Bøger af Mink Elliott

What happens when ´13 Going On 30´ meets ´Back to the Future´?Kate O'Reilly longs for the good old days when music was better, friends were aplenty, and England's football team almost reached the Euro '96 finals. But as a busy mother with a suburban home and a dependable husband, those memories seem like a distant dream. So when a freak electrical storm transports her back to 1996, Kate jumps at the chance to relive her glory days and maybe even right some wrongs. But as she dives headfirst into her past, will Kate realize that some things are best left in the past?´The Glory Years´ is perfect for fans of ´About Time´ starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson. Praise for ´The Glory Years´:"A quick, easy and fun read that I adored…I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and it made me laugh." - Reader Review"Kate was such a fun relatable character…Very nostalgic and cute! I remember so much of the blasts from the past which was fun!" - Reader Review© 2023 Mink Elliot (P)2024 Saga EgmontA journalist, author, and copywriter, Mink Elliott has worked on loads of magazines over the years, including J-17, New Woman, and Sky. "The Glory Years", previously published as "A Mother Dimension", is her third novel.

Kate O'Reilly, mother of three on the cusp of her 45th birthday, has got a thing about the past. Her husband, Seamus and long-standing best friend, Georgia, both call her chronic nostalgia an obsession - but Kate sees it as her safety harness, her private Prozac, her coping mechanism of choice. Because when being a wife and mother is weighing her down, making her feel trapped and overwhelming her, all Kate needs to do is take a quick trip down memory lane - to where the music was better, her social circle was wider, her self-esteem higher, her hair thicker and her waist much, much thinner - and voila! All is right with her world again. So when a freak electrical storm propels her back in time to 1996 for real, Kate's elated - this is the moment she's been waiting for all these years, her chance to re-live the good old days and actually do all those things she's been fantasising about. Armed with little more than the optimism of youth, the benefit of hindsight, a taut-again tummy and just the one chin, Kate sets out to discover what might have happened if she'd only done things a little bit differently in the past. And why life in the present can be a truly great gift, even if you do have a bum the size of Cuba. Mink Elliott is also the author of The Pissed-Off Parents Club and Just Another Manic Mum-Day

Kate O'Reilly loves a stroll down memory lane.Nowadays she's a mother to Declan and Phoebe, has the semi-detached in suburbia and the dependable husband, Seamus - but when faced with a never-ending pile of laundry and new chin hairs sprouting overnight, no wonder she daydreams about the past. A time when the music was better (Girl Power forever!), her social circle was wider, Cool Britannia reigned supreme and only a penalty shootout stood between England reaching the finals of Euro '96. So, when a freak electrical storm takes her back in time to 1996, Kate's elated - this is her chance to discover what might have happened if she'd only done things a little bit differently in the Nineties. But as she relives her youth again, will Kate realise some things really are best left in the past? And will she ever be able to get back to the family she misses so much? Even if none of them know how to load the sodding dishwasher... A laugh-out-loud, relatable read for anyone who wishes they could take a holiday from adulting... fans of Why Mummy Drinks and Jane Fallon will love this!Previously published as A Mother Dimension, this has been extensively edited and rewritten. Readers are loving The Glory Years:'A quick, easy and fun read that I adored...I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and it made me laugh.' Reader ReviewWow!...It completely exceeded all my expectations... a lot of twists and turns throughout the book which keeps you captivated' Reader Review'I think pretty much everyone can relate to this book... I laughed out loud several times!' Reader Review'This book had me turning pages without even realizing. It was so good!' Reader Review'Kate was such a fun relatable character...Very nostalgic and cute! I remember so much of the blasts from the past which was fun!' Reader Review'Adorable, heartwarming and inspiring.' Reader Review'It's such a jovial, humorous and light-hearted book... Overall a fantastic read.' Reader ReviewPraise for Mink Elliott:'Nothing short of a delight... I would recommend this book if you are looking for a lighthearted and feel good read' Reader Review'So fun to read. It reminded me of Bridget Jones' Diary (for 50 year olds!)...Highly recommend!' Reader Review'This book had me laughing because it is so relatable and down to earth...Within the first few pages, I found myself chuckling...Highly recommend this read.' Reader Review'Lighthearted and full of comedy...the story was relatable and enjoyable.' Reader Review'A really easy, feel good read which is particularly relatable for those of us of a certain age!!!' Reader Review'A brilliant, enjoyable and entertaining book that made me smile and laugh... I loved the humour and the likeable cast of characters. Highly recommended.' Reader Review'This book was hilarious...a great way to escape for a few hours.' Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feelgood read for fans of Gill Sims, Sophie Ranald and Tracy Bloom by the author of The Pissed-off Parents Club and Just Another Manic Mum Day.It’s Annie Beaton’s 50th birthday! But instead of getting roses and perfume, she gets sacked; her son, Ben, tells her that she’s growing a beard and her husband Joe tells her he wants a divorce.Moving to the countryside to stay in her eccentric aunt’s house, Annie must find her mojo again – and fast. So when she discovers a stack of self-help books – from Chicken Soup for the Soul to The Secret – Annie vows to use their advice to get her life back on track. Armed with a bookshelf of positive vibes, Annie’s determined to kick her Crappy Old Year to the kerb and have a brilliantly Happy New Year. Just as soon as she’s had her chin waxed...

