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A moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime.Pure escapism'BellaHilarious and relatable'Woman A story of friendship and laughter'My WeeklyIt was meant to be the party of the summerIn Cedar Road, everyone is preparing for Lexi's White Hot' summer party. For one night, parking squabbles and petitions are put aside as neighbours sip Prosecco under the fairy lights and gather by the hot tub to marvel at Lexi's effortlessly glamorous life with Hot Hamish.For Julia, it's a chance to coax husband Charlie out of his potting shed and into a shirt so they can have a welcome break from the hellish house renovation they've been wrestling with. And it's a chance for Julia to pretend just for a night that her life is as perfect as Lexi's.But when, during the party, one of Julia's WhatsApp messages falls into the wrong hands and reveals her most intimate thoughts, things reach boiling pointAnd when all the neighbours know exactly what you're thinking, there's only one thing to do.Run away.It's going

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Praise for The Summer We Ran Away:

‘Pure escapism’ Bella

‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman

‘A story of friendship and laughter’ My Weekly

Praise for Jenny Oliver:

‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson

‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan

‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun

‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper

‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly

‘Jenny Oliver does a brilliant job’ Woman

The Summer We Ran Away

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780008297541, 978-0008297541
      ISBN10: 0008297541

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime.Pure escapism'BellaHilarious and relatable'Woman A story of friendship and laughter'My WeeklyIt was meant to be the party of the summerIn Cedar Road, everyone is preparing for Lexi's White Hot' summer party. For one night, parking squabbles and petitions are put aside as neighbours sip Prosecco under the fairy lights and gather by the hot tub to marvel at Lexi's effortlessly glamorous life with Hot Hamish.For Julia, it's a chance to coax husband Charlie out of his potting shed and into a shirt so they can have a welcome break from the hellish house renovation they've been wrestling with. And it's a chance for Julia to pretend just for a night that her life is as perfect as Lexi's.But when, during the party, one of Julia's WhatsApp messages falls into the wrong hands and reveals her most intimate thoughts, things reach boiling pointAnd when all the neighbours know exactly what you're thinking, there's only one thing to do.Run away.It's going

      Trade Review

      Praise for The Summer We Ran Away:

      ‘Pure escapism’ Bella

      ‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman

      ‘A story of friendship and laughter’ My Weekly

      Praise for Jenny Oliver:

      ‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson

      ‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan

      ‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun

      ‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper

      ‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly

      ‘Jenny Oliver does a brilliant job’ Woman

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