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The Lucky Escape

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What to expect

‘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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‘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

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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

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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

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

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‘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

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

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Brilliant and funnyBella

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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

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

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‘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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