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The Wrong Suitcase
RIGHT PLACE
As she touches down in Italy, Izzy couldn’t be more excited. She’s needed a reason to let her hair down, and she knows that the wedding of the year in a lavish Tuscan castle will be just the ticket…
RIGHT TIME
On the morning of his best friend’s wedding, everything is going wrong for Sam. And when he finally reaches the hotel and unzips his luggage, his day goes from bad to worse…
WRONG SUITCASE
Izzy has a case full of men’s shirts and chinos. Sam has a case full of make-up palettes and bikinis. Could a fateful meeting to switch their bags back be the start of something special? Because in losing their luggage, they’re about to find each other…
A warm-hearted novella packed with lust, longing and lost luggage, this the perfect Valentine’s day treat from the internationally bestselling author of smash-hit rom com, Our Stop.
As she touches down in Italy, Izzy couldn’t be more excited. She’s needed a reason to let her hair down, and she knows that the wedding of the year in a lavish Tuscan castle will be just the ticket…
RIGHT TIME
On the morning of his best friend’s wedding, everything is going wrong for Sam. And when he finally reaches the hotel and unzips his luggage, his day goes from bad to worse…
WRONG SUITCASE
Izzy has a case full of men’s shirts and chinos. Sam has a case full of make-up palettes and bikinis. Could a fateful meeting to switch their bags back be the start of something special? Because in losing their luggage, they’re about to find each other…
A warm-hearted novella packed with lust, longing and lost luggage, this the perfect Valentine’s day treat from the internationally bestselling author of smash-hit rom com, Our Stop.
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2022
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About the author
Laura Jane Williams
27 books690 followersLaura Jane Williams (she/her) is known as the queen of the meet-cute. She is the author of six rom-coms, as well as the forthcoming Lovestruck (June 2023). She is also the author of three works of non-fiction.
The rights to Laura's international bestseller Our Stop have been sold for television, and her books have been translated into languages all over the world. She loves romance, being a parent, and lifting very heavy weights.
Find out more about Laura on www.laurajaneauthor.com
The rights to Laura's international bestseller Our Stop have been sold for television, and her books have been translated into languages all over the world. She loves romance, being a parent, and lifting very heavy weights.
Find out more about Laura on www.laurajaneauthor.com
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March 4, 2022
Laura Jane Williams is such an easy auto-buy author for me. This was a messy little delight and I absolutely ate it up
January 21, 2022
The Wrong Suitcase is a short and sweet romance novella.
I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook! The author’s narration was wonderful, I loved her accent!!
I might pick up more books by this author in the future…
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ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook! The author’s narration was wonderful, I loved her accent!!
I might pick up more books by this author in the future…
❝I was never supposed to be here with anyone else. I was never supposed to get the right luggage delivered to my room. It was always going to be this way.❞
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February 14, 2022
For a short novella (18 chapters), it was cute and light to read.
Could have had more depth on the characters though, other than their occupations.
A lady never dry humps and tells oh she does, if its worth talking about.
Could have had more depth on the characters though, other than their occupations.
A lady never dry humps and tells oh she does, if its worth talking about.
September 5, 2022
Even though the premise is one of the most popular ones in the romcom world i.e, Suitcase exchange between the leads, I wasn't impressed by the book. Lack of comedy and angst can be the main reasons.
The descriptions were nice though and I LOVE the cover.
The descriptions were nice though and I LOVE the cover.
February 15, 2022
2022 Book 23
Even though this book is just 100 pages, I couldn't wait to finish it. For the first time in my life I hate every single thing about a book. There is nothing likable about it.
The story is so cliché and the main characters are SO FUCKING ANNOYING.
Even though this book is just 100 pages, I couldn't wait to finish it. For the first time in my life I hate every single thing about a book. There is nothing likable about it.
The story is so cliché and the main characters are SO FUCKING ANNOYING.
March 9, 2022
I was just bored
September 12, 2022
This was a quick palette cleanser of sorts.
What did I think about it? It was okay. I mean the only thing I was wondering was didn't Izzy and Sam just label their luggage in the first place? 🤷♀️
Rating: ⭐⭐✨💫
What did I think about it? It was okay. I mean the only thing I was wondering was didn't Izzy and Sam just label their luggage in the first place? 🤷♀️
Rating: ⭐⭐✨💫
February 17, 2022
This was a lighthearted, quick read.
