Laura Jane Williams

‘Sexy, fun and full of heart.’ Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare ‘A charming, uplifting contemporary romance – this is Laura Jane Williams at her best!’ Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year ‘I have three words of advice: ADD TO CART.’ Hannah Doyle, author of The A to Z of Us It’s his first night in London. And her last… Ruby’s leaving London. She’s not running away from her ex per se, but an exciting opportunity in a new city has landed at the perfect time. Nic is moving to London. After a bad break-up, he’s excited to see where big-city life could take him. When a chance meeting throws the pair of them together for just one night, it’s clear that this could be the start of something special. But there’s one problem: she’s leaving, and he’s just arriving. So, after tonight, they’ll never see each other again . . . will they? From the international bestseller comes a story of two strangers, two cities, and one night that changes everything. Readers love One Night With You: ‘What a book! The ending was so perfect!’ Emily Stone, author of Always in December ‘OH MY WORD. Such a beautiful read… it just made me tingle with joy.’ Elle Cook, author of The Man I Never Met ‘A modern, playful romance with flirty rhyming texts, real bffs, and mind-blowing sex. So refreshing!’ Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked ‘An absolutely gorgeous, funny and romantic delight – I adored it!’ Rachael Lucas, author of The Winter Cottage ‘I absolutely ADORED this book. It was so swoony and reading it felt like a big hug.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Funny, so romantic and totally charming!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Absolutely gorgeous from beginning to end.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A five-star read you would give more than a night for!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘I just loved Nic and Ruby from the start […] they made me laugh and I fell in love with them!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘I highly recommend this book. The ending was just so perfect!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Laura’s books just get better and better, and One Night With You is my favourite so far! It couldn’t have been more perfect! Loved every second. Highly, highly recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A fun and cute read that I finished in one sitting!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘I absolutely loved One Night With You – it was so unlike anything I’ve read previously […] it felt so real!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Delightful, charming, romantic and hilarious, which should come as no surprise to anyone!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Ruby and Nic’s chemistry had me turning the pages well into the night. I loved their chance meeting and how it played out… beautiful and feel-good.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Laura’s best yet… expertly crafted and a real page-turner. If fast-paced storylines and romance is your thing, you will love this! Cannot recommend enough.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

'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

‘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 ____________________________________ 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…____________________________________ 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

'A touching rom-com about difficult romantic choices ... With plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is sure to please.' Publishers Weekly' A] funny yet serious story of survival, recovery, romantic complications, difficult choices, and love.' BooklistShe's single. But it can still be complicated...Penny Bridge has always been unlucky in love.So she can't believe it when she meets a remarkable new man.Followed by another.And then another...And all of them want to date her.Penny has to choose between three. But are any of them The One?The bestselling author of Our Stop will have you laughing, crying and cheering Penny on in this funny and feel-good exploration of hope, romance and the trust it takes to finally fall in love. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane's If I Never Met You and Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare.

She's single. But it can still be complicated ...Penny Bridge has always been unlucky in love. So she can't believe it when she meets a remarkable new man. Followed by another. And then another ...And all of them want to date her.Penny has to choose between three. But are any of them The One?

'Joyful and romantic!' COSMOPOLITAN 'Full of delicious food, real kindness and sexy men... what's not to like?!' BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The Flatshare Men are like buses. You wait for one... Penny Bridge has always been unlucky in love. So she can't believe it when she meets a remarkable new man. Followed by another. And then another... And all of them want to date her. Penny has to choose between three. But are any of them The One? The bestselling author of Our Stop will have you laughing, crying and cheering Penny on in this funny and feel-good exploration of hope, romance and the trust it takes to finally fall in love. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane's If I Never Met You and Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare.'Joyful and romantic!' COSMOPOLITAN 'Full of delicious food, real kindness and sexy men... what's not to like?!' BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The Flatshare

'Fresh, funny and smart' Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare'A thoroughly modern love story. Smart and emotional - I couldn't put it down' Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of Family for BeginnersShe's single. But it can still be complicated...

