Books by Jo Platt

Her new colleague is about to shake things up...When her love life crashed down around her, Edie found solace in work. But her job rapidly goes from uplifting to unbearable, with the departure of her work wife, Ruby, and the arrival in the office of new guy, Cameron - a chauvinist, a womaniser, and the very opposite of a team player. And just as things start to go downhill at work, Edie's personal life takes a downturn too, when her ex, Jason, decides that right now would be the perfect moment to get back in touch and deliver some devastating news. Edie's increasingly miserable work life and her complicated personal life are suddenly on a collision course. The big question is, will she be able to salvage anything from the wreckage? A tender uplit novel of one woman's accidental rediscovery of the perfect work-life balance. Ideal for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella and Jenny Colgan.

Happiness could be just around the corner‿“‿perfect setting, perfect dress, perfect flowers, one hundred and eight guests ‿ and one, total and utter, rat.â€?Abandoned at the altar, Rosalind Shaw descends into the kind of depression which involves watching too much daytime TV and not bothering to shower as regularly as her mother would like. Relocating, she begins a new life at antiquarian bookshop “Chaptersâ€?. Here Ros finds herself working alongside the intellectual, and intensely private, Andrew; the kind-hearted, sartorially splendid, Georgina; and Joan, a free-spirited, loose cannon of a pensioner, with a penchant for amateur dramatics and outdoor nudity. But just when life might be starting to improve, Ros‿ neighbour Daniel knocks on her door with a bunch of flowers, a nervous grin and some rather distressing news‿Reading Upside Down is funny, intelligent and fast-paced ‿ a feel-good novel of mistaken assumptions and misread intentions; of feelings hurt and forgiveness. Praise for Reading Upside Down ‿I really enjoyed this book and it genuinely made me laugh out loud‿ I loved it and can't wait to read more from this great writer!‿ Juliet‿So good I've given it another spin.‿ Nicholas ‿I loved everything about this gem of a novel, and was hooked from the very first page.‿ KA Clarke‿I simply loved this book. Jo's effortless comedy had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions. It's as dry as a stick and a welcome change from some of the more traditional chicklit novels.‿ K Jones‿Brilliant brilliant brilliant ‿ what a brilliant book, thoroughly recommended!‿ Joe‿Charming, hilarious and very enjoyable! So easy to read yet fast paced, you'll not want to put it down. Definitely recommended!‿ Charlie‿I loved this book. Very funny with a few twists and warm moments! Highly recommended if you love a light uplifting (and very funny) read.‿ SarahJo Platt was born in Liverpool in 1968 and, via the extremely winding route of rural Wiltshire, London, Seattle and St Albans, she is now happily settled in Bristol with her husband and two daughters. She studied English at King's College London before going on to work in the City for ten years. In 2000 she escaped into motherhood and part-time employment, first as an assistant teacher in a Seattle pre-school and then was a Bristol-based secretary to her husband.

When life falls apart, friendship will keep you togetherAlice Waites has been happily single for almost two years. When her close friends in The Short Book Group gently question her current distinct lack of interest in men, she accepts that maybe it is time to deal with the past and open herself up to new possibilities. Oh yes, the time has come to go dating again. However, things soon unravel for Alice as she uncovers the secret heartache and hopes of those around her. And her most surprising discovery is the life-changing truth which she has kept hidden, even from herself‿Perfect for readers of Milly Johnson, Jojo Moyes or Mhairi McFarlane, It Was You is the fast, funny and touching story of one woman‿s journey towards love. Praise for Reading Upside Down by Jo Platt‿Brilliant brilliant brilliant ‿ what a brilliant book, thoroughly recommended!‿ Joe‿I really enjoyed this book and it genuinely made me laugh out loud‿ I loved it and can't wait to read more from this great writer!‿ Juliet‿So good I've given it another spin.‿ Nicholas ‿I loved everything about this gem of a novel, and was hooked from the very first page.‿ KA Clarke‿I simply loved this book. Jo's effortless comedy had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions. It's as dry as a stick and a welcome change from some of the more traditional chicklit novels.‿ K Jones‿Charming, hilarious and very enjoyable! So easy to read yet fast paced, you'll not want to put it down. Definitely recommended!‿ Charlie‿I loved this book. Very funny with a few twists and warm moments! Highly recommended if you love a light uplifting (and very funny) read.‿ SarahJo Platt was born in Liverpool in 1968 and, via the extremely winding route of rural Wiltshire, London, Seattle and St Albans, she is now happily settled in Bristol with her husband and two daughters. She studied English at King's College London before going on to work in the City for ten years. In 2000 she escaped into motherhood and part-time employment, first as an assistant teacher in a Seattle pre-school and then was a Bristol-based secretary to her husband.

Sometimes, life needs a rewrite‿Author Grace Waterhouse has hit rock bottom. Her ex-husband has just had a baby with his new partner and her latest novel is‿ well, the less said the better. Desperate for distraction, Grace impulsively takes on a friend‿s cleaning job, parachuting herself into a new social circle including an eccentric OAP, a heartbroken twenty-something and one James Brooke, an enigmatic lawyer with an unblinking stare. Add to this mix an anxious literary agent, a hairdresser who doesn‿t mince words and a newly repentant ex-husband, and Grace's career break proves to be more breathless than breather. They say that all you need is love ‿ but what if that's the one thing you haven't got?The heart-warming, funny and unputdownable new novel from bestseller Jo Platt is perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Anna Bell and Joanna Bolouri.

A family wedding. A fake boyfriend. A recipe for disaster! A funny, feel-good romantic comedy from bestseller Jo PlattSingleton Dot Riley's grandmother, Nanny Flo, is on her deathbed, surrounded by family and distraught at the thought of Dot being all alone in the world. Desperate to make Flo's final moments happy ones, Dot invents a boyfriend - plumping in panic for her childhood friend, Felix, a firm favourite of Flo, but whom Dot hasn't actually seen for 15 years. But when Flo makes an unexpected recovery a few weeks before a family wedding, Dot is faced with a dilemma. Should she tell her frail grandmother that she lied and risk causing heartache and a relapse? Or should she find Felix and take him to the wedding?Dot opts for finding Felix. But it's not long before she discovers that finding him is the easy bit: liking him is the real challenge. An uplifting romantic comedy about finding something you didn't even know you were looking for. Finding Felix is perfect for fans of Anna Bell, Tracy Bloom and Debbie Viggiano. Praise for Jo Platt'This book is fantastic. I read it in less than a day, I couldn't put it down. I would absolutely recommend this book to others, and I look forward to reading more by Jo Platt' 5 star rating - NetGalley Reviewer - Adrienne Worrall'So easy to fall in love with... guaranteed to make you smile even when just thinking about the book. You can't go wrong with one of Jo Platt's stories. Wonderful, joyous and hilarious.'5 star rating - NetGalley Reviewer - Sarah N'The top of my favourite authors list, her characters are completely believable, and people you actually want to befriend, and she is extremely funny!' 5 star rating - NetGalley Reviewer - Sara Clifford-Gray'I'm always in awe of authors who can put words down on paper which make the reader giggle with the mental image it conjures up, and Jo Platt has it nailed! I adored this one from start to finish. This is the kind of book which leaves you grinning like an idiot when you recall the hilarious moments - and there are many. If you enjoy a good, funny read with an entertaining story line and easy, polished writing then I would most definitely recommend this one to you.' 5 star rating - Blogger - Good and Read-y'I absolutely love jo Platt's books. They are a very relaxing easy read that you won't want to put down' 5 star rating - Amazon Review - Nic