Lottie is tired of failed relationships and an indecisive long-term boyfriend. When her old flame Ben reappears, she remembers their teenage pact to marry if they were both single at thirty. They decide to skip dating and head straight to an altar in Greece. Meanwhile, Lottie’s sister Fliss is convinced this impulsive marriage is a catastrophic mistake fueled by rebound panic. To prevent a legal union she believes Lottie will regret, Fliss orchestrates a series of mechanical and logistical obstacles to ensure the couple never manages to consummate their marriage on their honeymoon.
Readers of romantic comedies choose this book for a fast-paced narrative centered on slapstick humor and social awkwardness. It appeals to people who enjoy stories about sibling interference and the chaotic consequences of spontaneous life decisions. The reader walks away with a humorous perspective on the difference between nostalgia and compatibility, along with the realization that rushing into a lifetime commitment to avoid loneliness often leads to logistical and emotional mayhem.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
