I read this two years ago and while I was going through my Netgalley "send feedback" page I realized I never reviewed it! I really enjoyed it, though. This was fun, heartwarming, and had a unique plot - something that's a bit hard to come by in romance novels these days.

I could not get into this book.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Avon 360 through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I requested this book because I loved the cover...sometimes that bites me in the butt but this time I actually enjoyed the read :) I liked the characters and I enjoyed the development and personal growth that the main character goes through...and I loved all of the travel scenes. This was my first book by this author and I really liked it...so it will definitely not be my last.

When Annie becomes a jilted bride, life couldn’t possibly be any worse… until… her almost-in-laws convince her to take the honeymoon trip anyway!
3 weeks in Australia, all expenses paid sounds like a perfect escape from her life, even if it isn’t with her new husband in tow.
Then Annie runs into an old friend from camp, Patrick, and gains a lot of perspective on life - the good, the bad, and the tragic?
When these two embark on an Australian adventure, will sparks fly, or will they help each other heal from past losses?
I loved this one - it was cute and fun - but also had real life issues like a toxic parent, and self esteem and self image. All issues that I can relate to and that made this a great book for me!

This is a wonderfully fun and enjoyable read full of adventure and lots of laughs, it's a bit predictable but still, a great way to while away a few hours.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly won't be the last, I am looking forward to reading more from Laura Jade Williams.
This tells the story of when Annie is jilted at the alter, but instead of doing a Bridget Jones by wailing away to Celine Dion while eating her body weight in ice cream, Anni instead goes on the honeymoon that's already been planned and paid for by her not-quiet inlaws. Well, why not? I liked Annie and I enjoyed watching her relationship with Paddy develop through the story, but what stole the show for me was the setting, the description of Australia stole me breathe away.
There are some truly lovely moments and some scenes which had me hooting with laughter, it's a brilliant escape from the day-to-day grind and a definite must-read!

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This heartfelt story was published November 2, 2021. I’m obviously very behind in reading/reviewing this, and I’m so sorry for that because this story was SO GOOD!

I swear I highlighted about half the book. There are so many good lines, phrases and ideas throughout.

The chemistry between Annie and Patrick was believable. Things move fast, but it’s not instant love. It’s also not quite friends to lovers. It’s a little in between maybe. But however it is categorized, it’s just good!

Annie’s character growth is incredible and so relatable! She’s strong but broken. She’s insecure but finding her voice. She’s perfectly imperfect!

I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a good love story, but especially to those who hold themselves to high standards and outlandish expectations of perfectionism. To those who feel like they are never enough and at the same time like they’re too much. For those who have had their heart trampled on and need to see a phoenix rise from the ashes and put a positive spin on an awful situation.

I related to this book in every single way! I just requested Laura’s upcoming book, Just for December, on NetGalley. If I get approved, I promise I won’t sit on it as long as this one.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the gifted ebook of The Lucky Escape! All opinions in this review are my own.

Unfortunately, I have decided to DNF The Lucky Escape 150 pages into it. I loved the premise, but unfortunately, the execution didn't keep my attention. I couldn't force myself to read another 200 pages of Annie and Patrick on their fake honeymoon.

I really loved this book! It was a great getaway book and I finished it all in one sitting. I will definitely be reading more of this author!

Annie's life is upended after her now-ex left her at the altar on the day of their wedding. Annie is miserable and doesn't understand what did she do wrong. After spending days commiserating on her misery, Annie decides that she will not let this traumatic event be the focal point of her life. Thus, she chooses to go on a trip. On the eve of her flight, she reconnects with a former friend of hers, Patrick, who is recovering from losing his wife and becoming a widower.

Annie extends an invitation to Patrick to join her on a one-in-a-lifetime experience on her already paid-for honeymoon trip. Patrick accepts it, and together they go on a trip of a lifetime that helps them to overcome their shared trauma and bond over their losses... and maybe something else.

I found this book rather enjoyable, and while I liked the premise of the book, I found that introducing a new love interest so soon was an interesting choice. While Patrick is someone who Annie knows from before, they haven't been in each other lives in years. So, I thought the invitation to spend weeks at a time together was rather odd. I guess the decision could be somewhat triggered by her trauma, but I felt that Annie needed some guidance after such an awful moment in her life. Nevertheless, I liked how Patrick and Annie help each other to overcome their grief and understood why they were so drawn to each other.

