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Lucky Escape

Author: Laura Jane Williams  

‘It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday’ Beth O’Leary‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone’ Stacey Halls‘What an absolute delight!’ Emily Henry

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‘It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday’ Beth O’Leary‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone’ Stacey Halls‘What an absolute delight!’ Emily Henry

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‘It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday’ Beth O’Leary

‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone’ Stacey Halls

‘What an absolute delight!’ Emily Henry
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One cancelled wedding

When the day finally comes for Annie to marry Alexander, the last thing she expects is to be left standing at the altar. She was so sure he was Mr Right. Now, she has no idea how she could have got it so wrong.

One unexpected encounter

After a chance meeting with Patrick, an old friend who reminds her of who she used to be, Annie takes a vow of her own: she’ll say yes to every opportunity that comes her way from now on.

One spare ticket for the honeymoon

Could a spontaneous trip with Patrick be the way to mend Annie’s heart? She’s about to find out as she embarks on her honeymoon – with a man who’s not her husband…
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Praise for The Lucky Escape:

‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone. Pure escapist fiction!’ STACEY HALLS, author of Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick The Familiars

‘The Lucky Escape is Laura's best book yet. It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday – this is exactly the book we all need right now!’ BETH O’LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip

‘What an absolute delight! A romantic, relaxing, inspiring not-quite-honeymoon in book form, with a surprising emotional heft behind it. I love it!’ EMILY HENRY, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read

‘Smart and funny. The perfect escape.’ SARAH MORGAN, bestselling author of The Summer Seekers

‘This was exactly the escapist book I've been craving. Full of fun and charm, I'd recommend it to anyone wishing to be whisked away by an utterly feel-good love story.’ HOLLY MILLER, author of Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick The Sight of You

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Critic Reviews

“PRAISE FOR LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'Laura Jane Williams combines sharp, relatable wit and bold, joyful sincerity' Dolly Alderton 'Hilarious, heart-warming and truly authentic - your modern rom com must-read' Hello! 'A fresh, smart, modern rom com. It had me totally gripped' Beth O'Leary 'A joyful, romantic and life-affirming love story' Re d 'Charming and full of warmth. This is the book equivalent of a big hug' Sophia Money-Coutts 'Joyful and romantic ... tailor-made for summer' Cosmopolitan 'LJ's honesty and voice are unique' Stylist 'Smart, sisterly storytelling . . . You can practically feel modern romance evolving as you're reading it' Emma Jane Unsworth 'A perfect summer read that will leave you grinning' Closer 'Tender, energetic and authentic . . . Such a current love story, but so timeless too' Daisy Buchanan 'This funny, uplifting read is balm for the soul' Fabulous 'A thoroughly modern love story. Smart and emotional - I couldn't put it down' Sarah Morgan 'This is the laugh-out-loud love story you need to read this summer' Glamour 'Fresh, warm, and honest ... A refreshingly different take on modern relationships' Louise O'Neill 'Clever, hilarious and a total unbridled joy to read, get it now or prepare for the impending FOMO' Lucy Vine 'We devoured this book in one sitting!' Bella 'This is the feminist rom-com of the summer' Holly Bourne 'A cult hit' Grazia”

‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone. Pure escapist fiction!’ Stacey Halls, author of Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick The Familiars

The Lucky Escape is Laura's best book yet. It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday – this is exactly the book we all need right now!’ Beth O’Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip

What an absolute delight! A romantic, relaxing, inspiring not-quite-honeymoon in book form, with a surprising emotional heft behind it. I love it!’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read

‘Smart and funny. The perfect escape.’ Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of The Summer Seekers

‘This was exactly the escapist book I've been craving – a witty, warm romance with a narrator so relatable she felt like a friend. Full of fun and charm, I'd recommend it to anyone wishing to be whisked away by an utterly feel-good love story.’ Holly Miller, author of Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick The Sight of You

Like a big cup of steaming coffee, it's energetic, comforting and uplifting. Full of fun and gorgeous characters’ My Weekly

Brilliant and funnyBella

The perfect tonic for these uncertain times – real escapism with warmth, a lightness of touch and vivid characters you really root for’ Ella Dove, author of Five Steps to Happy

‘We couldn’t put down this funny page-turnerCloser

‘Laura Jane Williams’ writing has such a power to make you laugh and cry like no other’ Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess

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About the Author

Laura Jane Williams is a columnist for Red magazine and the author of two non-fiction books, including Becoming which was based on her experiences of romance and love.

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'It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday' Beth O'Leary 'I can't remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone' Stacey Halls 'What an absolute delight!' Emily Henry ____ One cancelled wedding When the day finally comes for Annie to marry Alexander, the last thing she expects is to be left standing at the altar. She was so sure he was Mr Right. Now, she has no idea how she could have got it so wrong. One unexpected encounter After a chance meeting with Patrick, an old friend who reminds her of who she used to be, Annie takes a vow of her own: she'll say yes to every opportunity that comes her way from now on. One spare ticket for the honeymoon Could a spontaneous trip with Patrick be the way to mend Annie's heart? She's about to find out as she embarks on her honeymoon - with a man who's not her husband... ____ Praise for The Lucky Escape: 'I can't remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone. Pure escapist fiction!' STACEY HALLS, author of Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick The Familiars 'The Lucky Escape is Laura's best book yet. It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday - this is exactly the book we all need right now!' BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip 'What an absolute delight! A romantic, relaxing, inspiring not-quite-honeymoon in book form, with a surprising emotional heft behind it. I love it!' EMILY HENRY, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read 'Smart and funny. The perfect escape.' SARAH MORGAN, bestselling author of The Summer Seekers 'This was exactly the escapist book I've been craving. Full of fun and charm, I'd recommend it to anyone wishing to be whisked away by an utterly feel-good love story.' HOLLY MILLER, author of Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick The Sight of You

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Product Details

Publisher
Harpercollins Publishers | Avon Books
Published
10th June 2021
ISBN
9780008394110

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