Over Sharing: The hilarious and sharply written new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Iris is unhappy in her marriage to Tom because he left her for his life coach, Maddy. She discovers that Maddy has a successful family influencer persona, but her marriage is not as perfect as it seems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Iris is living a contented life with a decent job, good friends, and her own flat. However, one thing that brings her joy is missing from her life: her own family. Four years ago, Iris and her husband, Tom, were trying for a baby when Tom left her for his life coach, Maddy.

One day, Iris' best friend, Fay, sends her an Instagram video of Maddy, now a successful family influencer with a huge following. In the videos, Maddy portrays a wholesome and loving family with her husband, Lee, and their three-year-old twins. Tom, however, is nowhere to be seen.

Iris is intrigued and decides to delve into Maddy's life, seeking answers to the question that has been haunting her for years: what led to the end of her marriage? As she digs deeper, Iris discovers that Maddy has carefully crafted an online persona that hides a dark and complicated past.

Through her research, Iris learns that Maddy was once a troubled woman who struggled with addiction and mental health issues. She had been in and out of rehab and had even attempted suicide. However, Maddy found solace in coaching and helping others, and she built a successful career as a life coach.

Despite her newfound success, Maddy has not been able to fully let go of her past. She continues to struggle with her demons and has been hiding her past from her followers and her husband, Lee. Iris becomes increasingly concerned for Maddy's well-being and decides to confront her.

Iris confronts Maddy at her home, demanding to know why she has been hiding her past from everyone. Maddy is initially defensive, but eventually, she breaks down and confesses her truth. She tells Iris that she was ashamed of her past and didn't want to burden anyone with her problems.

Iris is sympathetic to Maddy's struggles but also angry that she had been hiding her truth from her. She realizes that Maddy had been using her online persona to mask her true self and had been living a lie.

In the end, Iris decides to support Maddy in her journey towards healing and recovery. She encourages her to seek professional help and to be honest with her husband, Lee. Maddy agrees to take steps towards healing and begins to work on rebuilding her relationship with Lee.

Through her experience with Maddy, Iris learns that sometimes, the things we hide from others can be the most damaging to ourselves. She also realizes that it is important to be true to ourselves and to seek help when we need it.

In conclusion, Iris' journey to uncover the truth about Maddy's past is a powerful reminder of the importance of honesty, transparency, and self-love. It shows us that even the most successful people can struggle with personal demons and that it is never too late to seek help and begin the journey towards healing.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405951135