Wanderlust
(Sprache: Englisch)
People We Meet on Vacation meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling debut romantic comedy about two near strangers - and complete opposites - who win a radio contest for a trip around the world. Love's about to take flight.
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People We Meet on Vacation meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling debut romantic comedy about two near strangers - and complete opposites - who win a radio contest for a trip around the world. Love's about to take flight.Lese-Probe zu „Wanderlust “
Chapter 1Dylan Coughlan was having an absolutely shit day.
The Northern line was delayed fourteen minutes (just long enough to piss her off and one minute less than she needed to get the journey refunded), and when it finally arrived, every carriage was completely packed, so she spent the duration of her commute tucked into a stranger's armpit, which, while less offensive than it would have been on a blistering-hot day, was still not the ideal way to spend the first twenty-five minutes of her morning. That would've been bad enough-should've been bad enough-but some arsehole in a suit slammed into her the moment she walked out of the station and sent her £5 emergency splurge coffee flying into the window of the Hard Rock Cafe. Then, of course, Chantel, her editor, had shouted at her in no fewer than six separate emails before nine thirty, and now, she was sitting at her desk, dangerously under-caffeinated, drafting another pointless quiz.
A task that was next to impossible because, on top of everything else that had gone wrong today, her parents were now blowing up her WhatsApp. And, worse, they showed no signs of stopping.
Even her brother, Sean, though well-intentioned, was starting to grate on her nerves. He was using every bit of his training as a therapist to keep them all from going nuclear on one another (again), but it was making Dylan wish she could go home and crawl under her duvet for the next month and a half.
A solution that wouldn't be effective anyway, because-apparently-hiding from your problems didn't do anything in the way of solving them.
Dylan wouldn't say she planned on getting into rows with her parents, but if she even so much as breathed in their direction these days, they ended up arguing. Today's fight had started with the annual so what are we doing for Christmas conversation, which, in an impressive seven messages, devolved into her parents berating Dylan for having the audacity to make decisions they disagreed
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with.
Though she supposed "disagreed with" was putting it lightly.
Dylan locked her phone and flipped it over with a bit more force than was probably necessary. At the hard clack of the screen against her desktop, her deskmate, Afua, looked up, eyes wide with surprise.
"Everything alright?"
"Yeah, sorry." Dylan was lying through her teeth, and judging by the way Afua's eyes narrowed ever so slightly, Afua knew it. "Just need a cuppa. 'D you like one?"
Afua's expression immediately brightened. "Yeah, cheers."
Dylan dragged her phone off her desk and, in a show of surprising self-control, dropped it into her pocket rather than checking her messages. She was almost positive that there was at least one from her brother that was probably bearable, but Dylan didn't think she could keep reading the family chat if she wanted to retain her (basically) positive reputation in the office.
Buxom's office was like every other trendy, millennial-dominated workplace in London, although the magazine covers adorning the walls and the endless stashes of makeup, sex toys, face products, and clothes likely differentiated it from the others. She liked the open space and the feeling of being around everyone all day-having someone else to stare at, cry to, or talk things through with was instrumental when she was writing. Not that she was doing much of that these days.
Their small kitchen was tucked away in a corner behind the fire exit stairs, down a short, dark, brick-lined corridor that played a sharp contrast to the bright, open office. It had taken Dylan six months to realize this kitchen was here.
Dylan grabbed a pair of mugs off the mug tree in the corner and, after refilling the kettle, leaned back up against the cupboards.
She shouldn't check WhatsApp.
She knew she shouldn't.
The first few times Dylan's mam had spouted off, Dylan had been reduced to tears (in this
Though she supposed "disagreed with" was putting it lightly.
Dylan locked her phone and flipped it over with a bit more force than was probably necessary. At the hard clack of the screen against her desktop, her deskmate, Afua, looked up, eyes wide with surprise.
"Everything alright?"
"Yeah, sorry." Dylan was lying through her teeth, and judging by the way Afua's eyes narrowed ever so slightly, Afua knew it. "Just need a cuppa. 'D you like one?"
Afua's expression immediately brightened. "Yeah, cheers."
Dylan dragged her phone off her desk and, in a show of surprising self-control, dropped it into her pocket rather than checking her messages. She was almost positive that there was at least one from her brother that was probably bearable, but Dylan didn't think she could keep reading the family chat if she wanted to retain her (basically) positive reputation in the office.
Buxom's office was like every other trendy, millennial-dominated workplace in London, although the magazine covers adorning the walls and the endless stashes of makeup, sex toys, face products, and clothes likely differentiated it from the others. She liked the open space and the feeling of being around everyone all day-having someone else to stare at, cry to, or talk things through with was instrumental when she was writing. Not that she was doing much of that these days.
