Erin Lawless – författare

Funny, sad and honest, if you're excited about David Nicholls' Us, this is the book for you.`So much more than a love story, more of a life story.’Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be… Leigha and Adam, not so much…So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves…The Best Thing I Never Had is in turns funny and sad, but always honest, about friendship in all its forms and the practicality of second chances.If you fell in love with Mhairi McFarlane’s You Had Me at Hello and David Nicholls’ One Day, then this stunning debut book is for you.

`Devastatingly brilliant…an absolute triumph.’ – Books with BunnyBoy meets girl…Alex Bradley can't help but feel that life is rather passing him by. And not just life – promotions, invitations, romance; the girl he loves only has eyes for his flatmate and his 9-5 job as the Immigration department skivvy is slowly numbing his soul. Until he meets Nadia.Girl meets boy…Nadia Osipova is running out of time. With no money, no lawyer and a totally fictitious boyfriend, she’s got one last summer and one last appeal before the British government deport her back home.Girl gets deported?It's going to be a bumpy ride, one she's dragging her new friend Alex along for. As Nadia races through a list of all her favourite London adventures, for what may be the last time, Alex can’t help but start to see the city, and his life, through Nadia’s eyes.From hazy summer days on the Common and heady nights in Soho’s basement bars, to twilight walks along the Southbank, will Alex realise what he’s got before it’s too late?Funny, addictive and always honest, this is a love letter to London, friendship and the unexpected from the author of the bestselling The Best Thing I Never Had.

‘Funny and Addictive!’ Fabulous Magazine (Sun) Funny, sad and honest, if you loved David Nicholls’ One Day and The Note this is the book for you. ‘So much more than a love story, more of a life story.’ Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be … Leigha and Adam, not so much.So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves…. What readers are saying about The Best Thing I Never Had: 'One of the most engaging books I've read this year. I loved it' – Books with Bunny'A superb debut about complicated ties, betrayal and lies, and one of my favourite books of the year' – ChickLit Club'Friendships, trust, lies, deceit, love and so much more – a real page-turner for me' – Cosmochicklitan

A must read if you’ve read and loved One Day in December, Mhairi McFarlane and Netflix’s smash hit show Love Sick A gorgeously romantic and hilariously funny rom com about love in all its forms, the power of friendship and f*cking up in your 20s… Boy meets girls… Alex Bradley can't help but feel that life is rather passing him by. And not just life – promotions, invitations, romance; the girl he loves only has eyes for his flatmate and his 9-5 job as the Immigration department skivvy is slowly numbing his soul. Until he meets Nadia. Girl meets boy… Nadia Osipova is running out of time. With no money, no lawyer and a totally fictitious boyfriend, she’s got one last summer and one last appeal before the British government deport her back home. Girl gets deported? It's going to be a bumpy ride, one she's dragging her new friend Alex along for. As Nadia races through a list of all her favourite London adventures, for what may be the last time, Alex can’t help but start to see the city, and his life, through Nadia’s eyes.From hazy summer days on the Common and heady nights in Soho’s basement bars, to twilight walks along the Southbank, will Alex realise what he’s got before it’s too late? Funny, addictive and always honest, this is a love letter to London, friendship and the unexpected from the author of the bestselling The Best Thing I Never Had.

‘Heartwarming and humorous, The One with the Engagement Party is Erin Lawless at her best. I can't wait for more!’ – Books with Bunny Save the Date Nora Dervan is ready for her Happy Ever After. With her darling Harry waiting at the altar, and all her family and friends around her. She is certain that her special day will be one to remember…but first, she has to get through the engagement party, organised by her four super-competitive bridesmaids…For fans of romcoms like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls, this is a hilarious series about one bride and her four best friends.

‘Heartwarming and humorous, The One with the Engagement Party is Erin Lawless at her best. I can't wait for more!’ – Books with BunnySave the DateFinding the one – the wedding dress of your dreams – is a special day in any brides life. Unless you’ve got four squabbling bridesmaids and an overbearing mother all trying to squish you into a sample size dress…For fans of romcoms like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls, this is a hilarious series about one bride and her four best friends.

‘Heartwarming and humorous, The One with the Engagement Party is Erin Lawless at her best. I can't wait for more!’ – Books with BunnySave the DateA Spice Girls themed hen party, one night in Paris, a river boat of ten thirty-something women, and too many bottles of champagne … what could possibly go wrong?For fans of romcoms like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls, this is a hilarious series about one bride and her four best friends

‘Heartwarming and humorous, The One with the Engagement Party is Erin Lawless at her best. I can't wait for more!’ – Books with BunnySave the DateThe big day is finally here, but will it be everything Nora has dreamed of? With her bridesmaids hiding more secrets than bottles of champagne, anything could happen!For fans of romcoms like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls, this is a hilarious series about one bride and her four best friends

‘A fun, modern and addictive tale about weddings…a brilliant, brilliant book’ The Writing GarnetNora Dervan is ready for her dream Happy Ever After – a gorgeous wedding with fiancé Harry waiting for her at the altar, surrounded by friends and family. But with her four bridesmaids hiding more secrets than bottles of champagne, her big day is in danger of being remembered for all the wrong reasons!Four bridesmaids vying to be the chief. Four secrets threatening to overshadow the Bride. Can Bea, Cleo, Daisy and Sarah come together for better, not worse, and help give their friend the wedding day of her dreams? With her wicked sense of humour and refreshingly honest voice, Erin Lawless brings to the life the romance (and horrors!) of wedding season.

