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One Long Weekend
- Author
- Shari Low
- Narrator
- Helen McAlpine
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 1 May 2024
- Run Time
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
When all seems lost, hope remains...
Val Murray has mislaid her most precious mementoes of the people she’s loved and lost. Can her family, the wonders of technology and a little divine intervention somehow mend her shattered heart?
Sophie Smith had to take a rain check on a marriage proposal. Will her bid to turn back the clock lead her to her greatest love or yet another heartbreak?
Alice McLenn stood by her husband, Larry when a scandal cost them everything. When he hits the headlines again, Alice has an opportunity to leave – but can she find the strength to finally walk away?
Rory Brookes was forced to turn his back on his parents to save his career and marriage. Now, he’s lost his job and wife on the same day. Is it too late to make amends with the one person who never let him down?
Three days. Four broken hearts. Just one weekend to make them whole again.
Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes and David Nicholls.
Praise for Shari Low
'5. Absolutely blindingly fantastic…yet again ❤️Amazing. I couldn’t put the book down. I laughed, I cried and I laughed again. Wonderful story line which makes you think about life! Live for the day!' *- Reader Review
'Yet another amazing book by Shari Low. My heart always soars when I realise a new book is out that I haven’t read yet!!! This one didn’t disappoint. It made me laugh, cry, and just love Val sooooo much!!' - Reader Review
'Another 5. Yet another brilliant book from Shari Low, I love how she brings back the familiar characters. I was in tears within the first 10 pages, but then laughing at the wonderful Val' - *Reader Review
'Heartwarming. So well written with warmth and heart it's a lovely read.' - Reader Review
'Emotional rollercoaster. If you love emotional reads with relatable characters then you will enjoy this.' - Reader Review
‘I’d forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book...funny, warm and insightful’ - Dorothy Koomson
'Great fun from start to finish' - Jenny Colgan
'More fun than a girl’s night out!\ - OK! Magazine
'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. 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
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835184516
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
From #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low.When all seems lost, hope remains...Val Murray has mislaid her most precious mementoes of the people she’s loved and lost. Can her family, the wonders of technology and a little divine intervention somehow mend her shattered heart?Sophie Smith had to take a rain check on a marriage proposal. Will her bid to turn back the clock lead her to her greatest love or yet another heartbreak?Alice McLenn stood by her husband, Larry when a scandal cost them everything. When he hits the headlines again, Alice has an opportunity to leave – but can she find the strength to finally walk away?Rory Brookes was forced to turn his back on his parents to save his career and marriage. Now, he’s lost his job and wife on the same day. Is it too late to make amends with the one person who never let him down?Three days. Four broken hearts. Just one weekend to make them whole again.Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes and David Nicholls.Praise for Shari Low'5. Absolutely blindingly fantastic…yet again ❤️Amazing. I couldn’t put the book down. I laughed, I cried and I laughed again. Wonderful story line which makes you think about life! Live for the day!' *- Reader Review'Yet another amazing book by Shari Low. My heart always soars when I realise a new book is out that I haven’t read yet!!! This one didn’t disappoint. It made me laugh, cry, and just love Val sooooo much!!' - Reader Review'Another 5. Yet another brilliant book from Shari Low, I love how she brings back the familiar characters. I was in tears within the first 10 pages, but then laughing at the wonderful Val' - *Reader Review'Heartwarming. So well written with warmth and heart it's a lovely read.' - Reader Review'Emotional rollercoaster. If you love emotional reads with relatable characters then you will enjoy this.' - Reader Review‘I’d forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book...funny, warm and insightful’ - Dorothy Koomson'Great fun from start to finish' - Jenny Colgan'More fun than a girl’s night out!\ - OK! Magazine'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. 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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