Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey

Getaway Girl

by Tessa Bailey

New edition of GETAWAY GIRL includes a sneak peak of RUNAWAY GIRL, which releases on September 24th


This unlikely getaway driver never expected to help the mayor escape…
After a six-year absence, Addison Potts is back in Charleston to stir things up. And what better place to make her villainous return than her estranged cousin’s wedding? Only, the nuptials hit a snag when the bride doesn’t show, leaving Addison to play getaway driver for the jilted groom. A groom whose heartbreaking smile and deep, southern drawl she should not be noticing…

Elijah Montgomery Du Pont is the future mayor of Charleston. From his military career to city hall, every detail of his life has been meticulously planned. Until now. His only respite from life’s sudden upheaval is Addison, his new, improbable best friend. She makes him happy. Grounds him. And public disapproval be damned, he’s not willing to give her up. But with an election on the line and public pressure rising, Addison—and the cruel hand of fate—might not give him a choice.

Reviewed by stacey_is_sassy on

5 of 5 stars

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I'm feeling giddy...and it's not just the wine talking

Tick all my boxes and call me a happy camper, I friggin LOVED Getaway Girl.

Sorry peoples, this is not going to be a long review because...WINE!!! Yes, it's Saturday night, and I'm treating myself to a glass of wine.

So, this is the kind of book where I get everything I want when I read a contemporary romance. There are highs and lows that took me from giddy grins to tears pouring out of my eyes. These characters, this storyline and the emotions I felt were everything.

I absolutely loved that Elijah and Addison had to work for their happy ever after. We meet Addison straight after losing her Grandmother and Elijah waiting at the altar for a bride who never shows. This bride also happens to be Addison's cousin. When Elijah's realises that his plans have gone awry, he jumps at the chance to escape the circus of his near-nuptials. Addison becomes his Getaway Girl...

Holy Friggin Shamoly...Tessa Bailey really knows how to bring out the HEAT!! I think even poor Elijah didn't realise he could be this HOT!! Seriously, you could buy this book for the sexy talk alone. I'm HOT just thinking about it.

Ok, plenty of highs but there are some lows. Poor Addison has "issues". Poor Addison is the daughter of a homewrecker and tainted by the sins of her mother. With Elijah being the squeaky-clean Captain, becoming Mayor, Addison is definitely not good for his image. Unfortunately, one of the saddest parts of the story was at the hands of Elijah's mother thinking she was doing the right thing for his campaign. I SERIOUSLY wanted to reach into my book and slap the woman senseless. Shouldn't her son's happiness be more important? Anyways, all good in the end, but I was two seconds away from calling in for reinforcements (hugs from hubby) because I didn't like where things were heading.

Seriously, I think this is one of my favourite contemporary romances this year. Who knows maybe it's hormones, or WINE, but honestly, I think it's just Tessa Bailey getting it RIGHT.

If you love LOVE, and you haven't read this book yet...DO IT!!

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  • 15 September, 2018: Reviewed