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EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY

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No evacuation plan, no safety net.

Amelia's quitting the daily grind to find her fantasy job.

But a shocking secret from the past shows her that where there's smoke, there's fire ... 

And sometimes you just have to save yourself.

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Amelia Harris has played it safe all her life - but when a minor accident lands her in hospital, she dramatically quits the tedious office job she's had for a decade.

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At a loss at what she wants to do next - and fast running out of cash - Amelia tries her hand at the dream jobs she’s always fantasised about. Soon she’s shadowing a thrilling cast of characters and professions - as a journalist, a florist, a wedding planner, a zookeeper, and more. Life couldn't be more exciting, especially when she meets the man of her dreams.

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But when her mother, Toni, drops a truth bomb about their family, Amelia's whole world tilts on its axis. Meanwhile, each new job starts taking on a life of its own. Has she created a monster?

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As she's about to find out, where there's smoke there's fire, and sometimes you just have to save yourself.

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A hilarious, big-hearted story about second chances from the author of Terms of Inheritance

 

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Emergency Exit Only published by HarperCollins Australia

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Cover Illustration by Louisa Maggio, Cover Design by Darren Holt

 

Praise for Emergency Exit Only


 

'Makes you feel like anything is possible ... A hilarious tale about second chances.'

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Review, Weekend Australian

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'Hilarious, ingenious and inspiring.'

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Better Reading

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‘Michelle Upton has done it again! I adored Amelia’s journey of self-discovery.

Emergency Exit Only is a fun read with a truckload of heart.

This is a book for anyone who’s ever dreamed of chucking their day job in for something more exciting.

A book about not just following your dreams but about discovering exactly what those dreams are.  

 You’ll fall in love with Amelia on her journey of self-discovery.'  

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Kelli Hawkins

author of Apartment 303
 

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'Every woman who dreams about experiencing more than the daily grind will see herself in Amelia, a delightfully loveable Aussie heroine! A poignant story of self-discovery that’s also delightfully fun and full of adventure and mishap. The perfect holiday read!'

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Tess Woods

author of Love and Other Battles

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'Emily Henry in the Queensland sunshine ... The perfect summer read.'

 

Hannah May Reads

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'Amelia Harris is the heroine you didn't know you needed but you'll be very glad you met. Whimsical and heartfelt, Emergency Exit Only leads you directly to a great beach read with an unforgettable heroine.'

 

Sophie Green

author of Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society

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'A sweet summer read with charming, nostalgic rom-com vibes and a touching heart.'

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Vanessa McCausland

author of Dreaming in French

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'A relatable romp that proves that it's never too late to find your way.'

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Clare Fletcher

author Love Match

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'Upbeat and full of heart, Emergency Exit Only is guaranteed to make you smile. A tender, funny tale about the pursuit of a happier life. Michelle's storytelling is delightful.'

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Jessica Seaborn

author of Perfect-ish

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'Divine ... Upbeat, funny and with characters who will make you laugh and cry.'

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Meredith Jaffe

author of The Tricky Art of Forgiveness

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'Funny, poignant and thought-provoking, Emergency Exit Only is a delightful read from start to finish.'

 

Penelope Janu

author of Shelter from the Storm

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'Funny, relatable and warm-hearted, this story is a joy.'

 

Cass Moriarty

author of Parting Words

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'A sparkling, feel-good story about second chances and opening yourself up to possibilities. I absolutely loved it.'

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Claudine Tinellis

 Talking Aussie Books Podcast

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'Fun, fast and completely full of heart. For absolutely everyone who has wanted to stop playing it safe.'

 

Anna Loder

ReadABook

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