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Where It All Began
- Author
- Debbie Howells
- Narrator
- Melanie Crawley
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 9 April 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
‘I want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all begins…’
It all begins when Edie’s daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexie’s arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature.
Even though Edie’s marriage to Ryan isn’t perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother.
However, life – in all its beautiful, messy glory – doesn’t always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everything’s changed, and she’s moving as far away from her family as she possibly can.
But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because – as everything in Edie’s life changes – she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save her…
The most unforgettable story of the year – available now!
Readers love Debbie Howells:‘This book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie… I cried a lot. I can see this as film!’ Lucy Mitchell, author
‘A massive WOW!… An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss… A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read… You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow… this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more… Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready… We don’t know what may be around the corner… A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book that made me cry so much… about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!… Inspirational… You never know what fate will put in your way… A story of love, of loss and more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Debbie Howells
- Narrator
- Melanie Crawley
- Duration
- 9 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781837037445
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
The most unforgettable story of the year. A novel about mothers and daughters, love, and loss, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. 💔💐💌‘I want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all begins…’ It all begins when Edie’s daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexie’s arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature.Even though Edie’s marriage to Ryan isn’t perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother.However, life – in all its beautiful, messy glory – doesn’t always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everything’s changed, and she’s moving as far away from her family as she possibly can.But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because – as everything in Edie’s life changes – she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save her…The most unforgettable story of the year – available now!Readers love Debbie Howells:‘This book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie… I cried a lot. I can see this as film!’ Lucy Mitchell, author‘A massive WOW!… An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss… A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read… You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow… this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more… Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready… We don’t know what may be around the corner… A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A book that made me cry so much… about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!… Inspirational… You never know what fate will put in your way… A story of love, of loss and more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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