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Author Claire Frost grew up in Manchester, the middle of three sisters. She always wanted to do a job that involved writing, so after studying Classics at Bristol University she found a job in magazines.
For the last 10 years she’s worked at The Sun on Sunday’s Fabulous magazine, where she is Assistant Editor and Books Editor. She can mostly be found at her desk buried beneath an ever-increasing pile of books or at home writing funny and heart-warming novels about love, life and social media.
Claire Frost Books In Order
Living My Best Life by Claire Frost
Published: 23rd July 2019
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Format: Paperback, Audiobook and Kindle Edition
Pages: 372
‘Living My Best Life is fun, fresh and full of heart, with a lead character you’ll cheer for’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘In this funny, heartfelt portrait of friendship and community, Claire Frost has some sharp things to say about the dangers of perfectionism in our Instagram age. A hugely enjoyable debut – I raced through it’ Lousie Candlish, bestselling author of Our House
This life-affirming love story and hilarious novel is a hugely enjoyable debut and the perfect balm for the Insta-weary mind – get ready to shatter the illusion that is #LivingMyBestLife
Recently dumped by her boyfriend of ten years, Bell is struggling to move on with her life – and surrender the fleecy pyjamas she’s been living in since January. Haunted by #blessed on social media, she can’t help but compare her life to those she follows online, wondering where she is going wrong . . .
In the world of social media and the Instagram age, Millie is the successful online influencer @mi_bestlife. But in real life she’s just a regular single mum trying to make ends meet, while fending off the younger competition and tenacious internet trolls. Her Instagram feed is far more #BestLie than #BestLife, and soon Millie begins to wish her life was more like her filters.
It isn’t until Bell and Millie’s paths cross that they begin to realise what they’re both missing. Can Millie prove to Bell that life online isn’t always what it appears to be? And in return, can Millie learn that she needs to start living for the moment and not for the likes?
Married At First Swipe by Claire Frost
Published: 4th February 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Format: Paperback, Audiobook and Kindle Edition
Pages: 366
‘A witty, warm, wonderful read!’ Sophie Cousens
‘Fresh, funny and romantic, I totally loved it’ Sarah Morgan
In the modern tech-fuelled world of dating, is it possible to find true love?
Hannah lives life on the edge. Never one to pass up on a new adventure, she has truly been living her best life. But once the adrenaline wears off, she wishes she had someone to spend the quieter moments with too. Learning that her best friend’s online dating business has taken a hit, she comes up with an idea that just might solve both of their problems…
Jess has been with her husband for twenty years. They have a stable marriage, great kids and run their own businesses. But what looks like a perfect life from the outside has its own problems within, and with her business on the brink Jess can’t help but wonder where the spark has gone in her life, and whether settling down is all it’s cracked up to be.
When Hannah embarks upon her latest scheme: finding a man using Jess’s dating app and meeting him for the first time at the altar, both women start to realise the grass isn’t always greener. Can Hannah help her friend save her failing business or will Jess stop her from making what could be the biggest mistake of her life?
Totally Booked UK Review: Set over the course of a year following the lives and love of two best friends Jess and Hannah. Jess has been with her husband for twenty years (married for almost ten years), the pressures of family life, financial woes and running a business is taking their toll on her.
Hannah, on the other hand, has returned from travelling the world deciding to stay close to home for her family. Love isn’t something that comes easy to her and has had her fair share of dating app nightmares.
Both working for Jess’s Save The Date dating app – for those looking for long term love rather than a fling. It’s struggling financially and Hannah comes up with an idea to help both the app and herself. She’ll get married to a blind date that Jess chooses from the app.
This book felt as though it was trying to be two stories in one. Focusing on the ups and downs of long term relationships as well as the blind date marriage idea. I don’t think that it worked all in one book. I would have preferred more detail and depth to each Best friend’s story separately.
The One by Claire Frost
Published: 3rd March 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Format: Paperback, Audiobook and Kindle Edition
Pages: 367
‘I couldn’t put it down. What a wonderful, wise book!’ Alex Brown
‘A fabulously heart-warming novel about love, friendships, and being honest with yourself about what you want from life’ Anna Bell
The brand-new heart-breaking novel of love, bittersweet story of loss and learning to live again, from the acclaimed author of MARRIED AT FIRST SWIPE. Perfect for fans of Paige Toon, Holly Miller and Rosie Walsh.
What happens when you lose the love of your life just three months after you meet him?
Lottie Brown has finally found The One. Leo is everything she’s ever wanted – he’s handsome, kind, funny and totally gets her. Three months into their relationship, Lottie is in love and happier than ever before. But then Leo tragically dies, and Lottie is left floundering. As she struggles to stop her life falling apart, Lottie learns more about the man she thought she knew, and starts to question whether Leo really was as perfect as he seemed…