Jenny James Is Not a Disaster
Jenny James Is Not a Disaster by Debbie Johnson, published by Harper Muse in 2024, is a humorous fiction novel that follows the misadventures of thirty-something single mother Jenny James. Facing a series of unfortunate events, including job insecurity and a catastrophic home disaster, Jenny finds herself at a crossroads in life. With her teenage son Charlie in tow, she embarks on an unexpected road trip around the British countryside with Luke, a reclusive neighbor who offers them refuge in his RV. This edition, written in English and spanning 320 pages, presents a relatable journey of self-discovery and resilience.
As Jenny navigates her new circumstances, she reflects on her past and contemplates her future, discovering a sense of freedom she never anticipated. The story intertwines themes of humor and personal growth, showcasing the challenges of motherhood and the importance of community. Readers will find themselves immersed in Jenny’s journey as she learns that sometimes, losing everything can lead to finding oneself. This edition marks the first release of the novel in the US, inviting a new audience to experience Jenny’s delightful adventure filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists.
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“Jenny James’ midlife road trip with a reclusive stranger gave me all sorts of ideas . . . Warm, witty, relatable, poignant–Jenny is a delight!” –Emma Grey, bestselling author of The Last Love Note
Embark on a road trip around the British countryside with Jenny James Is Not a Disaster by bestselling author Debbie Johnson. She’s Up to No Good meets Someone Else’s Shoes.
There’s having a bad day . . . and then there’s having a Very Bad Day.
Thirty-something single mum Jenny James is used to the typical run-in-your-tights, milk-turned-sour, break-a-nail bad kind of day. Attitude from her teenage son? Count on it. Car problems? To be expected. Never quite enough money for monthly expenses? Guaranteed.
And then arrives the Very Bad Day–when Jenny finds out her dull but reliable office job is in jeopardy, her car totally and completely breaks down, and she arrives home (on foot) just in time to see her modest-but-cozy cottage sliding off a cliff into the sea. Jenny’s life–not to mention her home–has reached its ultimate low point.
Estranged from her parents since she became pregnant at age eighteen and set out on her own, Jenny has nowhere to turn when she and her son, Charlie, find themselves without a place to live. Her neighbor, the reclusive but attractive Luke who lives alone with his dog in a surprisingly homey RV, opens up his camper–and his vagabond lifestyle–to Jenny and her son.
As the unlikely threesome–four including the dog–hit the road, Jenny finds herself experiencing a new sense of freedom as she reflects on who she was, who she is, and who she could become. Maybe when you fall, you actually find the best way to move forward.
Filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists, get ready for a delightful adventure as Jenny James discovers that sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost on the open road. You’re going to fall in love with Debbie Johnson’s heartwarming novel (previously published in the UK as FALLING FOR YOU). Now available for the first time in the US!
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