The Naughty Chapter

One very steamy book. Six neighbours with plenty to talk about.

When the women of Hawthorn Garden Village start a book club, they expect wine, biscuits and a lively debate about the latest romance. They don't expect the novel to stir up quite so much in their own lives.

For Maggie, a sixty-three-year-old widow, a daring new experience opens the door to pleasure she thought was behind her. Leanne finds herself drawn to the helpful neighbour whose plumbing skills are becoming increasingly irrelevant. Jo and her husband rediscover the fun of dressing up and flirting after years together. Helen wonders if a long marriage still has room for surprises. Nina takes herself away for a night-and comes back with new possibilities. And Rachel's growing connection with Tessa leads her to explore feelings she has never acted on before.

As the book-club discussions grow more candid, the women share laughter, secrets and the occasional detail that probably didn't need to be added to the group chat.

A warm, witty and steamy collection about friendship, fresh starts and discovering that desire can turn up at any age-and sometimes right next door.