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The Runaway Wives - A BRAND NEW brilliantly funny story of women behaving badly from Karen King for 2025 (Unabridged)

'We're leaving. And there's nothing either of you can do about it!' When the surprise holiday Dee thinks her husband has booked for her sixtieth birthday weekend turns out to be yet another solo golfing break - it's the last straw.

Meanwhile her best friend Babs's other half has decided to move to Spain and is acting like he doesn't need to consult anyone. Not even Babs!

Well, if their husbands think they can do what they want, so can their wives. So, with that thought, the two best friends leap into Dee's trusty car and head for the seaside, and an adventure they'll never forget.

Back home their furious husbands want them to return immediately. But - as they begin to enjoy their newfound freedom - will either of the runaway wives ever want to come back home again?

An absolutely hilarious, uplifting, escapist story, perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Dawn French.

Readers love Karen King: 'If you're looking for a fun story that will inspire you to embrace change and love life, then this is the story for you.' Living Life with Joy, 5 stars

'I absolutely, totally and utterly flipping well loved, no make that ADORED this book.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars

'Like a breath of fresh air. [The] character development is spot on, and the characters begin to feel like friends.' I Eat Books

'This book was wonderful!! I absolutely loved it!... I was hooked! This took me less than a day to read I was that enthralled by it. The pages just couldn't turn fast enough! ... A fabulous heart-warming read full of friendship, love, romance and humour. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!! Highly recommended.' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

'Funny, romantic, lovely... A story that just makes your heart soar... I absolutely loved every moment of this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Brilliant and refreshing... Unputdownable. I highly recommend it... You'll have it all, the family drama, the romance and the feel-good.' Caroline's Bookshelf


Author:

  • Karen King

Narrator:

  • Fiona Clarke

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 8 h 7 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction

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