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The Lucky Escape

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The Lucky Escape

By: Laura Jane Williams
Narrated by: Carrie Hope Fletcher
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‘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

©2021 Laura Jane Williams (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Laura Jane Williams combines sharp, relatable wit and bold, joyful sincerity." (Dolly Alderton)

"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 best seller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick The Familiars)

"It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday - this is exactly the book we all need right now!" (Beth O’Leary, Sunday Times best-selling author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip)

"The perfect tonic for 2021." (Sophie Cousens)

"I'd recommend it to anyone wishing to be whisked away by an utterly feel-good love story." (Holly Miller)

"What an absolute delight!" (Emily Henry)

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Laura Jane Williams have not disappointed me yet and one of my favourite narrators is Carrie Hope Fletcher. This book has a good storyline, it tackled the subject of being jilted at your wedding and the headspace you would be in afterwards. I really enjoyed it and I would recommend this audiobook.
Mrs Cole

A Great Story and lovely book

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really enjoyed the book, story was lovely and narration by Carrie was clear and fab

enjoyed it very much

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I couldn’t stop listening to this, I absolutely loved the characters and the story line. I absolutely love Laura Jane Williams romantic and witty books!

Funny, real and entertaining

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The protagonist is annoying and the story has no surprises. Easy beach listen/ read.

Easy listen but not well written.

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Carrie's voice is so easy to listen to, the story is fun and entertaining

Fun, Laugh out loud, love story

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