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Food for Thought
Her Husband is Gay. She's Going to Need Carbs.
2020
First Published
4.07
Average Rating
262
Number of Pages
"The Daily Post has got hold of some pap shots of me. They’re fairly… damning.” What do you do when the person you love threatens everything you’ve worked for? Evelyn Macleod has spent a decade helping her husband, charismatic TV chef Seb Macleod, to become a household name. Now they’re riding high and enjoying the spoils of their success. When a tabloid forces Seb to come out as gay, Evelyn and her young son flee to a friend’s luxury resort in rural Kent. Sorrel Farm is the perfect place to hide out, decompress from her disciplined London lifestyle, and comfort-eat. The enforced break also throws into question everything that Evelyn has worked so hard for. Should she continue to chase the glittering heights of wealth and power in London? Or should she choose balance—and the chance to find love—in the beautiful English countryside? What readers are saying about Food for @book_off_im_reading on Instagram "I was entertained from start to finish by the world of celebrity in this book but what I loved most was the warm, witty and intelligent writing and the ending which left me smiling from ear to ear." @readwithlauren_ on Instagram "I thought this was a completely original and innovative storyline, nothing like I have read previously, yet one which completely had me immersed from the beginning. All of the characters were strong, which again is rare in a book I find. I felt for Evelyn having to deal with such a bombshell, however she is a complete boss woman and took it completely in her stride. A perfect escapism read, an absolute belter for a debut fiction novel." handwrittengirl.com "I loved this book, it’s packed with sass and humour and was a really fun story ... The story travels at a fun pace and with witty dialogue and great characters that make it so easy to absorb yourself into the story. Evelyn was a fantastic protagonist and was an inspiration to read ... An up lifting and fun story about love and life, ‘Food For Thought’ is an entertaining book that made for delicious reading." @littlemissbooklover87 via Instagram "This is an easy and fun read which is beautifully written. This book has definitely converted me as a fan of this author.The descriptions within the book are amazing, so much so, that I could imagine the mouthwatering deliciousness described within the pages. I absolutely cannot believe this is a debut novel, it has been a fantastic read which I can say nothing negative about. The characters are brilliant, we see some wonderful friendships within this book. The book is completely unique to anything I’ve read previously. I definitely have been converted to a fan of this author from reading this book. A definite five star read which I haven’t wanted to put down. I highly recommend this gem." @MADEUP_Group via Twitter "Something that I adored about this book was that it was full of business minded women with strong personalities of varying types, and yet remained a light and fun read from start to end. I often find with chick lit that it’s a bit frivolous and just that bit too ‘fluffy’ feeling. This is realistic and FUN, it keeps you engaged with the story and the people in it, within becoming heavy reading … The thing that surprised me with this, was that it did NOT feel like a Debut! The prose flowed perfectly, the story didn’t stutter or halt in places, I didn’t feel like any part of it wasn’t necessary … this was a wonderful story, perfect to immerse yourself in! Start to end it was enjoyable and surprising, and I can’t wait to see what else the author brings us!"
Avg Rating
4.07
Number of Ratings
234
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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Author

Sara Madderson
Sara Madderson
Author · 16 books

I like to change things up! I spent my 20s as a banker and my 30s bringing up small children and running my own fashion brand (Madderson London). Now, aged 43, I find myself writing, and I wonder why I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve always loved writing. My daughter Tilly has an old notebook of mine filled with half-finished stories and accompanying drawings. I’ve read for as long as I can remember, guzzling up books so quickly that my mum always protested that I couldn’t be reading them properly. You can see my original, dog-eared version of A Little Princess in my photo. Its protagonist, Sara Crewe, is one of my all-time favourite heroines (alongside Anne Shirley, naturally). I published my first book, Metamorphosis, in February 2020, right before lockdown happened. It’s a non-fiction book about escaping from our cocoons and living as a butterfly. As lockdown progressed, I found escapism in devouring lots of delicious chick-lit (for want of a better title) and I realised I had a few novels in me too. I have loved every single minute of writing them. I’ve published my books independently, and I love the freedom it provides. The world of independent publishing is fascinating and so empowering—I’m delighted to share more of my experiences of self-publishing if you’re interested.

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