Grown Ups

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THE BRAND-NEW BOOK FROM MARIAN KEYES, THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREAK AND THE WOMAN WHO STOLE MY LIFE

They’re a glamorous family, the Caseys. Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together – birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weekends away. And they’re a happy family.

Johnny’s wife, Jessie – who has the most money – insists on it. Under the surface, though, conditions are murkier. While some people clash, other people like each other far too much . . .

Everything stays under control until Ed’s wife Cara, gets concussion and can’t keep her thoughts to herself.

One careless remark at Johnny’s birthday party, with the entire family present, starts Cara spilling out all their secrets. In the subsequent unravelling, every one of the adults finds themselves wondering if it’s time – finally – to grow up?

INCLUDED IN THE TIMES PREDICTIONS FOR THE BEST BOOKS OF 2020

‘Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching’ Nigella Lawson

‘Happy making with glorious wit’ Helen Lederer

‘Funny & thoughtful & such brilliantly drawn characters I am genuinely bereft that my time with them is over’ Hannah Beckerman

‘It’s SUCH a treat. I felt like I was reading the cleverest cream cake of words’ Caitlin Moran

‘Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled.Funny, tender and completely absorbing!’ Graham Norton

‘Marian Keyes’s gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent. I feel like I’ve met every single character in this book. Nobody nails chaotic families like Marian’ Liz Nugent

‘I loved every word of Grown Ups. I will be missing those gorgeous vibrant characters for many weeks to come’ Liane Moriarty

‘Tender, hilarious, important, with characters who feel as real as your own family by the time you’re done’ Beth O’Leary

Praise for Marian Keyes:

‘Mercilessly funny’ The Times

‘Clever, hilarious, poignant’ Sunday Times

‘Wildly funny, romantic and nearly impossible to put down’ Daily Mail

‘Guaranteed to make me laugh on the very first page’ Liane Moriarty