Live, Laugh, Leave Me Alone, Harper Ford
Live, Laugh, Leave Me Alone, Harper Ford
List: $27.99 | Sale: $19.59
Club: $13.99

Live, Laugh, Leave Me Alone

Author: Harper Ford

Series: Midlife Mayhem

Narrator: Beth Chalmers

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 09/25/2025


Synopsis

The hilarious and relatable exploration of what it really means to 'live your best life'! For anyone who has rolled their eyes at a wellness influencer (and then wondered if they should drink the green juice anyway…) –––––––––––––––- Lucy is fifty, frazzled and fed up. After spending half her life working, she’s tired, and her idea of inner peace involves a sofa, wine and a takeaway. But when her boss announces his retirement, Lucy gears up for a well-earned promotion – that is until Tara, her annoyingly perfect colleague, swoops in, dazzling the CEO with her #BossBabe energy and commitment to a wellness bootcamp so hardcore it sounds like a cult. Desperate to compete, Lucy lies about joining the same program — even though her body feels more landfill than temple. Now she’s trapped in four weeks of ice baths, crystals and green juices… not to mention jade eggs in unspeakable places. As the wellness madness escalates and rivalries flare, Lu starts to wonder if she actually might be growing as a person – or if that’s just the kombucha talking? And why can’t she shake the feeling that maybe Tara isn’t as perfect as she seems? LIVE, LAUGH, LEAVE ME ALONE –––––––––––––––– AUTHORS LOVE HARPER FORD! 'I loved ! Hilariously relatable eye-rolling at wellness trends, unexpected friends made on retreat, and trying to be 'zen' in the most chaotic way possible — my favourite Harper Ford novel yet!' ‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ 'Bloody brilliant! All the Bridget Jones romance drama with added hot flushes and feminine rage!' 'A hilarious take on the pressure cooker of midlife…I loved it!' 'A joy of a book…like a hug from a friend!' 'I LOVED IT!' 'Very relatable and a reminder of the power we have as women when we come together.' 'Blisteringly honest and laugh-out-loud funny!' 'An absolute gem!' 'Like having a rant with your best friend.’ 'You'll devour it in one sitting!' ‘Hilarious, hopeful and relatable!’ 'A joy from first page to last!' –––––––––––––––– READERS LOVE HARPER FORD! ' ‘Made me laugh more than any book I have ever read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This will be an important book to many, many women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely raced through this irreverently funny, clever and thoughtful book. A whip smart novel with a clever heroine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Better than!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartwarming and relatable romance novel that celebrates second chances!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous, funny five-star read for me!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It felt like I was listening to my best friend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s so empowering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant, truly capturing the trials and tribulations of the Perimenopause and Menopause.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful characters – just ordinary women struggling with everyday problems' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant. Heart warming and inspiring, with a sprinkling of wonderful humour too.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I wish this book had been about when I was going through this era of my life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jamie on September 24, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for providing and ARC of Live, Laugh, Leave Me Alone by Harper Ford in exchange for honest feedback. This was such a fun and refreshing read. It was super sharp and witty and full of relatable moments that make you laugh out loud. The humor landed perfectly -......more

Goodreads review by Kez on September 20, 2025

This was refreshingly honest and raw, and uplifting. I absolutely loved Lucy's humourous approach to life, her witty inner monologue, and seeing her vulnerability, loneliness and hope was relatable. With a work rivalry and competition for a promotion at work, Lucy hastily signs herself up for a well......more

Goodreads review by Ritu on August 26, 2025

Right. Where do I start with how much I loved and related to this book? Lucy is a 53-year-old woman. She's got a great job, is single, and is working on her next steps in life, specifically a promotion at work, which looks likely. Until she's surprised by a new colleague, Tara, not much younger than L......more

Goodreads review by Booklover BEV on August 30, 2025

Harper Ford is back!! Single fifty three years old Lucy Lu Cooper is tired of working and about to have a massive rant. Jumping for a well earned promotion after finding her boss is retiring, Bossbabe Tara Harryman snatches it but she's not all she seems. Beane&Co family insurance in Tunbridge Wells Ke......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay on October 19, 2025

I really enjoyed this book about work, revelry and wellness and the things people will do to get ahead. When Lucy finally stands a chance to get the much sort after promotion she has worked years for there Is only one problem, Tara! The new girl is also up for the job and in a moment of madness Lucy......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR HARPER FORD: ‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age and all it has to offer – bad as well as good. I loved it.’ 'Bloody brilliant! A story that has heart, sass, wit and wisdom. All the Bridget Jones romance drama with added hot flushes and feminine rage. I devoured it. Harper Ford is the voice of everywoman (over 45). Laugh out loud, fist-pumping fabulousness.' 'A hilarious take on the hormonal pressure cooker of midlife… I loved it! So funny and relatable!' 'A hilarious, joy of a book that leaves you feeling as if you’ve had a warm hug from a friend.' 'I LOVED IT!' 'Very relatable, very funny and an important reminder of the power we have as women when we come together.' 'Blisteringly honest and laugh-out-loud funny!' 'Like having the biggest rant with your best friend. Hilarious, relatable and compelling.’ 'An absolute gem…A delightful blend of humour and heart. Five stars! 'Deserves to be on the best books of 2024 lists! A funny, relatable, brilliant read, you'll devour it in one sitting!' ‘Hilarious, hopeful and relatable!’ 'Heidi is a superb character who it was impossible not to love. The book is a joy from first page to last!' ’Honest and hilarious' ‘A blast’ 'No-holds-barred’ ‘Hugely relatable’ ‘Unfiltered’ 'Frank and loving'