The First Time I Saw You

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What to expect

A love story that will break your heart but put it back together again from the author of The Songs of Us.

Lost:
Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin.
Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.
If found, please return to Sophie Williams.

Before Sophie met Samuel she saw the world in grey.
Before Samuel met Sophie, he never believed in love at first sight.

When they first meet, something tells them they are meant to be.
But fate has other ideas.

Now they have lost each other and can't see a way back.
But they've already changed each other's lives in more ways
than they ever expected...

(P) 2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny. Readers are going to love it!

Josie Silver

Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings

A heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending.

Olivia Beirne

An evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable.

Woman & Home

A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope.

Miranda Dickinson

Sophie and Sam’s story was a gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures.

Fiona Harper

Fans of authors Jojo Moves and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read from Emma Cooper.

Hello

An evocative, warm and character-driven read

Woman

While this is resolutely a romantic story, the lines of love between friends and family are explored with such depth and delicacy…Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour.

Magic Radio

It’s a tale to restore your belief in love conquering all… Witty and warm

Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Praise for THE SONGS OF US:

A warm and touching novel about love and loss, and the healing power of family

Woman and Home

Poignant and beautifully written

Woman

[A] sweet, moving debut

Good Housekeeping

This is a very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching and so poignant. I have laughed and cried and cried . . . it reminded me to hold my family close and tell each of them how much I love them

Jo Thomas

The Songs of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of a book that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read

Fiona Harper

Quirky, clever and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again

Katie Fforde

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