The Lonely Fajita

The most utterly relatable feel-good comedy of 2020

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Pub Date 14 May 2020 | Archive Date 27 Jan 2021

Description

Breaking up is hard to do… Or the best thing that could happen to you!

It’s Elissa’s birthday, but her boyfriend hasn’t really noticed – and she’s accidentally scheduled herself a cervical smear instead of celebration drinks. Great.

Then there’s her borderline-psychotic boss, the fact she’s not making but losing money at work, and her sinking feeling she’s about to be dumped.

But Elissa will soon find out that being single doesn’t have to be lonely… And with a little help from her friends, even a girl with minus £1,000 in her account can have a lot of fun.

Hilarious and moving, this is a book you’ll want to share with all your friends.
The perfect read for fans of Holly Bourne, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Ranald.

Shortlisted for a 2019 Comedy Women in Print Prize

Breaking up is hard to do… Or the best thing that could happen to you!

It’s Elissa’s birthday, but her boyfriend hasn’t really noticed – and she’s accidentally scheduled herself a cervical smear...


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This book had me in stitches from the beginning!

No money, no boyfriend, nowhere to live and no job prospects forces Elissa to think outside the box and finds herself applying to be a live in companion to Annie; stubborn, proud and independent.

I felt so many times throughout this book that I was in the room with Elissa such was the depth, warmth, intrigue and hilarity within this refreshing story that include characters that span across three generations.

Every situation and drama felt so plausible and relatable and I feel the author really knew her characters inside out, giving each of them such different personalities that worked so well in this novel.

Elissa is a 'can do' kind of girl that gets her into tricky situations as well as getting her out of them. The relationship between herself and Annie goes through almost every state of emotion and yet still comes out the other end and it is filled with surprises along the way.

This story was so good I had to cancel a lunch date to finish it!

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Heartwarming and hilarious, The Lonely Fajita is 2020s feel good must read!

'Suddenly single, and not quite ready to mingle', Abigail Mann gives the seemingly clichéd romcom plot a refreshing makeover when homeless and skint Elissa finds herself applying for an elderly live-in companionship scheme. When paired with feisty and stubborn Annie, Elissa is quick to learn that hitting rock bottom was probably the best thing to ever happen to her.

Witty and wonderful, The Lonely Fajita is a light and uplifting story of new beginnings and unexpected friendships. I hope we get to see much more of the loveable Elissa and Annie in the future!

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What a sweet and joyful book! Slightly weird thing to say when I distinctly remember finding some bits rather sad and heartbreaking. Also being able to relate to Elissa's feeling of deep professional inadequacy was a bit too real for me at times but her burgeoning friendship with feisty pensioner Annie was an absolute joy. And who doesn't love a happy ending that involves a sunny village fete? (it felt like minus 4 here when I finished this book so I was living hard for that ending)

A light, feminist comedy of modern errors that reminded me it's ok to be ok at stuff.

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This is a magical hug of a book. Elissa and Annie are a wonderful double act! If you’re feeling blue and need a pick me up then pick this up - you won’t be disappointed!

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