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Things are bad enough when Emily’s life falls apart, and even the cat isn’t speaking to her. Then it gets worse when her black sheep father turns up with one of his plans. The funny, poignant new novel from the author of Swimming for BeginnersTwenty-nine-year-old teacher Emily needs her father to believe her life is a success. He may have walked out on the family when she was a child and let her down when she needed him most, but her life is perfect despite him.Or it was until last Friday, when her fiancé dumped her. Now she’s facing a frighteningly empty future, and she’s unravelling at work. And just when she thought things couldn’t get worse, her father turns up on her doorstep.Ed knows he’s got it wrong, and he wants to make amends, even if his motives aren’t entirely selfless. What better way to do that than to show Emily how much he cares about her wedding? He’ll even shell out for the dress if that’s what it takes.Emily can’t bear to tell her father that her life has fallen apart. So she doesn’t. Before she knows it, they’re planning – and booking – a wedding that’s totally perfect.Except for one small fact... 'The perfect mix of funny, poignant and heartwarming.'- Good Housekeeping'Warm, witty but also heart-wrenching read'- Red Magazine'Touching and witty. I adored Loretta and her relationship with Phoebe'- Lisa Snowdon.'This heart-warming and creative contemporary fiction is a story of unexpected self-discovery.'- Woman's Weekly'Full of heart and depth.'- Nina Pottell Prima Book of the Month'Funny, heart-warming read - it made me laugh and cry'— Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party'Eleanor Oliphant meets About a Boy'— Gillian Harvey'An absolute joy'— Nancy Peach'Brilliantly funny'— Louise Hare Swimming for Beginners will show you how a child can open your heart even if you aren't a mother. Loretta has her life under control. She's chasing a big promotion, she's marrying the'perfect man'and she has a flawless five-year plan. This plan does not include children. But when a complete stranger asks her to watch her six-year-old daughter in an airport and never returns, both their lives will be changed forever. A little human in fairy wings and sparkly cowgirl boots will turn Loretta's world upside down and maybe, just maybe, show her exactly what she's missing. Overflowing with humour and heartbreak, Nicola Gill takes us on a relatable journey of self-discovery through the power of a child's love.'Brilliantly funny, incredibly touching and so relatable.'- Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City'Please meet my new favourite book.'- Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside'Heartbreaking and life-affirming, an absolute must read'- Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals Twenty-nine-year-old teacher Emily needs her father to believe her life is a success. He may have walked out on the family when she was a child and let her down when she needed him most, but her life is perfect despite him. Or it was until last Friday, when her fianc dumped her. Now she's facing a frighteningly empty future, and she's unravelling at work. And just when she thought things couldn't get worse, her father turns up on her doorstep. Ed knows he's got it wrong, and he wants to make amends, even if his motives aren't entirely selfless. What better way to do that than to show Emily how much he cares about her wedding? He'll even shell out for the dress if that's what it takes. Emily can't bear to tell her father that her life has fallen apart. So she doesn't. Before she knows it, they're planning and booking a wedding that's totally perfect. Except for one small fact