Eight Bright Lights

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The witty and hilarious debut novel from Sara Gibbs, the talented comedy writer whose credits include The Mash Report and Have I Got News for You, EIGHT BRIGHT LIGHTS is set over the eight nights of Hanukkah.

The clock is ticking, and getting their happily ever after might just take a miracle . . .

EIGHT DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Hannah is stuck - in South Devon and her dead-end job. But when her estranged father dies, she suddenly finds herself in Tel Aviv. With only her insufferable - yet irritatingly sexy - host for company, can she pick up the pieces of her father's life and make it home in time for her cousin's wedding?

FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING
More preoccupied with securing her dream job writing for an iconic fashion magazine, Rachel is already a distracted bride. But when an article unlocks a long-held family secret, will her simple Christmas wedding become much more complicated?

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING
Spontaneously quitting her job was not wedding planner Ella's idea - neither was burning bridges with her terrifying boss. Left with only one client - and no money - how will she pull this wedding together, when everything else is falling apart?

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PRAISE FOR SARA GIBBS:

'Fast and hilarious . . . and so very touching' - Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job

'Very funny and uplifting' - Isy Suttie, author of Jane is Trying

'Sparklingly hilarious' - Desiree Burch

'Incredibly intelligent and ridiculously funny . . . I cried laughing' - Shappi Khorsandi

(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

Sara’s debut novel is hilarious and has a huge heart. We have a new rom-com queen!

Shaparak Khorsandi, author of Scatter Brain

Warm and funny with characters you can’t help but fall for, this is the perfect book to curl up with this winter

Emily Stone, author of Always in December

A big-hearted and hilarious debut, Sara’s joyous characters and sparkling humour make this the perfect festive read! I adored it.

Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday Romance

Warm, witty and sparkly . . . it’s a treat

Holly Smale, author of The Cassandra Complex

Beautifully written and hilarious, I adored this book!

Joanna Bolouri, author of Driving Home for Christmas

A story of complicated family dynamics, missed opportunities, and festive optimism . . . sharp, tender and twisty!

Justin Myers, author of The Fake Up

The ultimate feel good rom-com . . . just gorgeous!

Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose

A brilliantly crafted rom-com which delivers all the feels. Witty, fizzy, sparkly and fun . . . a relatable, hilarious, holiday season spectacular

Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job

A fresh take on festive fiction . . . subtle, sharp and well-crafted . . . it’s the three protagonists who will make you fall in love with Eight Bright Lights

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What an adorable December read!!! If you love stories about female friendships and enjoy neat happy endings - this book's for you.
ds 11/12/2023

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