Review: Escape Girl by Michelle Dayton

Workaholic lawyer Emily Austin finds herself reinvigorated by a pro bono case involving stolen software code. It's a welcome escape from thinking about her soon-to-be ex-husband, Bobby March, who swept her off her feet and can't work out why she left him. Emily's not ready to talk about it, but her new case is going to put her on a collision course with her past, complete with personalised escape rooms and the man she can't bring herself to forget.

This is a fabulous second chance romance with side-line of industrial espionage, a dollop of female friendship, and a sprinkling of dramatic lawyerly confrontations worthy of Suits. I particularly liked how the initial relationship and breakup was revealed through the novel via flashbacks and though it was understandable (eventually), it was not insurmountable - if you dislike twu wuv conquering a dysfunctional relationship, this book will suit you as it did me. There is a therapist.

Emily is so deep in denial she becomes an unreliable narrator as she struggles with her feelings, but it makes her character growth all the more satisfying. Bobby almost perfect in his looks, charm, and heart, yet somehow comes across as likeable. They make a perfect couple and you're quickly cheering for them to make it through.

Gorgeous escapism, swoon-worthy romance, and an ending that ties up all the loose ends (including the pro bono case!) - I couldn't ask for more!

Escape Girl is available now.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via Indie Pen PR; all opinions are my own