Run Away With Me

Name: Run Away With Me
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241708149
Price: 24.0 NZD
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By J. L. Simmonds

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Run Away With Me by J. L. Simmonds is a gripping tale of two teenage runaways, set on a life-changing road trip in a vintage Mustang. Strap in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride. 'Bold and romantic, Run Away With Me... Read More

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Run Away With Me by J. L. Simmonds is a gripping tale of two teenage runaways, set on a life-changing road trip in a vintage Mustang. Strap in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride.

'Bold and romantic, Run Away With Me is a road trip thriller that starts at high speed and doesn't let up.' - Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World

Jessie 'Mouse' Swift needs to get out of Seattle. A few days ago, she admitted to wanting her abusive stepfather dead, only to come home and find his murdered body. When a girl from school offers Jessie a ride in her vintage red Mustang, they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.

Brooke Summer is everything Jessie isn't—popular, confident, wealthy, and heart-stoppingly beautiful. Jessie has been in love with her from afar for years. But Brooke is hiding her own secrets...

With the cops and other sinister figures on their tail, how long can Jessie and Brooke stay on the run before they're caught? And as their friendship blossoms into something more, can they find a future worth running to together?

A coming-of-age thriller-romance, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Casey McQuiston, and Tess Sharpe, with a nod to Thelma & Louise and Drive-Away Dolls.

Praise for Run Away With Me

'A thrilling joy ride of unexpected twists and turns.' - Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous

'A thrilling, evocative coming-of-age story. I devoured it.' - Cynthia Murphy, author of Win Lose Kill Die

'Run Away With Me is the emotionally—and literally—high-stakes road trip book I never knew I needed. Buckle up, because you're in for one heck of a ride.' - Kayvion Lewis, author of Thieves' Gambit

'Don't start Run Away With Me late at night as you won't be able to stop reading. A sublime debut. A perfectly executed road trip romance with lots of thrills.' - Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it Cold

'What a ride! What a thrilling, soulful, life-affirming ride!' - Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even

'Jessie and Brooke are a modern-day Thelma and Louise. I raced through this book! The tension, the adventure, the swoon—a brilliant debut!' - Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland

'Run Away With Me is a high octane coming-of-age YA romantic thriller. A read-in-one-sitting, turbo-charged drive across America that will have your heart pounding and your pulse racing right till the very last page.' - A. J. Clack, author of Lie or Die

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241708149

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

J. L. Simmonds grew up by the seaside but now lives in Bristol. She studied English Literature and worked in marketing and communications for ten years before returning to Bath Spa for her MA in Writing for Young People. She writes joyful LGBTQ+ YA, bad poetry and text messages with too many emojis. Run Away with Me is her debut novel.

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