I loved this. It's an emotional, tear inducing love story tackling some of life's tragedies but there's also plenty of comedy moments and laughs too. For me it was the perfect blend.
First published in the UK: March 2018
The blurb
Lizzie Sparkes should be the happiest girl in the world – she’s three months away from marrying The One in the wedding of her dreams! But then The One before the One walks back in to her life with a bombshell.
Lizzie Sparkes should be the happiest girl in the world – she’s three months away from marrying The One in the wedding of her dreams! But then The One before the One walks back in to her life with a bombshell.
Alex’s unexpected return changes everything and now Lizzie faces an impossible dilemma. Because how can you leave the past behind you, when it’s standing right in front of you…asking you for one more chance?
Much to my surprise I loved this. I choose this based on the blurb, not knowing anything about it but thinking it was a romcom. Then, discovering it was described as a "beautiful love story" and likened to JoJo Moyes' Me Before You I put off reading it thinking it might be a bit heavy and emotional for my tastes.
By her own admission, author Maria Realf was originally planning to write a romcom but then her writing took a slightly different turn. This makes total sense as its definitely an emotional, tear inducing love story tackling some of life's tragedies but there's also plenty of comedy moments and laughs too. For me it was the perfect blend.
The story was not only beautifully written but also written in my favourite style with chapters cleverly alternating between the present day (life with current fiance Josh) and the past (life with 'the one Alex).
The characters were wonderfully crafted - from main character Lizzie to her best friend, boyfriend's sister and other supporting characters. As such I was totally invested in their fates and even surprisingly for a love triangle I was drawn to both Josh and Alex to the point where I was weirdly rooting for them both.
I also loved that the author didn't cope out with an unrealistic 'happy ever after' ending but still managed to provide an upliftingly optimistic finish.
Meet the author
Follow author Holly Hepburn on Twitter at @MariaRealf or find out more at www.mariarealf.com.
Follow author Holly Hepburn on Twitter at @MariaRealf or find out more at www.mariarealf.com.
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