What Did I Miss? : A fun and refreshing new romantic comedy, from an exciting debut author, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Michelle Upton and Emily Henry - Holly Brunnbauer

What Did I Miss?

A fun and refreshing new romantic comedy, from an exciting debut author, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Michelle Upton and Emily Henry

By: Holly Brunnbauer

Paperback | 2 July 2025

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Married young. Finally divorced. Turning thirty ... A witty rom-com for all fans of Sally Thorne and Beth O'Leary.

Makayla has many regrets: a Chiko Roll impulse buy, not visiting the Big Pineapple and marrying her high-school dud.

Now, newly divorced, determined to hold on to her independence and facing the Big Three-O, Makayla makes a list of all the things she missed out on while her friends were single and running amok in their twenties.

But when her one-night stand turns up again, and a revenge plot on her ex spirals out of control, she has to decide if some things are worth missing. And if Makayla can't sort herself out before her birthday, she might face the biggest regret of her life.

A fresh and feisty romantic comedy about what happens when you meet someone special before truly knowing yourself.

About the Author

Holly Brunnbauer is a multi-award-winning emerging fiction author with numerous accolades in writing competitions across Australia, New Zealand and the U.S.

Holly writes stories filled with heart, humour and hijinks. Her signature style includes a strong commercial voice, quirky cast and putting the 'com' in rom-com.

She first caught the writing bug via blogging and later transitioned into copywriting. Holly's now a sought-after virtual assistant for published and aspiring authors.

Based in rural Victoria, she spends her time with her husband, two rambunctious boys and a cheeky pug, planning and building their off-grid country home. The outdoors is her happy place.
Industry Reviews
'I cackled and snort-laughed my way through this - an absolute ripper of a debut! Makayla will steal your heart in this fresh, feisty, and slickly written rom-com, with sharp dialogue, loveable characters and every page crackling with energy. What Did I Miss? is a shot of pure joy. No notes' - Karina May, That Island Feeling

'Hilarious and heartfelt, What Did I Miss? is everything you want in a romance - belly laughs, heart-melting feels, crackling chemistry, and emotional punches. Get ready to fall hard for this feisty, feel-good story that proves love has a way of finding you when you least expect it' - Natalie Murray, Love, Just In

'The voice hooked me in immediately, and the great pace pulled me through. So funny! Holly Brunnbauer's rom-com voice is so confident from page one, it's hard to believe this is a debut. Come for the cheeky humour and saucy premise, stay for the deftly handled deeper themes and a satisfying romance arc with a dreamboat hero' - Clare Fletcher, Love Match

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