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Well, That Escalated Quickly
- Author
- Sarah Turner
- Narrator
- Bea Holland
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The laugh-out-loud, heartfelt and relatable new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unmumsy Mum and Stepping Up. Perfect for fans of Sara Cox, Alexandra Potter and Melanie Cantor!
Meet Fran. This is her to-do list:
- buy milk
- get promoted
- book dentist
- swerve PTA meeting
- practice gratitude
- be a better friend
- stop crying in Morrisons
- rescue relationship
- organise life
- stop keeping secrets
Not on her to-do list? Being made redundant when she was expecting a promotion.
And when one tiny, impulsive decision leads Fran to tell a lie she can’t quite keep up with, suddenly everything starts to unravel.
But could rock bottom be a golden opportunity instead of a complete and utter disaster? With the help of her friends and family, Fran's about to blow her life wide open…and start piecing it back together. Her way.
Well, That Escalated Quickly is a hilarious, painfully relatable novel about the magic of what happens when you finally stop trying to have it all.
© Sarah Turner 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
Critics Review
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For any woman who has felt overwhelmed while juggling life, this is such a highly relatable book – with moments that are laugh-out loud, read-through-your-fingers cringe and also heartwarmingly poignant, Sarah's writing gets better with every book.
Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY
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Well, That Escalated Quickly is the funniest book I've read in ages, but Sarah Turner has a knack of making you cry too – when you least expect it and in the best possible way. The pickle that Fran gets into felt so real I had to keep checking it wasn't my own life. Brilliant
Eleanor Tucker, author of TURN BACK TIME
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A joyful, hilarious read to be devoured in one sitting. Sarah Turner writes modern womanhood with warmth, honesty and humour. I laughed out loud and adored every minute
Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL
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I love Sarah’s books SO much, and Well, That Escalated Quickly is no exception. Funny, moving and so insightful about life, Sarah is a brilliant storyteller. I defy you not to love it.
Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
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Fab, funny, and worryingly relatable
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Details
- Author
- Sarah Turner
- Narrator
- Bea Holland
- Duration
- 9 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781529970401
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Synopsis
The laugh-out-loud, heartfelt and relatable new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unmumsy Mum and Stepping Up. Perfect for fans of Sara Cox, Alexandra Potter and Melanie Cantor!Meet Fran. This is her to-do list:buy milkget promotedbook dentistswerve PTA meetingpractice gratitudebe a better friendstop crying in Morrisonsrescue relationshiporganise lifestop keeping secretsNot on her to-do list? Being made redundant when she was expecting a promotion.And when one tiny, impulsive decision leads Fran to tell a lie she can’t quite keep up with, suddenly everything starts to unravel.But could rock bottom be a golden opportunity instead of a complete and utter disaster? With the help of her friends and family, Fran's about to blow her life wide open…and start piecing it back together. Her way.Well, That Escalated Quickly is a hilarious, painfully relatable novel about the magic of what happens when you finally stop trying to have it all.© Sarah Turner 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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