Cover of Shopaholic & Baby (Shopaholic, #5)

Shopaholic & Baby

Sophie Kinsella

Shopaholic #5

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Pregnant Becky Brandon's perfect world unravels when her husband's glamorous ex becomes her obstetrician.

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Becky Brandon's life is blooming. She's working at London's newest big store, The Look, house-hunting with husband Luke (her secret wish is a Shoe Room)... and she's pregnant. She couldn't be more overjoyed--especially after discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery and the latest stroller to top-of-the-line medical care.But when the must-have celebrity obstetrician Becky's been so desperate to see turns out to be Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky's perfect world starts to crumble. She's shopping for two... but are there three in her marriage?

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