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The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim
- Author
- Jules Wake
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 30 April 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 31 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
For fans of The Saturday Morning Park Run! Take the plunge and discover a gorgeous new read full of friendship, love and the healing power of community!
Ettie is trying to figure out her future.
Dominic’s just trying to forget his past.
But with the help of some unlikely friends, young and old, a secret lake hidden in the grounds of a beautiful estate and a scruffy dog, a new community is formed – right when they all need each other the most.
Readers can’t get enough of The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim:‘The highlight of my week – its full of friendship, romance and humour…Great characters and superb writing’ Jenn
‘A great read full of kindness, acceptance, fighting for what matters and friendship!’ Sally
‘A truly delightful book…I totally enjoyed every moment I spent reading’ Judy
‘A wonderful story with a likeable group of characters…a delight’ Christine
‘I absolutely loved this book…It’s all about people finding their confidence through swimming and falling in love’ Rosamund
‘Brilliant story about wild swimming and friendship…enjoyable right to the end’ Joanne
‘Definitely a book to read to help you feel better in these troubled times’ Colin
‘A fabulously uplifting read with a very sassy main character in Ettie’ Sarah
Critics Review
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Praise for Jules Wake:
'This epic road-trip is full of glamour, romance and sizzling sexual tension, but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery – you’ll not want to miss a moment of it.' – Chick Lit Love
‘I completely and utterly enjoyed this book.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads
‘A unique and vibrant read about learning to be the ‘driver’ of your own future.’ – Honeybear Books
‘I finished the book wondering if it was feasible to take my Mini Cooper S on a road trip through Europe! Jules brings the scenery and villages to life with wonderful descriptions…I really hope this book is the first in a series!’ – Annie’s Book Corner
‘Such a fun ride with as many twists and turns both in the story and on the road…Laughs all the way.’ – The Book Trail
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Details
- Author
- Jules Wake
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Duration
- 9 hours 31 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008542443
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
Synopsis
‘A delightful story that shows the value of kindness, acceptance and humour in creating bonds that truly matter among unlikely friends! It's a perfect summer read!’ Faith Hogan, #1 bestselling author of The Midnight Ladies Swimming Club For fans of The Saturday Morning Park Run! Take the plunge and discover a gorgeous new read full of friendship, love and the healing power of community! Ettie is trying to figure out her future. Dominic’s just trying to forget his past. But with the help of some unlikely friends, young and old, a secret lake hidden in the grounds of a beautiful estate and a scruffy dog, a new community is formed – right when they all need each other the most. Readers can’t get enough of The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim: ‘The highlight of my week – its full of friendship, romance and humour…Great characters and superb writing’ Jenn ‘A great read full of kindness, acceptance, fighting for what matters and friendship!’ Sally ‘A truly delightful book…I totally enjoyed every moment I spent reading’ Judy ‘A wonderful story with a likeable group of characters…a delight’ Christine ‘I absolutely loved this book…It’s all about people finding their confidence through swimming and falling in love’ Rosamund ‘Brilliant story about wild swimming and friendship…enjoyable right to the end’ Joanne ‘Definitely a book to read to help you feel better in these troubled times’ Colin ‘A fabulously uplifting read with a very sassy main character in Ettie’ Sarah
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