July 15, 2022
"The Mix-up" war eine süße Kurzgeschichte für zwischendurch. Die Charaktere waren sympathisch, konnten mich aber bedauerlicherweise auch nicht vollkommen für sich gewinnen. Und auch bei der Atmosphäre, Handlung und dem Schreibstil ging es mir ähnlich. Man muss aber natürlich auch bedenken, dass es nur 96 gab, dementsprechend konnte man diese Dinge auch gar nicht so stark ausfeilen. Ich habe drei der Sehnsuchts-Romane aus dem Knaur Verlag gelesen und habe wieder für mich festgestellt, dass ich nicht die Person für Kurzromane bin. Sie waren alle sehr süß, mir hat aber einfach die Tiefe gefehlt, die man logischerweise in 100 Seiten auch nicht wirklich aufbauen kann. Wenn man allerdings Kurzgeschichten mag, dann kann ich die Reihe sehr empfehlen!
November 12, 2022
Izzy y Birchy asisten a la misma boda en Italia. Al llegar, hay un confusión con las maletas, y el servicio les entrega de manera errónea su equipaje.
Ahora tienen que dar con el otro para intercambiarlas antes de que la boda empiece.
La historia es corta y se lee en un momento. Creí que sería divertida pero no fue nada relevante. 🤷♀ Estuvo bien para pasar el rato.
Ahora tienen que dar con el otro para intercambiarlas antes de que la boda empiece.
La historia es corta y se lee en un momento. Creí que sería divertida pero no fue nada relevante. 🤷♀ Estuvo bien para pasar el rato.
January 13, 2022
What a witty, bold and funny short story! I was giggling, I was cheering, I had so much fun listening to the story of Izzy and Sam and their suitcase mix-up. An amazing 2-hour getaway to a wedding in Tuscany, in the company of the author whose narration is hilarious. This book is an instant mood booster!
Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK Audio for an Advance Review Copy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK Audio for an Advance Review Copy.
May 23, 2023
This was quite cute, but I was put off by how grumpy Sam was. I understand he was frustrated and down on his luck, and I know it's only a short novella, but I feel like his apology into flirting was a bit rushed. They should have spent longer making Izzy and the reader know he's actually a decent guy who just got caught having a bad day.
January 23, 2022
Released ~ 12th Feb. Perfect for Valentine’s ♥️
A sweet, endearing chick-lit novella with a little bit of naughtiness.
Quite simply put, I loved it. I couldn't stop laughing. It is so British and the author's narration adds to the hilarity of it.
I hate to admit to this, but I've not read anything by Laura Jane Williams before and I feel I have missed out. I will be rectifying this post-haste lol
Honestly, a fantastic read/listen full of witty characters and fantastic one-liners.
I adored Birchy (Sam) & Izzy. 🥰🧳
A perfect Valentine's Day gift for ears as well as the heart.
Massive thank you to NetGalley & Harper Collins UK Publishing for the gift of this audio arc in return for my honest review.
A sweet, endearing chick-lit novella with a little bit of naughtiness.
Quite simply put, I loved it. I couldn't stop laughing. It is so British and the author's narration adds to the hilarity of it.
I hate to admit to this, but I've not read anything by Laura Jane Williams before and I feel I have missed out. I will be rectifying this post-haste lol
Honestly, a fantastic read/listen full of witty characters and fantastic one-liners.
I adored Birchy (Sam) & Izzy. 🥰🧳
A perfect Valentine's Day gift for ears as well as the heart.
Massive thank you to NetGalley & Harper Collins UK Publishing for the gift of this audio arc in return for my honest review.
January 31, 2022
A cute read which could have been a bit better if I had known the characters well. Anyway, I enjoyed listening to this audiobook (read by the author herself) and it was really fun.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
February 14, 2022
The Wrong Suitcase by Laura Jane Williams was adorable! It’s my favorite 2022 novella. It was a great story with lots of wonderful moments. Sam and Izzy were well developed and precious. If you love a good novella then this is the one for you. I loved everything about it and highly recommend.
I chose to listen to this book on audio and the author narrated this and she should do narrating full time! She was that good.
Thanks Avon via NetGalley.
I chose to listen to this book on audio and the author narrated this and she should do narrating full time! She was that good.
Thanks Avon via NetGalley.
February 19, 2022
A lovely heartwarming novella. Although we didn’t find out too much about the characters, they were all very likeable. I would have love to have known more about Birch and Izzy’s story after the wedding but looking toward to reading LJW’s next novel ‘One Night with You’ soon! 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 4, 2023
4.5 ⭐️
This is just the perfect love story packaged into a small suitcase.
📚 dual POV
📚 novella
Spice 🌶️
When strangers Izzy & Sam accidentally end up with the others suitcase on the way to a wedding in a romantic Italian castle, drama and sparks ensue.
Fast paced (as you’d expect from a novella) and some great chemistry between the leads.
“It feels like we’re suddenly closer. The gap between us feels smaller. And with the faintest movement, Sam brushes his fingertips against mine.”
Only two small gripes.
