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One morning, Connie McColl wakes up and decides to swap her ordinary life, for an extraordinary adventure…

Connie McColl is finally free to make her own decisions for the first time in decades. And when she meets glamorous Gill and downtrodden Maggie, at a rather dull flower arranging class, it seems that she’s not the only one dreaming of adventure. The three very different women all agree it’s about time they had a holiday to remember.

So they make a pact for this summer to be their best yet - and drive off into the sunset together…

As they meander their way along the beautiful beaches of France and onto the glorious delights of Italy in their luxury campervan, the new friends have plenty of fun and frolics in the sunshine. But the vacation isn’t quite what they expected…

Gill will do anything to have one last holiday romance, Connie has a surprise inheritance awaiting her in Italy, and Maggie has a secret that is going to catch up with them all…

In the end, all three women discover that the journey they thought would be their last really is just the beginning…

From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife, The Getaway Girls is a laugh-out-loud, life-affirming journey of friendship, romance and living life to the full. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this book is for you.

What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald:

‘Hilarious! I loved every page… ' Dawn at Crooks on Books

‘OMG! … It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out … I absolutely adored every single step … had my jaw dropping!! … one of my favourite books of the year.’ My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars

‘Wonderful … my heart at times felt like it was going to burst … one of the loveliest books I have read this year ... A heartfelt and engaging read that I never wanted to end. Highly recommended.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Wonderful… made me laugh and cry and laugh again … genius! ... It was a joy … I absolutely loved the ending.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘What a wonderful inspirational and fun story this has been to get lost in … I literally giggled and tittered … Highly recommended, a light and lovely read with some punch in the air moments.’ Books from Dusk Til Dawn, 5 stars

‘Had me laughing out loud, getting emotional and taking the main character to heart … this book is really wonderful … if I could give this book more than five stars, I would.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A warm, funny, brilliant read! I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you’re never too old to have an adventure! I LOVED the ending!!!!’ Sue Watson

‘I was laughing out loud… totally did not see the ending coming! WOWSERS! 5 stars for me!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘A funny romantic comedy… a book about love, friends, family and self-discovery. There were moments where you would laugh out loud, and then it would have you crying into a tissue… really emotional and tugged at the heart strings! A fun, life-affirming read!’ Stardust Book Reviews

‘A breath of fresh air! Wry and sharply observed, I was rooting for Connie the moment I met her. Fabulous!’ Kat French

‘Once you start reading you can't stop…’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I LOVED Connie… she was hilarious, thought provoking, at times sad and insightful and I enjoyed every aspect of her and her travels. 5 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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