'The love story you need in your suitcase this summer ' Red What if you almost missed the love of your life? Nadia gets the 7.30 train every morning without fail. Well, except if she oversleeps or wakes up at her friend Emma's after too much wine. Daniel really does get the 7.30 train every morning, which is easy because he hasn't been able to sleep properly since his dad died. One morning, Nadia's eye catches sight of a post in the daily paper: To the cute girl with the coffee stains on her dress. I'm the guy who's always standing near the doors... Drink sometime? So begins a not-quite-romance of near-misses, true love, and the power of the written word. A wonderfully funny will-they-won't-they romance told with real emotional honesty, perfect for those who loved Sally Thorne's 99% Mine and Helena Hunting's Meet Cute. Recommended by Bustle as a 'Rom-Com Novel You Need To Read This Summer '

'Laura Jane Williams combines sharp, relatable wit and bold, joyful sincerity' Dolly Alderton'The love story you need in your suitcase this summer!' Red'LJ's honesty and voice are unique' Stylist

'Laura Jane Williams combines sharp, relatable wit and bold, joyful sincerity' Dolly Alderton'The love story you need in your suitcase this summer!' Red'Hilarious, heart-warming and truly authentic - your modern rom com must-read!' Hello!'LJ's honesty and voice are unique' Stylist

‘Joyful, romantic and life-affirming.’ Red Magazine ‘It had me totally gripped.’ Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare ‘A love story that is guaranteed to make you smile.’ Closer What if you almost missed the love of your life? Nadia gets the 7.30 train every morning without fail. Well, except if she oversleeps or wakes up at her friend Emma’s after too much wine. Daniel really does get the 7.30 train every morning, which is easy because he hasn’t been able to sleep properly since his dad died. One morning, Nadia’s eye catches sight of a post in the daily paper: To the cute girl with the coffee stains on her dress. I’m the guy who’s always standing near the doors… Drink sometime? So begins a not-quite-romance of near-misses, true love, and the power of the written word. A #1 ebook bestseller, this wonderful will-they-won’t-they romance is perfectfor those who loved Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare and Mhairi McFarlane’s If I Never Met You. ****** What readers are saying about Our Stop… ‘What a gorgeous, quirky and heart-warming story. It’s a Sliding Doors for our modern generation and I greedily devoured every page.’ ‘Honest, refreshing, brave, progressive, insightful, warm, uplifting and, above all, inspirational. A book that has genuinely had a positive impact on my life. A must-read!’ ‘This book delivered in bucket loads – and then some! It is funny, thoughtful, witty, charming and respectful, and was a thoroughly entertaining read that I would really love to see adapted into a film someday!’ ‘This is not your stereotypical boy-meets-girl chick lit … This is an innovative, modern day Sliding Doors style chick lit where you follow the #OurStop journey with Daniel and Nadia.’ ‘This book is an ode to You've Got Mail!! It was funny, romantic, simple, yet filled with so much emotion.’

'Read this for life lessons you know but have neglected.' Stylist'Rediscover and embrace your inner silliness and watch your busy, stress-filled actual life become, well, simpler.' Red Discover the surprising art of reconnecting with your inner child in order to make your adult life that little bit simpler.You can own your own home and want to build a blanket fort on a bad day. Hell! On a good day, too.Give yourself permission to seek praise, ask for help, and have something soft snuggled against your face because you're sad.You can pay your bills on time and still exclaim out loud when something is really f*cking cool, run a business and wear cat-covered thermals under your suit.You can take time to play, just because. Full of spirit and un-self-conscious enthusiasm, Ice Cream for Breakfast: Child-Like Solutions to Bullsh*t Adult Problems is the permission slip all too-grown-up-for-their-own-good-but-secretly-scared-of-adulting adults need to locate their inner-child nestled deep within, so that we might all relax enough to laugh harder, wonder more, and marvel at magic on the daily.

'...a cult hit' - Grazia'LJ's honesty and voice are unique in a crowded market' - Stylist'If you've ever felt a little lost, I hope this book finds its way to you' - Daisy Buchanan 'Everyone is writing about sex. Some are even doing it. Haven't we all been waiting for someone to look at what happens when you opt out, and to do it with not only humour... but also true empowerment? Call off the search. At last, here she is' - The GuylinerWhen the man Laura Jane Williams thought she'd wed dumped her and married her friend, she was devastated. Empty. Drinking too much, sleeping around, and moving from place-to-place in a refusal to put down roots, she tried to fill the void - the gaping hole - that heartbreak had left behind. She wanted control. To grab life by the balls. To live boldly. But, she rapidly learned it wasn't that simple.Resolving that life couldn't go on as it was - that the backlog of men and sadness that haunted her would not define her - Laura declared a year-long vow of celibacy, ultimately finding herself in a Riviera convent as she slowly put pieces of herself back together.An honest exploration of a young woman's soul and a road trip through Italy, America, Paris and... Derby, BECOMING is a book that makes you laugh and makes you cry, but most of all? It makes you realise that even when the going gets tough, no one is really f*cking up like they think they are.