The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore : The BRAND NEW, uplifting novel about love in all its forms from #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Laura Pearson for 2026

The totally uplifting and unmissable new novel from #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Laura Pearson ?📋??There’s just one thing she’s forgotten…Dot Brightmore has never been one for lists. But now she’s been given one of her own, by the love of her life, with whom she’s finally been reunited. Dot’s list has just two words on it:Marry meThe problem is, Dot can’t get married. Because what Dot hasn’t yet told anyone is that she’s still married. To a man she hasn’t seen in years. But her beloved Mabel isn’t a woman who can be stopped easily. After all, her own last list helped her find Dot again. So now – together and with all the other friends they’ve met along the way – they have to find a way for Dot to answer ‘yes’ to the question on her very first list…The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore is a gorgeous, completely heartbreaking, uplifting story, that’s guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project. This novel can be read as a standalone. Readers love The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore:‘Lovely! A warm, fuzzy hug of a book filled with friendship, hope and – above all – love.’ Gillian Harvey‘A wise, tender and heart-healing read that left me feeling like I’d spent precious time with cherished old friends.’ Lisa Timoney‘Possibly the most heart-warming and heart-wrenching book I've ever read!’ Reader review ?????‘Who would have thought that the life story of these two old ladies would grab a piece of your heart so ferociously and not let go? I loved it!’ Reader review ?????‘Who says that just because you’re in your 80s you’re too old for love, for travelling, for new adventures?… It’s a properly gorgeous, uplifting, smiley, but very honest story about life and love and ageing and regrets and promise… I devoured it in one afternoon.’ Reader review ?????‘A beautifully warm hug of a book and the only time I wasn't smiling while reading was when I was tearing up instead. We should all be as bold and brave as Mabel and Dot when it comes to chasing our happiness.’ Reader review ?????‘A gorgeous, poignant read about second chances and the power of friendship and love… I thought it was simply superb.’ Reader review ?????‘The most glorious, moving and uplifting read.’ Reader review ?????‘This story made my heart soar!’ Reader review ?????Praise for The Last List of Mabel Beaumont:‘I’ve just finished The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ Nicki’s Book Blog‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it.’ Amy Beashel, author‘I loved it! Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson, author‘Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful… Beautiful and utterly affecting.’ Louise Beech, author‘A gorgeous tale of old and new friendships and following your heart – no matter your age.’ Jessica Redland, author