Author:Cora Carmack
What happens after the happy ending?
Garrick is over the moon that his girlfriend, Bliss, said yes. He's finally found the love of his life. That means his worries are over, right?
But when he invites her to visit London and meet his family, he is presented with a whole new set of problems. How will his privileged and wealthy family react to Bliss's unique brand of awkwardness?
Faking It has it all. Sexual tension, heartache and fabulous characters all wrapped up with a hefty does of Cora Carmack humor
—— Colleen HooverAn extraordinary book . . . Unforgettable
—— GuardianA description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love
—— Daily MailIt is not only the plot that it so compelling . . . What makes this wonderful novel stand out is the cast of emotionally fragile characters, all of whom inspire tremendous sympathy in the reader
—— Daily ExpressA moving tale . . . prepare to weep
—— New York TimesIrresistible . . . seductive . . . a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page
—— Oprah MagazineA spectacularly sure storyteller . . . Reading The Light Between Oceans is a total-immersion experience, extraordinarily moving.
—— Monica Ali, author of BRICK LANE and LOVE MARRIAGEThe Light Between Oceans unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between words, Stedman breathes an anxiety and pulsating intensity that roils with the ocean and the lighthouse beacon
—— Sydney Morning HeraldThe characters are beautifully drawn . . . A completely unique read. ****
—— Heat MagazineA moving tale. One of this year's must-reads
—— Stylist MagazineTold with the authoritative simplicity of a fable . . . engrossing . . . immediate and familiar
—— The New YorkerMesmerising . . . the sheer passion and poetry of Stedman's prose carries us on a wave of emotion and heartbreak
—— Australian Woman's WeeklyPick of the month: The memorable and moving tale of one couple’s search for happiness
—— Woman and HomeA haunting story peopled with characters you care about
—— Choice MagazineLyrical . . . Stedman’s debut signals a career certain to deliver future treasures
—— PeopleStunning and memorable
—— BooklistHeart-wrenching
—— Publisher's WeeklyExquisite
—— KirkusDelicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success
—— ScotsmanLike a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days
—— Irish ExaminerA thought-provoking debut novel . . . this beautifully delineated tale of love and loss, right and wrong, and what we will do for the happiness of those most dear to us, is moving without being maudlin
—— Boston Globeclever, funny and razor-sharp
—— Independent on Sundaythoughtful and ambitious
—— GuardianExcellent and astutely observed
—— Evening Standard