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Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life: ‘Escapist summer reading at its best.' Jill Mansell

6 Ratings

4.2

Duration
11H 15min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

The laugh-out-loud, TOP 100 bestseller! Tess Simpson needs a break!

No one appreciates her at home. No one appreciates her at work. And now her dog has died. She’s had enough!

Maybe what she really needs is a break from hopeless husband, Dave, the ungrateful ‘kidults’ and the lacklustre job.

River Romero needs a break!

She’s had success in the past, but screenwriting is a tough career in a tough town and her next script has got to fly or River’s dream career is over.

The swap!

Everything about River’s L.A. life sounds exciting to Tess, from the condo with a pool, to the Hollywood glitz.

Everything about Tess’s English country life sounds so calming to River, from the wisteria over the front door to the peaceful bedroom.

Both women want their lives to change, but real life isn’t like the movies.

And what if getting away from it all isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?

A laugh-out-loud, emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!

Praise for Carmen Reid:

‘Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell

'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde

'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail

'A perfect holiday read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'It's a great story. Couldn't put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

© 2021 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781801627832
© 2021 Boldwood Books (Ebook): 9781801627849

Release date

Audiobook: 30 July 2021
Ebook: 27 July 2021

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