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All About Us
- Author
- Tom Ellen
- Narrator
- Michael Fox
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 20 August 2020
- Run Time
- 9 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
A chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of One Day and In Five Years.
‘Magical and beautiful’ Josie Silver, author of One Day in December
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If you could turn back the clock, would you choose a different life?
Ben’s always loved the month of December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it’s missing its usual magic. And then his old friend Alice gets back in touch. Ben’s always thought of Alice as the one that got away, and he can’t help but wonder: what 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?
All About Us is a captivating novel of heartbreak and loss, friendship and hope – and how the choices we make throughout our lives will shape our destiny.
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‘I LOVED it’ Holly Bourne
‘All of the feels. Gorgeous!’ Clare Pooley
‘Achingly romantic’ Miranda Dickinson
‘Prepare to fall head over heels in love’ HELLO!
‘A heart-warming story of ‘what if’’ Laura Jane Williams
‘Tugged ALL my heartstrings’ Cressida McLaughlin
‘An outstanding story – I loved it!’ Roxie Cooper
‘Magical, compelling and thought-provoking’ C.J. Skuse
‘So captivating I couldn’t put it down. A gorgeous story’ Emma Cooper
‘Clever, funny and romantic. I hope the Netflix adaptation comes soon!’ Melinda Salisbury
‘Funny, warm and touching’ Suzy K Quinn
‘Oh my gosh, it’s wonderful! I cried so much!’ Polly Crosby
‘Phenomenal. I absolutely loved this book’ Breakfast at Shelby’s
Critics Review
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‘Magical and beautiful.’ Josie Silver, author of One Day in December
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‘An insightful, nuanced look at modern relationships, I LOVED it. A Christmas Carol meets Love Actually.’ Holly Bourne, author of Pretending
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‘Has all of the feels – the messy complexities of family and friends, the power of love and a sprinkling of magic. Gorgeous.’ Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project
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‘I loved it so much. Brilliant, lovable characters. So sharp, funny and poignant.’ Rachel Winters, author of Would Like to Meet
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‘A heart-warming and surprisingly feminist Christmas Carol-esque novel of "what if" and "who am I" – this really left an impression on me. The best novel of the festive season!’ Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
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‘An outstanding story about regrets, self-reflection and love. Fantastic to have such a warm, genuine male voice in this genre. It’s a sure hit for 2020 – LOVED IT!’ Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met
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‘A warm, cosy delight. It’s SO honest, funny and sad about relationships and love, plans and dreams and living up to your own expectations. Most of all it is full of hope. It tugged at ALL of my heartstrings, and I loved it to bits.’ Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Bus
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‘A magical, compelling and thought-provoking story, full of depth and heart. The perfect holiday read.’ C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea
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‘Clever, funny and romantic. I hope the Netflix adaptation comes swiftly after.’ Melinda Salisbury, author of The Song of Sorrow
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‘Funny, warm and touching, perfect for Me Before You fans.’ Suzy K Quinn, author of The Bad Mother’s Diary
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‘Oh my gosh, it’s wonderful! I cried so much!’ Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child
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‘Romantic and gloriously life-affirming.’ Rachel Marks, author of Saturdays at Noon
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Details
- Author
- Tom Ellen
- Narrator
- Michael Fox
- Duration
- 9 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 August 2020
- ISBN
- 9780008402693
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Modern and Contemporary romance
Synopsis
A chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of One Day and In Five Years. ‘Magical and beautiful’ Josie Silver, author of One Day in December *** If you could turn back the clock, would you choose a different life? Ben’s always loved the month of December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it’s missing its usual magic. And then his old friend Alice gets back in touch. Ben’s always thought of Alice as the one that got away, and he can’t help but wonder: what 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? All About Us is a captivating novel of heartbreak and loss, friendship and hope – and how the choices we make throughout our lives will shape our destiny. *** ‘I LOVED it’ Holly Bourne ‘All of the feels. Gorgeous!’ Clare Pooley ‘Achingly romantic’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Prepare to fall head over heels in love’ HELLO! ‘A heart-warming story of ‘what if’’ Laura Jane Williams ‘Tugged ALL my heartstrings’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘An outstanding story – I loved it!’ Roxie Cooper ‘Magical, compelling and thought-provoking’ C.J. Skuse ‘So captivating I couldn’t put it down. A gorgeous story’ Emma Cooper ‘Clever, funny and romantic. I hope the Netflix adaptation comes soon!’ Melinda Salisbury ‘Funny, warm and touching’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Oh my gosh, it’s wonderful! I cried so much!’ Polly Crosby ‘Phenomenal. I absolutely loved this book’ Breakfast at Shelby’s
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