LIFE BEGINS

'An absorbing look at one woman's midlife crisis'
Bella

'A warm-hearted, perceptive tale of hope and renewal that shows it is possible to start life again'
Prima

THE SIMPLE RULES OF LOVE

‘If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess’
Oxford Times

‘Intelligent and perceptive’
Sainsbury's Magazine

RELATIVE LOVE

‘This book, about deep and complex family love from this accomplished author, is told with true passion’
Family Circle

SISTERS AND HUSBANDS

‘Through her characters, Brookfield skillfully illuminates the relationships, dilemmas and compromises that define so many lives’
Sunday Express

‘Few contemporary British novelists writing today expore the messy tangles of close human relationships with quite such warm perceptiveness as Brookfield’
Henry Sutton, Daily Mirror

‘I savoured every second of this deeply satisfying book.  Amanda Brookfield goes from strength to strength’
Patricia Scanlan

A FAMILY MAN

‘Charming and enjoyable’
Best

‘A funny, poignant and relevant novel – superb in detail that will be familiar to many’
Essex Chronicle

‘The novel walks a line between comedy and wrenching sadness.  It is fluently written and its depiction of domestic chaos … is all too recognisable’
Sunday Times

THE LOVER

‘If you are a Joanna Trollope addict you could try Brookfield’
Oxford Times

SINGLE LIVES

‘Witty and engaging’
Family Circle

MARRIAGE GAMES

‘Amanda Brookfield explores the dark side of happy families’
Bolton Evening News

THE GODMOTHER

‘Take this book on holiday with you – it’s a wonderful beach read with a happy, if rather unexpected, ending’
Options

A SUMMER AFFAIR

‘A classy tale of modern relationships’
Manchester Evening News

‘A perceptive, astute novel for Joanna Trollope fans’
Portsmouth News

WALLS OF GLASS

‘Amanda Brookfield could lead the woman’s novel a few steps further out of its cultural ghetto’
Sunday Telegraph

 A CAST OF SMILES

‘What is refreshing here is the author’s conspicuous sanity and her sharp line in defence of reason… It could be sentimental, but it isn’t’
Guardian

‘Amanda Brookfield’s voice is young and clear… keeps a firm authorial hand’
Observer

ALICE ALONE

‘A bright, neat first novel…engagingly ebullient’
Financial Times

 ‘A strong sense of humour, a natural narrative gift and controlled, understated characterization signify a promising debut’
Evening Standard

‘Penetrating insights into the ordinary female condition’
Woman's Own

‘A confident narrative voice’
Daily Telegraph

 ‘A Chekovian understanding of human beings and their failings’ 
The Bookseller

MISCELLANEOUS

‘Brookfield writes with incredible insight and clarity to produce all the qualities of entertaining fiction’   
St Martin's Press

‘Brookfield’s style is gorgeously rich and lively’ 
S Daily Echo

‘Amanda Brookfield’s writing never fails to please…and hasn’t yet achieved the recognition it deserves’ 
Devon Life