Book excerpt: Her friends are bossing life - is she being left behind? 25-year-old Cleo is happy enough. She likes her job in the fish and chip shop in the North West seaside town where she grew up. But her world has become very small - all her friends couldn’t wait to leave home and are off, apparently crushing life. They have shiny careers and creative side-hustles, while she is still living with her mum and dad. But when she learns that her dream childhood boyfriend is coming back to town for a party in three months, she decides she needs to start adulting to win him. But what does being a grown-up really mean? And can she become one in three months? A funny, life-affirming romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane Praise for Jennifer Joyce: ‘Jennifer Joyce has created a marvellous novel that not only entertained me but consumed my every waking moment. When I was not reading, I was wondering how the characters were getting on!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful slow burn romance, full of quirky and loveable characters, a thoroughly entertaining read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book is bursting with humour, warmth and a cast of awesome characters.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Really managed to tick all of my boxes for a great and entertaining read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Joyce creates characters that you’ll love dearly and want to have a pint with, and of course horrible ones that would make you pull your hair out in anger if they were part of your life. They feel real, and everything feels heartfelt and genuine as their lives unfold before you.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Tons of laughs, fantastic characters, surprises, and plenty of heart.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book was soooo adorable. I didn’t want to put it down.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Finally a well-written, funny, honest and romantic book that gives all it promised! Good characters with real flaws, excellent language and believable plot. Very worth the read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review