BOOK OF THE WEEK with Charlie Richards. Live Fast Lose Weight, Charlotte Crosby, ISBN 978-1472231987 (Headline) BD8.400 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members
Charlotte Crosby’s healthy lifestyle guide is bursting with all her favourite tips and tricks for what to eat when you’re out and about, that can fit into even the busiest of schedules.
Charlotte shares 80 simple and delicious recipes, including cocktails and hangover cures that don’t contain thousands of calories, proving that you can eat healthily to look great while still having loads of fun!
Charlotte is everybody’s favourite down-to-earth reality star. When it comes to losing weight her mantra is: if she can do it, anyone can. In Live Fast Lose Weight she shares the recipes she cannot live without.
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The Chocolate Lover’s Wedding, Carole Matthews, ISBN 978-0751560237 (Sphere) BD4.500 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members
The ladies of The Chocolate Lovers’ Club should be gearing up for the wedding of the year but life keeps getting in the way.
Lucy is worried about her financial situation and it keeps distracting her. Should she accept an offer of help from an untrustworthy source?
Nadia may have a real chance at finding love but other areas of her life aren’t so rosy. Something needs to change – but what?
Autumn can’t wait to meet someone she hasn’t seen in a very long time. She’s full of hope for the future but then things don’t exactly go to plan.
Chantal has been through so much and she’s finally starting to feel settled. The last thing she needs is the kind of bad news that could change her life all over again.
And yet, despite all the ups and downs, the Chocolate Lovers’ ladies know they can get through it all as long as they have each other. They’re not going to let anything get in the way of their happy-ever-afters.
My favourite read of the week
The Nurses of Steeple Street, Donna Douglas, ISBN 978-0099599593 (Arrow) BD3.400 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members
Ambitious young nurse Agnes Sheridan had a promising future ahead of her until a tragic mistake brought all her dreams crashing down and cost her the love and respect of everyone around her.
Now she has come to Leeds for a fresh start as a trainee district nurse. But Agnes finds herself facing unexpected challenges as she is assigned to Quarry Hill, one of the city’s most notorious slums. Before she can redeem herself in the eyes of her family, she must first win the trust and respect of her patients and fellow nurses.
Does Agnes have what it takes to stay the distance? Or will the tragedy of her past catch up with her?