The Lucky Escape

Laura Jane Williams

Jun 2021 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

‘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

Ratings and reviews

When Annie is left standing at the alter, she vows to say 'yes' to every opportunity that comes her way. One spare ticket to her honeymoon and a chance encounter with an old friend leads to a spontaneous trip and whirlwind love affair. This is a standalone rom-com and my first by this author. TAGS: fiction, romance, contemporary romance, rom-com, romantic comedy, women's fiction, chick-lit, marriage, divorce, holiday *Thanks to Edelweiss, Harper Collins Australia & Laura Jane Williams for providing a free eARC in exchange for my honest review #TheLuckyEscape #Edelweiss @edelweiss_squad #HarperCollinsAustralia @harpercollinsaustralia #LauraJaneWilliams #LauraJaneAuthor @laurajaneauthor

Shortly after being left at the altar, Annie runs into Patrick, whom she hasn't seen since they were kids at summer camp. Her almost in-laws feel terrible about how their son treated her, and suggest she go on the non-refundable honeymoon trip they bought. When they okay her to take a friend, she invites Patrick. Spending time with him, she realizes she's changed since the fearless girl she was when he knew her before. He accepts and encourages her in a way her ex never did. When did she stop living for herself and start living for other people? Can Patrick help her reconnect to her old self, and find love along the way? From the beginning, I enjoyed this author's writing style. I felt immersed in Annie's world as she experienced it. The emotions were vibrant and heartfelt. Patrick is a big sweetheart, kind and adventurous—and exactly what Annie needs. The side characters were interesting, too. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys uplifting, romantic women's fiction. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This book sat in my TBR pile for entirely too long and for that I am ashamed. Annie Wiig is jilted at the alter. Leaving the wedding planner to break the news, she's done up and arrives at the ceremony only to have her heart broken. After a few days of sadness, her soon to be in-laws gift her with the honeymoon she was supposed to be on. After meeting up with her childhood friend Patrick, she realizes hes the perfect person to non-honeymoon with. Platonically of course. 🙄 What follows is a mix of a fun fiction, romance, and sort of self help novel that I wish I had read sooner. One I'll also be getting in paperback because it deserves a reread. Annie and Patrick teach each other how to love again and how to live. Just as you are. With sizzling on the page chemistry and descriptions of Australia that made you feel like you are there, this was a five star read for sure. 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖 Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Jane Williams, and Avon Books UK for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

About the author

Laura Jane Williams is a writer whose work has appeared everywhere from the Guardian to Buzzfeed, Stylist, Closer, the Metro and the Telegraph. She is Grazia’s former dating columnist, and the author of two previous works of non-fiction: Ice Cream for Breakfast and Becoming, as well as bestselling novels Our Stop and The Love Square.