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Wish You Were Not Here
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Expected 13 Apr 27From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher comes a heartfelt, second-chance romance about two exes on a nonrefundable honeymoon that forces them to confront everything that went wrong between them…and if there’s anything left to save.
Natalia Aguilar isn’t sure which mistake she regrets more: spending thousands of dollars on a honeymoon to celebrate a wedding that never happened or picking the nonrefundable option because it was a better deal. Now that she’s no longer engaged to Gabriel, she needs to choose between taking a financial hit or going on the trip despite the risk of running into her ex-fiancé for the first time since their breakup.
It’s been over a year since their engagement was called off, and Gabriel Saint James is just starting to settle into his new life when he hears that Natalia is going on their honeymoon with another man. Rather than stay home, Gabriel decides his misery could use some company and crashes Natalia’s romantic getaway meant for two.
Candlelit dinners, snorkeling excursions, and sunset hikes—whatever Natalia does, Gabriel is around to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here…even if she wishes he wasn’t.
During their trip, the two exes are forced to confront their feelings for one another and whether the past they’re still holding on to is worth sacrificing the future they always dreamed of sharing together.
Tropes:
• Second-chance romance
• Forced proximity
• Brother’s best friend
• Slow burn
• A man who yearns
Natalia Aguilar isn’t sure which mistake she regrets more: spending thousands of dollars on a honeymoon to celebrate a wedding that never happened or picking the nonrefundable option because it was a better deal. Now that she’s no longer engaged to Gabriel, she needs to choose between taking a financial hit or going on the trip despite the risk of running into her ex-fiancé for the first time since their breakup.
It’s been over a year since their engagement was called off, and Gabriel Saint James is just starting to settle into his new life when he hears that Natalia is going on their honeymoon with another man. Rather than stay home, Gabriel decides his misery could use some company and crashes Natalia’s romantic getaway meant for two.
Candlelit dinners, snorkeling excursions, and sunset hikes—whatever Natalia does, Gabriel is around to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here…even if she wishes he wasn’t.
During their trip, the two exes are forced to confront their feelings for one another and whether the past they’re still holding on to is worth sacrificing the future they always dreamed of sharing together.
Tropes:
• Second-chance romance
• Forced proximity
• Brother’s best friend
• Slow burn
• A man who yearns
352 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 13, 2027
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Lauren Asher
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About Me:
Lauren Asher is a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Globe and Mail, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of contemporary romance. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can’t help falling in love with and fictional worlds you wish were real.
Her favorite activities outside of writing include DIY projects, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap.
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June 15, 2026☀️ WISH YOU WERE NOT HERE ☀️
Two exes who called off their engagement.
One nonrefundable honeymoon they both paid for.
☀️BLURB REVEAL☀️
Natalia Aguilar isn’t sure which mistake she regrets more: spending thousands of dollars on a honeymoon to celebrate a wedding that never happened or picking the nonrefundable option because it was a better deal. Now that she’s no longer engaged to Gabriel, she needs to choose between taking a financial hit or going on the trip despite the risk of running into her ex-fiancé for the first time since their breakup.
It’s been over a year since their engagement was called off, and Gabriel Saint James is just starting to settle into his new life when he hears that Natalia is going on their honeymoon with another man. Rather than stay home, Gabriel decides his misery could use some company and crashes Natalia’s romantic getaway meant for two.
Candlelit dinners, snorkeling excursions, and sunset hikes—whatever Natalia does, Gabriel is around to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here…even if she wishes he wasn’t.
During their trip, the two exes are forced to confront their feelings for one another and whether the past they’re still holding on to is worth sacrificing the future they always dreamed of sharing together.
☀️Release date: April 13, 2027
☀️Pre-order US: https://laurenasher.com/wish-you-were...
Two exes who called off their engagement.
One nonrefundable honeymoon they both paid for.
