Author:Hilary Boyd
From the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park comes an emotional and beautifullywritten story of love, loss, and finding love again.
'One of the best family and friendship sagas - an emotional read' Prima
What if the one you tried to forget is the one you can't live without?
Stella once thought that if she never saw Jack again, it would be too soon.
But life has other plans for her and her stubborn, handsome ex-husband.
Looking after their daughter in a time of need, Stella finds herself unwillingly reunited with the man she shared the best years of her life with - followed by the worst.
Where tragedy once tore them apart, now Stella and Jack are being drawn back together. But each of them has a new partner and a new life.
Should they fight temptation?
Should the past remain the past?
Or are some loves simply meant to be?
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'Riveting' Woman & Home
'Terrific, beautifully written, searingly honest' Charles Dance
'Fans rate this deeply emotional read her best novel yet' Sunday Post
'True to life characters whose dilemmas will tear at your heartstrings' Sunday Mirror
A smart, sometimes harrowing story, with true to life characters whose dilemmas will tear at your heartstrings
—— Sunday MirrorFans rate this deeply emotional read her best novel yet
—— Sunday PostDivided by tragedy, Stella and Jack are drawn together once more in this riveting relationships novel
—— Woman & HomeI really resented having to put The Anniversary down - terrific, beautifully written, searingly honest
—— Charles Dance, actor, screenwriter and directorOne of the best family and friendship sagas. [An] emotional read . . . Stella and Jack's marriage is over. Will feelings resurface when their daughter needs them?
—— PrimaA journey through the stages of life and love that will make you laugh out loud
—— Woman's WeeklyPraise for Hilary Boyd
—— -Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes
—— Daily MailA warm and well-written case for love affairs in later life
—— Daily TelegraphPoignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart string-puller
—— CloserI was ripping through this book . . . addictive
—— Evening StandardBoyd gets under the skin of her characters to show that falling in love isn't limited to the young
—— Sunday ExpressA smart emotional drama, you will race through this
—— Sunday MirrorBoyd is terrific at cutting to the quick of modern relationships
—— Woman & HomeBoyd is the mistress of the multi-layered story
—— My WeeklyLike The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable
—— Independent, 10 Best Debut Novels by Women AuthorsIf you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad
—— RedShe's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it!
—— Sarah Knight , bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kPure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read
—— Ali Land , Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Me Bad MeChloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine
—— US WeeklyUsing Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist
—— Library JournalDeliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget
—— BookpageChloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work
—— Richard Skinner, Director of Fiction at the Faber AcademyA lovely, absorbing novel, full of the beauty and mystery of the Mojacar
—— Kate EberlenA writing powerhouse
—— Carrie Hope FletcherHeart-warming and wonderfully romantic
—— Rosanna LeyThe perfect getaway read
—— RedBeautiful, life-affirming stories that whisk you away and make you fall in love
—— Miranda DickinsonThe funniest, warmest, loveliest book I've read in so long. The characters are so hilarious and relatable, I laughed non-stop and genuinely didn't want it to end
—— Lucy VineI've spent the last forty-eight hours laughing my head off at this novel . . . but it's not just comic, there's a real heart to it and it's often very moving
—— John BoyneOne of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes
—— Louise O'NeillIf I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling . . . It left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others
—— Sinead CrowleyOne of the funniest books I've read in twenty years
—— Paul HowardAnother funny and lovable take on everyone's favourite small-town girl Aisling. A highly entertaining and absorbing addition to your bookshelves
—— Sunday Business PostEvery Irish person knows an Aisling, and there is nothing more delightful than recognising something familiar being projected back at you through a novel. While the books are both extremely funny, they also reflect a period in Irish culture and centre around a heartwarming story for Aisilings of the ages
—— Image MagazineNot only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud
—— StylistThe scene is set for a great unravelling. People running from their pasts, presents and futures - what more could one ask for?
—— Connaught TelegraphSkilful. Witty and fast-paced
—— The WeekGreat fun
—— PeopleAn insightful, twisty thriller set in a luxury retreat cut off from the outside world
—— Eastern Daily PressPraise for Liane Moriarty
—— -Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for
—— Jojo MoyesStaggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable
—— Sophie HannahLike drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayKeeps 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
—— HeatRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomePerfect
—— Hello!A hell of a good book. Funny and scary
—— Stephen KingFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— FabulousEvery single one of her books is a great read
—— E! OnlineAn ideal summer read
—— Live Preston & FyldeBook Club Summer 2019 Pick
—— Silversurfers