Judy Astley

After 20 years of marriage, Nina had offloaded serial philanderer Joe and was happy coping alone with their two daughters. But disturbing elements started to appear in Nina's new life. Contains some strong language.

Thea's parents decide to host a big family Christmas in a house by the sea... even though they are, in fact, about to split up. And while her sister and brother are both settled, Thea herself is newly single - her boyfriend has ditched her in favour of his pedigree dogs, and Thea can't decide whether or not she minds.

There will be copious food and drink, holly and mistletoe, lots of bracing walks and a wintry barbecue on the beach. If it seems an odd way to celebrate the final break-up of a marriage, no-one is saying so. But then no-one had anticipated that the new partners might actually turn up to complicate the sleeping arrangements...

As Cornwall experiences the biggest snowstorm in living memory, the festive atmosphere comes under some strain. Will Thea manage to find some happiness for herself?

Stella works as an agony aunt for a teenage magazine. Her many friends often come to her for free advice on their own problems, assuming she has none of her own but, when her glamorous friend from university comes to stay on the break-up of her own marriage, Stella’s life develops all sorts of complications. X rated, explicit sexual content and strong language.

In her newspaper column, Jess writes about the cheery muddle of family life. Things become less rosy when her son goes backpacking and husband Matt is made redundant. Writing carefree articles becomes harder, but she could just tell readers the truth...

Jay always envied delphine, her well-organised, perfectly slim cousin. Now happily married with children and her own successful business, Jay decides she should try to be more like her cousin. But when Delphine returns from Australia, who is envious of whom?