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‘Intrigue, sex and shenanigans. As delicious as diving into a chocolate soufflé.’ Marian Keyes

Golden girl Calypso O’Kelly is used to getting what she wants. As a powerful casting director, she calls the shots. Closet romantic Dannie Moore is mistress of her own destiny. Having had her fingers burned once by her war correspondent partner, she's determined never to fall in love again. Devoted single mother Rosa Elliot dreams of 'A Brand New Life of Freedom' from tyrannical, sexist bosses. But she finds that throwing caution to the wind isn't necessarily the best way of making her dreams come true...

Three strong women, working hard to make life as perfect as possible. Until Calypso relinquishes control to a demon lover, Dannie discovers that destiny lies in the stars, and Rosa’s dreams of freedom end up in the trash. Can they ever reassemble the shards of the lives they've so injudiciously shattered?

From the number one bestselling author of The Blue Hour comes a tale of sexual obsession, of romance, of courage in adversity and hope in love.

Readers comments

Clara – via Googlemail
 I really LOVE your books... they are quite addictive. I thought I had read them all until I discovered A Perfect Life!! I am in the middle of Love Lies Bleeding at the moment and am loving it!! Congratulations on your unique talent Kate - I love to get lost in your books.

Karen – Ireland

I just wanted to say that I have just completed reading A Perfect Life and I think it was the best book I have ever read (and I read a lot). I had to take a four hour train journey the other day, I picked up the book when I got on the train and nearly died when I saw that I had arrived in Dublin. I just couldn't put the book down, my heart was practically jumping turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. I emailed my fiancée and told him to go to Easons after work and to buy me more of your books - I guess he will be ignored for the next few days! Best of luck with your next book, I can't wait to read it.

Alice – via g-mail

I love your books! The first one I ever read was A Perfect Life, and since then I have read Living the Dream, Sex, Lies and Fairytales, It Means Mischief, More Mischief and Striking Poses. My favourites have been the Mischief ones, as I especially love Eva Lavery's character. Please keep on writing, I love your books so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Pam – New Zealand

I have read your A Perfect Life and loved it.  Your books are funny, sad, thought provoking, interesting etc.  I passed your book on to my friend who passed it back to me in 3 days, finished it so quickly couldn't put it down and  neglected the housework a tad!  She is now waiting for me to finish your Sex,Lies and Fairytales!!!
Good luck with your writing and may you write many more books for us all to enjoy, you have a wonderful gift.

Irene – via ntlworld

I have just finished reading A Perfect Life and just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading it - it was brilliant!  This is the first of your books that I have read but it certainly won't be the last! I look forward to reading your other books.  Keep writing! 

Jackie – UK

After reading for the first time one of your books - A Perfect Life, I just had to treat myself to some more, I visited Amazon website and after reading each write up of your books decided to buy the whole lot! I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading them in my summerhouse with the lovely hot weather - perfect relaxation (I finished the last one yesterday and I am having withdrawal symptoms already!!!). I especially enjoyed The Blue Hour and I just love the way you bring characters from previous books into your other books (Deirdre O'Dare and the lovely Eva Lavery). Please keep up the good work and I can't wait for your next book!!!

Andrea - Prague

Hello Kate I am after reading your book A Perfect Life and I feel very strong passion to make a trip to Dublin. It was very strong and beautiful written story.

Linda – Cork

I'm a librarian, and having recently discovered your books i have now devoured the lot and am ravenous for more!!! I'm also pleased to report a growing interest in your books, waiting lists for A Perfect Life!!!

Gemma – via hotmail

I just finished reading your book A Perfect Life yesterday. (admittedly I only started it a few days before that!) I just couldn’t put it down. So when I read your website address at the end of your book I felt I should take the opportunity to thank you for such an excellent read! Keep writing - your work’s fantastic.

Sarah – N. Ireland

What can I say but the first book I have read written by you is fantastic!!!!!!  A Perfect Life was just a book you couldn’t put down!  I bought three of yours at the one time, because I knew from reading the blurbs that they would be books I would enjoy.  Can’t wait to start The Blue Hour which is the one I have decided to read next. Keep up the good work!!!!!! I am impressed so far!

Deloshni – South Africa

I have just begun reading A Perfect Life and I am so gripped! It is the first book of yours that I am reading and I must congratulate you on your brilliant writing. I cannot seem to put the book down.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the other books that you have written. You go girl! Just keep writing because once I have read all your existing books I will certainly be looking for more! I love stories about females, overcoming obstacles and moving forward in life.

Ann – Ireland

Just visited your website having read your book A Perfect Life on holiday.
It was brilliant!! What better way to relax than reading your book while having a back massage on the beach in Sardinia !! I'm hooked !

Ramona – via hotmail

Hi there, just finished reading A Perfect Life which I might add that I read, finished and loved within a week!! The bold Calypso, sensible Dannie and all over the place Rosa...it was great!! I must admit that I am a huge Sex and the City fan and have got to say that if there was an Irish version of the above, all one would have to do is turn to your book!!! Kate, I'm hooked & have gone and bought your first 2 books - what have you done to me!!??

Hannah – UK

I became a dedicated reader of Marian (Keyes) 18 months ago and have read all her novels, but then a friend had told be about this other Irish writer (Kate Thompson) so I have just read A Perfect Life and I am hooked!!! It must be the Irish blood because both these writers are absolutely fabulous and modern. Please keep up the good work.

Jackie – Ireland

Subject: A Perfect Book
I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with A Perfect Life and how fresh and vibrant the characters felt. This was a real page-turner and I couldn't put it down. I also think you are very brave to explore such a dark sexuality and you come across as a very liberated, 'not afraid to take chances', type of writer. You handled the issue in a very chilling, stylish and understated way, appealing to the intelligence of the reader to work it out rather than spelling it out. Leo invoked visions of an even more screwed-up Heathcliff and I am so looking forward to the next one.

Carla – Ireland

I’ve just finished reading your novel A Perfect Life and thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep them coming!!!! You are now one of my favorite authors and i can't wait to get my hands on the other six!

Caroline – UK

I read your novel A Perfect Life. I don't often buy books, but on this occasion I liked the look of the cover and the introduction on the back seemed interesting, so I thought why not? As soon as i picked it up i couldn't put it down it was so addictive, I didn't want the story to end because it was so good, but at the same time I wanted to know what happened, it was a catch 22!
I would just like to let you know it was absolutely fantastic and I will certainly be buying more of your other novels and recommended these to my friends. Thank you for the enjoyable read and I hope you write many more!

Jenny – via hotmail