
Well, That Escalated Quickly
The hilarious and relatable new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stepping Up
Author: Sarah Turner
Narrator: Bea Holland
Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Transworld Digital
Published: 07/02/2026
Categories: Fiction, Women, Family Life, Friendship
Synopsis
Meet Fran. This is her to-do list:buy milkget promotedbook dentistswerve PTA meetingpractice gratitudebe a better friendstop crying in Morrisonsrescue relationshiporganise lifestop keeping secrets
Not on her to-do list? Being made redundant when she was expecting a promotion.
And when one tiny, impulsive decision leads Fran to tell a lie she can’t quite keep up with, suddenly everything starts to unravel.
But could rock bottom be a golden opportunity instead of a complete and utter disaster? With the help of her friends and family, Fran's about to blow her life wide open…and start piecing it back together. Her way.
Well, That Escalated Quickly is a hilarious, painfully relatable novel about the magic of what happens when you finally stop trying to have it all.
© Sarah Turner 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026