The Special Occasions Books
(2024)(A book in the Mary Brown series)
An omnibus of novels by Bernice Bloom
Welcome to the Special Occasions Collection - three extraordinary chapters in Mary Brown's life that showcase both the hilarious heights and profound depths of her adventures.
This collection brings together three pivotal moments in Mary's journey: a Christmas celebration that sparkles with chaos and joy, a hen weekend that goes spectacularly wrong, and her most challenging chapter yet as a new mother facing every parent's worst nightmare.
In "Christmas with Mary Brown," our irrepressible heroine throws herself into the festive season with the enthusiasm of a sugar-charged toddler. Watch as she decorates the Beckhams' Christmas tree, accidentally confesses to being a drug addict on national television, and operates a magical Christmas Post Box of Wishes and Dreams - with results that range from heartwarming to hilariously inappropriate. Between defending elephants in mangers and jetting off to Lapland, Mary discovers that sometimes the greatest Christmas gifts come wrapped in surprises.
"Don't Mention the Hen Weekend" whisks us away to Crete, where Mary and five of her best friends discover that The Sound of Music themed costumes, excessive wine, and Greek law enforcement don't mix. With her wedding just days away, Mary must somehow escape a foreign jail, preserve her dignity (what's left of it), and make it to the altar on time - all while keeping her misadventures secret from a suspiciously watchful best man.
Finally, in her most emotional story yet, "She's Stolen My Baby" shows us a different side of Mary. When her newborn daughter disappears and a mysterious man seems to know too much, Mary and Ted must navigate their worst nightmare. This heart-pounding story reveals the steel beneath Mary's sparkle as she fights for her family with every ounce of strength she possesses.
From laugh-out-loud comedy to edge-of-your-seat suspense, these three books showcase Mary Brown at her most authentic - whether she's covered in tinsel, dressed as a nun in a Greek jail cell, or searching desperately for her missing child. Together, they prove that life's special occasions, whether joyful or challenging, are what truly define us.
'It's perfect comedy...Dawn French meets Bridget Jones.' 'I wildly good romantic comedy. Top of the tree.' 'A rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat.'
Whether you're meeting Mary for the first time or continuing her journey with her, these three unforgettable stories will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with her all over again.
Genre: Mystery
This collection brings together three pivotal moments in Mary's journey: a Christmas celebration that sparkles with chaos and joy, a hen weekend that goes spectacularly wrong, and her most challenging chapter yet as a new mother facing every parent's worst nightmare.
In "Christmas with Mary Brown," our irrepressible heroine throws herself into the festive season with the enthusiasm of a sugar-charged toddler. Watch as she decorates the Beckhams' Christmas tree, accidentally confesses to being a drug addict on national television, and operates a magical Christmas Post Box of Wishes and Dreams - with results that range from heartwarming to hilariously inappropriate. Between defending elephants in mangers and jetting off to Lapland, Mary discovers that sometimes the greatest Christmas gifts come wrapped in surprises.
"Don't Mention the Hen Weekend" whisks us away to Crete, where Mary and five of her best friends discover that The Sound of Music themed costumes, excessive wine, and Greek law enforcement don't mix. With her wedding just days away, Mary must somehow escape a foreign jail, preserve her dignity (what's left of it), and make it to the altar on time - all while keeping her misadventures secret from a suspiciously watchful best man.
Finally, in her most emotional story yet, "She's Stolen My Baby" shows us a different side of Mary. When her newborn daughter disappears and a mysterious man seems to know too much, Mary and Ted must navigate their worst nightmare. This heart-pounding story reveals the steel beneath Mary's sparkle as she fights for her family with every ounce of strength she possesses.
From laugh-out-loud comedy to edge-of-your-seat suspense, these three books showcase Mary Brown at her most authentic - whether she's covered in tinsel, dressed as a nun in a Greek jail cell, or searching desperately for her missing child. Together, they prove that life's special occasions, whether joyful or challenging, are what truly define us.
'It's perfect comedy...Dawn French meets Bridget Jones.' 'I wildly good romantic comedy. Top of the tree.' 'A rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat.'
Whether you're meeting Mary for the first time or continuing her journey with her, these three unforgettable stories will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with her all over again.
Genre: Mystery
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