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Stand By Me

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‘I cried real heartfelt tears' ***** 5 star reader review

Lisa and Elliot have been best friends ever since the day they met as children. Popular, bright and sporty, Lisa was Elliot’s biggest supporter when the school bullies made his life a misery, and for that, he will always be grateful.

Twenty years later, life has pulled the pair apart and Lisa is struggling. Her marriage is floundering, her teenage kids are being secretive, and she’s so tired she can’t think straight. So when Elliot knocks on the door, looking much better than she remembers, she can’t help but be delighted to see her old friend again.

With Elliot back in their lives, Lisa’s family problems begin to improve – he’s like the fairy godmother she never had. As their bond deepens, she realises how much she’s missed him, and prays that this is one friendship that will last a lifetime. But sometimes, life has other ideas…

Readers love Stand By Me:

'I absolutely loved this book' ***** Five star reader review

'It genuinely made me cry' ***** Five star reader review

'Stays with you for a long time' ***** Five star reader review

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR S. D. ROBERTSON
  • ‘Stand By Me is a thoughtful story about the power of friendship and of the importance of keeping those we love always in our hearts.’ Jaffareadstoo
  • ‘A heartbreaking tale’ THE SUN
  • ‘Exceptionally beautiful’ MIRANDA DICKINSON, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
  • ‘A wonderful tale of devastation and ultimately hope’ KATHRYN HUGHES
  • ‘A MUST READ’ Stewart Foster
  • ‘When I wasn't actually reading this book, I found myself thinking constantly about it. Real. Emotional. Powerful. A must-read for anyone who loves to lose themselves completely in a book.’ CLAUDIA CARROLL
  • ‘One of those unique books that once read will truly stay with you for a lifetime.’ Compellingreads.co.uk
‘• A sad, sweet, thought-provoking tale about the love and the bond between parents and children.’ Lovereading.co.uk
Author S.D. Robertson
Narrator Luci Fish
Duration 10 hours and 10 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008223472
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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