Yasmin's resume is fake, but her ghost mothers are annoyingly real. Can she thwart her boss, and prevent The Woman's Standard magazine - and her ghostly friends - from imploding?

Twenty-something Yasmin Taylor-Lee is woefully under-skilled at life. She lives in her childhood home with her mother and annoying little sister, who both wish she'd move out already. She's also a little odd, having three 'fairy ghost mothers' as best friends, whom only she can see.

Her ghost mothers - the activist, the scientist and the spy - spring from the historical pages of The Standard itself. They lend wisdom from their respective eras - wartime 1950s, the social upheaval of the 1970s, and the scientific achievements of the 2000s. Can Yasmin's ephemeral besties aid her career success? And what hilarious consequences ensue if they decide to be...not so ephemeral?

But when Yasmin lands the dream job (after stalking the limousine of the all-powerful magazine editor), Yasmin's problems have just begun. She must draw on the strengths of her beloved besties to confront her lies and uncover the truth. The magazine, the publishing company and the very existence of her ghostly friends are at stake...

If you enjoy women's fiction with a historical nod and magical twist, you'll love this entertaining debut.

Discover the heart-warming story today.

Praise for The Ghost Mothers:

"Fans of 'The Devil Wears Prada' are going to love this quirky, hilarious story."– H.R. Hobbs, author of the 'Breaking the Rules' series.

"This book charmed my socks off."– Sarah Magarey

"Author Jackie McCarthy is a literary force to be reckoned with! As I read an Advance Review Copy, The Ghost Mothers grabbed me by the imagination and refused to let go, beckoning me onward one mesmerizing turn of fancy at a time." -- Rebecca Frost Cuevas, Author of "Hello World -- Meet Mother Rebecca: The autobiography of a fictional Victorian know-it-all"

"It is so refreshing to see a book with a leading cast of strong and interesting female characters - we can all find little pieces of ourselves in these pages." -- Goodreads Review

"The plot kept me suspended to the very end. I enjoyed the sharp-tongued camaraderie between Yasmin and her ghost mothers." -- Amazon Reviewer

"Through a series of page-turning events, author Jackie McCarthy has created a delightful world with insights into publishing, the value of mentors and hard-won achievement...[with] a genial feel that makes The Ghost Mothers an enjoyable read with a positive message of womanhood..." -- Guillermo Martin Sepulveda - Author, playwright and award-winning screenplay writer/filmmaker

"Real, fantasy, funny and lots of heart...can't wait to read more by this author!" -- Goodreads Review

"A wonderfully unique story bringing together a group of strong and beautiful women from different eras. The characters are so loveable and the behind the scene stories of the publishing industry give an interesting insight. I highly recommend this as a feel-good escape." -- Goodreads Review

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