The Messy Lives of Book People

Phaedra Patrick

May 2022 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

The house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra Patrick

Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.

When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie’s shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv’s own story forever…

Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel!

Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick:

• The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
• Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone
• The Library of Lost and Found
• The Secrets of Love Story Bridge

Ratings and reviews

family, family-business, family-dynamics, famous-author, England, inheritance, personal-growth, personal-sacrifice, hope***** Liv is an underappreciated wife/mother/multi-contract maid service who is surprised and dismayed when life takes an unbelievable life changing inheritance from her favorite client/writer. Fantastic character growth and development in Liv as she works through everything. The other characters are so well defined and interesting, but it is Liv and Essie who really live on. Like hope itself. Wonderful read! I requested and received a free e-book copy from Bookouture via NetGalley. Thank you PS The book is called THE MESSY LIVES OF BOOK PEOPLE in the US and Canada, and THE BOOK SHARE in the UK

About the author

Phaedra Patrick is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. Her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.