I really enjoyed this. I loved the character of Lu and her journey into the wellness industry. Great characters and a wonderful story.

Harper Ford is the queen of middle-aged women and this book carries you along as effortlessly as a stream of (organic) wine! Brush up on your kegels if you don't want to wee yourself laughing.

Lucy Cooper (or Lucia, as her stuck-in-his-ways boss has nicknamed her) is fine being a workaholic, dreaming of her well-deserved COO post which isn't yet a reality, while living on wine and takeaways. But is there more to life than this? When work nemesis, the beautifully put-together Tara Harryman, arrives in her life, she is forced to confront some truths about her past in the name of detoxing, while falling under the spell of Clio, a past-life regression specialist who claims to have beaten cancer. But is Clio all she seems?

Constructive feedback, which I won't be making public: I expected more of a twist with Clio and possibly with Tara, and the lengthy speech the two women give at the end doesn't seem to take into acount the positive aspects of the wellness-seeking experience, such as Lucy's increased connection with her family as a result of her sessions with Clio - and the past-life regression doesn't feel fully explained, though they are some of the most beautiful parts of the book.

In short, another corker from Harper.

This book is a great piece of contemporary fiction that blends sardonic humor with unexpectedly poignant observations about modern life. The book follows Lucy (Lu to her friends, Lucia to her Boss!) she navigates friendships, romance, and career frustrations with a dry wit that’s as relatable as it is entertaining, this book had me laughing out loud throughout.

I really related to the Authors writing style, it is crisp and conversational and peppered with little one-liners. Beneath the humor, though, lies a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of boundaries, burnout, and the pressures of being “on” in a world that demands constant engagement.

What I loved about this novel is its balance, it’s very funny in places, but never at the expense of emotional depth.

The first paagraph was a little slow, but as of chapter 2, the author obviously found her groove - and created a wonderful book.

In all the promo pieces for this book, the words hilarious and relatable and yes, both of these are true, but for me, the real story starts behind the words and humour and more about what she is saying behind the writing.

I am around her age and often wanted to 'be better' so, I completely get it. Havind said this, the author has really decided to make so many things different, I can only cheer her on.

Such a good book and inspirational

Clever, smart and rip roaring laughter is what I got out of this book. It's a relatable look at a woman's life and explores how to get the most out of yourself. I laughed so hard at times that I had to stop or I was in danger of having a accident and no one wants that!

This was such a fun read. It's the perfect read for the over 40's (which I am) and I could find myself agreeing with the main character. I loved the author's writing and I found myself laughing at times. The story was also heartwarming. Overall, a brilliant read that I highly recommend to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Netgalley for the arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review

I loved this book! I thought it was so funny and filled a void from one of my fav authors Sophie Kinsella. Lucy was such a fun character and I could relate so much to her situation. It was so funny to see her go on this wellness journey and that others peoples lives aren’t always as perfect as we think

Lucy (or as her boss has always mistakenly called her Lucia) is fifty three. She’s the HR Director of insurance firm Beane & Company and she’s alone. Divorced. Her mother, sister and family moved to New Zealand several years ago. Her job has become her life and she is on track for the COO position. On track until her boss retires and a new, dynamic chief executive is appointed. With him comes Tara, new legal services director, expected to become - you guessed it - COO. The race is on. Tara wants the company to feature wellness and she’s going to a wellness boot camp? Lucy will too. What follows is a very funny, part satire, part exposé of the wellness industry that leads to a totally unexpected, satisfying conclusion. Love, Laugh and Leave Me Alone is a quick, delightful read with an endearing character (Lucy) and a somewhat endearing one (Tara). Enjoy! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Harper Ford for this ARC.

Hilarious & heartfelt, this book had me laughing out loud from start to finish! Lucy's journey is a brilliant, & at times poignant, exploration of what it truly means to 'grow as a person.' Harper Ford has crafted a timeless, hilarious story that will resonate with anyone navigating the absurdities of modern life. This is the perfect read for those who have ever felt the pressure to keep up, who prefer a good book over a bootcamp, & who believe that true inner peace might just be a glass of wine away.

Love the chatty style of writing. Meet a new friend Lucy otherwise known as Lu.
Working hard as HR director, alone since her divorce and her mum, sister and her family emigrated to new Zealand. Seven years since her beloved dad died and still missing him every day.
The CEO announces his retirement, bringing in a new CEO and his sidekick.
Battle between Lu and new director Tara for the title of COO.
Twists as battle lines are drawn but can they see each others good points for the good of the company