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The Man I Met on Holiday

By: Fiona Gibson
Narrated by: Mary Woodvine
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A hilarious and heart-warming tale of second chance love, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kristen Bailey and Jill Mansell.

Is he just a summer fling? Or the one she’s been waiting for?…

How Lauren thought her summer holiday would go: Priceless mother-son memories made before Charlie leaves for university.

How things actually are, now they’re here: Charlie refusing to speak to her and a creeping sense of dread contemplating the rest of her life alone.

Although Charlie has decided that holidays with Mum are now deeply uncool, Lauren is determined not to waste this trip. Then she meets James, who was supposed to be holidaying with his daughter but is now, like her, unexpectedly flying solo.

Lauren is soon sneaking away for romantic dinners under the stars and the pair start planning for a future.

But what happens when Lauren and James pick up their emotional baggage back home? And what will their kids make of their mid-life rom com in the making?

©2023 Fiona Gibson (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Contemporary Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Witty Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny

Critic reviews

‘A real “smiler” of a book … You’ll be cheering her on as she explores new endeavours, including an unexpected love interest’ Woman & Home

‘A sharp, witty tale’ Northern Echo

‘A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.’ Sunday Mirror

‘Warm, funny and poignant.’ Daily Mail

‘Warm, witty and fun.’ My Weekly

‘The voice of modern woman.’ Marie Claire

‘More than funny, it’s true.’ Elle

‘Warm, funny and endearing.’ Best

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Modern Family story with summery feels. An enjoyable holiday listen or read. Nice narrator with easy listening.

Summery Feels

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This is classic chick lit - a well told heartwarming story, some interesting characters. The narration was excellent. I really enjoyed it.

Feel good chick lit

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Loved the character development and how Lauren was able to find exactly what she was looking for which ironically was there all along. Great little book highly recommend.

Perfect read for a holiday

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