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A heartbreaking story of family and betrayal. From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, Laura Pearson.

Two couples. One big secret…

Emily and Josephine have always shared everything. They’re sisters, flatmates and best friends. It’s the two of them against the world. When Emily has the perfect wedding and Josephine finds the perfect man, they know things will change forever.

But nothing can prepare them for what – or who – one of them is willing to give up for love.

Four people. Three couples. Two sisters. One unforgivable betrayal.

A totally heart-wrenching story about family, loyalty and obsession that will have you racing to the finish, from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.

Readers love Laura Pearson:

‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It’s a tender and uplifting read… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied’ Lisa Timoney

‘Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening… Such a beautiful story.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!… Absolutely EXQUISITE… A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest… A beautiful story that will never leave me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow… amazing… Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… Have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made… A really life affirming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Details

Author
Laura Pearson
Narrator
Karen Cass
Duration
7 hours 18 minutes
Release Date
18 July 2025
ISBN
9781785136450
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup

Synopsis

A heartbreaking story of family and betrayal. From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, Laura Pearson.Two couples. One big secret…Emily and Josephine have always shared everything. They’re sisters, flatmates and best friends. It’s the two of them against the world. When Emily has the perfect wedding and Josephine finds the perfect man, they know things will change forever.But nothing can prepare them for what – or who – one of them is willing to give up for love.Four people. Three couples. Two sisters. One unforgivable betrayal.A totally heart-wrenching story about family, loyalty and obsession that will have you racing to the finish, from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.Readers love Laura Pearson:‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It’s a tender and uplifting read… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied’ Lisa Timoney‘Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening… Such a beautiful story.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!… Absolutely EXQUISITE… A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest… A beautiful story that will never leave me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow… amazing… Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… Have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made… A really life affirming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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