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The funniest Christmas romcom of 2024 from the much-loved TV presenter Alison Hammond, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Ruth Jones.________________________Family has always meant everything to Madison. Married to the nation's heartthrob, TV handyman Rich, with two beautiful children, she's always put their needs first. And she's never regretted a second, even if her own career has taken a backseat.Then, out of the blue, Rich drops a bombshell. He needs some space and he's moving out.Overwhelmed by this revelation, Madison turns to her tight-knit group of friends for help. But when their support isn't enough, Madison resolves to find out what's really going on. Even if it means turning detective on her own husband.And with her own interior-design career about to take off (once her manager stops squashing her bold ideas for his terrible ones, and provided she doesn't get distracted by the new guy in the office), Madison's about to rediscover her own worth.She's a bombshell, after all...With her trademark wit and warmth, Alison Hammond delivers hilarious hijinks and heart-warming romance in this sparkling new romcom._________________________Praise for Alison Hammond:'This woman's laugh is like gold dust' Huffington Post'[A] national treasure' Metro'Interviewer extraordinaire, reigning queen of the huns, and an out-and-out national treasure' Bustle

Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison is also responsible for countless classic moments of broadcasting gold - from getting stuck on a caravan door to delivering Christmas cash dressed as an elf. But who is Alison Hammond really, and how did she become the personality we know and love?

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go!