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The Book of Love

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What to expect

A gorgeously romantic novel you will fall in love with and tell all your friends about!

One love. Two people. Twenty Years.

From the moment their eyes met across the room at a house party, Erin and Dom were meant to be.

If only it could be so simple. Over the years, the highs and lows of life conspire to keep them apart.

But a notebook can bring them together. On the blank pages of their love story, they write down everything they can’t always say – the secrets, the hopes and the love.

Falling in love is easy but staying in love is where the story begins…

Readers are falling in love with The Book of Love

‘A beautiful, heart wrenching love story’ Sinead Moriarty

‘Tender and wise’ Liz Nugent

‘Utterly beautiful’ Claudia Carroll

‘My book of the year’ Claire Allan

‘You’ll cry. You’ll wonder. I loved it mightily’ Anna McPartlin

‘Beautifully written, Kearney skillfully unravels the complexities of an epic love story, with drama and emotion packed into every page’ Carmel Harrington

‘Life, loss, love and hope – a story to steal your heart and stir your soul. Gorgeous!’ Miranda Dickinson

‘Open this book only if you are prepared to forever leave a piece of your heart between its pages’ Anstey Harris, author of The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton

‘A gorgeous emotional read that had me in tears…read it to believe in the power of love’ Liz Fenwick

‘An absolutely wonderful story of life, love and loss. A genuine heartfelt book of love’ Mel Sherratt

‘Incredibly moving’ Susan Lewis

‘A book that I will not forget for a very long time. I adored it’ Louise Beech

‘An epic love story’ Hello

‘This epic love story is beautifully written and contains so much emotional wisdom I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Wonderful’ Daily Mail

Critics Review

Praise for The Book of Love:

‘The Book of Love is my book of the year. It deeply affected me with its exquisite portrayal of the highs and lows of a long-term relationship and the enduring power of love. Fionnuala Kearney writes with a depth of emotion that pulls the reader into the very heart of the story. Simply brilliant’ Claire Allan

Praise for Fionnuala Kearney:

‘This book would be an incredible achievement for any author, but for a debut author it’s nothing short of stunning. An emotionally gripping page-turner that fans of The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty will love. I confidently predict great things for Fionnuala Kearney!’ Claudia Carroll

‘A gifted and accomplished storyteller’ Niamh Greene

‘[A] gripping story of lies, betrayal and family secrets’ Sarah Webb

‘Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Liane Moriarty, it’s perceptive and gripping – you will be desperate to find out what happens next’ Candis

‘A deeply moving tale of a marriage in free fall… a stunning debut from a fresh and exciting new talent’ Nuala Casey

‘An endearing tale of life’s ups and downs that your emotions will love to latch onto’ Mel Sherratt

‘A touching story about the aftermath of an affair, You, Me and Other People is an absorbing , empathetic read’ Paula Daly

‘A grown up, powerful and well observed portrait of a ‘perfect life’ in freefall . . . A Stunning debut’ Claire Allan

‘A sophisticated debut full of relatable characters and plenty of reminders that none of us ever really know what’s around the corner’ Jemma Forte

‘[Fionnuala Kearney] writes in a fulfilling way which enthrals readers . . .Definitely one for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jojo Moyes and David Nicholls’ Irish World

‘An expertly crafted novel which explores a marriage in crisis . . .whilst combing a fresh perspective and humour as well as heartbreaking scenes, You, Me and Other People is an astute and accomplished debut with will make you think long after you have reached the last page’ Ulster Tatler

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