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Patricia Scanlan

After years of being the perfect wife and mother, Francesca Kirwan's life is changed irrevocably one dismal autumn morning when her husband Mark forgets his mobile phone. In the space of ten minutes her comfortable, safe, uneventful existence is completely shattered. With her life turned upside down and an extremely uncertain future ahead of her, she has two choices - sink or swim! She decides to get a life! But that is easier said than done.

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Francesca's Partypscanlan9 €9.99 €9.99
Finishing Touchespscanlan8 €9.99 €9.99
Finishing Touches Cassie Jordan has always been at the beck and call of her demanding family. Used, taken for granted, she decides enough is enough. But her family are not ready to let go. Barbara, her jealous youngest sister, is furious with Cassie and causes a row that tears the family apart. Laura and Aileen, Cassie's lifelong friends, have shared so much with her. The first flat together, giddy holidays, the triumphs and disasters of romances - the sadness of bereavements. They are with her all the way. And the enigmatic, sexy, David Williams touches Cassie's life in a way she will never forget as she finds independence and success despite powerful family opposition.
Apartment 3bpscanlan7 €9.99 €9.99
Apartment 3b

Book Review Luxurious, expensive apartment 3B is for sale. Many want it, only one can buy it. Its owner, Liz Lacey, successful artist and darling of the jet set, is about to make a dramatic change in her life. Apartment 3B is the enthralling story of Liz Lacey and of the men and women who come to view her apartment: sophisticated, cosmopolitan Lainey Conroy; globe-trotting media personality, Hugh Cassidy; gentle, determined Claire Moran who has triumphed over adversity; ambitious but tender-hearted Dominic Kent. And Cecily, sister-in-law to Lainey, who will stop at nothing to prevent Lainey from acquiring the apartment.

