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What if you had a second chance with the one who got away?

‘Prepare to fall in love with this beautiful book’ HELLO!
‘Uplifting, funny and magical’ Adele Parks, Platinum
‘Oh, it’s wonderful. I cried so much!’ Polly Crosby

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Ben’s always loved December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it’s missing its usual magic. So when he runs into his old friend Alice – the one that got away – Ben can’t help but wonder what would have happened if he’d done things differently all those years ago.

He never imagines he might get to find out… but when a stranger sells Ben a mysterious watch one freezing winter’s night, he’s astonished to wake up the next morning on 5th December 2005: the day he first kissed Daphne, leaving Alice behind.

Now Ben must make the biggest decision of his life, all over again. But this time around, will he finally find the courage to follow his heart?

Two loves. Two lives. One destiny…

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‘Absolutely GORGEOUS. Achingly romantic, I loved every page’ Miranda Dickinson

‘Perfect for snuggling up with on the sofa’ Sun

‘Tender and funny’ Woman’s Weekly

‘A powerful love story’ Candis

‘What a wonderful book, it totally captured my heart!’

‘Has every emotion possible…a gorgeous, gorgeous book, I adored it’

’Funny, warm, charming, sad, profound and joyous. This moving and beautiful book is a must-read!'

'I was utterly emotionally invested. I sad-cried, I happy-cried, I know which book I'll be gifting to all my friends.'

‘I fell instantly in love.’

'A magical five-star read. If you've ever had a 'what-if' moment, this story is for you.'

‘I just adored this book! It is such a lovely read.’

'I loved this, and wanted to follow the lives of Ben and Daphne forever.'

'What an absolute pleasure to read. If you like Cecelia Ahern and Jojo Moyes you will love this.’

'All the feels! I want to re-read it all again.’

‘Get a blanket and a cup of tea ready; you’re in for a treat!’

Author Tom Ellen
Narrator Michael Fox
Duration 9 hours and 54 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008336059
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

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