Novelist and poet Jo Dean has published four earlier novels – Forty Not Famous, Stage Left, Love No Marriage and Dallas Revisited.
Each of these follows the exploits of Henrietta in her pursuit of happiness.

A Broad, Abroad follows Henrietta’s hilarious journey from her Hollywood home to the tropical climes of Barbados and the Paradise Hotel where she meets an aging reformed alcoholic Irishman called Jim. Henrietta’s own relationship with Guy, her guy and film producer boyfriend is sadly on the rocks and he has disappeared to make a documentary in the African Bush. Jim believes that Henrietta needs saving in more ways than one and that he is just the man to do it.

Henrietta’s idea of a fantasy holiday and final fling before while her own career hits the floor, turns into a nightmare, especially when her friend Sal is kidnapped by a has-been rock star and there is murder on the dance floor – but whose?

Laugh along with Henrietta as she tries once and for all to find the love and happiness she seeks. Will it come at last? Or will her guy ride off into the sunset with his new found Angel and Henrietta be left only with broken wings and nail biting flight home? .

Readers, who are familiar with Jo Dean’s work, will not be disappointed by this latest sojourn into glamorous world of five star luxury hotels. Jo Dean combines wit with characters that are identifiable and familiar to us all.

The added ingredients of celebrity, mystery and romance will have you laughing out loud.

Jo’s books lead us into the realms of fantasy, but in such a way as to be believable and for anyone who has enjoyed her earlier novels; this will be a particular treat.

A Broad, A Broad is a wonderful cocktail of sun, celebrity, romance and intrigue - think Jackie Collins meets Jilly Cooper and you have Jo Dean's latest offering to the literary world and an insight into the world of the rich and famous who frequent the West Coast of Barbados and the top hotels. Meet amazing characters such as Basher Gnasher the aging rock star whose real name is Herbert Pippleduck and whose son Dennis comes out of the woodwork, much to his shock horror and a darker shade of pale too....and Isabella Cruickshank who works for the acclaimed "Goodbye" magazine.

"Jo with her usual flair, style, intelligence and wit is in best form in this latest romp through stardom...one to get you through the winter with a glass of red or smile through the summer with a chilled white...will Henrietta be converted to a life of dry holes or live out her days with sparkling champagne and the man of her dreams? Read it and see."