*** Winner of Choc Lit and Whole Story Audiobooks Search for a Star Competition.*** A debut novel that features an unexpected hero in the guise of a Premier league footballer who completely breaks the stereotype of his profession and a heroine who learns how to cope with emotional bullying. What if your entire life changed in the space of a weekend? When Rebecca's friend Abi convinces her to get away from it all at the fabulous Hawksley Manor hotel in York, it seems too good to be true. Pampering and relaxation is just what Rebecca needs to distract herself from the creeping suspicion that her husband, Greg, is hiding something from her. She never imagined that by the end of the weekend she would have dined with celebrities or danced the night away in exclusive clubs. Nor could she have predicted she would meet famous footballer, Alex Heath, or that he would be the one to show her that she deserved so much more. But no matter how amazing a weekend is, it's always back to reality come Monday morning isn't it? AUTHOR: Jan Brigden has written for pleasure from a young age; short stories for classmates, odes for workmates, fun quizzes for family and friends, progressing to her first novel, the idea for which sprang from a script she composed as part of a creative writing course. After attending many author talks, literary events, and connecting with writers and readers on Facebook and Twitter, Jan learned of and subsequently joined the Romantic Novelists' Association New Writers' Scheme. An avid reader, reviewer and all round book devotee, Jan is also one eighth of online group blog called The Romaniacs. REVIEWS: 'Very well plotted, easy to read and the kind of book I couldn't put down, not even to sleep. ' Reviewed by Sue Roebuck Author and Blogspot " If you enjoy a story with relatable characters that is emotionally intense, and draws you into the characters lives deeply then As Weekends Go is a story that you will want to pick up." Reviewed by Marsha at Keepers Bookshelf "Although quite a long book, 'As Weekends Go' didn't drag. It was the perfect length and paced perfectly...5 Stars!" Reviewed by Sorcha O'Dowd Waterstones Bookseller and Blogger