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The Life She Could Have Lived

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The BRAND NEW heartwarming read from the author of the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, perfect for fans of One Day, Taylor Jenkins Reid's Maybe in Another Life and Cecelia Ahern! ✨

‘Warm, wise and deeply insightful, I adored every page.’ No.1 bestselling author, Shari Low

What if the answer to one little question could change your whole life?

Soon after Anna goes on the best date of her life with a man called James – she and her best friend Nia visit a fortune teller. Who tells Nia that she will have one great love. But all she tells Anna is that her future is with a man whose name begins with a J.

It won’t be James though – he never calls. And then Anna meets Edward – gorgeous, kind, loving. He’s all she’s ever dreamed of. Until he asks her to make a choice about their future.

If Anna says ‘yes’ to him, her life will go one way. If she says ‘no’, it’ll go another. Both of the worlds could be happy. Both of the worlds could be heartbreaking… But as Nia meets her one great love in both worlds, which of Anna’s answers – yes or no – will bring her life together with the person who she’s fated to be with?

Readers love The Life She Could Have Lived:

'I love a Sliding Doors-style story and this one hooked me in right from the start, making me question what I'd do differently in my own life. I was laughing one moment and in tears the next. Simply gorgeous.' Jessica Redland, bestselling author

Thought-provoking, tender, wise and hopeful, The Life She Could Have Lived is the kind of book you finish with a deeply satisfied sigh. I loved it.’ Kate Storey, bestselling author

Genuinely uplifting read – have the tissues on hand! I read this book in one sitting, couldn’t put it down… Beautiful read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a moving and beautifully written book. The Life She Could Have Lived explores grief, regret, and the weight of the past with so much tenderness and honesty. It’s about the quiet moments of life—the ones we often overlook—that end up shaping everything… bittersweet, emotional, and full of heart.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely enthralling… I was completely hooked from start to finish.’ Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I think a lot of people look back at their lives and think about how a decision changed everything… This book made me cry and laugh. It will be one I’ll reflect back on for a long time. I can’t wait to now read more Laura Pearson books!!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Reading a book by Laura Pearson is like meeting a new person, hearing their story, and walking away with a new friend. Her characters feel real, their emotions raw, and their journeys unforgettable. A beautiful, reflective read that stays with you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fantastic characters and very clever storytelling makes for a beautiful book, which will stay with you long after you finish it… Even when I forced myself to put my ereader down, within a few minutes I’d picked it up again. My advice is to start it early in the day otherwise you will be reading long pass your usual lights out.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a beautiful and heartfelt book… Brilliant… I was grabbed from the very beginning.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This novel captivated me in the most wonderful way, and I cherished every moment of it… I found it nearly impossible to set it aside because I was eager to see what would unfold next.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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