Promises Promisespscanlan6 €9.99 €9.99
Promises Promises Chris Wallace was a skunk of the highest order. But Ellen Munroe loved him passionately. He lied to her, cheated on her, broke her trust and broke her heart. He wasn't worth her love . . . or was he? Miriam Munroe, Ellen's sister-in-law and best friend, despised Chris and held him in utter contempt. She pleaded with Ellen to finish with him. Emma Munroe, the glamorous sophisticate married to Ellen's older brother, was related to Chris. She felt that Ellen was far too gauche for her charismatic cousin and made her feelings known in no uncertain terms. She couldn't stand Ellen . . . and the feeling was mutual. Sheila Munroe, Ellen's mother and pillar of society in the town of Glenree, was mortified by the scandal her daughter's affair was causing. Only Ellen could resolve the strife that set her apart from her family. Read MIRROR MIRROR for the exciting follow up.
City Girlpscanlan5 €9.99 €9.99
City Girl Devlin: Blonde, beautiful, rich and spoilt. The world is hers for the taking until she encounters the suave, seductive and very married Colin Cantrell-King. A rat, who lies, cheats and uses women until he tires of them. Her life is turned upside down . . . and then the unthinkable happens. Caroline: Fat, frumpy, needy and terminally shy, she's terrified of being left on the shelf. Then she meets Richard . . . cold, reserved and with a secret to hide. She makes a decision that has disastrous consequences for both of them. Maggie: flame-haired, sexy, vibrant and fun-loving. She live life to the full . . . and then she marries. Her wings are well and truly clipped by the demands of marriage and motherhood. Has she made the biggest mistake of her life?
Foreign Affairspscanlan4 €9.99 €9.99
Foreign Affairs Paula: Beautiful, ambitious and successful. Men find her immensely desirable ... except for the one man she really wants. Jennifer: She's a true friend. Paula comes to her with man troubles. Rachel tells her of family woes. Brenda her sister, is deeply envious of Jennifer's high-powered career and successful marriage. Then tragedy strikes. Will Paula, Brenda and Rachel be there for Jennifer when she really needs them? Brenda: In her late thirties, she longs for glamour and excitement. She's tired of being a housewife stuck at home with her children. She resents Paula's friendship with Jennifer. Brenda is determined to make changes in her life ... then the unthinkable happens. Rachel: Shy timid Rachel, who has never even been abroad before. All her life she has been dominated by her intolerant father. This is her last chance to break free. Will Rachel become her own woman?
Mirror Mirrorpscanlan3 €9.99 €9.99
Mirror Mirror The exciting sequel to PROMISES PROMISES Suzy Walace, a woman scorned, wreaks havoc and revenge on her husband's mistress, once her best friend, now her sworn enemy. She will never forgive and never forget. Alexandra Johnston, ambitious, talented and seductive, uses every trick she can to get what she wants - and then finds out that having is not quite the same thing as wanting. Ellen Munroe, the mother of Chris's child, the woman he has used and abused again and again, finally has a chance of happiness with an honest, decent, steadfast man - until Chris lies his way into her heart once more. Can she finally see that he is a callous, persuasive manipulator without conscience, who uses lies, deceptions and false promises to destroy the lives of the women who life him? Will she have the strength to walk away?
City Womanpscanlan2 €9.99 €9.99
City Woman Devlin's flair and ambition ensure continued success for her City Girl leisure complex. Expansion is next on her agenda. But what of Luke Reilly, a man used to getting his own way? His interest is more than professional. Soon Devlin is forced to make a decision that will have huge impact on her life. Caroline, still coming to terms with her husband's revelations. Can she face the future on her own or will she resort to the crutches of drugs and drink that have always carried her through? Maggie, torn between motherhood and career, finds her marriage under threat. When dishy Adam Dunne makes it more than obvious that he wants her, she wonders why she should be loyal to a husband who has never been faithful to her. After years of putting other people's needs before her own, Maggie has to decide if it's time to put herself first. The adsorbing sequel to CITY GIRL.
City Livespscanlan1a €9.99 €9.99
City Lives Devlin, Caroline and Maggie. Women in their prime. They have it all. Careers. Success. Marriage. Just when Devlin has everything she has ever dreamed of, a callous betrayal shows her that there’s no room for friendship and loyalty in business. Can she be as tough as she needs to be in a world of deceit and double-dealing, where honesty and integrity are rare commodities? Caroline, fed up being a victim, is no longer shy, unsure and needy. She’s about to take a step that will change her life. Then tragedy strikes, and her plans change completely. But when one door closes...another opens. And Maggie, alone, unsupported and unhappy in her marriage, has to make a choice that will put her children’s needs before her own. Has she the strength to do what she has to do?

Customer Reviews

*****
Reviewed by Catherine Palliser from Canada

What an amazing writer, My Sister is sending the books to me from Ireland as I live in Canada. I have read Francesca's Party & Promises Promises, & Can't wait to read Mirror Mirror, The only wish I have is that Patricia's book come to Canada real soon. Keep up the great writting as you just draw the readers right into the story, especially for us who know the area's you are talking about. Thanks Catherine

September 2007
This review applies to the Francesca's Party version.
*****
Reviewed by Catherine from Canada

Wow what an Author, I just love her books I have just finished Promises, promises, can't wait to start Mirror Mirror. you just get pulled into the stories they are awesome. We need to get you're books here in Canada.

August 2007
This review applies to the Francesca's Party version.
*****
Reviewed by Majella from Dublin

Patricia Scanlan is fantastic, she has helped me to forget everything while reading her books. She helps the reader to experience a whole new world. Thanks Patricia

February 2007
*****
Reviewed by Lisa Duggan from Dublin

Loved every single book written by Patricia Scanlan, this author has a gift for drawing you into the lives of the characters. I would recommend her books to anyone who enjoys chic lit!

January 2007
*****
Reviewed by Tara O'Shea from Cork

All the books were really good. Did not want to finish them.

November 2006

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