The Wild Card: The captivating, uplifting and addictive read you don’t want to miss!
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'Utterly thrilling and joyful. I couldn't put it down!' ANTON DU BEKE 'Enthralling and captivating. Absolutely loved it!' CAROL KIRKWOOD 'A stunning debut, this is the perfect summer read' SANTA MONTEFIORE It's never too late to follow your dreams... Twenty years ago, Abigail Patterson put her promising tennis career on hold to have her baby son, Robbie. But after a wild card entry to Wimbledon, she suddenly finds herself swept up in a world she thought she'd left behind - and against all odds, she's winning! Yet as those long-buried dreams of lifting the sparkling silver trophy on centre court inch closer, Abi knows that it's only a matter of time before the press start digging into her past and uncover the secret she's kept hidden for so long. The stakes are raised, but this time nothing - and no one - is going to stand in her way. But could the greatest comeback of all time destroy everything she's sacrificed to protect? Praise for The Wild Card : 'Come on, it's a tennis story! How can I not love it?!' BILLIE JEAN KING 'A pacey page-turner' THE TIMES 'Full of twists and turns. We loved it!' HEAT 'Fizzing with excitement and high stakes' JO THOMAS 'Absolutely fantastic' CHRIS EVANS 'A brilliant read' BELLA 'A high-stakes novel set in the world she knows best' The i Review: Lovely story - Keeps you enthralled for the whole book. Interesting insight into the world of tennis and Wimbledon Had trouble putting it down Review: An enjoyable read with good characters and interesting storyline - I admit, I got the book out of curiosity as it’s not at all the sort of book I usually read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a good read, entertaining and gave a great inside view of the tennis scene . Yet there was a seriousness, in showing how people can be manipulated as Abigail was by her tennis coach and the enormous effects it had, haunting her for years. And in the end it was quite uplifting. Judy Murray has turned her hand successfully to something very different. She is a woman of many talents.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 983 Reviews |
C**P
Lovely story
Keeps you enthralled for the whole book. Interesting insight into the world of tennis and Wimbledon Had trouble putting it down
G**R
An enjoyable read with good characters and interesting storyline
I admit, I got the book out of curiosity as it’s not at all the sort of book I usually read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a good read, entertaining and gave a great inside view of the tennis scene . Yet there was a seriousness, in showing how people can be manipulated as Abigail was by her tennis coach and the enormous effects it had, haunting her for years. And in the end it was quite uplifting. Judy Murray has turned her hand successfully to something very different. She is a woman of many talents.
F**0
Excellent first book
Really enjoyed this. A good summer read
A**C
a good read for tennis fans with some important messages
I admire anyone that can write a thought through, well-constructed, book and especially someone, like Judy Murray, who's already a super talent in a different field. I am also a massive tennis fan (especially of (her) son Andy) - both as a player and spectator - so had no option but to buy Wild Card! In summary, I enjoyed it. It is amusing at times although sometimes a bit too comical (for example Liv's break-dance celebrations - would she even be allowed to do this at Wimbledon?? But Judy will know better than me!) and a little predictable. But I like the overall message of never giving up hope and some of the issues (with coaches) that it highlights.
J**N
easy read
different background using knowledge. Not earth shaking
D**E
A surprise
What an excellent book full of information and a great story. Was surprised Judy could write so well. Really enjoyed this book a real page turner.
K**N
Fantastic, it had me gripped from the start!
This book has taken me in the world of tennis! Trying to read it whilst following Eastbourne was magic. Now I can enjoy Wimbledon with a better understanding, so thank you Judy I will appreciate it all so much more.
K**R
Ach well. Bit girly but I secretly liked it.
This is not my usual cuppa tea. Having said that the feminine slant of the book with it's romantic interludes was more than compensated for with good storytelling. It also gave an insight into the World of Wimbledon and tennis in general. I especially liked that the scenes of intimacy were vaguely downplayed. No Jilly Cooper stuff here. There was a hint of Jeffery Archer in the style of the book. No, it's a good thing. You could see the plot coming a mile away. The childhood sweetheart gets the girl. The baby was his. She would benefit more from losing than winning and the loss was more true. All predictable. Still it brought tears as comparisons of loss and love resonated personally. I probably will not return to future novels by Judy. Let's face it, it was one for the girls. Well done though.
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