Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never planned for. This warm, witty, and wonderfully romantic novel follows Alice — a devoted list-maker whose carefully ordered life has just fallen spectacularly apart. Job? Gone. Fiancé? Gone (good riddance to those ironed jeans). Dignity? Hanging by a thread.

In a rare moment of impulsiveness, Alice books herself onto a literary bus tour across the UK, dreaming of globe-trotting kindred spirits and meaningful conversations about books. What she gets instead is a rickety antique bus full of magnificent octogenarians — and one infuriatingly handsome Scottish driver with a devilish grin and an apparent talent for getting under her skin.

What follows is an absolute delight. Castle ruins, cozy pubs, laugh-out-loud book club debates, and a slow-burn romance that sneaks up on you just like the best ones always do. This is the kind of story that makes you want to grab a blanket, a cup of tea, and absolutely not be interrupted.

Perfect for fans of:

• Feel-good romantic comedies with real heart
• Scottish settings and coastal charm
• Heroines who are a glorious work in progress
• Books that make you laugh out loud in public

Funny, swoony, and quietly moving, this is the kind of novel we love pressing into the hands of customers who wander in looking for something to cheer them up. It works. Every time. Settle in — you’re going to fall for this one.

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