The Long Weekend (29 page)

LONDON CALLING

Jess Sharp is at a crossroads — back in London, living in her parents’ spare room, jobless and single. Not quite the irresistible package she was aiming for at age 32. One night, things take an upward turn when she meets Lucy, who could be a game-changer.  However, everything in her riotously chaotic life seems to get in the way, including her best friend’s wedding, far too much tequila and the ghosts of girlfriends past.  The course of true love has never been so injury-prone. Will Jess overcome her romantic ineptitude and find her happy ever after? Or will she continue to trip over her own feet in the race for romance?

PRAISE FOR LONDON CALLING…

"Well-paced, fun and genuinely engaging. A very likeable debut from this talented author."

Eden Carter-Wood, Diva Magazine

"Amazing chemistry & a beautiful romance. I read this twice, that's how much I loved this book!"

Caroline Domenech, Curve Magazine

“A top-notch rom-com that will keep you rooted to your seat with realistic characters that make you want to know what happens next. Well crafted, well written – well done!”

Velvet Lounger, The Lesbian Reading Room

“Clare Lydon’s London Calling is as strong as any straight chicklit from a major publisher.”

Katie Bennett-Hall, Planet of the Books, Planet London

“A fast-paced warm & witty debut, whatever your sexuality.”

Gary James, Entertainment Focus

London Calling is available now at most digital & retail outlets.

THE LONG WEEKEND

Secrets. Lies. Romance. Wine. Nine friends. Four nights.

Twenty years since meeting at university, a group of friends rent a house in Devon to celebrate. Fresh air, sandy beaches and historic friendships - what could possibly go wrong?

The catch is, university sweethearts Vic & Stevie are on the rocks, their three-year marriage floundering, while Kat & Abby’s combustible relationship looks set to ignite at any second. Meanwhile, Tash & Laura have downed responsibilities & kids for the weekend and are ready for some fun; single CID sergeant Geri can’t wait to get away from the London scene to reboot her slumbering love life and that’s not to mention Stu & his boyfriend Darren who bring their own man-sized baggage…

Add in laughs, simmering tension, romance & no shortage of wine and you’ve got all the ingredients for a rollercoaster ride of a long weekend…
 

PRAISE THE LONG WEEKEND…

"Lydon teases out the comic and dramatic potential in this enjoyable novel, which has some steamy moments too.”

Eden Carter-Wood, Diva Magazine

“From the very start I was engaged with these characters and their lives, and felt a part of this fun-filled, but very dramatic long weekend.”

Sanya Franich, Curve Magazine

“Clare Lydon's second novel sets out her stall as a fixture in the modern lesbian lit canon.”

Katie Bennett-Hall, Planet of the Books, Planet London

The Long Weekend is available now at most digital & retail outlets.