Actor, comedian, presenter, and recently converted novelist, Andi Osho knows a thing or two about entertainment, and her comedic knowledge and experience shines through her second novel. Tough Crowd navigates parenthood, co-parenting, step-parenting, difficult family dynamics, dating, friendship, and not-quite-made-it career – surprisingly seamlessly!

Abi is an aspiring comedian who has always been told she’s “too much” by her overpowering mother, the media, and men. After another disappointing date at a posh bar in London, she meets Will, who changes the fate of her desolate love life – but all is not smooth sailing. He comes as a package deal that includes two daughters. As a standup comedian, Abi is used to surfing tough crowds and battling through a competitive industry, but winning over her new bf’s kids and introducing him to her difficult mother are some of the biggest challenges she has had to face.

A love of comedy reverberates through the pages of Tough Crowd: Osho knows how to write good standup material, and excels in the tricky art of working it into a novel. A fun read which reminds readers of the importance of female solidarity, and assures those in blended family situations that they are doing just fine.