Well, That Escalated Quickly
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-80499-698-0 (ISBN)
Description
The laugh-out-loud, heartfelt and relatable new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unmumsy Mum and Stepping Up. Perfect for fans of Sara Cox, Alexandra Potter and Melanie Cantor!
Meet Fran. This is her to-do list:
buy milk
get promoted
book dentist
swerve PTA meeting
practice gratitude
be a better friend
stop crying in Morrisons
rescue relationship
organise life
stop 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.
Readers love Well, That Escalated Quickly!
'For any woman who has felt overwhelmed while juggling life, this is such a highly relatable book - with moments that are laugh-out loud, read-through-your-fingers cringe and also heartwarmingly poignant, Sarah's writing gets better with every book.'
Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY
'Well, That Escalated Quickly is the funniest book I've read in ages, but Sarah Turner has a knack of making you cry too - when you least expect it and in the best possible way. The pickle that Fran gets into felt so real I had to keep checking it wasn't my own life. Brilliant.'
Eleanor Tucker, author of TURN BACK TIME
'Such a fantastic read! Very 'unmumsy' like! Gorgeous characters and a heartwarming plot - absolutely loved it!' ? ? ? ? ?
'What a gem of a book . . . Made me nod in understanding, laugh and cry. I adored this book' ? ? ? ? ?
'Beautiful, satisfying and left me with the biggest smile on my face' ? ? ? ? ?
'If you're looking for a book that's funny, heartfelt and emotionally rewarding, this one is a must-read. Brilliantly written - I couldn't put it down!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Highly recommended. 5 glowing stars!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Love, love, loved it! This is a heart-warming, true to life funny book that I could relate to 100%, so well written, funny and heartfelt - bravo!' ? ? ? ? ?
Praise for Sarah Turner
'Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it!'
-Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of THE LEMON TREE CAFE
'Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it!'
-Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of HAPPY MUM, HAPPY BABY and WALKING ON SUNSHINE
'What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT'
-Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
'Sarah Turner is pure joy'
-Glamour
'Sarah writes so well and creates characters that jump off the page'
-Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of THE LAST PARTY
'Sarah Turner writes family like no one else'
-Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEART
Meet Fran. This is her to-do list:
buy milk
get promoted
book dentist
swerve PTA meeting
practice gratitude
be a better friend
stop crying in Morrisons
rescue relationship
organise life
stop 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.
Readers love Well, That Escalated Quickly!
'For any woman who has felt overwhelmed while juggling life, this is such a highly relatable book - with moments that are laugh-out loud, read-through-your-fingers cringe and also heartwarmingly poignant, Sarah's writing gets better with every book.'
Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY
'Well, That Escalated Quickly is the funniest book I've read in ages, but Sarah Turner has a knack of making you cry too - when you least expect it and in the best possible way. The pickle that Fran gets into felt so real I had to keep checking it wasn't my own life. Brilliant.'
Eleanor Tucker, author of TURN BACK TIME
'Such a fantastic read! Very 'unmumsy' like! Gorgeous characters and a heartwarming plot - absolutely loved it!' ? ? ? ? ?
'What a gem of a book . . . Made me nod in understanding, laugh and cry. I adored this book' ? ? ? ? ?
'Beautiful, satisfying and left me with the biggest smile on my face' ? ? ? ? ?
'If you're looking for a book that's funny, heartfelt and emotionally rewarding, this one is a must-read. Brilliantly written - I couldn't put it down!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Highly recommended. 5 glowing stars!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Love, love, loved it! This is a heart-warming, true to life funny book that I could relate to 100%, so well written, funny and heartfelt - bravo!' ? ? ? ? ?
Praise for Sarah Turner
'Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it!'
-Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of THE LEMON TREE CAFE
'Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it!'
-Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of HAPPY MUM, HAPPY BABY and WALKING ON SUNSHINE
'What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT'
-Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
'Sarah Turner is pure joy'
-Glamour
'Sarah writes so well and creates characters that jump off the page'
-Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of THE LAST PARTY
'Sarah Turner writes family like no one else'
-Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEART
Reviews / Votes
For any woman who has felt overwhelmed while juggling life, this is such a highly relatable book - with moments that are laugh-out loud, read-through-your-fingers cringe and also heartwarmingly poignant, Sarah's writing gets better with every book. * Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY * Well, That Escalated Quickly is the funniest book I've read in ages, but Sarah Turner has a knack of making you cry too - when you least expect it and in the best possible way. The pickle that Fran gets into felt so real I had to keep checking it wasn't my own life. Brilliant * Eleanor Tucker, author of TURN BACK TIME * A joyful, hilarious read to be devoured in one sitting. Sarah Turner writes modern womanhood with warmth, honesty and humour. I laughed out loud and adored every minute * Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80499-698-0 (9781804996980)
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Sarah Turner
Well, That Escalated Quickly
The hilarious and relatable new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stepping Up
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
Transworld Digital
€8.99
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Sarah Turner lives in Devon with her husband, three sons and Frank the cat.
After graduating with first-class honours in Philosophy from the University of Exeter, she dabbled in careers in finance and higher education before a 'warts and all' parenting blog she'd started in order to let off steam gathered unexpected momentum and writing became her full-time job.
She has since written four Sunday Times bestsellers: The Unmumsy Mum, The Unmumsy Mum Diary, The Unmumsy Mum A-Z and her first novel, Stepping Up, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick in 2023.
Sarah likes bookshops, walks along the river and watching her boys play football. She doesn't like parking, films with sharks in or writing about herself in the third person.
You can follow Sarah's reading, writing and parenting adventures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@theunmumsymum).
After graduating with first-class honours in Philosophy from the University of Exeter, she dabbled in careers in finance and higher education before a 'warts and all' parenting blog she'd started in order to let off steam gathered unexpected momentum and writing became her full-time job.
She has since written four Sunday Times bestsellers: The Unmumsy Mum, The Unmumsy Mum Diary, The Unmumsy Mum A-Z and her first novel, Stepping Up, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick in 2023.
Sarah likes bookshops, walks along the river and watching her boys play football. She doesn't like parking, films with sharks in or writing about herself in the third person.
You can follow Sarah's reading, writing and parenting adventures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@theunmumsymum).