ONCE IN A LIFETIME

A BRAND-NEW SWOONY, UPLIFTING, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ROMCOM.

THE PERFECT BEACH READ FOR SUMMER 2024.

You only get one chance at love . . . don’t you?

When American tourist Halley Hart accidentally drenches shy academic Henry Inglis in an Oxford coffee shop, it’s like he was struck by lightning. But after a series of chance encounters — and a fleeting kiss — Halley disappears in a taxi — forgetting to leave Henry her mobile number.

Although they spent just one day together, Henry can’t get this stunning PhD student out of his mind. He knows he has to find her again — but all he has to go on is her name, and the pair of sunglasses she dropped.

There’s only one thing for it. Henry must email every Halley Hart in the world until he finds his Halley.

They say you see Halley’s comet just once in your lifetime. Can lightning strike twice for Henry . . . ?

This deliciously feel-good romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Beth O’Leary, Camilla Isley and Portia MacIntosh.

READERS LOVE CLAIRE MCCAULEY’S LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ROMANTIC COMEDIES:

‘A fizzy, fast-paced delight! The dialogue is flirty and sparkling, the protagonist funny and relatable, and the romance captivated me to the feel-good ending in a single sitting.’ C J CONNOLLY, bestselling author of The Love of My Other Life, shortlisted for the RNA’s Debut Romantic Novel of the Year.

‘Giving Sophie Kinsella a run for her money, Claire McCauley’s romantic comedy has everything I could ever want in a book!’ EMMA BENNET, bestselling author of A Christmas Truce.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Made me laugh out loud.’ Cate J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must-read for any romance lover.’ Liz N.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was so much fun! I could not put it down.’ Catey

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this fun romantic comedy.’ Angela B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Made me laugh out loud and swoon.’ Jessica D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with fun, tension, love, and a twist I didn’t see coming!’ Stacy