The Lucky Escape

By: Laura Jane Williams

Narrated by: Carrie Hope Fletcher

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

‘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

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)

Cute Story

I enjoyed it. A couple of things with the "love interest" didn't sit well with me, though. Kinda made it meh.

The honeymoon was better without the runaway groom

One liner: The best way to get over being left at the alter is to go on the exotic honeymoon anyway and fall in love.

Annie is shocked when Alexander leaves her at the alter. His parent’s offer her the exotic honeymoon anyway to try to begin to apologize for the son’s horrible behavior. After running into a friend from college, Patrick, who encourages her to go anyway “because you only live once,” she seizes the opportunity and invites him to go with her. What happens over the next three weeks will change the way she looks at love and herself. Her journey is fun and inspiring!

I am thankful for the electronic copy of the book that I received from Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review. I purchased the audible version on my own.