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I'll Count to Seven: The unforgettable new novel from the author of So Thrilled For You - the novel you'll want to discuss with everyone!

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The perfect woman doesn't exist.

The perfect revenge does.

A woman can change a lot in seven years.

I built a career.

I got married.

I became a mother.

I made new friends.

I watched you.

I planned my revenge.

And now your time is coming...

It's taken seven years. But soon, it will be as though you never touched me.

As darkly funny as it is shocking, gripping and moving, I'll Count to Seven is a novel of revenge, motherhood, female identity and double standards, from the acclaimed author of the Times bestseller So Thrilled For You, picked as a Book of the Year 2025 by retailers and reviewers.

Holly Bourne

Holly started her writing career as a journalist, then spent six years working as an editor, a relationship advisor, and 'agony aunt' for a youth charity. Inspired by what she saw, she started writing teen fiction, including the best-selling, award-winning 'Spinster Club' series which helps educate teenagers about feminism. At thirty, Holly wrote her first adult novel, examining the pressures on women. Holly has a keen interest in women's rights and is an advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health problems. She's helped create online apps that teach young people about sexual consent and is an ambassador for Women's Aid.

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