Julia Jones

This laugh-out-loud debut romcom about trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk. 'Hilarious, heartfelt and unputdownable! Handles the complications of marriage, sex and friendships with wit and warmth. I loved it!' Laura Kay, author of The Split and Wild Things 'I absolutely devoured this book. The characters feel so real that it felt more like catching up with old friends over brunch than reading. Theo can spice up my legumes any time he likes!' Holly McCulloch, author of Just Friends Lottie and Theo are definitely happily married: deeply in love, beautiful house, two adorable puppies… except that after seven years together, the only action they’re having in the bedroom is Netflix marathons. Why has every night become ‘not tonight’? Frustrated in more ways than one, Lottie drunkenly calls in to her favourite podcast (The Cliterati) to let off some steam. But her anonymous rant goes viral, with thousands of women replying with tales of their own long-term relationships going limp and floppy. Now everyone is trying to unmask the ‘horny wife’, the podcast agency make Lottie an offer which could change her life. The only problem is… she still hasn’t told Theo about her confession. How on earth can Lottie admit to her husband that they could be famous – for being sexless? The laugh-out-loud romcom about love, friendship, and trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Macfarlane and Lindsey Kelk.

The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship’s crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as ‘she’, women’s contributions to sailing have been largely ignored, if not actively opposed. Today’s sailing legends such as Tracy Edwards and Ellen MacArthur compete with men on equal terms, but they stand on the shoulders of many women before them, who had to challenge preconceptions, prejudice and even the law in their wish to sail.Spanning the 19th century to today, Julia Jones dives into the lives of an array of incredible and unconventional women: we meet single-handed sailors, wealthy explorers, long-suffering wives and penniless chancers with a thirst for adventure. Each had to face down barriers of official exclusion, family-imposed restriction, social disapproval and often a resulting lack of self-belief.In the 21st-century, British women wear Admiral’s uniforms and break global yachting records, yet their journey to professional sailing remains challenging, and the public face of sailing remains mostly male – evident in the lack of female Commodores in prestigious yacht clubs. Even as sailing becomes more accessible, the remarkable contributions within these stories are a precious source of inspiration to all women facing their own challenges today.