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Unexpected Lessons in Love

By: Lucy Dillon
Narrated by: Charlie Coletta
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The SUNDAY TIMES bestseller from the author of Where the Light Gets in and All I Ever Wanted

What happens when 'I do' turns into 'I don't know'?

Jeannie always wanted to fall in love, and now she's finally got the whirlwind romance she dreamed of. Dan's gorgeous, he's a successful young vet, and he flew her to New York and proposed on Brooklyn Bridge. Jeannie has to remind herself this is actually her life. It seems too perfect, too magical, to be real. Yet it is.

But now she's on her way to the wedding she can't shake off the tight sensation crushing her chest. Is it just nerves . . . or is this all happening a bit too fast?

Jeannie has one last chance to shout, 'Stop!' But just as she grabs it, a twist of fate throws everything she knows into the air like confetti. What Jeannie learns about Dan, about her own heart, and about the power of love itself, will change her world for ever . . .

'Real, heart-breaking - I loved it' Katie Fforde

'A heartwarming romantic comedy that tells us to be brave and to listen to our hearts' Veronica Henry

'My heart is smashed and repaired for reading this wonderfully romantic and strong piece of fiction.' Milly Johnson

'A heartwarming romantic comedy that tells us to be brave and to listen to our hearts.' Veronica Henry

'Brilliantly well-written and believable, this book is a real class act.' Fabulous

'An incredibly touching & insightful story' - Penny Parkes

© Lucy Dillon 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Women's Fiction

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Critic reviews

'Real, heartbreaking - I loved it'
'My heart is smashed and repaired for reading this wonderfully romantic and strong piece of fiction.'
A glorious tangle of cold feet and mixed messages, Unexpected Lessons in Love is a heartwarming romantic comedy that tells us to be brave and to listen to our hearts. Suffused with Lucy's trademark warmth and gentle humour (with a splendid canine supporting cast), it's sure to win your heart. Irresistible!
'Such a great ‘what would you do?’ book about love, truth, friendship and of course dogs. Kept me guessing all the way.'
A wonderful read
Praise for other titles by Lucy Dillon
Lucy Dillon's books never fail to make me happy.
Touching narrative . . . We loved it.
Where the Light Gets In is full of love, truth, art and dogs. I absolutely loved it.
Dillon has delivered another blinder . . . A bittersweet, moving examination of letting go and trusting one's own instincts in the face of self-doubt.
All stars
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I really struggled with the narration on this. The narrator was lovely until she did the different accents. I couldn’t fathom out if her dad was Scottish or Irish and the main character’s accent was painful.
Story was ok. A bit non descript
I probably wouldn’t recommend

It was “ok”

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I just cannot listen to this book any more due to the appalling accents. Is the father Irish or Scottish? I spent so much time shouting at the radio in the car yesterday because his accent was Irish one minute and Scottish the next. Sorry, I might just have to read the book rather than listen to it which is a real shame.

Accents

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It's a bit long winded but for a good reason, there is a point to it all, though we don't find out until the end. There are enough twists in this book to make it worthwhile listening to the end. Dogs, engaging characters and catching up with old friends from a previous book are included. Quite a lot of a wedding theme going on here too. The narrator does a really good job with a difficult subject and all the voices are easy to distinguish who's who. Lucy Dillon is always a good storyteller.

While the groom was sleeping

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This is a lovley story with great charactors. Leaves you with a good feeling. highly recomend

happiness

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Yes the story is very “happy” and yes you know what you are getting but that is what makes it so brilliant. The narrator brings all the well rounded characters to life making it a really easy, enjoyable listen.

Brilliant

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