Author:Lisa Jewell
The huge bestseller from the author of The Family Upstairs and The Girls - a love story for anyone who adored One Day in December and David Nicholls.
Right person. Wrong time . . .
Vince and Joy have their whole lives ahead of them on the day they meet as teenagers, and instantly fall in love.
But two weeks later, a misunderstanding forces them apart.
When they cross paths seven years later they've been living very different lives.
Yet neither of them has been able to let go of their first love.
What happens when you meet the right person at the wrong time?
'Vince and Joy got me through a hard time. Gave me the strength to walk away from my situation. When we read books about characters we can relate to, it makes us feel less alone. An awakening' C L Moore
'A gem of a read' Grazia
'One of those rare books with the variety, complexity and unexpectedness of real life. A book you simply disappear into. And you emerge two days later on a cloud of cosy memories' Sunday Telegraph
'A Must Buy Book - classy, evocative, intelligent and insightful' Company
One of those rare books with the variety, complexity and unexpectedness of real life . . . Fans of chick-lit will understand when I say that this is a book you simply disappear into
—— Sunday TelegraphMagnetic, unpretentious and bursting with one-liners
—— CosmopolitanFun and witty . . . one of the top chick-lit authors
—— RevealIf you believe fate plays a hand in all our love lives, you just won't be able to put Vince and Joy down
—— HeatThat happy-ending feeling lingers long after the book's back on the shelf. We love Vince and Joy
—— PrimaClassy, evocative, intelligent and insightful
—— CompanyA perfect holiday book
—— OKA gem of a read
—— GraziaAn easy, feel-good read
—— CloserA richly rewarding read
—— EveI LOVED this novel! The story was engaging and moving and heartbreakingly romantic. I fell in love with the characters as they fell in love with one another. Beautifully written with an achingly poignant ending, it had me hooked from page one
—— ELLA HARPER , bestselling author of Pieces of YouA thoughtful and beautifully written book. Clever, heartbreaking, exquisite
—— RACHEL BURTON , bestselling author of The Many Colours of UsBeautiful and wise, The Day We Met is a love story that I won't forget for a long time. This book touched me deeply and made me believe, more than ever, in the power of true love
—— CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN , author of The House of Birds and ButterfliesA beautiful love story, where people make mistakes, miss chances and try to the do the right thing. A cracking read
—— RACHEL DOVE , author of The Flower Shop on Foxley StreetExcellent craic that will have you shedding a tear as well as laughing your socks off
—— FabulousOh lads! This book! There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feicin' HILAIRE and very touching
—— Marian KeyesYou'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to invest in a shumper (though not for going OUT OUT) and as soon as you've finished it, you'll want to reread this hilarious novel, which will also get you in the right feels
—— Red OnlineWith witty dialogue, sharp observations and piles of humour, this is a riot of a read, but with plenty of depth, too - we found ourselves choking up as well as, erm . . . peeing with laughter
—— Heat, The Funny OneHer voice leaps off the page . . . it's this depth of character and eye for detail that makes comparisons with Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones series spot-on
—— IndependentFunny and touching . . . we fell in love with the heroine of Oh My God What a Complete Aisling, about a small-town girl in Dublin
—— Good HousekeepingThis quickfire tragi-comedy is bursting with clever one-liners and acute observations
—— Sunday ExpressA runaway success . . . it's an uplifting romcom that combines elements of Bridget Jones and Four Weddings with Father Ted
—— Kirsty Lang, BBC Radio 4 Front RowThis hilarious Irish bestseller, which came to life via a viral Facebook page, follows country girl Aisling as she moves from her hometown to big city living in Dublin. She's sweet, a little clueless but a force to be reckoned with
—— BuzzfeedAisling is an absolute gem of a character and this book is a breath of fresh air
—— SunHilarious . . . A well-crafted tale with warmth and emotion
—— Woman MagazineIt's sweet and it's funny and it's moving and it's perfect
—— The PoolMy unofficial autobiography
—— Aisling BeaAn utter ray of sunshine
—— RedThe 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 MagazineThe Hot List
—— Inside SoapThe 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