
—— Jennifer EganWitty and big-hearted ... leaves you smiling for days
—— Maria SempleCharming and absorbing
—— Maggie ShipsteadFunny, poignant and beautifully observed
—— Jojo Moyes