Author:Emily Houghton
'A charming page-turner of a romance' Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop
'A heart-warming tale . . . sure to tug at your heart-strings' Woman's Own
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Alice and Alife couldn't be more different.
He's charming, talkative and outgoing. She's reserved, efficient and a workaholic.
Forced together by circumstance, they can't see each other but they can talk - and as Alfie slowly brings Alice out of her shell, they start to get to know each other better.
The connection between them feels real, but can you really fall for someone you've never seen?
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Readers are falling in love with Before I Saw You:
***** 'One of the must-reads of 2021! It is beautifully written with characters that have such great depth.'
***** 'An absolute joy and a love story about falling in love and allowing yourself to be loved.'
***** 'A funny, heart-wrenching and beautiful love story. Absolutely loved it.'
A charming page-turner of a romance with characters I cared about enormously. I inhaled it!
—— Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our StopThe perfect read for fans of Me Before You
—— CandisA heartwarming and heartbreaking debut
—— HeatAn emotional and character-led story that is sure to tug at your heartstrings
—— Woman's OwnSuch a moving book about loving someone, both inside and out. Just lovely
—— Alice Peterson, bestselling author of Monday to Friday ManA beautiful, uplifting story with characters that made me smile on every page
—— Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn BrightsideThis is a beautifully-written, emotionally rich story about hope, love and new beginnings. I fell in love with Alice and Alfie, along with the other hospital residents, immediately
—— Lynsey JamesA warm, captivating love story that will break your heart and put it back together again. The story was totally unique and really beautiful, with characters so real that finishing the book felt like saying goodbye to friends.
—— Olivia Beirne, author of The Accidental Love LetterLove and compassion is compressed into the pages of this book [...] I found myself staying up way past my bed time to read, and read, and read
—— Anything Goes LifestyleBilled as the love story of the year
—— That's LifeHeart-warming love story
—— The Up ComingEngaging and smile-inducing
—— The Connaught TelegraphHeartfelt charm, memorable characters, steamy moments...this rom-com has it all
—— Women's WorldA wonderfully noirish dissection of domestic dysfunction
—— iNEWSMagnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical
—— GuardianHer best yet, a gripping family saga that sees her tackle female rage, ageism, mental health, sibling rivalry and the frailties of technology with incisive wit and verve. Quintessential Moriarty: suspenseful and funny, full of twists and as binge-worthy as the finest box set
—— Mail on SundayUtterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner
—— Marian KeyesLiane Moriarty is back with another tour de force
—— GraziaAcutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed
—— Sunday ExpressFull of realistic characters and sharp human insights
—— Good HousekeepingDeliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in
—— Real People[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics
—— Daily MailMoriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books
—— GuardianThe latest book from one of your favourite authors
—— PrimaThrilling, a masterclass
—— SunClever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever
—— Woman & HomeA real pleasure to read
—— Daily MailWith heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read
—— BestThe perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending
—— Good HousekeepingA deliciously dark tense mystery drama
—— Good HousekeepingThrilling
—— GraziaThis will keep you guessing until the end
—— RedIf you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you
—— Living NorthIngenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling
—— Female FirstThere is not a word wasted. I could not put it down
—— Today UK NewsThe ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight
—— Press AssociationPraise for Liane Moriarty
—— -Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for
—— Jojo MoyesStaggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable
—— Sophie HannahKeeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read
—— Reese WitherspoonMoriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly
—— Sunday ExpressStraight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it
—— Good HousekeepingAs brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive
—— HeatA hell of a good book. Funny and scary
—— Stephen KingRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomeLike drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayPerfect
—— HelloFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— Fabulous