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SPECIAL DELIVERY

Leesa Ronald

She Was Expecting ... But She Wasn't Expecting Him

An entrancing, laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. If you like Book Lovers by Emily Henry and No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak, you'll love Special Delivery!
Moving back to her hometown in country NSW, single, jobless and pregnant was never Poppy's plan. With her best friend living hundreds of kilometres away and an ex who refuses to pick up the phone, she doesn't know who to turn to for help. There's definitely no point asking her midwife, James, because he's the worst. Sure, he held her hand through the birth, but that's only because it was his job. However, as Poppy and James keep crossing paths in the small country town, Poppy begins to realise she may have misjudged her midwife. And that complicates things. As Poppy stumbles from crisis to crisis in a town that feels unrecognisable, she learns that to build a future, sometimes you need to let go of the past. And often, the strongest relationships are those you forge when you're at rock bottom. Leesa Ronald is a mum of three kids aged under five who writes as therapy whenever she gets the chance. Prior to getting absorbed into corporate/mum life, Leesa's writing won awards through the Poetry Institute of Australia, the Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival and ABC's Heywire writing competition. Her work has been published in Style, Mamamia, HealthSmart, Women's Health and all international editions of Reader's Digest. Leesa is currently enrolled in a Curtis Brown Creative writing course and is working on her second novel.
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Published 2024-12-03 by Allen & Unwin

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Special Delivery is a hysterical and heartwarming romcom that delivers sizzling chemistry, unforgettable characters and irresistible charm in one precious package. Utterly adorable and laugh-out-loud funny, it explores the magic and mayhem of becoming a single mother, returning to a life you thought you had left behind, and finding love when (and where) you least expect it.

Leesa's writing is an exciting breath of fresh air. Her voice is witty, clever and captures even the most mundane aspects of motherhood with incredible heart and humility. Leesa's ability to convey the vulnerabilities and insecurities we feel as mothers in the first year of a child's life really reinforced the beauty of the journey, despite its nuanced challenges. Special Delivery had me swooning, sobbing and smiling, from start to finish. I enjoyed every step along the voyage, feeling like I'd found a kindred spirit in Poppy, and the colourful cast of characters who walk this year with her. Brava, Leesa!

Special Delivery is a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud story of finding love through life's twists and turns. Leesa Ronald is an author to watch - fans of Emily Henry and Sally Thorne will love this book!