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The Lonely Fajita

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If you liked The Flatshare, you will LOVE this book…

‘Abigail Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. The Lonely Fajita is comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)’ Milly Johnson

It’s Elissa’s birthday, and she’s accidentally booked a cervical smear instead of a celebration… Great. The icing on the cake? Her boyfriend is kicking her out of their houseshare.

So when she’s offered the chance to live with a pensioner rent-free, Elissa knows she needs to impress Annie, who turned down the last twenty-two applicants. Somehow, even after Elissa goes on about ‘definitely not being an axe-murderer’, Annie chooses her.

And just like Elissa, prickly, sweary, big-hearted Annie could use a friend.
Elissa may have nowhere else to go, but is she just where she needs to be?

A book you’ll want to share with all your friends. The perfect uplifting read for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O’Leary – and if you love The Lonely Fajita, don’t miss Abigail’s next book The Sister Surprise!

Shortlisted for a 2019 Comedy Women in Print Prize

Readers love The Lonely Fajita

Moving and funny, this is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Marian KeyesMy Weekly

‘A romcom perfect for Marian Keyes fansWaitrose Magazine

‘A touching, funny and totally uplifting read about finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places’ Hannah Tovey

‘I relished this witty, tender story of loneliness, growth and friendship. Mann has a fabulous knack of finding the funny in life’s small detail’ Pernille Hughes

‘This book had me in stitches from the beginning!’ *****

‘2020’s feel-good must-read … witty and wonderful’ *****

Pure joy in a book … perfect escapism’ *****

‘If you like Beth O’Leary, this is absolutely the book for you!’ *****

‘Laugh-out-loud funny, an addictive storyline with very well-thought-out characters and a touching friendship’ *****

Critics Review

Early readers love The Lonely Fajita‘Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. Comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)’ Milly Johnson
‘Full of humour and warmth … this is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Marian Keyes’ My Weekly
‘A romcom perfect for Marian Keyes fans’ Waitrose Magazine
‘A touching, funny and totally uplifting read about finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places’ Hannah Tovey
‘I relished this witty, tender story of loneliness, growth and friendship. Mann has a fabulous knack of finding the funny in life’s small detail’ Pernille Hughes
‘This book had me in stitches from the beginning!’ *****
‘2020’s feel-good must-read … witty and wonderful’ *****
‘Pure joy in a book … perfect escapism’ *****
‘If you like Beth O’Leary, this is absolutely the book for you!’ *****
‘Laugh-out-loud funny, an addictive storyline with very well-thought-out characters and a touching friendship’ *****

User Reviews

Book 4.0
Narration 4.0
Author Abigail Mann
Narrator Kate Louise Okello
Duration 9 hours and 14 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008406356
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Contemporary romance, Humour
Availability AU, GB, IE, US
Rating
4.0 (2 reviews)
Narration
4.0 (2 reviews)

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