Sixteen-year-old Audrey is pregnant and scared to death. What she chooses to do next will change her life forever.
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
‘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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