The Rehearsals

In this delightful and romantic debut novel―with a Groundhog Daytwist―a couple calls off their wedding after a disastrous rehearsal dinner, only to wake up the next morning trapped in a time loop. Together.

Megan Givens and Tom Prescott are heading into what is supposed to be their magical wedding weekend on beautiful San Juan Island. But with two difficult families, ten years of history, and all too many secrets, things quickly go wrong. After a disastrous rehearsal dinner they vow to call the whole thing off—only to wake up the next morning stuck together in a time loop. Are they really destined to relive the worst day of their lives, over and over? And what happens if their wedding day does arrive?

A funny, romantic, and big-hearted debut novel, The Rehearsals imagines what we might do if given a second chance at life and at love—and what it means to finally get both right.

Two people. One wedding. No end in sight. 

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Praise for The Rehearsals

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“Wonderfully fun and touching novel.” - Woman, August 2021 issue

“A fabulously fun read.” - Nina Pottell for Prima Magazine

‘A fun, touching novel exploring the realities of long-term relationships.’ - Woman’s Weekly

‘This fun and quirky novel offers you an interesting chance to explore how different actions could change the course of your life.’ - Heat

‘A clever concept and a brilliant read.’ - The Sun on Sunday FABULOUS Magazine

‘This delightful romantic comedy delivers an engaging time-loop of possibilities.’ - One of Liz Robinson’s July picks on LoveReading.co.uk

‘Light hearted and funny while still covering serious topics in a way that makes you not want to put the book down. I loved it.’ - Reach Plc (syndicated to regional news websites all over the UK, including My London, Birmingham Mail, KentLive and others!)

‘It’s difficult to see this as a debut as it’s confidently written, funny and warm, and perceptive of relationships and how we act to please others.’ - Belfast Telegraph

“Funny, romantic and surprisingly thought-provoking, The Rehearsals is both a highly enjoyable romp and a poignant meditation on love and second chances.” - Read full Shelf Awareness review here

"The Rehearsals is romantic escapism with an irresistible Groundhog Day twist. You will be charmed by Megan and Tom as they relive the worst day of their lives…until they get it right. Annette Christie has written a fun, yet thought-provoking rom-com."
—Elin Hilderbrand, author of 28 Summers, in Marie Claire

"An enchanting and compelling look at life's what-ifs. Christie writes with honesty, heart, and a great deal of charm." - Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient, The Bride Test, and The Heart Principle

“The Rehearsals is a funny, clever, enchanting story about finding our way back to ourselves and to those we truly love. It had me spellbound from the first page, desperate to find out whether Megan and Tom will ever manage to untangle the mess that becomes more knotty with each passing day. In Megan, Annette Christie has created a wonderfully flawed central character, who’s desperate to do the right thing - if only she can work out what that is. The Rehearsals is refreshingly honest about the ups and downs of long-term relationships, whether romantic or family, handling its themes with wit and zest. Terrific fun from beginning to end!” —Sarah Haywood, author of the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon X Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Cactus

"THE REHEARSALS is a truly absorbing read, told with wit and heart, and is impossible to put down. Annette Christie is a master of creating characters that feel like friends, where you hate to turn that last page and say goodbye." - Jen DeLuca, author of Well Met, Well Played, and Well Matched 

“A compelling, clever look at the hard work of growing up in our relationships—with friends, family, lovers, and ourselves—woven through with humor and tremendous heart.” - Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment and The Roommate

"Christie's sparkling and witty debut explores the tangled web of the night before a wedding. Through Tom and Megan, we discover the importance of second or more chances, and how learning to listen (to others and yourself) is the key to love and happiness." - Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune and Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop 

"Utterly captivating, charming, and brilliant. With a compelling plot and relatable characters, The Rehearsals explores the raw emotions behind the question of what if and the true meaning of second chances." - Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak for Hire, Not Your #LoveStory, and Have a Little Faith in Me

“A whip-smart Groundhog Day reincarnation that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure. The Rehearsals not only takes you on a wild ride, it forces you to ask yourself if you’re living your best life. Hilarious, heartfelt, and stay-up-all-night addictive.” ~ Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush

"Christie provides a humorous, honest look at the complexities of relationships and the sacrifices we make to maintain them. A refreshing read for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Emily Henry."  -Suzanne Park, Author of Loathe At First Sight

“The Rehearsals is a deeply special book, warm and wise and filled with undeniable tenderness. Annette Christie draws her not-quite-newlyweds Megan and Tom with tremendous empathy, and I rooted for them on all their wild misadventures, eager to find out what would happen each time they woke up. An effervescent, one-of-a-kind love story.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk 

“I fell in love with the premise of this book – a couple on the eve of their wedding day ends up calling it off, only to wake up the next morning repeating the same day and realizing they might be destined to keep repeating it. I was thrilled when the story delivered, one hundred percent, on the promise of that intriguing premise. Christie grabbed me on the first page of Megan and Tom’s story, took me on the time loop with them, and didn’t let me go until the end, when I closed and book and smiled. A warm and touching novel by a wonderfully talented author.” - Mary Simses, author of The Wedding Thief

“A refreshing and very astute observation of relationships, both the ones you have with the people closest to you and the one you have with yourself. Annette Christie beautifully weaves wedding angst with secrets, betrayals, confrontation, and what it really means to choose someone else, and yourself.” - Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“Clever and engrossing . . . I loved the picturesque wedding venue, the clashing families, and the way the recurring day developed layers and surprises as Megan and Tom tried to get themselves out of the loop.”―Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbor

“A wonderful romantic story about do-overs, second chances, and finding your happily ever after. In the spirit of the story, no sooner had I finished this book than I wanted to read it again.” - Dani Atkins, author of While I Was Sleeping and This Love