‘A fun, modern and addictive tale about weddings…a brilliant, brilliant book’ The Writing GarnetNora Dervan is ready for her dream Happy Ever After – a gorgeous wedding with fiancé Harry waiting for her at the altar, surrounded by friends and family. But with her four bridesmaids hiding more secrets than bottles of champagne, her big day is in danger of being remembered for all the wrong reasons!Four bridesmaids vying to be the chief. Four secrets threatening to overshadow the Bride. Can Bea, Cleo, Daisy and Sarah come together for better, not worse, and help give their friend the wedding day of her dreams? With her wicked sense of humour and refreshingly honest voice, Erin Lawless brings to the life the romance (and horrors!) of wedding season.

‘Funny and Addictive!’ Fabulous Magazine (Sun)Funny, sad and honest, if you loved David Nicholls’ One Day and The Note this is the book for you.‘So much more than a love story, more of a life story.’Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be … Leigha and Adam, not so much.So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves….What readers are saying about The Best Thing I Never Had:''One of the most engaging books I''ve read this year. I loved it'' – Books with Bunny''A superb debut about complicated ties, betrayal and lies, and one of my favourite books of the year'' – ChickLit Club''Friendships, trust, lies, deceit, love and so much more – a real page-turner for me'' – Cosmochicklitan

En berättelse om hur två liv ofrånkomligen flätas samman. Alex Bradley känner att livet rusar förbi honom, och hans jobb som administratör på immigrationsmyndigheten dödar honom långsamt. Men så möter han Nadia. Nadia Osipova har ont om tid. Hennes pass har blivit indraget och utan pengar och advokat är hon på väg att utvisas. Men så träffar hon Alex. Tillsammans bestämmer de sig för att fånga dagen. De gör en oförglömlig resa i sin egen hemstad, London. Båda vet att allt kommer få ett abrupt slut, och att den dagen närmar sig med stormsteg. Kommer Alex inse vad han har innan det är för sent? Och finns det någon chans att Nadia får stanna?

Kertomus kahden elämän yhteenkietoutumisesta.Alex Bradley työskentelee sisäministeriössä. Hänen työnsä tuntui pääosin koostuvan siitä, että hän esti ihmisiä pääsemästä maahan. Työ oli tuskallisen samanlaisena toistuvaa. Alexin ei tarvinnut muuta kuin lukea anomukset läpi ja varmistaa, että hakija oli pannut rastit oikeisiin ruutuihin, ennen kuin hän lähetti kaikki oikein täytetyt hakemukset käsittelyketjun seuraavaan vaiheeseen.Sitten tuli poikkeava anomus. Sen täytyi olla typerin kirje, jonka Alex oli nähnyt monena vuotenaan sisäministeriössä – ja se teki siitä oudon kiehtovan. Ja se oli luultavasti syy, miksi hän siitä huolimatta, että tiesi esimiehensä todennäköisesti hylkäävän hakemuksen, toivotti Nadia Osipovalle kaikkea hyvää ja siirsi hakemuksen käsittelyketjun seuraavaan vaiheeseen.Alexin työn olisi pitänyt olla tehty, mutta kohtalo heittää Nadian sattumalta pubissa samaan pöytään hänen kanssaan...

Kertomus kahden elämän yhteenkietoutumisesta.Alex Bradley työskentelee sisäministeriössä. Hänen työnsä tuntui pääosin koostuvan siitä, että hän esti ihmisiä pääsemästä maahan. Työ oli tuskallisen samanlaisena toistuvaa. Alexin ei tarvinnut muuta kuin lukea anomukset läpi ja varmistaa, että hakija oli pannut rastit oikeisiin ruutuihin, ennen kuin hän lähetti kaikki oikein täytetyt hakemukset käsittelyketjun seuraavaan vaiheeseen.Sitten tuli poikkeava anomus. Sen täytyi olla typerin kirje, jonka Alex oli nähnyt monena vuotenaan sisäministeriössä - ja se teki siitä oudon kiehtovan. Ja se oli luultavasti syy, miksi hän siitä huolimatta, että tiesi esimiehensä todennäköisesti hylkäävän hakemuksen, toivotti Nadia Osipovalle kaikkea hyvää ja siirsi hakemuksen käsittelyketjun seuraavaan vaiheeseen.Alexin työn olisi pitänyt olla tehty, mutta kohtalo heittää Nadian sattumalta pubissa samaan pöytään hänen kanssaan...

Great women are hidden behind great men, or so they say, and no man is greater than the king. For centuries, royal aunts, cousins, sisters and mothers have watched history unfold from the shadows, their battlefields the bedchamber or the birthing room, their often short lives remembered only through the lens of others.But for those who want to hear them, great stories are still there to be told: the medieval princess who was kidnapped by pirates; the duchess found guilty of procuring love potions; the queen who was imprisoned in a castle for decades.Bringing thirty of these royal women out of the shadows, along with the footnotes of their families, this collection of bite-sized biographies will tell forgotten tales and shine much needed light into the darkened corners of women's history.