The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances

'Hilarious! I loved every page... ' Dawn at Crooks on Books

One evening in early August, while mashing the potatoes for dinner, Connie McColl decides she's had enough...

Connie is tired of solving one family crisis after another - usually involving her unruly grandchildren - while her husband Roger spends all day at his beloved golf course. Surely it must be time for her to shake off her apron and start living again?

So Connie packs a bag, gets in her little green car and drives off...

As Connie journeys from England to Scotland on an unexpected adventure, she finally begins to rediscover herself. And she starts to wonder, will she ever be ready to return home? Or will this summer change her life forever?

The Runaway Wife is an inspiring and joyously uplifting novel about being true to yourself. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this book is for you.

What readers are saying about The Runaway Wife

'A warm, funny, brilliant read! I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you're never too old to have an adventure! I LOVED the ending!!!!' Sue Watson

'I was laughing out loud... totally did not see the ending coming! WOWSERS! 5 stars for me!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'OMG! What a touching and inspirational book this is!! It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out... Connie is my absolute hero and I loved her to pieces from the moment I met her! A mixture of hilarious and bittersweet moments... I absolutely adored every single step of her journey... one of my favourite books of the year... A memorable, feel-good treat.' My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars

'Made me laugh and cry and laugh again, especially at the end. That was a little bit of genius!... beautifully written and the characters are lovingly drawn to make them come alive. I absolutely loved the ending, that really had me chuckling...' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'A funny romantic comedy... a book about love, friends, family and self-discovery. There were moments where you would laugh out loud, and then it would have you crying into a tissue... really emotional and tugged at the heart strings! A fun, life-affirming read!' Stardust Book Reviews

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Jul 18, 2024

6/10 stars

Connie McColl has had enough. She is sixty six years old and barely recognizes herself. Is all she meant to do is be a mother, wife, and grandmother, or is there more to life than that. In order to find out, Connie packs up and hops in her little green car and heads for the hills. While traveling from England to Scotland, our mighty Connie finds herself in some of the most unique situations, from a robbery to a new hit movie, she’s experiencing it all. And although she she’s going it alone, she finds the best of friends. It’s the life she never imagined she could have, but now that it’s right in front of her will she be able to return to her life before? This book was different from what I normally read, but it was unexpectedly surprised by how much I felt that I could relate to some of the characters and see people in my own within some of the characters as well. I think that’s what made me like the story as much as I did. Connie reminds me of my own mother. Loving life always taking care of others but not really herself. I do hope that someday she takes on her own adventure and goes out and see the world. I saw a lot of myself in Diana (Di). I’m always the child rooting everyone on a supporting my mom when I can. I think that I would have the same attitude as she did if my mom told me she was finally going to love her life and find herself. I recommend this read to anyone who feels stuck. I think that it really helps to open your mind and think about what’s out there. It definitely makes me what to go out and explore the world. I think this book is also good for moms. I think that it shows that you are allowed to be your own person and you can’t let anyone stop you, even your own children.

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