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Happily Never After

Lynn Painter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:28th Mar '24

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Two love sceptics agree to work together as professional wedding disruptors. But fate has more romantic plans in mind for them . . .

When Sophie finds out right before getting married that she’s been cheated on (again!) it’s time for drastic action. Instead of calling the wedding off, she hires a gorgeous stranger – Max – to interrupt the ceremony and confront her fiancé.

It’s hardly the wedding she’d planned. But Sophie enjoys taking revenge. So, when Max asks if she’ll work with him to help others expose their cheating partners, Sophie agrees.
When they’re hired by a man who’s marrying the girl that once broke Max’s heart, Sophie expects Max to revel in the job. But instead, he seems to be wrestling with his feelings for his ex. And worse than that, Sophie is jealous . . .
Tropes/themes:
1. Friends to lovers
2. Slow burn romance
3. Spicy books
4. Love triangle


Better than the Movies, New York Times bestseller, March 2023

Praise for Lynn Painter's previous work * : *
The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love! * Ali Hazlewood, author of The Love Hypothesis *
Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr. Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy * Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners *
This book is an absolute blast, a classic rom-com setup with a modern twist. Lynn Painter's clever, charming voice sparkles on every page * Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Weather Girl *
One of my favorite romcoms, heavy on the 'com' and steamy on the 'rom' * Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties *
A laugh-out-loud flirty read that sizzles with witty banter and plenty of heat. I could not put it down! * Samantha Young, author of Much Ado About You *
Filled with laugh-out-loud situations and moments of heart-fluttering swooniness, Mr. Wrong Number is a true romantic comedy. I loved reading about Olivia's messy, passionate approach to life. And the sexual tension was off the charts! * Kerry Winfrey, author of Very Sincerely Yours *
Mr. Wrong Number puts the 'com' in rom-com, delivering energetic, laugh-out-loud hilarity from page one. Painter's mastery of sexy slow-burn tension and whip-sharp banter will have readers smiling from ear to ear * Amy Lea, author of Set on You *

ISBN: 9781405959865

Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 22mm

Weight: 247g

352 pages