Sophie King

Sophie King is a pseudonym for journalist Jane Bidder who contributes regularly to national newspapers and women's magazines. She was runner-up for the Harry Bowling Award in 2002 and the winner of the Romantic Novelists' Association's Elizabeth Goudge Award in 2004. She also teaches creative writing and is Writer in Residence at Grendon Underwood Prison.

She is the author of four novels: THE SCHOOL RUN, MUMS@HOME, SECOND TIME LUCKY and THE SUPPER CLUB.

A travelling supper party - held in a different house every month - seems like the perfect way for village neighbours to socialize. Lucy wants to introduce new fiance Mike to her neighbours. And getting out in the evening might help her friend Chrissy to focus on something other than that baby. Maybe she can even do a little matchmaking for her sister Jenny. And it's the perfect excuse to meet the fashion model who's stolen her friend Maggie's husband.

Naturally, nothing goes quite to plan. Lucy's sister is allergic to her blind date. Best friend Maggie turns up unexpectedly at the same time as her cheating ex and his new girlfriend. Chrissy loses her appetite when an old flame arrives, just as her husband is uncorking the wine. And Lucy can't quite get rid of Luke's ghost, still sitting at the head of the table...