Overall, I liked how the book dealt with the themes of grief and trauma, and I liked the main characters a lot. While I wish they had not gotten involved in such a forced-proximity situation so soon, I was able to understand why they made certain choices, and I found them to be a great match as they sp[end more and more time together.

This book was light-hearted & an extremely enjoyable read!

The character growth in Annie was a realistic progression, from the time she was left at the alter throughout her experience going on her honeymoon trip with Patrick. Their relationship growth was also very believable & I enjoyed both the Australian adventures/thrills & that the book covered the aftermath once the vacation was over.

Highly recommend & excited read more from this author!

This was a very middle of the road romance for me. There wasn't really much to make it stand out from other romance books, and I don't feel like I got a very clear image of the characters. The main character, Annie, made out like she had clear ideals but then would immediately contradict herself, and the resolution between her and her mom was slightly unbelievable. Her mom has been constantly belittling her and making cruel comments, and then all of the sudden the reader finds out it's because she thinks Annie is not living up to her potential. It just felt rather unbelievable. The pacing also felt uneven. Overall it was fine, but nothing I would go out of my way to recommend when there are other better options.

A delightful book full of adventure, action, and thrills. Fun to read, engrossing world building, and very descriptive imagery made it feel like it was cinematic. It's hard to resist the story as it drives forward. Would recommend.

This book was a fun, easy read that I read over two days. To me, the idea of going on vacation with someone I haven’t seen in years sounds crazy, but it’s part of what kept this book interesting. Overall, I enjoyed reading ‘The Lucky Escape’.

This book was just ok for me. I love the cover and I think I wanted to like the story more because of it. I never really connected with either character. There was a lot of talking but nothing seemed to move the plot along.

The Lucky Escape is a well written and fun romantic comedy about second chances and finding your happy ever after, even if it isn't the one that you thought you would have.

Annie had thought the next chapter in her life was beginning as the days counted down to her wedding day to Alexander. However, after being left at the alter, Annie's world and future seems to be crumbling in front of her. Pushing through, Annie begins to drown her sorrows by throwing herself into working out at the gym where she bumps into her old friend, Patrick. Patrick brings a spark back into her life and a sense of who she once was. With her new outlook on life, Annie continues on with her planned honeymoon--with Patrick.

While Patrick and Annie's younger sister stole the show for me, Annie seemed to fall a little short. While I understand not being in the best state of mind after being left by your now-former-fiance, her morals and standards seemed to be all over. Between being body positive, but also ashamed of her own body and appearance, there were several things like this that made her seem not to take a stance on something and stick to it. I was also incredibly excited to get to the fun honeymoon part, but it seemed to take a while and didn't last as long as I wanted.

Despite these small issues I had, it was a fun and entertaining story of someone finding themselves and a second chance at love. Their romance was cute and believable, if a little rushed after just coming out of a horrific break up.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of The Lucky Escape!

Cancelled weddings always make for a fun beginning to a novel! After Annie's wedding is cancelled, she decides to take a n out of the blue trip with her old friend Patrick. Annie finally starts to see that she has gotten somethings in her life wrong, but is now ready to others so right. Very fun and lighthearted!

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper 360 for the ARC of #TheLuckyEscape.

I expected more of a fun, getaway romance but this book wasn't really that. It was a lot heavier than I expected. I also really struggled to connect with Annie, she felt too indecisive for me. But, it was a fine read that had some positive points. I did enjoy reading about the vacation and the setting was enjoyable. I could have done with a little more character development. I am confident others will find this to be a great book! I just expected something a little different from the synopsis.

The beginning of the book was great. It felt compelling. But the more I got into the more detached I felt from the characters and the story. Communication could have been better and I didn't sense much chemistry. I feel like this is the book that you take on vacation when you just need to read something.

The Lucky Escape is a quick, light romance novel. It was a bit on the slow side for me and I had difficulty re;ating to the characters. That said, this is a great beach read that you'll be happy you picked up@ Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book for an honest review.