Description:
A heartbreaking tragedy.
Charlie left his hometown behind years ago and hasn’t looked back since. These days, with a successful career and a beautiful soon-to-be fiancee, he couldn’t be happier. But when he receives some unexpected news, his life is forever changed.
A life-changing choice.
Suddenly things are falling apart, and now Charlie has to care for his family. How is he supposed to look after a heartbroken little brother and a sullen teenage sister who want nothing to do with him? He’s completely at a loss and knows he can’t do it alone – not without the help of his oldest friend, Pippa.
The chance to start afresh.
As Charlie steps back into his old life, he soon realises it’s not only his family who needs fixing, there’s also his relationship with Pippa too. But returning home is a painful reminder of all that he lost and tried so hard to forget. And if Charlie is to fight for what he wants, first he must face up to his own past and decide whether he is ready to let go…
https://www.waterstones.com/book/amelia-henley-1-of-2/amelia-henley/9780008511999
Why We Liked It
This is such a powerful novel, rich in storytelling and containing a rollercoaster of emotions. The structure of the chapters adds to the drama, telling the story from the perspective of the different characters.
Poignant, heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measures.
Impossible to put down, this is a book that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.
Highly Recommended!