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The Rules of Backyard Croquet
The Rules of Backyard Croquet | Sunni Overend
8 posts | 5 read | 9 to read
'Sophisticated and sexy, I love Sunni Overend's books' Maggie Alderson All's fair in love and couture ... Fashion and love collide in the stylish new novel from the author of The Dangers of Truffle Hunting. Disgraced fashion prodigy Apple March has gone into hiding, concealing herself within the cashmere and silk folds of a formerly grand fashion boutique - the hanging of blouses and handling of difficult patrons now her only concern. But when her sister Poppy needs a wedding dress, old passions are reignited ... along with threats from her past. As Apple finds herself falling for someone she shouldn't, her quest to re-emerge becomes entangled in a time she wants forgotten, and life unravels as quickly as it began to mend. From the cool heart of Melbourne, to Paris and New York, in an effervescent world of croquet, Campari and cocoon coats, can Apple prevail over demons past to become the woman she was born to be? Praise for The Dangers of Truffle Hunting: 'It's Overend's way with words that had us picking the book and giving it prime position as our #1 read' Vogue 'Exotic and exciting ... well developed characters ... richly detailed ... enjoyable summer read ... just divine!' Books + Publishing '[This book] is insanely attractive. It has it all - lust, love, fame, wine, rich people, the whole shebang. It had me rooting for the protagonist and left me heart-warmed throughout' Fashion Journal
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Victoria_Clyne
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I did this one as an audiobook and I'm glad I did. Its a nice story if somewhat predictable with a happy ending. These books definitely have a place in my reading, they are best when you need an easy read. However I think I was at a point where a heavier read with a bit more substance would have been appreciated.

Wonder if I can catch my reviews for this year.

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Joanne1
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This is not my normal type of novel being firmly in the chick lit category. But it was fun, thoroughly entertaining with likeable characters and a packet plot. A perfect palate cleanser from some heavier reading material (like my business analytics textbook!).

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Joanne1
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I‘m too exhausted to read on the train today so library book it is. I‘ve been waiting for this for a couple of weeks so let‘s hope it‘s good.

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Purrfectpages
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mcctrish That cover 😍 6y
Linsy That title! 💚 (edited) 6y
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Michelle_mck
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Pickpick

I love the way Sunni writes! She has a natural style that pulls me in, this one was amazing, not as much heat as the first book of hers but compelling, interesting characters... just wonderful really, lots of fashion/styling and pretty interiors... plus a sausage dog

neet_reads Ooh, I was thinking of reading this. Better Read Than Dead are hosting a High Tea with Sunni Overend on March 10 6y
Michelle_mck Oh wow! Will have to see if I can go! 6y
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Michelle_mck
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1. Reading and Aperol Spritz
2. 5‘2 in 👠 👠
3. 3 years and 6 in this suburb
4. Rules of Backyard Croquet and book club book
#friyayintro

Jess7 🤗🤗 6y
LazyOwl Love the selfie 👍 6y
Bookcation74 ❤️ an Aperol Spritz! 6y
Pamwurtzler I do ❤️ an aperol spritz! 6y
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Michelle_mck
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Can‘t wait to read this! Sunni wrote one of my fav books of last year so excited

AceOnRoam Are you reading this with Aussie Readers group for March? Beautiful cover 😍 6y
Lacythebookworm That cover is great! 💕 6y
Michelle_mck @AceOnRoam I‘m hoping to 6y
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HeySaidRenee
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Can't wait to start reading this!