The Things We Do For Love

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A joyous and hopeful story about friendship, secrets and love in all its forms

It s enrolment night for Life Drawing for Beginners in Carraikbawn Senior College and each of the prospective students has their own reason for being there . . .

For friends Meg, Anna and Fiona the class is a welcome distraction: Anna s husband has just left her for a younger woman and she has to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. Fiona has to face up to the reason why she can t tell her husband she s pregnant. While Meg is just there to support her friends or is she?

There s the handsome, mysterious James who is looking for a new start for himself and his daughter Charlie. Since his wife disappeared he s determined not to let anyone get close but then he discovers his interest in Jackie the single-mother life drawing model, is more than aesthetic.

Then there s Irene who has a beautiful home, a handsome, successful husband and the perfect daughter. So why does she feel that somehow it isn t enough?

And Audrey, the teacher, who has just fallen in love . . . with the puppy in the window of the local pet shop. Will she be put off by the distracted and brusque pet shop owner or does she find out that his bark is worse than his bite?

Will the members of Life Drawing For Beginners find hidden talents, or at the very least a distraction?

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