Saturday, September 27, 2008

Animal Instincts


Ta dah!!!
Down-to-earth Clodagh Martin is very fond of her glamorous actress step-sister, Imogen - in small doses. So when Imogen turns up on her doorstep drunk and clutching a bottle of champage and announces that she's come to stay, Clodagh isn't exactly thrilled. It's not a great time. The animal sanctuary she runs is stony broke and the animals; a foul-mouthed parrot, two gay donkeys and a goat, aren't enough to attract the hoardes.

It's not a great time for Imogen either. Let's face it, staying at Rainbow's End animal sanctuary wouldn't exactly be her first choice. Unfortunately, a combination of debt and a humiliating public scandal involving a live TV show and too much booze, has left Imogen with very little choice but to throw herself on Clodagh's mercy until things blow over.

But actually, this could be a heaven-sent opportunity to get both her career and the sanctuary back on track. What could possibly go wrong?

Just loving it!

14 comments:

Pat Posner said...

Nell!
That is one brilliant cover!
The blurb is great, too, can't wait to read the book!
xxPat

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful, Nell!

Kate Hardy said...

Lovely cover, Nell!

Sherry Jones said...

Wonderful! Happy for you. Go, Nell!

Nell Dixon said...

Thanks all. I was so excited when I saw it. The lettering is the same as Blue Remembered Heels and I think the whole style is fab with the same retro feel.

Lis said...

Ooh what a pretty cover!!

Christina Phillips said...

Gorgeous cover, Nell! Congratulations!

Judy Jarvie said...

The retro is beautiful - in fact I'd buy that print in curtains it's so cool.

Can't wait to read it. Way to go.

Nell Dixon said...

Thank you!!! It is really cute - I hadn't given too much thought about what it might be like but I had hoped after reading the blurb that Dave the parrot might make the cover.

Unknown said...

It looks great! And the blurb, just brilliant!

Amanda Ashby said...

Nell - wow, that is one amazing cover!!!!!!!! And how exciting about your trip - you're going to have so much fun!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow Nell... thats a great cover. Well done you.
Enjoy the trip - I hope you get a chance to drop into some of the great bookshops over there. I brought home half a suitcase of books on my last trip.
Janet X

Jessica Raymond said...

Ooh, I love it! Very art nouveau... And pleased that Dave made the cover; he is a great character :)

Unknown said...

Love the cover and the blurb - can't wait to get my paws on it!!