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Blowing It
Blowing It
Jan 12, 2026 8:26 PM

Author:Judy Astley

Blowing It

Readers of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson will love this wonderfully witty and whimsical comedy from bestselling author Judy Astley. Perfect to settle down with!

'A fun romp ... funny and surprisingly thought provoking.' -- Sunday Express

'A hugely entertaining novel' -- Cambridge Style Magazine

'Another fluffy, fun read from Astley.' -- In The Know

'I loved it ... a lovely summer read' -- New Books Magazine

'A smashing novel' -- ***** Reader review

'Great story line, a lot of fun, kept my interest and didn't disappoint' -- ***** Reader review

'A fun book!' -- ***** Reader review

'A thoroughly enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review

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WILL THE KIDS GET WHAT'S COMING TO THEM?

Sorrel is about to go off on her Gap Year. She sooo wants a home to come home to.

Ilex, her brother, is trying to upgrade his flat and marry his smart girlfriend Manda. He'd like some immediate equity.

Clover, the elder sister, has plans that involve a bijou second home in France. And she wants it now.

If only their parents would be sensible. If only they would sell their large, rather grand but somewhat dilapidated home and hand over their inheritance.

But parents aren't always as sensible as their children. They are planning on blowing the lot...

Reviews

A hugely entertaining novel

—— Cambridge Style Magazine

Another fluffy, fun read from Astley.

—— In The Know

I loved it ... a lovely summer read

—— New Books Magazine

A fun romp ... funny and surprisingly thought provoking.

—— Sunday Express

A topical, witty novel ... great fun.

—— East Riding News

Magically spun out. An entrancing yet disturbing book

—— Sunday Express

An absorbing fable of the here-and-now

—— Independent

A call to embrace life

—— Easy Living

Praise for Liane Moriarty

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Every single one of her books is a great read

—— E! Online

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

—— Sophie Hannah

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

—— Reese Witherspoon

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

—— Sunday Express

The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling

—— Good Housekeeping

Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

—— USA Today

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

—— Woman & Home

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

—— Jojo Moyes

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

—— Good Housekeeping

Perfect

—— Hello!

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

—— Stephen King

A cracking story cleverly told

—— Fabulous

Fascinating and compassionate

—— Daily Telegraph
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