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The Happiest Ever After

The brilliant new feelgood novel from the much-loved Sunday Times bestseller

Milly Johnson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Published:15th Feb '24

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Polly Potter navigates heartbreak and self-discovery in The Happiest Ever After, finding solace in a new identity and the warmth of an Italian family.

In The Happiest Ever After, we follow Polly Potter, a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in life. Once thriving in her career and relationship, Polly's world has crumbled after the loss of her mentor and the betrayal of her partner, Chris. Now, she is merely surviving, trapped in a job that brings her misery and memories that haunt her. The only solace she finds is in the pages of her own novel, where she embodies the vibrant and fearless Sabrina Anderson, a character who represents everything Polly wishes she could be.

As fate would have it, an unexpected turn of events leads Polly to a picturesque Italian seaside town, where she begins to lose herself in the identity of Sabrina. Living in a lively family restaurant owned by the charming Teddy, Polly discovers a world filled with warmth, laughter, and the possibility of new beginnings. The restaurant is facing challenges, but so is Polly, as she grapples with her past while embracing the joy and chaos of her new life.

The Happiest Ever After is a heartwarming tale of second chances, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love and friendship. Through laughter and tears, Polly learns that sometimes, to find true happiness, one must be willing to let go of the past and embrace the future, no matter how uncertain it may seem.

‘A delicious warm hug of a book containing wonderful characters you can empathise and fall in love with, plus several baddies to add tension to the mix. The storytelling is deft, the humour is brilliant and despite the many setbacks, we know that love will eventually win through’ Jill Mansell

’They say laughter is the best medicine and Milly delivers that in bucket-loads - but beneath the laughter is an empowering story of a woman who gets to write - and live - her own happy ending, and it’s one that will have you cheering from the side-lines. Gloriously funny, witty, wise and wonderful, and with a cracking good story-line that keeps you guessing until the very end, this book is a total joy!’ Alexandra Potter

'Oh, readers, prepare yourselves! My sleeves were wet with happy tears as I finished this gorgeous, heartwarming, moving novel. Milly Johnson has written her best book yet in The Happiest Ever After. The story is so original and brilliantly written in the typically funny and clever Johnson style. Get ready for this to be your new favourite novel - it's now mine' Lucy Vine

'If you're after an escapist, uplifting read full of heart then The Happiest Ever After won't disappoint. This charming novel proves it's never too late to start again - and to find your happiness' Libby Page

'The Happiest Ever After takes you on a classic transformative journey in the most wonderful and original way. From unhappy, unfulfilled and unappreciated, to courageous, confident and completely adored, this life-affirming book shows how far we can go when we become the author of our own happiness. What a joy!' Julietta Henderson

ISBN: 9781398523524

Dimensions: 234mm x 153mm x 30mm

Weight: unknown

448 pages