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Perfect on Paper by Gillian Harvey

Perfect on Paper {review}

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jenny

I’ve really been enjoying reading over the last year. To me, reading is perfect escapism and I love having a couple of books on the go. I was recently gifted a copy of Perfect on Paper by Gillian Harvey and today I am taking part in the Perfect on Paper blog tour.

Perfect on Paper

Clare’s life might look ‘perfect on paper’, but she’s ready to shake things up and put herself first for once… A fun and uplifting novel from Gillian Harvey, author of Everything is Fine.

It’s time to shake things up a little…

Clare Bailey’s life is perfect. Successful career, loving husband, two kids and a gorgeous townhouse. At least, that’s how it looks from the outside.

In fact, she’s never felt more invisible. Her boss barely remembers her name, her husband is distracted by his new TV job and her daughter has never found her more embarrassing!

But when she’s given a chance to turn her life upside-down she wonders whether she should risk everything she loves for a life that’s more than just ‘perfect on paper’…?

About Gillian Harvey

Gillian Harvey is a freelance journalist and author who has written for the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Independent and the New York Observer as well as lifestyle magazines including, Woman’s Weekly and People’s Friend. Gillian lives in Limousin, France with her husband and five children.
Everything is Fine, published by Orion in May 2020 (UK) and January 2021 (US) was her debut novel.

To learn more about Gillian visit her website www.gillianharvey.com or on Twitter: @GillPlusFive

PERFECT ON PAPER blog tour

Perfect on Paper blog tour

I loved reading this book. It was a lovely light-hearted read after I finished the more weighty The Dream Weavers last week. I instantly felt like Clare could be one of my friends, I think all mothers can relate to her! I enjoyed the story and couldn’t wait to read it whenever I had the chance!

Perfect on Paper was published in Paperback Original, eBook and audio on 13th May 2021 by Orion Fiction, priced £8.99. To find more reviews of Perfect in Paper you can follow the blog tour – just look out for #perfectonpaper.

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2 thoughts on “Perfect on Paper {review}”

  1. Anca says:
    May 24, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    The book sounds lovely. As you, after reading some weighty books, I get one which is just nice and relaxing. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it.

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  2. Nick says:
    May 26, 2021 at 10:40 am

    This sounds like an entertaining read. I recently got back into reading again (the stress of the pandemic affected my concentration and attention-span) and am enjoying burying myself in some good books again!

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