'An intelligent and emotional read' Closer 'Movingly documents the heartbreak and emotional reshuffling of family and friends coping with love and loss' Daily Mail 'A moving read' Star 'Tissues at the ready' Red 'This book was a real emotional rollercoaster, making you laugh and cry the whole way through. I couldn't put it down' Amazon reviewer 'Simply realistic and at the same time touchingly hopeful' Amazon reviewer '[An] amazing book, but be warned: I bawled my eyes out on the plane reading this. Truly a must-read, especially for us mummies' www.netmums.com 'Goodnight, Beautiful is Dorothy's best [novel to date] ... Beautifully written, with characters you'll really care about - this is not to be missed' She 'A heartbreaking story ... you'll need tissues *****' Heat 'An unforgettable, beautifully crafted testimony to an unbreakable love that lasts a lifetime and beyond' Daily Record 'A superior cautionary tale of surrogacy between good friends' Good Housekeeping 'A touching tale of love and loss' Best 'Warn your friends and family that you will be incommunicado for a few hours, maybe a day or two, find a comfy chair, and enjoy. Immerse yourself in the complex lives of these beautiful but flawed characters. You may not like them or agree with their decisions, but as the author skilfully reveals their innermost thoughts and secrets you can't help but be moved. I was totally gripped from start to finish; this book is like a really, really good gossip with a close friend. It is a wonderful indulgence as an individual read, and a book that will provide lots to talk about for a reading group' Reader review, New Books magazine 'This was the best sort of book - funny, sad ... I laughed, I cried ... A rollercoaster, and such an enjoyable one!' Reader review, People's Friend

Dorothy has two degrees, is a journalist, and has written for numerous women's magazines and newspapers, including the Guardian, New Woman and Cosmo. Her first novel for Sphere, My Best Friend's Girl, was picked as a Richard & Judy Summer Read.