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One Christmas Eve
- Author
- Shari Low
- Narrator
- Helen McAlpine
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 29 August 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Three women, three decades, three Christmas Eve moments that change their lives forever...
On Christmas Eve, 1968, Cathy McLean receives a surprise visit from the lost love of her life and is forced to choose between the one that got away and the one that stayed.
On Christmas Eve, 1993, Cathy’s daughter Helena is overjoyed to hear that her boyfriend is about to propose, until a devastating encounter threatens to bring her heartbreak instead of diamonds.
On Christmas Eve 2023, a shocking discovery rocks Eve Quinn’s world. The only gift Eve wants this year is the truth. But will it take a Christmas miracle to unravel generations of secrets?
Unwrap this festive tale of complicated families, impossible choices, and an unforgettable love that lasts three lifetimes.
Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes and David Nicholls.
Praise for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shari Low
'What a smasher. I so loved this story - impossibly romantic, funny and heart warming. Beautifully and cleverly written, absolutely everything worked out well for everyone involved.' - Reader Review
'I absolutely loved this story! It gave me all the feels. I can see how over a million copies were sold. Just the best story I’ve read in a long time.'- - Reader Review
Brilliant. Another brilliant book by Shari Low. I love the narration, suspense, sadness and excellent juxtaposition of characters. It's always heartwarming to see other characters from previous books make appearances.' - Reader Review
'Beautiful, terrifying and mesmerising! A heartbreaking read, demolished the whole book in a day. Can’t wait to read more!' - Reader Review
'I love how Shari writes and this one is one of the best I’ve read as yet!' - Reader Review
'A stunning book that stays with you a while after you've finished it. A talented writer indeed. I thoroughly recommend it.' - Reader Review
'I laughed, cried and loved every word' 'What an absolute joy to read!' - Reader Review
'Loved this book!... What a rollercoaster of emotions' - Reader Review
'Wonderfully uplifting' - Reader Review
'I've loved reading this book by Shari Low great story line of some of the problems but beautifully showing how much we want love' - Reader Review
'More fun than a girl’s night out!' - OK! Magazine
'Highly recommended'- The Sun
'Totally captivating and it felt like I'd lost a new best friend when it came to the end' - Closer Magazine
'Touching stuff' - Heat
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Details
- Author
- Shari Low
- Narrator
- Helen McAlpine
- Duration
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 August 2023
- ISBN
- 9781804268865
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
From the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low.Three women, three decades, three Christmas Eve moments that change their lives forever...On Christmas Eve, 1968, Cathy McLean receives a surprise visit from the lost love of her life and is forced to choose between the one that got away and the one that stayed.On Christmas Eve, 1993, Cathy’s daughter Helena is overjoyed to hear that her boyfriend is about to propose, until a devastating encounter threatens to bring her heartbreak instead of diamonds.On Christmas Eve 2023, a shocking discovery rocks Eve Quinn’s world. The only gift Eve wants this year is the truth. But will it take a Christmas miracle to unravel generations of secrets?Unwrap this festive tale of complicated families, impossible choices, and an unforgettable love that lasts three lifetimes.Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes and David Nicholls.Praise for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shari Low'What a smasher. I so loved this story - impossibly romantic, funny and heart warming. Beautifully and cleverly written, absolutely everything worked out well for everyone involved.' - Reader Review'I absolutely loved this story! It gave me all the feels. I can see how over a million copies were sold. Just the best story I’ve read in a long time.'- - Reader ReviewBrilliant. Another brilliant book by Shari Low. I love the narration, suspense, sadness and excellent juxtaposition of characters. It's always heartwarming to see other characters from previous books make appearances.' - Reader Review'Beautiful, terrifying and mesmerising! A heartbreaking read, demolished the whole book in a day. Can’t wait to read more!' - Reader Review'I love how Shari writes and this one is one of the best I’ve read as yet!' - Reader Review'A stunning book that stays with you a while after you've finished it. A talented writer indeed. I thoroughly recommend it.' - Reader Review'I laughed, cried and loved every word' 'What an absolute joy to read!' - Reader Review'Loved this book!... What a rollercoaster of emotions' - Reader Review'Wonderfully uplifting' - Reader Review'I've loved reading this book by Shari Low great story line of some of the problems but beautifully showing how much we want love' - Reader Review'More fun than a girl’s night out!' - OK! Magazine'Highly recommended'- The Sun'Totally captivating and it felt like I'd lost a new best friend when it came to the end' - Closer Magazine'Touching stuff' - Heat
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