Darren, Andrew and Mrs Hall

It is a June day and the rain is lashing down as Emma and Andrew move into the house of their dreams in an affluent London suburb. Two doors away, dejected Darren and Kelly are downsizing into their new home.

It doesn’t take long for the women to hit it off despite being opposites in many ways. Meanwhile Andrew, a teacher and poet, and Darren, an alarm systems installer, are at loggerheads from the word go.

When Emma and Kelly decide to take breaks away together – to a spa, a countryside retreat, the Scottish Highlands – their men feel abandoned. Their animosity grows and the loyalty to their wives is tested when Mrs Hall moves in as their in-between neighbour. But who exactly is this woman and what game is she playing?

The wives return from a stay in Scotland to discover that a lot has changed. Will their marriages be robust enough to survive?

(This is stand-alone with no need to have read previous novels in the 'At the Dream Cafe' series)

“A wonderful read that draws you into the characters’ worlds immediately. You feel as if you live on the street with them and are watching it all unfold.” TBHonest reviewer

“A brilliant story that hooked me, rich and vividly told.” Beyond the Books reviewer

"A look at how relationships change, told in a sensitive and realistic way with humour and thoughtfulness." EmmabBooks

"Another insightful and entertaining read from an author who is fast becoming a firm favourite." Lilac Mills, Author

“I enjoyed the focus on real-life issues that are often present in relationships and go unsaid.” Chic Lit Central

“I highly recommend this if you are after a character-driven, light and humorous story.” Webreakforbooks reviewer