From the Sunday Times and internationally acclaimed author Milly Johnson comes her charming US debut--a witty, heartwarming tale that combines the humor and charm of 1980s rom-com Overboard with classic British flavor. Dive into this remarkable women's fiction novel and join heroine Polly on her hilarious, touching journey to rewrite her own story.
There are moments in life when you're surviving, not thriving. For Polly Potter, those moments are now. The job she used to love has become a minefield after her mentor's death and her new boss's vendetta against her. Her love life is a maze of painful memories, thanks to her cheating ex-partner, Chris. Amid this chaos, Polly finds solace in one place: the pages of her novel, where she shapes the world of the fearless and triumphant Sabrina Anderson, a character who embodies everything Polly wishes she could be.
But what if you could rewrite your story, not just on the page, but in reality? What if you could leave everything behind, forget it all, and step into the life you've only dreamed about?
Polly Potter gets to do just that. A bizarre turn of events spirals her into a realm where she believes she is Sabrina Anderson, flourishing in the heart of an energetic Italian family restaurant by the ocean. Her world now orbits around Teddy, her new landlady Marielle's charismatic son, and the thriving, yet threatened, family-run restaurant. Sabrina may not remember her previous life as Polly, but she recognizes the shift--she's no longer just surviving, she's living. But can this new life truly be hers? Or will the echoes of Polly's past threaten the life Sabrina has created for herself?
Join Polly, or rather Sabrina, as she navigates a world of intrigue, romance, and mouth-watering Italian cuisine, attempting to hold onto a life that feels like it could be ripped away at any moment. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of characters, heartfelt moments, and the tantalizing possibility that maybe--just maybe--we can write our own perfect storyline.
Previously published in the UK as The Happiest Ever After.
- ISBN10 1400349354
- ISBN13 9781400349357
- Publish Date 30 September 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Focus
- Imprint Harper Muse
- Format Paperback
- Pages 368
- Language English