Shay Bastable is a woman in the middle, caring for her parents and children, supporting her husband Bruce, and holding them all together. When a large orange skip arrives on her mother's estate, it sets in motion a cataclysmic series of events that leads to the collapse of Shay's world. She is forced to put herself first for a change and returns to the little village she grew up in to uncover the truth about what happened to her when she was younger. Milly Johnson's novel is a glorious, heartfelt novel with warmth, optimism, and romance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

‘A heart-warming story of family,love and friendship   Milly Johnson is a bestselling author who has written over 30 novels. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Her latest novel, "The Millie Effect," was published in 2023 and was a bestseller in the UK. Johnson's writing is known for its heartfelt and relatable characters, as well as its witty and humorous dialogue. She often explores themes of family, love, and friendship, and her books have been praised for their ability to make readers laugh and cry. Johnson's latest novel, "The Millie Effect," is a heartwarming story of a woman named Millie who discovers that her life has been affected by a mysterious illness. As she struggles to come to terms with her diagnosis, she meets a group of people who help her to find hope and healing. The novel is set in the fictional town of Millie's Mill, and Johnson's descriptions of the town and its residents are vivid and evocative. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their interactions are both funny and touching. Johnson's writing style is engaging and easy to read, and her books are perfect for fans of women's fiction and romance. In addition to her novels, Johnson has also written a number of non-fiction books, including a memoir and a book about parenting. Her non-fiction books are just as engaging and informative as her novels, and they offer readers a glimpse into Johnson's life and experiences. Johnson's latest non-fiction book, "The Power of Positive Thinking," was published in 2021 and has been praised for its practical advice and inspiring stories. Johnson's writing has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the British Book Awards. She has also been nominated for the Costa Book Award and the Women's Prize for Fiction. Despite her success, Johnson remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to write new books and to connect with her readers through social media and other events. If you're looking for a heartwarming and uplifting novel, then you should definitely check out Milly Johnson's latest book, "The Millie Effect." It's a book that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.

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Written from the heart... honest, inspirational and great fun... I loved it!

Janie Millman

This book is delicious. As moreish as a freshly made sandwich, full of your favourite filling. It's well worth the wait and joyous to bite into!

Jo Thomas

The perfect pick-me-up that you won't be able to put down. I loved it!

Matt Dunn

Shay Bastable is the woman in the middle. She is part of the sandwich generation - caring for her parents and her children, supporting her husband Bruce, holding them all together and caring for them as best she can.

Then the arrival of a large orange skip on her mother's estate sets in motion a cataclysmic series of events which leads to the collapse of Shay's world. She is forced to put herself first for a change.

But in order to move forward with her present, Shay needs to make sense of her past. And so she returns to the little village she grew up in, to uncover the truth about what happened to her when she was younger. And in doing so, she discovers that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to find the only way is up.

Praise for Milly Johnson:

The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS!

Debbie Johnson

Every time you discover a new Milly book, it's like finding a pot of gold!

heat

A glorious, heartfelt novel!

Rowan Coleman

Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start!

Jane Fallon

Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre!

Jill Mansell

Warm, optimistic and romantic!

Katie Fforde

A heart-warming story of family, love and friendship!

Milly Johnson is a bestselling author who has written over 30 novels. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Her latest novel, "The Millie Effect," was published in 2023 and was a bestseller in the UK. Johnson's writing is known for its heartfelt and relatable characters, as well as its witty and humorous dialogue. She often explores themes of family, love, and friendship, and her books have been praised for their ability to make readers laugh and cry. Johnson's latest novel, "The Millie Effect," is a heartwarming story of a woman named Millie who discovers that her life has been affected by a mysterious illness. As she struggles to come to terms with her diagnosis, she meets a group of people who help her to find hope and healing. The novel is set in the fictional town of Millie's Mill, and Johnson's descriptions of the town and its residents are vivid and evocative. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their interactions are both funny and touching. Johnson's writing style is engaging and easy to read, and her books are perfect for fans of women's fiction and romance. In addition to her novels, Johnson has also written a number of non-fiction books, including a memoir and a book about parenting. Her non-fiction books are just as engaging and informative as her novels, and they offer readers a glimpse into Johnson's life and experiences. Johnson's latest non-fiction book, "The Power of Positive Thinking," was published in 2021 and has been praised for its practical advice and inspiring stories. Johnson's writing has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the British Book Awards. She has also been nominated for the Costa Book Award and the Women's Prize for Fiction. Despite her success, Johnson remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to write new books and to connect with her readers through social media and other events. If you're looking for a heartwarming and uplifting novel, then you should definitely check out Milly Johnson's latest book, "The Millie Effect." It's a book that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471199028