☀️BLURB REVEAL☀️
Natalia Aguilar isn’t sure which mistake she regrets more: spending thousands of dollars on a honeymoon to celebrate a wedding that never happened or picking the nonrefundable option because it was a better deal. Now that she’s no longer engaged to Gabriel, she needs to choose between taking a financial hit or going on the trip despite the risk of running into her ex-fiancé for the first time since their breakup.
It’s been over a year since their engagement was called off, and Gabriel Saint James is just starting to settle into his new life when he hears that Natalia is going on their honeymoon with another man. Rather than stay home, Gabriel decides his misery could use some company and crashes Natalia’s romantic getaway meant for two.
Candlelit dinners, snorkeling excursions, and sunset hikes—whatever Natalia does, Gabriel is around to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here…even if she wishes he wasn’t.
During their trip, the two exes are forced to confront their feelings for one another and whether the past they’re still holding on to is worth sacrificing the future they always dreamed of sharing together.
☀️Release date: April 13, 2027
☀️Pre-order US: https://laurenasher.com/wish-you-were...
Want to Read
February 11, 2026I NEVER READ THIS. WHY DID IT COME UP AS “HAS READ” IN MY FEED?
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Lauren Asher is one of my favorite authors. I absolutely loved her dreamland and lakefront billionaires series, so you bet I’m hyped up for this book. I’ve been waiting for her to write a new book, and I’m so happy to see she’s back at it again 🤭
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Lauren Asher is one of my favorite authors. I absolutely loved her dreamland and lakefront billionaires series, so you bet I’m hyped up for this book. I’ve been waiting for her to write a new book, and I’m so happy to see she’s back at it again 🤭
Want to Read
October 1, 2026my second chance loving heart is so happy to see this....but how do I wait until next April?
arc-hopefuls
June 9, 2026・❥・⁀➷ 💖🌅 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖
june 22nd- SHES SO PRETTY AHHH! 💛🩷
june 9th- WHY HELLO THERE. A STANDALONE?? IM SO EXCITED!!! IM READY FOR SOME EX TENSION + FORCED PROXIMITY HEHE 😛
june 22nd- SHES SO PRETTY AHHH! 💛🩷
june 9th- WHY HELLO THERE. A STANDALONE?? IM SO EXCITED!!! IM READY FOR SOME EX TENSION + FORCED PROXIMITY HEHE 😛
Want to Read
February 11, 2026the cover is soooo prettyyyyy
she’s cooking and I’m ready to devour
she’s cooking and I’m ready to devour
Read
February 17, 2026New announcement from Lauren asher ???
Second chance romance ????
I'm all here for it
Second chance romance ????
I'm all here for it
Want to Read
June 8, 2026WHY IS THIS IN MY TBR I LITERALLY NEVER ADDED IT
remind-me-once-out
February 22, 2026Sneaky Lauren! Thought I wouldn't notice, did you?
Want to Read
February 15, 2026THIS GORGEOUS COVER WITH A HARDCOVER AND SPRAYED EDGES?????? UNWELL
After the title and blurb reveal: I am not okay and I am glad you asked
APRIL 2027 HERE WE GOOOOOO
You know that I’ve been waiting for something like this to happen. My girl is back and she is now with Avon.
Second chance romance, we are so back!!!
Crying the happiest of tears
After the title and blurb reveal: I am not okay and I am glad you asked
APRIL 2027 HERE WE GOOOOOO
You know that I’ve been waiting for something like this to happen. My girl is back and she is now with Avon.
Second chance romance, we are so back!!!
Crying the happiest of tears
August 30, 2026
The second chance romance is really hard trope to pull off and sadly this one didn’t live up to it. Ultimately this was so boring and i was just going through it.
