About Tales From a Hen Weekend
Tales from a Hen Weekend is Olivia’s first novel, and the first in the Tales From series.
It should be the happiest time of Katie Halliday’s life: after four years together she’s about to get married to Matt Davenport. They’re the perfect couple and her family are determined to give them the perfect wedding.
While Matt is off to Prague with the lads, Katie has arranged to spend her last days of freedom in Dublin with her mum, sister and closest friends. But – fuelled by party games and too much Guinness – some strange secrets start to emerge. Soon Katie’s seeing a whole different side to her friends and family. But Katie’s is keeping some secrets of her own – and perhaps this weekend is not the best time for her to develop a serious case of pre-marital jitters. Especially when a hen night treasure hunt introduces her to Harry who easily wins item 3 on the list: Find a gorgeous man.
It should be the happiest time of Katie Halliday’s life … If she survives the next 48 hours…
Olivia says: ‘
A Hen Weekend provides a perfect opportunity for a group of female friends and relatives to start confiding – or confessing! – their secrets. The emotional backdrop of the approaching wedding, and the likelihood that quite a lot of alcohol is going to be consumed, loosen everyone’s tongues! The story of Katie Halliday’s hen weekend is funny and true-to-life whilst also confronting some difficult situations which will ring bells with women of all ages.’
What’s been said about Tales From A Hen Weekend
Olivia Ryan combines humour, pathos and warmth to create a totally delightful novel about a subject close to every woman’s heart. A novel which will also make the perfect gift for any bride-to-be.
'It was lovely – a potent, poignant pleasure.' – Judy Astley
'Like a good cappuccino, there’s more to this book than just an enjoyable, witty read.' – Katie Fforde
'This is a delightful novel that many women will relate to.' – Woman’s Weekly Fiction Special
'A fun packed read, with plenty of characters to keep the action going… a good novel to escape into on a summer afternoon.' – Lovereading.co.uk
'A warm and witty novel… All hen weekend veterans will identify with the tired and emotional goings-on in Olivia Ryan’s debut novel!' – Mango Book Club
'A real page-turner.' – H Ezine.
Alternately funny, touching and poignant… a great read with some wonderful characters – Herts & Beds ‘Your Wedding’ Magazine
Unputdownable…terribly funny, and at the same time, it really hits home… I found myself alternatively cringing and giggling. – Women24
