The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore

The totally uplifting and unmissable follow-on to the No.1 bestselling hit The Last List of Mabel Beaumont There's just one thing she's forgotten... Dot Brightmore has never been one for lists. But now she's been given one of her own, by the love of her life, with whom she's finally been reunited. Dot's list has just two words on it: Marry me The problem is, Dot can't get married. Because what Dot hasn't yet told anyone is that she's still married. To a man she hasn't seen in years. But her beloved Mabel isn't a woman who can be stopped easily. After all, her own last list helped her find Dot again. So now - together and with all the other friends they've met along the way - they have to find a way for Dot to answer 'yes' to the question on her very first list... The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore is a gorgeous, completely heartbreaking, uplifting story, that's guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project. This novel can be read as a standalone. Readers loved The Last List of Mabel Beaumont: 'I've just finished The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Be still my beating heart. I've smiled and I've cried and everything in between ... I'd give it 10 stars if I could. ' Nicki's Book Blog ' Gorgeous ... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking ... I loved it.' Amy Beashel, author ' This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart . It's a tender and uplifting read and I adored Mabel and her unlikely gang of colourful characters ... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.' Lisa Timoney, author ' I loved it! Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure ... Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel's and her friends' lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart ... An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel! ' Emma Robinson, author 'Since writing The Secret Life of Albert Entwisle, I've been inundated with books in the uplit genre but this is by far the best I've read ... It's moving, life-affirming and utterly wonderful .' Matt Cain, author ' I absolutely loved this book ... I adore an older protagonist... who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug - but it had spark and wit and humour too . I loved it, and was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night! ... Gorgeous! ' Clare Swatman, author ' Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful ... Beautiful and utterly affecting .' Louise Beech, author ' I adored it ... A heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms . (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo .' Nikki Smith, author 'Well, I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it . Oh... what a beautiful story ... Poignant and inspiring! ' Jennie Godfrey, author ' A gorgeous tale of old and new friendships and following your heart - no matter your age.' Jessica Redland, author