ABOUT A GIRL
Lindsey Kelk
Published by HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF
First published in Great Britain by Harper 2013
Copyright © Lindsey Kelk 2013
Cover illustration © Bree Leman
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Source ISBN: 9780007497980
Ebook Edition ISBN: 9780007497997
Version: 2018-09-20
‘Outrageous, witty, exciting and romantic, we simply adored this sparkling read’
Closer
‘Leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’
Company
‘Kelk has a hilarious turn of phrase and a sparkling writing style … A frothy and fun read’
Daily Express
‘Perfect for those wishing to escape from the reality of cold winter nights. ****’
Heat
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Contents
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I never meant for things to get so out of hand.
I’d lost my job. I’d lost the love of my life. My mum wasn’t talking to me. My best friend was epically pissed off. My flatmate probably had a hit out on me by now, and in twenty-four hours I would likely be homeless.
But, you know, swings and roundabouts.
Considering how incredibly cocked up my life was, I felt surprisingly chipper. Happy even. Stretching out as far as I could, I curled the tips of my fingers around the headboard