Elva Maguire never says no to a shot of tequila. As the late-night partying jacks up, so do the hangovers. But she avoids suffering the next day by hatching elaborate escape plans. And sometimes they actually work!
But when she gets messy drunk at the office party, disgracing the company and putting her job at risk, her flaky escape planning won’t save her now. She’s left with no choice but to confront her demons.
She tries to curtail her drinking. And fails. Then she tries harder. And fails better! But in time her true personality, previously masked by binge drinking, emerges.
Her resolve to evolve gets tested when a family emergency occurs. Compassion for her loyal grandad inspires her to step up and take control, sparking what could be an epic transformation for her.
But with Elva’s tendency towards self-doubt and poor decision-making, is she ready to embrace a new, bright future? And when old habits resurface, will they prove too difficult to shake?
The real question is can she ever truly escape from her boozy, reckless past?
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Author Bio:
Rachel Rafferty writes contemporary, humorous women’s fiction set in Ireland. She creates relatable, yet flawed, female characters who face challenges and personal struggles with varying degrees of success. Her stories are lighthearted and accessible with a generous sprinkling of humour throughout.
Rachel fell in love with writing during a career break when her children were young. If she could stop for one second to tidy her house she would, but those blank pages get filled quicker than the mop bucket every time!
She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her family of five and big dreams.