Bøger af Jennie Ensor

"I read most of the book with a smile on my face; a fabulous bit of feel-good fiction" - The Book MagnetThis is the story of four middle-aged people who are definitely NOT having it all. Meet Bea, Kurt, Maddie and Colin.Bea Hudson juggles her science research job with looking after her demanding five-year-old daughter, badly-behaved dog and next-to-useless au pair. When her chief exec husband Kurt is sent overseas and she's left without childcare, Bea turns to best friend Maddie for help. Kurt, convinced that Bea is having an affair with Maddie, enlists his neighbour's help in a secret surveillance operation.Maddie longs for a child of her own with a man she can trust - and he must love cats. Colin, a risk-averse manager at 'the nation's number one pussy insurer', meets Maddie in a lift. He's smitten, and resolves to displace Maddie's feline companions. But he starts to fear that Maddie sees him only as 'a handy stud with a fat wallet'...Amid the resulting chaos of deception and misunderstandings, can Bea and Kurt find happiness again? And can Maddie and Colin risk falling in love?What readers are saying about Not Having It All "There's drama, humour and love in there and I loved it!!" - Ginger Book Geek"a light-hearted read but also a book that made me think, and I loved every minute that I spent reading it. Not Having It All is witty and fun, and makes you appreciate the life you have all the more" - Rather Too Fond Of Books"I frequently laughed out loud, mainly at Katie's journal as she looked after four-year-old Fran, aka Little Fiend. I also found Kurt's escalating paranoia totally hilarious as his imagination ran wild... Although Bea is the main character, she has a stunning supporting cast." - The Book Magnet"A novel of multiple points of view that provides a roller-coaster ride for the reader." - Rose Alexander, author of Along the Endless River, Under An Amber Sky and Garden Of Stars"compelling, light hearted and funny" - Dash Fan Book Reviews"I laughed so hard at times I was afraid that my husband thought I was going into Menopausal-Dementia-Hysteria... These characters are engaging and their stories were all melded into a wonderful novel." - Janet's Book Corner"The story is just laugh out loud in parts. I honestly did!! Along with quite a lot of snorting and some understanding smiles." - Twist and Turn Book Blog"The author has taken everyday worries and wrapped them into a fabulous story" - Me And My Books"this book is not just humorous but poignant and emotional" - Mari, Amazon Canada A sparkling, uplifting novel about love, relationships and second chances, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes, and anyone who loved Bridget Jones' Diary or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

In March 2020, the Covid pandemic hits the sleepy English village of Brampton. At the start of lockdown, local busybody Tara Sanderson sets up a community group to help vulnerable residents through the crisis. Elderly Elspeth Chambers, her longstanding neighbour and friend, accepts Tara's offer to buy food and collect medicine for her. But it isn't long before neighbourliness and community spirit turn sour. Tensions arise when Tara becomes jealous of Elspeth's emerging friendship with Ashley Kahn, a recent arrival in Wilton Close. Suspecting there is more to Tara's hostility toward them than meets the eye, Ashley and Elspeth start to uncover their neighbour's long-buried secrets...

Neuroscientist Bea Hudson fears she is a bad mother and that her career will be thwarted by family life. When her husband suspects Bea of having an affair with her best friend, a chain of events is triggered, leading to a crisis in Bea's life.Bea Hudson, a neuropsychologist living in Godalming, is struggling to cope with the challenging behaviour of her obsessive husband Kurt and their disruptive four-year-old daughter Fran. On top of this, her boss is pressuring her to get results from her research. Bea has her work cut out.Things come to a head when Kurt goes away on an extended business assignment. While sacking staff and drinking heavily, Kurt's insecurities run amok and he becomes convinced that Bea's close friend Madeleine is seducing his wife and unduly influencing his daughter.Meanwhile, childless artist Madeleine sees her friend torn between the demands of work and offers to help with Fran. But when she reveals a startling desire to her unsympathetic therapist Mr Rowley, he advises her to focus on the attention of Colin, a man she met in a lift.Can Bea survive the demands of her career and the turmoil in her marriage without having a breakdown? Can Madeleine survive Kurt's anger and find happiness with Colin? And can love survive marriage, middle-age, alcohol and ambition?Not Having It All is about a scientist torn between her stalling career and the demands of her family. With themes of trust, deception and obsession, it is a mercilessly playful take on modern friendships, relationships and family life.