Model Behaviour

by Simon Brooke

Jonathan is about to set off on his first holiday with his son Tom as a single Dad. His ex-wife Sarah has given him a long list of instructions ranging from sun cream, to bath time, to bed time. Jonathan is beginning to wonder if he’s up to the task. And he’s off to a bad start- feeling extremely hungover and running late. At nearly thirty, can Jonathan look after his son for a whole week when he can hardly look after himself? One thing’s for sure, Jonathan and Tom need to be on model behaviour. When they land safely at the hotel and the receptionist announces there is a swim shoot taking place all week, things are on the up. And when he meets two very attractive models, Lisa and Anna, Jonathan is sure that this will be a holiday to remember. After a date with Anna, Jonathan thinks that a holiday romance might be on the cards. But the more time Jonathan spends having fun in the sun with his son, the more he starts to wonder what really matters. Will Jonathan be tempted back into his old lifestyle with model Anna? Or will he give up his single, laid back ways and decide to give love a second chance with Sarah? 'Model Behaviour' a funny and touching story about families, fatherhood and second chances. It is perfect for fans of Tony Parsons and Mike Gayle. Praise for Simon Brooke... 'A fantastic take on modern life. You'll love it.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Trade Off. “Brooke's second novel is incredibly slick.” The Mirror “An original plot and extremely funny throughout.” OK! magazine “Brooke has pitched this bitchy, caustically funny book perfectly... one of the best new novels in the lad-lit genre to hit the shelves.” Daily Record 'Simon Brooke is an immensely talented comic writer and his insider knowledge of both modelling and journalism make him an irresistibly ironic commentator on the gossipy, shallow worlds he writes about. A wonderfully enjoyable read.' Daily Mail

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 2013

About the author

More than 20 years' experience in communications as a public relations professional, spin doctor, journalist, writer and media trainer. Currently he works as a journalist writing for all the the national papers as well as specialist publications and as a media trainer advising the communications departments of various companies, charities and other organisations on how to do interviews so that they get their message across effectively and don't fall for any of the journalistic traps.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light easy read but badly edited wrong words, skipped words and poor punctuation in places.