The totally uplifting and unmissable follow-on to the No.1 bestselling hit The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
There’s just one thing she’s forgotten…
Dot Brightmore has never been one for lists. But now she’s been given one of her own, by the love of her life, with whom she’s finally been reunited. Dot’s list has just two words on it:
Marry me
The problem is, Dot can’t get married. Because what Dot hasn’t yet told anyone is that she’s still married. To a man she hasn’t seen in years.
But her beloved Mabel isn’t a woman who can be stopped easily. After all, her own last list helped her find Dot again. So now – together and with all the other friends they’ve met along the way – they have to find a way for Dot to answer ‘yes’ to the question on her very first list…
The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore by Laura Pearson was published on 8 May 2026 and is available across digital, audio and print formats. You can find out more about the book, and series, on Amazon, Goodreads and StoryGraph. With thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an advance review copy of this novel.
Laura Pearson
Laura Pearson has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester. She lives in Leicestershire with her husband, their two children, and a cat who likes to lie on her keyboard while she tries to write.
Laura Pearson’s website: https://www.laurapearsonauthor.com
Review
What a truly lovely read. The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore by Laura Pearson is such a perfect follow-up to The Last List of Mabel Beaumont — and from the very first pages, it felt like coming home.
One of the things I loved most was being reunited with a cast of characters I’d already grown so fond of. There’s a real warmth to this group, and slipping back into their lives felt effortless. But what made it even more special was seeing how much Mabel has grown. Watching her take new chances, step outside her comfort zone, and continue to embrace life was genuinely uplifting – it’s the kind of character development that stays with you.
Dot’s story itself is beautifully handled. What begins with such a simple premise – just two words on a list, Marry me – quickly unfolds into something much deeper. It’s about love in all its complicated forms, about the past catching up with the present, and about finding the courage to move forward when things aren’t as straightforward as they seem.
This book strikes such a lovely balance – it’s gentle and comforting, but still carries emotional weight. There are moments that tug at your heart, moments that make you smile, and an overall feeling of hope running all the way through. It’s the kind of story that quietly wraps itself around you and lingers even after you’ve turned the final page.
While it absolutely works as a standalone, I do think reading it alongside The Last List of Mabel Beaumont adds an extra layer of connection and makes the journey even more meaningful. A gorgeous, heartfelt story about love, friendship, second chances, and the bravery it takes to say yes to life – I loved every moment 💛
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