Reality Check: A fun escapist novel – Real Housewives-meets-Cathy Kelly, full of heart with an Irish twist

'A fantastic Irish writer' - Joanne McNally

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Portia Daniels’ life is sorted. She has a perfect man (Jason, a hot Irish TV producer) a perfect apartment (in lower Manhattan), a perfect job (writing for TV). Best of all, unlike the rest of her family, she lives in perfect peace and obscurity.

Because it’s all about the drama for her mother – Kerry-born reality TV queen, Dessie – and sisters – Insta-guru, Vinnie, and TikTok teen sensation, Ariel.

But then Jason blows up their idyllic life, and Portia flees to LA to take refuge with her family. As she recovers amidst the chaos, Portia must face an awkward truth – unlike her, the other Daniels women aren’t fooling themselves about who they are and what they want.

Getting the biggest reality check of her life is the last thing Portia expected, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction – even in La La Land.

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'The next Jackie Collins' - Aoife Barry

‘I don’t know if Ireland has ever seen a book like this’ – Georgie Crawford, The Good Glow

'It’s camp and sexy but also a serious exploration of romantic relationships, friendship and family. Escapism at its finest!' - Sarah Breen

'Glamorous, witty and full of heart and humour' - Edel Coffey

‘Absolutely hilarious. Can’t recommend it highly enough’ - Paul Howard

'So thrilling, so juicy ... I am on the edge of my seat' - Rozanna Purcell

‘Perfect for devouring by the beach this summer’ - Deirdre Reynolds, Sunday World

‘The one book every gal needs to bring on holiday this summer’ - Kat O'Connor, Her.ie

‘Hugely entertaining ... serves classic Jackie Collins glamour and drama with an Irish twist’ – Anna Carey, Irish Times