A feel-good tale that will transport you to the cherry blossoms of Tokyo

The Broken Hearts Honeymoon

EAT, PRAY, LOVE for the Instagram generation

Lucy Dickens is the pseudonym for Lisa Dickenson. Lisa lives by the Devon seaside with her husband and one incredibly boisterous Bernese Mountain dog. She spends her days writing the kind of hilarious women’s fiction that sets the world to rights.

The wedding is off, but adventure awaits... 
The perfect armchair escape for fans of Jo Thomas, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. 
 
'Funny, inspirational and so evocative' CATHY BRAMLEY 
'The ultimate armchair adventure - I absolutely loved it!' HEIDI SWAIN 
'Will leave you feeling inspired' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 
'THE BROKEN HEARTS HONEYMOON is truly gorgeous. A great premise, sympathetic protagonist and a journey full of laughs and drama. A true love story to Japan too - the most wonderful setting - five stars from me. A really brilliant read.' ROSIE BLAKE 
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When disaster strikes, adventure calls... 
 
Charlotte had a plan. The perfect country wedding, followed by a month-long honeymoon in Japan - but when her fiancé starts having second thoughts, she knows there's no choice but to call off the wedding. 
 
Charlotte isn't sure she knows how to be single, but she is going to try, starting with taking that trip of a lifetime - alone. 
 
Will she find herself in the hills of Mount Fuji, or in the karaoke bars of Tokyo? 
 
And will she be ready for romance by the time the cherry blossom flowers? 
 
A feel-good story of reclaiming your life, set among the cherry blossom of Japan. The Broken Hearts Honeymoon is Eat, Pray, Love for the Instagram generation. 
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READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE BROKEN HEARTS HONEYMOON 
 
'Has the reader completely there in the thick of the adventure. One of the best books of the year.' 
'Gloriously rich descriptions and an emotional arc that is deeply felt and sweetly told' 
'I loved the messages the book had about knowing yourself and taking the time to find out what you want out of life' 
'Just what I needed as a pick me up - made me feel happy' 
'What an incredible book!' 
'This is a fabulous read'

Lucy Dickens

Are you looking to start a new chapter? 
 
Role: Bookseller wanted! (3-month fixed-term contract) 
Location: A luxury resort on the island of Bounty Cove Cay. 
Skills required: The ideal candidate will have experience in a retail environment, preferably within the book industry. 
Desired qualities: This role will appeal to a book lover with an adventurous streak who is looking for an escape from their everyday life. 
What to expect: Sun, sea, and a bookshop that is far from thriving. No one said it would be smooth sailing. 
 
Please note: You may fall in love with more than just our island along the way... 
 
Looking for your next beach read? Look no further! Escape with The Holiday Bookshop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Phillipa Ashley and Jenny Colgan. 
 
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Praise for Lucy Dickens: 
 
'Funny, inspirational and so evocative!' Cathy Bramley 
'The ultimate armchair adventure' Heidi Swain 
'Will leave you feeling inspired' Cressida McLaughin 
'A journey full of laughs and drama ... A really brilliant read!' Rosie Blake

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