1. Audiobook would have benefited from a male and female narrator to clearly distinguish between Izzy & Sam’s voices
2. Wish it was longer so we could get more of their love story (so more of a compliment as I enjoyed the characters & story so much)
“The only thing better than going on holiday. Planning a holiday.” - Izzy
This is just the perfect love story packaged into a small suitcase.
📚 dual POV
📚 novella
Spice 🌶️
When strangers Izzy & Sam accidentally end up with the others suitcase on the way to a wedding in a romantic Italian castle, drama and sparks ensue.
Fast paced (as you’d expect from a novella) and some great chemistry between the leads.
“It feels like we’re suddenly closer. The gap between us feels smaller. And with the faintest movement, Sam brushes his fingertips against mine.”
Only two small gripes.
1. Audiobook would have benefited from a male and female narrator to clearly distinguish between Izzy & Sam’s voices
2. Wish it was longer so we could get more of their love story (so more of a compliment as I enjoyed the characters & story so much)
“The only thing better than going on holiday. Planning a holiday.” - Izzy
February 6, 2022
Ich liebe die Geschichte und den Schreibstil von Laura Jane Williams. Ist für mich genau der richtige Mix aus Emotionen, bisschen Kitsch (Überzogen) und Themen mit Tiefgang. Bin eigentlich kein großer Kurzgeschichten-Fan, aber diese hier konnte echt punkten.
September 3, 2021
It’s a high 3 star. CAWPILE 6.8
For what it is, a short story, it’s really cute! The thing is that it really lacks depth and the romance happens a bit too much out of nowhere
For what it is, a short story, it’s really cute! The thing is that it really lacks depth and the romance happens a bit too much out of nowhere
February 14, 2022
'Con Izzy, sucede algo más allá de la química. Es como si nuestras dos partes del rompecabezas encajaran a la perfección. Hay una gravedad en ello: está ella y estoy yo, pero juntos hay de alguna manera un "nosotros".
Nunca antes me había sentido como un "nosotros".
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen
The Wrong Suitcase de Laura Jane Williams
Argumento:
LUGAR CORRECTO
Cuando aterriza en Italia, Izzy no podría estar más emocionada. Necesitaba una razón para soltarse el pelo y sabe que la boda del año en un lujoso castillo toscano será justo lo que necesita...
TIEMPO CORRECTO
En la mañana de la boda de su mejor amigo, todo le sale mal a Sam. Y cuando por fin llega al hotel y abre la cremallera de su equipaje, su día va de mal en peor...
MALETA INCORRECTA
Izzy tiene una caja llena de camisas y chinos de hombre. Sam tiene una caja llena de paletas de maquillaje y bikinis.
¿Podría una fatídica reunión para cambiar sus maletas ser el comienzo de algo especial? Porque al perder su equipaje, están a punto de encontrarse…
Mí humilde opinión:
The Wrong Suitcase de Laura Jane Williams es una lectura divertida sobre dos solteros que no tienen suerte en el amor y quieren desesperadamente encontrarlo al igual que hicieron sus amigos que están felizmente de novios o se están casando. Adriano y Sarah, sus amigos se están casando en La Toscana, Italia. Sarah, la amiga de Izzy quiere presentarle al amigo de su prometido, al parecer cree que Birchy es la pareja ideal para Izzy y viceversa. Pero no saben que Izzy y Birchy ya se conocieron en el hotel. Ambos víctimas de un caso de maletas equivocadas. Birchy no es muy agradable cuando se entera que Izzy es la culpable por aparecer en la boda vestido improvisadamente con una camisa prestada. Izzy estaba prendada del hombre guapo que dio un discurso a los novios tan dulce y romántico y tras conocerlo ya no está tan segura que le guste.
Esta libro fue adorable por mil! Divertida, dulce y sí sexy también!, estaba enganchada desde el comienzo con la historia de Izzy y San/Birchy.
De verdad viaje con ellos a Italia, madre mía, qué sueño casarse en un castillo antiguo! Sentí con ellos todas las emociones, entusiasmo por el casamiento de sus queridos amigos, sus decepciones y enojos, sus anhelos y la maravillosa sorpresa de encontrar el amor en un lugar que no esperaban. Porque cuando lo sabes, lo sabes.
Empezaron con el pie equivocado, un amor-odio, esto lo hizo aún más emocionante. Hay una fuerte atracción cuando se conocen, me encantaba su química y sin dudas estalló con ese primer beso! En el amor instantáneo esto no se puede evitar sobretodo cuando se está cocinando a fuego lento. La historia no era muy larga pero me gustó mucho todo, la disfruté como loca. Todos los personajes que aparecieron se destacaban de una manera. Me enamoré de los protagonistas y se podía ver lo perfectos que eran para el otro. La forma en que Sam se disculpa fue increíble y encima se la lleva en brazos porque ella ya no podía caminar con los tacones? No podía seguir enojada con sus maneras gruñonas y mal humor.
