
For Once In My Life
Karly Lane(Author)
Allen & Unwin (Publisher)
Published on 29. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-76147-109-4 (ISBN)
Description
Jenny Hayward cannot believe she's fifty years old, and a grandmother, with adult children! When did that happen? Not that long ago her three daughters were in school and Jenny was following her dream of becoming a nurse.
In the two years since her husband walked out, Jenny has been absorbed in her family and work, until her daughters and best friend secretly set her up with a profile on a dating app and she is thrust unexpectedly into the world of dating.
However, as the dates keep coming, Jenny wonders how the people she loves the most in the world have managed so impressively to pick the wrong men for her.
The annoying barman watching on turns out to be more enjoyable company. Could Nick be the date of her dreams?
Praise for Karly Lane:
'For Once in My Life is a compelling, funny and fast-paced read with heart and substance.' - Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life . . . sit back, relax and enjoy the characters.' - Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book...perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' - Beauty and Lace
'Heart-warming...an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' - Canberra Weekly
In the two years since her husband walked out, Jenny has been absorbed in her family and work, until her daughters and best friend secretly set her up with a profile on a dating app and she is thrust unexpectedly into the world of dating.
However, as the dates keep coming, Jenny wonders how the people she loves the most in the world have managed so impressively to pick the wrong men for her.
The annoying barman watching on turns out to be more enjoyable company. Could Nick be the date of her dreams?
Praise for Karly Lane:
'For Once in My Life is a compelling, funny and fast-paced read with heart and substance.' - Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life . . . sit back, relax and enjoy the characters.' - Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book...perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' - Beauty and Lace
'Heart-warming...an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' - Canberra Weekly
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-76147-109-4 (9781761471094)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Karly Lane lives on the beautiful mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and she is the proud mum of four children and an assortment of four-legged animals.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at silently-counting-to-ten to her resume.
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues. She has published twenty-two books with Allen & Unwin.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. For Once in My Life is her twenty-first novel.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at silently-counting-to-ten to her resume.
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues. She has published twenty-two books with Allen & Unwin.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. For Once in My Life is her twenty-first novel.