August 27, 2026
Second chance romances can really hit the spot sometimes
Want to Read
October 3, 2026read one lauren asher book but maybe bc this is second chance ill read it!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
omg okay cutiessssss 🤏🏻
i love that Gabriel is a walking green flag of a human being with one legitimate red flag and Natalia loves him through it anyway 🥹
as far as second chance romances go, this is pretty damn good! plenty of emotion to unpack in this one with a fun australian vacation setting.
i had some thoughts about the pacing here but overall a satisfying read and would recommend!
tw: grief, alcoholism
tropes: second chance, forced proximity, brother's best friend, slow burn
thank you avon for my advanced copy!
i love that Gabriel is a walking green flag of a human being with one legitimate red flag and Natalia loves him through it anyway 🥹
as far as second chance romances go, this is pretty damn good! plenty of emotion to unpack in this one with a fun australian vacation setting.
i had some thoughts about the pacing here but overall a satisfying read and would recommend!
tw: grief, alcoholism
tropes: second chance, forced proximity, brother's best friend, slow burn
thank you avon for my advanced copy!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
**3.5 STARS**
***arc provided by edelweiss in exchange of an honest review***
It's been a while since I read Lauren Asher's book, and I definitely liked this one. The characters were well-written, with individual plot lines that added depth to the story. The chemistry and dynamic between the main characters were interesting too. Overall, it was a fast-paced story with some flashbacks with enhance the second-chance trope.
***arc provided by edelweiss in exchange of an honest review***
It's been a while since I read Lauren Asher's book, and I definitely liked this one. The characters were well-written, with individual plot lines that added depth to the story. The chemistry and dynamic between the main characters were interesting too. Overall, it was a fast-paced story with some flashbacks with enhance the second-chance trope.
Want to Read
February 18, 2026life is worth living
Want to Read
March 30, 2026CURRENTLY WAITING
Review of advance copy
Beta read ❤️
Want to Read
June 9, 20269 jun 2026
OMG WAIT CUZ THIS DYNAMIC SOUNDS SO INTERESTINGG
Usually honeymoon after broken engagement stories have the woman finding a new boo to go with and she ends up with him but this time it’s actually her ex-fiancée?! Oh damn color me intrigued 😏
OMG WAIT CUZ THIS DYNAMIC SOUNDS SO INTERESTINGG
Usually honeymoon after broken engagement stories have the woman finding a new boo to go with and she ends up with him but this time it’s actually her ex-fiancée?! Oh damn color me intrigued 😏
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I didn’t think I would love this book as much as I did. It is so well written and is as beautiful as it is devastating! Highly recommended read!!
02-not-released
September 20, 202613th Apr 2027
Review of advance copy received from Author
if i speak, i am in trouble.
Want to Read
June 23, 2026—
this cover is STUNNING ✨
this cover is STUNNING ✨
Want to Read
February 17, 2026𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 ⭐️
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀
⤷ second chance
⤷ forced proximity
⤷ brother’s best friend
⤷ slow burn
⤷ yearning mmc
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸
❛❛ 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.❜❜
⤷ 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 by 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝗽𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
[11:47pm — 03/03/2026]
Lauren Asher's about to cook so hard omg!! waiting until 2027 is long af, but I'M STILL SO FREAKING EXCITED 🩷🩷
[11:48pm — 03/03/2026]
[11:50am — 08/06/2026]
Second chance and yearning? Don’t move me, I’m simply too seated.
[11:51am — 08/06/2026]
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀
⤷ second chance
⤷ forced proximity
⤷ brother’s best friend
⤷ slow burn
⤷ yearning mmc
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸
❛❛ 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.❜❜
⤷ 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 by 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
𐙚⋆°🛫⋆♡ 𝗽𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
[11:47pm — 03/03/2026]
Lauren Asher's about to cook so hard omg!! waiting until 2027 is long af, but I'M STILL SO FREAKING EXCITED 🩷🩷
[11:48pm — 03/03/2026]
[11:50am — 08/06/2026]
Second chance and yearning? Don’t move me, I’m simply too seated.
[11:51am — 08/06/2026]
Want to Read
February 17, 20265 stars already, i know it.
future-releases
February 18, 2026Ex-fiancées on their honeymoon sounds wild. I’m here for it!
Want to Read
March 30, 2026Can't wait for the book 🤭🤭🤭
Want to Read
April 3, 2026Another Lauren Asher book???
I am so ready!!! I love a Second Chance trope!!
I am so ready!!! I love a Second Chance trope!!
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