Estuve triste al llegar al final, quería saber qué sucedería de regreso a Londres y ver esa primera cita! Quería tanto que haya un epilogo!
No pongo cuatro estrellas seguido, una lectura me tiene que conquistar por completo y esta lo hizo. Ya es otro de mis preferidos para San Valentín. No iba de esa temática pero era sobre segundas oportunidades y no perder las esperanzas en encontrar el amor, para leer o regalar es este día.
February 23, 2025
UNPOPULAR OPINION I HATED IZZY…. i said what i said
I’m not reading this book two because it was it was a short story. I love a short story when it’s written well. however, I hated Izzy. Yes it was a short story and that is what it is however, Izzy was very insufferable. I just didn’t enjoy her as a character and to be honest maybe takes the cake for being in the running for one of the worst main characters in a book. She was so selfish. Sam was ok. I definitely enjoyed reading his chapters more because of my strong dislike towards Izzy, but truly this book was just kind of less than mid and there are many other short story romcom I would recommend before this. The story was cute and I would’ve liked it more if the characters were a lot better.
also all the twilight references… listen we love a book reference, however…. We did not love this.
I’m not reading this book two because it was it was a short story. I love a short story when it’s written well. however, I hated Izzy. Yes it was a short story and that is what it is however, Izzy was very insufferable. I just didn’t enjoy her as a character and to be honest maybe takes the cake for being in the running for one of the worst main characters in a book. She was so selfish. Sam was ok. I definitely enjoyed reading his chapters more because of my strong dislike towards Izzy, but truly this book was just kind of less than mid and there are many other short story romcom I would recommend before this. The story was cute and I would’ve liked it more if the characters were a lot better.
also all the twilight references… listen we love a book reference, however…. We did not love this.
March 2, 2022
4,5 ⭐️
This was such a cute little novella, I thought the story was so lovely. I listened to this as an audiobook read by the author and her voice is so nice to listen to, and the accent!! CUTE!
I didn’t give this 5 stars, but that’s mainly because I would’ve loved it so much if I got to know more about these characters and the development of their relationships, but obviously, because this was a novella, that’s harder. I would’ve read this if it were a full-on novel though, a great story!
This was such a cute little novella, I thought the story was so lovely. I listened to this as an audiobook read by the author and her voice is so nice to listen to, and the accent!! CUTE!
I didn’t give this 5 stars, but that’s mainly because I would’ve loved it so much if I got to know more about these characters and the development of their relationships, but obviously, because this was a novella, that’s harder. I would’ve read this if it were a full-on novel though, a great story!
January 30, 2022
The Wrong Suitcase
By Laura Jane Williams
I love that Laura is releasing this book around Valentine’s Day as a treat for us all - and that she has narrated the audio herself! Like the rest of the bookstagram community I am very eagerly anticipating LJW’s latest novel - One Night With You, so having this little novella to bridge the gap is just perfect.
Set in a lavish Tuscan castle, our MC, Izzy is recently out of a relationship and attending her best friends wedding, unfortunately her bag has been lost and she’s been left with a bag full of men’s clothes and shoes - chaos ensues and she stumbles upon a chance encounter with handsome, newly dumped Sam, could there be a little more on the cards for Izzy?
This fun packed, lustful novella was just the antidote to a dreary winter day - I loved LJW’s narration and I adored the characters and their connection. If you’re after a rom com, look no further!
By Laura Jane Williams
I love that Laura is releasing this book around Valentine’s Day as a treat for us all - and that she has narrated the audio herself! Like the rest of the bookstagram community I am very eagerly anticipating LJW’s latest novel - One Night With You, so having this little novella to bridge the gap is just perfect.
Set in a lavish Tuscan castle, our MC, Izzy is recently out of a relationship and attending her best friends wedding, unfortunately her bag has been lost and she’s been left with a bag full of men’s clothes and shoes - chaos ensues and she stumbles upon a chance encounter with handsome, newly dumped Sam, could there be a little more on the cards for Izzy?
This fun packed, lustful novella was just the antidote to a dreary winter day - I loved LJW’s narration and I adored the characters and their connection. If you’re after a rom com, look no further!
June 14, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
This was a super cute novella! I enjoyed the romantic wedding setting, the meet-cute was adorable and the two main characters had a great amount of chemistry for such a short story 💘
This was a super cute novella! I enjoyed the romantic wedding setting, the meet-cute was adorable and the two main characters had a great amount of chemistry for such a short story 💘
February 25, 2022
Really enjoyed this novella.
March 24, 2022
Short and sweet.
November 4, 2025
This was so sweet I enjoy a novella
February 13, 2022
this was a quick, cute, quirky read for valentines day about Izzy and Sam and have a cute meet cute in Italy when they accidentally receive each others luggage.
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