The Girl in the Corner, Amanda Prowse
The Girl in the Corner, Amanda Prowse
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The Girl in the Corner

Author: Amanda Prowse

Narrator: Amanda Prowse

Unabridged: 13 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 12/11/2018


Synopsis

From bestselling author Amanda Prowse comes the poignant tale of a woman who has always been there for her family. But will they be there for her?Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling.Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years. But in the break from real life, Rae realises her choices have always been made for her, and suddenly she’s questioning not only her fragile marriage but also her one-sided friendships. Is she really the pushover everyone else sees?When Howard comes looking for reconciliation, Rae has a choice to make: keep the peace, as she always has, or put herself first for once and find out who she really is.

About Amanda Prowse

Amanda Prowse likens her own life story to those she writes about in her books. After self-publishing her debut novel, Poppy Day, in 2011, she has gone on to author twenty novels and six novellas. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and she regularly tops bestseller charts all over the world. Remaining true to her ethos, Amanda writes stories of ordinary women and their families who find their strength, courage and love tested in ways they never imagined. The most prolific female contemporary-fiction writer in the UK, with a legion of loyal readers, she goes from strength to strength. Being crowned ‘queen of domestic drama’ by the Daily Mail was one of her finest moments. Amanda is a regular contributor on TV and radio but her first love is, and will always be, writing.You can find her online at www.amandaprowse.com, on Twitter @MrsAmandaProwse, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/amandaprowsenogreaterlove.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Miriam on December 08, 2018

I have heard such great things about bestselling author Amanda Prowse that I'm a little embarrassed to say I have never read any of her books, even though I do own a couple of her latest ones. “The Girl in the Corner” was a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable love story with wonderful characters t......more

Goodreads review by Debra on December 12, 2018

Rae-Valentine met her husband through her best friend, Dolly. Dolly knew that her best friend and her brother would hit it off, and she was right. Rae and her husband have been married for twenty-five years and have two children together. After anniversary party, Howard drops a bombshell on Rae. His......more

Goodreads review by James on May 05, 2022

The Girl in the Corner is a domestic drama written by Amanda Prowse. I have read most of her other work and include her in my top ten authors, definitely on my must-buy list whenever she releases a new novel. Her innate understanding of the human emotions and response / reaction to complicated situa......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on December 17, 2018

The Girl in the Corner by Amanda Prowse is a contemporary read that in typical Amanda Prowse fashion has a roller coaster of emotion oozing from the pages. There’s ups, there’s downs, with plenty of family drama to go around. When Rae-Valentine was sixteen she met her lifelong best friend Dolly when......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on December 30, 2018

After reading several of Amanda Prowse books I feel highly honoured to receive a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review. Rae-Valentine meets extrovert Dolly at college, they become friends for life even though she is the opposite of quiet Rae. Dolly is adamant that Rae will love he......more