Their small kitchen was tucked away in a corner behind the fire exit stairs, down a short, dark, brick-lined corridor that played a sharp contrast to the bright, open office. It had taken Dylan six months to realize this kitchen was here.
Dylan grabbed a pair of mugs off the mug tree in the corner and, after refilling the kettle, leaned back up against the cupboards.
She shouldn't check WhatsApp.
She knew she shouldn't.
The first few times Dylan's mam had spouted off, Dylan had been reduced to tears (in this
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Autoren-Porträt von Elle Everhart
Elle Everhart writes romantic comedies featuring the internet, sarcasm, and lots of queer characters. She is a secondary English teacher in East London and, when she's not writing or teaching, she's hanging out with her son and obsessing over the worst shows on television. Wanderlust is her debut novel.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Elle Everhart
- 2023, 368 Seiten, Maße: 12,8 x 20 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin US
- ISBN-10: 0593545087
- ISBN-13: 9780593545089
- Erscheinungsdatum: 21.07.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
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"[A] perfect summer read plenty of sexy enemies-to-lovers tension and enough immersive travel descriptions to feel like you got a whirlwind vacation too." Reader's Digest
Wanderlust will hit that sweet spot for those who are craving something fun with some more profound moments and a slow-burn romance that will have you wanting until the very last page...[A] fun romp for those looking to travel within their book. Culturess
Debut writer Everhart crafts complex characters with well-developed backgrounds and plenty of entertaining banter Set against the backdrop of gorgeous international locales, this slow-burn rom-com will appeal to fans of travel and social media story lines as well as the forced proximity trope. Library Journal (starred review)
[A] sparkling debut Everhart s layered characters leap off the page, and the no-nonsense approach to both Dylan s abortion and her sexuality is refreshing. Far-flung backdrops including Marrakech, Reykjavik, and Tokyo add to the fun. Everhart is a writer to watch. Publishers Weekly
From the first page, I was all in for this thoughtful, thrilling, and romantic trip around the world. Everhart s writing is both light and cinematic, tying the reader s heartbeat to every moment of Dylan and Jack s love story. Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script
"Wanderlust is an absolutely stunning rom-com debut! Elle Everhart masterfully crafts a heartfelt and adorable love story while also delving into complex family relationships and seriously relatable real-life issues. On top of characters I immediately fell in love with, the book takes us on a gorgeous trip around the world
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I was left with major travel envy! This romance had me smiling the entire time, even through my tears. Elle Everhart is a writer to watch!" Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type
Elle Everhart more than delivers with a sparkling voice, mastery of craft, and character chemistry that sizzles off the page, all while unpacking the timely and critical topic of reproductive justice. Carefree yet complex Dylan and adorably uptight cinnamon roll Jack stole my heart and swept me around the world in this cinematic, immersive, steamy dream of a ride! Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love
Elle Everhart s debut is laugh-out-loud funny, sizzling hot, and full of heart. Jack and Dylan are undeniable proof that opposites do attract, and following them around the world is the great escape we all need right now! Jenny L. Howe, author of The Make-Up Test and On the Plus Side
Wanderlust is perfect for anyone who s longed to travel the globe seeking love, adventure, and even themselves. This is a soaring escapist romance that unpacks timely real-life issues and reminds us that trusting your own heart can lead to destinations unknown and unforgettable, that going away means coming back, and that the best journeys are in memories, not miles. Wanderlust is a book to be whisked away and enjoyed in a sun-drenched somewhere. Lillie Vale, author of The Decoy Girlfriend and The Shaadi Set-Up
Elle Everhart more than delivers with a sparkling voice, mastery of craft, and character chemistry that sizzles off the page, all while unpacking the timely and critical topic of reproductive justice. Carefree yet complex Dylan and adorably uptight cinnamon roll Jack stole my heart and swept me around the world in this cinematic, immersive, steamy dream of a ride! Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love
Elle Everhart s debut is laugh-out-loud funny, sizzling hot, and full of heart. Jack and Dylan are undeniable proof that opposites do attract, and following them around the world is the great escape we all need right now! Jenny L. Howe, author of The Make-Up Test and On the Plus Side
Wanderlust is perfect for anyone who s longed to travel the globe seeking love, adventure, and even themselves. This is a soaring escapist romance that unpacks timely real-life issues and reminds us that trusting your own heart can lead to destinations unknown and unforgettable, that going away means coming back, and that the best journeys are in memories, not miles. Wanderlust is a book to be whisked away and enjoyed in a sun-drenched somewhere. Lillie Vale, author of The Decoy Girlfriend and The Shaadi Set-Up
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