Deep Heat - Synopsis
Recovering in hospital from an appendix operation, Ali Harris whiles away her time by enteringmagazine competitions. A few weeks later, she's delighted to discover that she's won first prize in Complete Woman magazine's Most Romantic Couple of the Year competition. There's just one problem. Ali has been dumped by her fiancé, and there's no way she can claim her prize - a romantic holiday for two in Antigua - on her own. Help is at hand in the unlikely form of Jeremy 'Boily' Baxter, the spotty boy next door. But Ali's troubles have only just begun.
Inspiration for Deep Heat
This was inspired by a newspaper story about a spurned lover applying Deep Heat to her ex-boyfriend’s privates. Do not try this at home.
Reviews
'Cross your legs, boys: in the best tradition of Kathy Lette, this is girl power at its most painfully funny' Helen Lederer
'Smartly written, extremely readable, and gives us a fascinating and funny glimpse into the dark side of love'
Heat magazine
'A warm and fuzzy way to spend a few January hours. Chris Manby fans are sure to love it'
Heat magazine
'Girl Meets Ape is charming, funny and compelling as your favourite soap'
Heat magazine
'It's a great idea . . .and Manby's writing more than does it justice'
Marie Claire
'Cross your legs, boys: in the best tradition of Kathy Lette, this is girl power at its most painfully funny'
Helen Lederer
'More realistic than Friends, cleaner than The Young Ones and not as frightening as Shallow Grave'
Daily Mail
'Hilarious city-girl comedy with a message about facing up to who you are'
Cosmopolitan
