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The Last to Know

Name: The Last to Know
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804949719
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By Laura Jane Williams

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What if the one you're meant to love... is the last person you'd ever expect? A spicy, Sapphic, enemies-to-lovers romcom from the queen of the meet-cute. Ash has met her perfect match. So has CJ. Unfortunately for them, it's the same man. Mid-thirties and feeling the... Read More

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What if the one you're meant to love... is the last person you'd ever expect? A spicy, Sapphic, enemies-to-lovers romcom from the queen of the meet-cute.

Ash has met her perfect match.

So has CJ.

Unfortunately for them, it's the same man.

Mid-thirties and feeling the pressure, they're ready to fight for him. Even if it means sabotaging each other.

As Ash and CJ turn up on each other's dates, ruin one another's chances, and accidentally end up spending an awful lot of time together, their friends begin to wonder. Are they fighting over the same guy? Or are they fighting their feelings for each other?

Praise for Laura Jane Williams...

'I'm a big fan of Laura Jane Williams - she writes such fresh, smart, funny romances.' Beth O'Leary

'An absolute delight!... romantic, relaxing, inspiring... I love it!' Emily Henry

'The perfect romcom' Lucy Vine

'Smart, delightful and heaps of fun' Fiona Gibson

'Joyful, romantic and life-affirming.' Red

'Guaranteed to make you smile.' Closer

'Hilarious, heart-warming and truly authentic - your modern rom com must-read!' Hello!

'Tender, energetic and authentic.' Daisy Buchanan

'Full of fun and charm... an utterly feel-good love story.' Holly Miller

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804949719

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Known as the queen of the meet-cute, Laura Jane Williams (she/her) is the author of fourteen books. Her romantic comedies for adults include Our Stop, The Lucky Escape and Enemies to Lovers, and she has written several non-fiction and teen titles. Laura's work has been translated into multiple languages all over the world. To find out more about her, subscribe to Laura's bestselling newsletter How to Build a Life: www.laurajanewilliams.substack.com

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