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Queen Bee

The hilarious novel from the author of FAKING FRIENDS

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Queen Bee

By: Jane Fallon
Narrated by: Jo Joyner
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Welcome to The Close - a beautiful street of mansions, where gorgeous Stella is the indisputable Queen Bee . . .

It is here that Laura, seeking peace and privacy after her marriage falls apart, rents a tiny studio. Unfortunately, her arrival upsets suspicious Stella - who fears Laura has designs on her fiancé, Al.

When Laura stumbles on the big secret Al is hiding, suddenly Stella's perfectly controlled world, and Laura's future, are threatened.

Taking a chance on beating Al at his own twisted game, these two former strangers are fast becoming friends.

But has Laura forgotten that revenge always comes with a sting in the tail?

Why people can't get enough of Jane Fallon's books:

'Hugely compelling and unpredictable' Ruth Jones

'She always delivers a fabaliss read' Marian Keyes

'Brilliant, with completely unexpected twists' Gill Sims

'She's the queen of the revenge novel' Heat

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Critic Reviews

Absolutely masterly. She turns her trademark wit and taste for the absurd to The Close . . . Bliss
Fallon's fun, fish-out-of-water tale is full of love-to-loathe characters and a fair few twists
It was unputdownable and such a joy to read! (Alice Feeney)
Perfectly crafted with razor sharp wit, Queen Bee is utterly hilarious and deliciously wry (Nicola Moriarty)
Fallon is a fabulously engaging writer who excels at counter-intuitive plot lines, creates believable protagonists who are as capable of bad behaviour as good . . . Blissful escapism - I adored it
Sharp and hilarious . . . had me turning the pages into the small hours (Louise Candlish)
The brilliant Jane Fallon does it again. Queen Bee is a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud, feel-good kinda novel perfect to curl up on the sofa with (Ali Land)
I love it. I thought it was whip-smart, sassy and gripping (Gillian McAllister)
Jane Fallon's wry observation and razor-sharp wit make for a compelling read
A perfect beach read
All stars
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I think this has been my favourite Jane Fallon book. The story line was fabulous, the narrator did a great job and I was hanging on every word since the word go. Love Jane Fallon!

Loved it!!!

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It took me quite a few chapters to get into this book.
I found it difficult to reconcile the thought processes of Louise with that of a grown up. But after a while I became accustomed to it and managed to enjoy the story for what it was.
Pretty good narration in the book was good enough overall to pass the time.

Great performance, Ho Hum story

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just what I needed, simple, entertaining, real with some gentle twists in the story to keep up the tension.

light, funny, absorbing

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I really enjoyed this one. I normally like to make my books last longer but this one was too hard to out down. Easy listening at its best

so good

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I absolutely loved this book! I listened to it on audible and just devoured it! It is the perfect rom-com/chick lit.

Laura’s husband drops the bombshell that he wants a divorce and she finds herself needing a place to rent while she finds a property to buy. She rents an annex over a garage in an exclusive area “The Close” where the “one percenters” live.

Laura finds herself on the outer very soon when the leader of the pack, Stella, thinks she has designs on her fiancé Al. Laura, in trying to clear her name only finds herself delving deeper into a web of lies and deceit.

This book reminded me of the good old days watching Desperate Housewives, with a lot more plastic surgery thrown in for good measure. A feel good read 🥰

Feel good rom-com /chick lit

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