Suddenly grown up

Beth has always shied away from life's responsibilities, until a family tragedy forced her to take custody of her nephews. Suddenly Adult is a fun and moving novel about how capable we are of reinventing ourselves.

Beth has never been tied down. She's quit more jobs and relationships than she can remember and still sleeps in her childhood bedroom at her parents' house. It's not that she doesn't want to grow up—it's just that, so far, the only commitment she's managed to make is Friday drinks at the usual pub.

But then, suddenly, Beth's world changes. Her sister and brother-in-law are in a serious car accident, and Beth is now the legal guardian of her teenage niece and young nephew, finding herself in an unfamiliar world of lullabies, school meetings, and cuddly elephants. Having never been responsible for anyone—or anything—it doesn't take long for Beth to feel completely lost.

What if she's just not up to the task?

With the help of her best friend, Jory (just a friend, of course...), and Albert, her lovable and lonely neighbor, Beth is determined not to give up this time. It's time to become an adult.

This is a story about searching deep within your soul for the strength you never knew you had and finding magic in the things that were always there for you.

“A remarkable book about family, grief, broken expectations and, essentially, love.” — The Sun

“Sensitive, funny, and heartwarming. This is a book that will make you cry tears of sadness, triumph, and happiness.” — The Yorkshire Bookworm

“ Suddenly Adult is a confident debut — it’s well-paced, has a well-constructed plot, and believable characters you can’t help but root for.” — MyLondon

“A moving and beautifully written story about parenting, but not in the way you might expect. I absolutely loved it.” — Gillian McAllister, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time

“Written with so much love and honesty. Sarah does an exceptional job of marrying her trademark humor with raw, deep emotions. I loved it!” — Giovanna Fletcher, Sunday Times bestselling author

“What a fantastic read; it brought me to tears! This book has it all: tenderness, humor, and brilliant observations about love, life, and loss. An emotional rollercoaster ride worth taking!” — Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanitarium