Last Round at Lottie's: A Funny, Messy, Honest Story About Addiction and Starting Over
Last Round at Lottie's
A heart-wrenching, hilarious novel about finding yourself when you thought it was too late.
Lottie Penrose is the life of the party - or at least, she was. These days, she's more likely to wake up next to a half-eaten pizza crust than a plan for the future. Her flat's a mess, her boss is running out of patience, and her best friend is starting to ask hard questions.
What starts as one too many hangovers spirals into something harder to laugh off. But beneath the excuses and empty bottles is a woman who's not ready to give up - even if she doesn't quite believe in herself yet.
Told in 40 short, powerful chapters, Last Round at Lottie's follows one woman's journey from rock bottom to the slow, surprising beauty of sobriety. It's packed with dark humour, tender moments, and the kind of raw honesty that sneaks up on you when you least expect it.
This isn't just a story about alcohol - it's about shame, friendship, forgiveness, and learning how to live without hiding.
It's for anyone who's ever:
Laughed through the pain.
Felt like a mess in a world that demands perfection.
Wondered if they're too far gone to change.
Spoiler: You're not.
Whether you're the one who's struggling, or you love someone who is, this book will help you understand what it feels like - not from a distance, but from the inside out.
About the Author
Christopher James Hall is a writer and photographer whose work centres on the raw, human stories often left out of the spotlight. From addiction and homelessness to dementia and recovery, his storytelling blends humour, honesty, and emotional depth - always with a focus on dignity and truth.
Though Last Round at Lottie's is a fictional story, the journey it tells is one Christopher understands deeply. Having lived through addiction himself, he brings lived experience to the page with a voice that is both compassionate and unflinching. His writing invites readers into the mess and beauty of transformation - not as something polished or perfect, but as something fiercely real.
Christopher's books - including The Forget Me Not Chronicles and The Accidental Volunteer Society - have both been recognised as bestsellers here on Amazon, celebrated for their humour, heart, and honesty. His work is shaped by real experiences and the people behind them, often drawing from interviews, community storytelling, and his own journey. Beyond writing, his photography and exhibitions have been featured in cathedrals, galleries, and public spaces across the UK, where his images and words come together to tell stories that matter.
He writes not just to tell stories - but to help people feel less alone in theirs.
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