FINALIST IN THE PAGE TURNER BOOK AWARDS 2025

Paris, a bookshop and a handsome man. What more could Nancy possibly want?

When 77-year-old Nancy receives a letter from an old flame she last saw in the 1960s, her world is turned upside down. Why is he getting in touch again now? And can she trust him?

Back in 1964, 21-year-old Nancy runs away to Paris and gets a job in an English bookshop. But is the bookshop all that it seems? And will she keep her promise not to get romantically involved while she's in France?

Best friends Em and Lucy, and Em’s adventure-seeking boss, Nancy, are back in this heartwarming, second chance rom com sequel to Be More Lucy.

Set in 1964 and 2020 in the England and Paris, Be Less Panda is a feel-good story of the resilience of love and friendship across the years. Whether you’re new to their world or a returning reader, this novel promises a fast-paced story filled with secrets and laughter.

Although this is book 3 in the Dashford Comedies series, you can read it as a standalone novel.

What readers have said:
"This second chance romance is one for the books. I adore all the characters that Lissaman writes, especially Nancy! ... Overall an amazing read that solidified my love for this series."
"... a plot twist I didn’t see coming at all."
"I felt this one was fine to read as a standalone, although it has piqued my interest for the first two books. I will definitely be reading those, as this one was great fun."