X-Book

The Best Thing I Never Had

Get in the xigxag app
Already purchased

Click to open directly in the xigxag app.

This book is not purchasable in your country. Please select another book. Pre-order Buy Now £{{ price }} Send as a gift
How does xigxag pricing work?

Listen to a sample

What to expect

‘Funny and Addictive!’ Fabulous Magazine (Sun)

Funny, sad and honest, if you loved David Nicholls’ One Day and The Note this is the book for you.

‘So much more than a love story, more of a life story.’

Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.

Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be … Leigha and Adam, not so much.

So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.

When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves….

What readers are saying about The Best Thing I Never Had:

'One of the most engaging books I've read this year. I loved it' – Books with Bunny

'A superb debut about complicated ties, betrayal and lies, and one of my favourite books of the year' – ChickLit Club

'Friendships, trust, lies, deceit, love and so much more – a real page-turner for me' – Cosmochicklitan

Critics Review

n

Praise for Erin’s previous novels, ‘The Best Thing I Never Had’ & ‘Somewhere Only We Know’:

n

‘Funny and Addictive… If this is Erin Lawless' first book, I can't wait to read her next one!’ – Fabulous Magazine (The Sun)

n

‘A lovely, warm read to snuggle up on the sofa with.’ – Novelicious

n

‘Friendships, trust, lies, deceit, love and so much more – a real page-turner for me!!’ – Cosmochicklitan

n

‘A superb debut about complicated ties, betrayal and lies, and one of my favourite books of the year.’ – ChickLit Club

n

‘The Best Thing I Never Had was mind-blowingly good and everyone should read it’ – ChickLitReviews

n

‘One of the most engaging books I’ve read this year. I loved it’ – Books with Bunny

n

‘This book was so incredibly amazingly awesome that I want to shout it from the hilltops and make ALL my friends buy it this instant!!’ – The Chiq Blog

n

‘First there was Bridget and Mark; then there was Em and Dex and now there is Nadia and Alex…it is a rare thing to be able to make the love between two fictional characters become so real that you actually champion their love from your very roots.’ – Lisa Talks About…

n

‘Somewhere Only We Know takes you to a London that isn't often seen…a fantastic story.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads

n

More from the same

Narrator

About xigxag and the x-book®

Discover the best audiobooks with xigxag, an innovative and user-friendly audiobook platform designed to simplify finding, purchasing, and enjoying your favourite books in audio format. Our flexible pricing model makes bestselling audiobooks affordable, offering the best audiobook deals without the need for a subscription. You can also give the perfect gift with our convenient audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.

A core differentiator of xigxag is our groundbreaking listen-and-read x-book® technology, which delivers a truly immersive digital book experience. This unique innovation seamlessly combines the audiobook, text, and images into a brilliant, integrated format, complete with exclusive audiobook features and a next-generation digital reading experience. Our growing x-book selection is easily discoverable by looking for the distinctive purple x-book® ribbon, or by simply filtering your search by ‘x-book’.

Beyond our technology, xigxag is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring a guilt-free listening experience from an exceptional digital book platform. As the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service, we stand as a leader in audiobook innovation and a compelling alternative to big tech. Our commitment extends to delivering extraordinary customer service, provided by our friendly UK support team.

Effortlessly search audiobooks, gain insights from honest audiobook reviews evaluating both the content and narration, and easily discover hidden gems. You can download or stream top audiobook titles anytime, anywhere, guaranteeing the best possible listening experience on the UK’s best independent audiobook app. Experience the future of audiobooks today.