Lonely Fajita

'The Lonely Fajita' is a heartwarming and witty novel about finding friendship in unexpected places, following the story of Elissa and Annie. It was shortlisted for a 2019 Comedy Women in Print Prize and received positive reviews from readers, who praised its touching, funny, and uplifting story.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

If you loved The Flatshare, you will LOVE this book!





The Lonely Fajita is a comforting, witty, wise, and thoroughly entertaining novel that will leave you craving fajitas.





Written by the talented Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita is a sparkling new talent on the literary scene.





Elissa's birthday is approaching, and she has accidentally booked a cervical smear instead of a celebration. To make matters worse, her boyfriend is kicking her out of their house share. Desperate for a new place to live, Elissa is offered the chance to live rent-free with a pensioner named Annie. Annie has turned down twenty-two applicants before, so Elissa knows she needs to impress her. However, Elissa is not your typical pensioner; she is prickly, sweary, and has a big heart. Annie could also use a friend.





Elissa may have nowhere else to go, but is she just where she needs to be?





The Lonely Fajita is a book that you will want to share with all your friends. It is the perfect uplifting read for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth OLeary.





If you loved The Lonely Fajita, don't miss Abigail's next book, The Sister Surprise!





Shortlisted for a 2019 Comedy Women in Print Prize, The Lonely Fajita has already won the hearts of readers.





Reviewers have praised the book for its moving and funny story, perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Marian Keyes.





My Weekly has described the book as a "romcom perfect for Marian Keyes fans," while Waitrose Magazine has called it a "touching, funny, and totally uplifting read about finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places."





Hannah Tovey has praised the book for its witty, tender story of loneliness, growth, and friendship, stating that Mann has a fabulous knack for finding the funny in life's small details.





Pernille Hughes has praised the book, stating that it had her in stitches from the beginning. She describes it as a "2020s feel-good must-read, witty and wonderful, pure joy in a book, and perfect escapism."





If you like Beth OLeary, this is absolutely the book for you!





Laugh-out-loud funny, The Lonely Fajita is a must-read for anyone looking for a feel-good, witty, and wonderful novel.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008408183