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Reality Check

A fun escapist novel – Real Housewives-meets-Cathy Kelly, full of heart with an Irish twist

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Reality Check

By: Vicki Notaro
Narrated by: Stephanie Dufresne
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Portia Daniels’ life is sorted. She has a perfect man (Jason, a hot Irish TV producer) a perfect apartment (in lower Manhattan), a perfect job (writing for TV). Best of all, unlike the rest of her family, she lives in perfect peace and obscurity.
Because it’s all about the drama for her mother – Kerry-born reality TV queen, Dessie – and sisters – Insta-guru, Vinnie, and TikTok teen sensation, Ariel.
But then Jason blows up their idyllic life, and Portia flees to LA to take refuge with her family. As she recovers amidst the chaos, Portia must face an awkward truth – unlike her, the other Daniels women aren’t fooling themselves about who they are and what they want.
Getting the biggest reality check of her life is the last thing Portia expected, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction – even in La La Land.

'Such a fun, heart-warming page-turner' - Marian Keyes

'A fantastic Irish writer' - Joanne McNally

©2024 Vicki Notaro (P)2024 Penguin Audio

 City Life Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Urban Women's Fiction

Critic reviews

Such a fun, heartwarming page-turner
Absolutely hilarious. Can’t recommend it highly enough. (Paul Howard)
Pure escapism … glamorous, witty and full of heart and humour ... a smart, fun debut (Edel Coffey)
Camp and sexy but also a serious exploration of romantic relationships, friendship and family . . . escapism at its finest! (Sarah Breen)
A fantastic Irish writer (Joanne McNally)
The next Jackie Collins (Aoife Barry)
So thrilling, so juicy ... I am on the edge of my seat (Rozanna Purcell)
The one book every gal needs to bring on holiday this summer (Kat O'Connor)
Hugely entertaining … serves classic Jackie Collins glamour and drama with an Irish twist (Anna Carey)
Camp and sexy but also a serious exploration of romantic relationships, friendship and family . . . escapism at its finest!
All stars
Most relevant
At some points you think - ridiculous
But then you’re waiting for more! And would love a sequel.

Excellent audiobook

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I loved this debut by Vicki Notaro. Glamourous, scandalous and so much fun, with lots and lots of heart. A lovely summer read, perfect for poolside company.

So much heart, loads of fun!

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really enjoyed this book as an easy listen, good characters and flowed really well. look forward to more from this author

Great book

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The plot is so fun and easy and enjoyable to just keep on turning pages,
I will be absolutely looking forward to the next book from this author

Really enjoyed it

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This is my second audible by Vicki Notaro and performed by Stephanie Dufrane. Really lovable and enjoyable stoey and characters. Didnt want ut to end

Very enjoyable listen

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