'This book is hilarious! I have not been able to put it down... and I have literally belly laughed on a number of occasions.' Reader ReviewIt's Annie Beaton's 50th birthday! But instead of getting roses and perfume, she gets sacked, her son, Ben, tells her she's growing a beard and her husband Joe tells her he wants a divorce.Moving to the countryside to stay in her eccentric aunt's house, Annie must find her mojo again - and fast. So when she discovers a stack of self-help books, Annie vows to use their advice - from Chicken Soup for the Soul to The Secret - to get her life back on track. Never mind that her 9-going-on-19-year-old daughter, Izzy, is currently engaging Annie in psychological warfare and her adorable 6-year-old son, Ben, spends more time wetting the bed than making friends at his new school...But now, armed with a load of affirmations/inspirational quotes/positive vibes, Annie's determined to kick her Crappy Old Year to the kerb and have a brilliantly Happy New Year. Just as soon as she's had her chin waxed... A hilarious, laugh-out-loud feelgood read - fans of Gill Sims, Sophie Ranald and Tracy Bloom will be hooked!Readers are loving Annie Beaton's Year of Positive Thinking!'nothing short of a delight. Annie is a likable and relatable protagonist whose antics had me laughing out loud more than once. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a lighthearted and feel good read to brighten a dreary winter's day. Reader Review'This was a great book to start the year on, it was full of laughs...I really liked the character of Annie Beaton and would love to see what else she gets up to in the future...engaging and fun.' Book Before U Leap'so fun to read. It reminded me of Bridget Jones' Diary (for 50 year olds!). She definitely turned her life around and had fun doing it. Highly recommend!' Reader Review 'A wonderful read, Annie had me laughing hysterically and falling in love with her, her thoughts, life, her "go get it" attitude. So entertaining' Reader Review 'This book had me laughing because it is so relatable and down to earth. It is a great read for learning to move forward and accept who you are. Within the first few pages, I found myself chuckling...Highly recommend this read.' Reader Review'I really enjoyed reading this in a tough season - it was lighthearted and full of comedy...the story was relatable and enjoyable.' Reader Review'A really easy, feel good read which is particularly relatable for those of us of a certain age!!!' Reader Review'A brilliant, enjoyable and entertaining book that made me smile and laugh. It also made me reflect on how a positive outlook on life can help to succeed...well written, I loved the humour and the likeable cast of characters. Highly recommended.' Reader Review'this book was hilarious...a great way to escape for a few hours.' Reader Review'we should always think positive!!! I loved this book! Mink Elliot has caught on to something good and I look forward to more of her books in the future.' Reader Review'a fun and light hearted read which I'm sure most women will be able to relate to. It's a good reminder to not take life so seriously and try and focus on what is good in our lives instead of the negatives.' By The Letter Book Reviews'I really enjoyed this, from the outset it has that upbeat feel about it and is easy to sit back with and enjoy...A wonderful uplifting read.' Nicki's Book Blog

First-time mum Roxy feels perennially ticked off. She and her partner Jack have given up their London flat to try out village life in Riverside, with their 10-month-old daughter Joey. But their new house still looks like a building site and Roxy is struggling to cope with parenthood, which isn't quite the Pampers Perfect experience she had hoped.With no family or friends to turn to for help, Roxy sets up a weekly club in order to meet like-minded parents, and so begins The Pissed-Off Parents Club.