Georgina Horspool is having a catastrophic week. After being fired from a dismal restaurant job and discovering her boyfriend is cheating on her, she lands a position at a new local pub. The problem is her boss: Lucas McCarthy, the boy she loved in high school who has now matured into a successful, stoic businessman. While Georgina remembers every detail of their past connection and the secret trauma that occurred on their graduation night, Lucas appears to have no memory of her existence at all. As they work together, Georgina navigates her messy family dynamics and tries to reclaim her professional dignity while waiting to see if Lucas will finally recognize the girl he left behind.
Readers who enjoy dry British wit and stories about reclaiming one’s identity after a period of failure will find this narrative practical and grounded. It appeals to those who prefer romantic fiction that addresses serious life setbacks and gaslighting rather than just escapism. The reader walks away with a perspective on how to confront past embarrassments and the realization that personal growth is possible even when life feels stagnant.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
