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The Happy Hour by Cressida McLaughlin
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The Happy Hour

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Narrator Kate Chambers

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Length 11 hours 26 minutes
Language English
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Can they fall in love, sixty minutes at a time?


'Cressida's characters are wonderful' Sarah Morgan


'Bursting with warmth' Kirsty Greenwood


'We couldn't put this down!' BELLA


'You'll devour this' Woman's Weekly


The deliciously captivating new standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Staycation and The Cornish Cream Tea series.

Jess is happy working in Greenwich market selling trinkets to well-heeled locals and excitable tourists.
Then one Sunday, Jess is thrown together with handsome, funny Ash, as they chase a pickpocket through the market, and before long they are making a habit of running into each other at the same time each week.
Jess starts to realize that their hour together is the brightest part of her life. But Ash isn’t telling her everything – can she discover the truth before it’s too late?
Readers LOVE The Happy Hour!
'I fell hard for this book… A summer must-read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A gorgeous romance' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely beautiful … heartwarming and romantic' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is an amazing book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn’t put it down…' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This has everything I want in a good read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cressida McLaughlin is a bestselling author of contemporary romance who has sold over a million copies of her books. Her feel-good, escapist fiction, featuring unforgettable characters who find their happy place, has established her as a firm favourite among readers and fellow authors alike. Cressida lives in Norwich with her husband David and when not writing her bestsellers, spends her spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline.

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Reviews

Praise for The Happy Hour: 'This sweet romance is a real heart-thudder'HEAT 'Feel-good fiction at its finest … I simply loved it!' Hannah Doyle 'Sheer, unashamed romance … a story to break, and mend, your heart' People's Friend 'We couldn't put this down!' Bella 'A sweet, uplifting read' Closer Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism’ RED magazine ‘Unashamedly romantic, funny and touching’MY WEEKLY ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan ‘A sunny burst of escapist romance’The Sun ‘The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gorgeous…’ Woman ‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ Heat ‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own ‘The perfect summer treat; as sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish’ Cathy Bramley ‘Gorgeously romantic’ Rachael Lucas ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. So warm and relatable… A delicious summer treat!’ Sarah Morgan Expand reviews
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