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Out of this World
- Author
- Frances Mensah Williams
- Narrator
- Debra Michaels
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 6 June 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
A Spotify pick for Best Book of the Year so Far 2026! 🎧
A BRAND NEW unforgettable and heartwarming novel of love, second chances and unexpected connections. 💛 Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse and Dorothy Koomson.'Bold and deeply moving.’ Heidi Stephens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A message from the past. A chance for a new beginning ✉️✨
Angie Ansah is standing at a crossroads. Her marriage has changed, her heart feels uncertain, and for the first time in years, she is beginning to ask what she truly wants...
Then a message appears.
From an old school crush she never quite forgot.
As long-buried feelings resurface, Angie is caught between her loyalty to her husband, love for her teenage daughter, and the intoxicating possibility of something more.
What happens when the life you built no longer fits?
Who are you when everything changes?
Is it ever too late to choose yourself?
From bestselling author Frances Mensah Williams CBE comes a stand out, life-affirming story of new beginnings and finding joy when life takes you somewhere you never planned to go.‘A poignant story about one woman’s struggle to overcome her grief and find healing and joy once more.' Della Galton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Very moving. A Great story!' Sheila Norton
Praise for Frances Mensah Williams' novels:
'Readers are sure to enjoy this uplifting work.’ Publishers Weekly
‘I very much enjoyed this brilliantly written novel.’ Dorothy Koomson
‘A witty, true, and, sometimes, heartbreaking portrayal of married life.’ Ayesha Harruna Attah
‘A celebration of sisterhood. You won’t want to put the story down till it ends.’ Chibundu Onuzo
Readers LOVE Out of this World:'I got attached to all the characters in this book in their own way. The writing was so beautiful...I really felt this book. It's one that gets under your skin.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Emotional, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, this is a story that lingers long after the final page.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An achingly beautiful and profoundly moving exploration of the human spirit.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This was such a touching and thought provoking story about family, heartbreak, resilience, and healing, and it’s definitely one that will stay with me for a long time.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Frances Mensah Williams
- Narrator
- Debra Michaels
- Duration
- 8 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806006908
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Romance
Synopsis
A Spotify pick for Best Book of the Year so Far 2026! 🎧A BRAND NEW unforgettable and heartwarming novel of love, second chances and unexpected connections. 💛 Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse and Dorothy Koomson.'Bold and deeply moving.’ Heidi Stephens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A message from the past. A chance for a new beginning ✉️✨Angie Ansah is standing at a crossroads. Her marriage has changed, her heart feels uncertain, and for the first time in years, she is beginning to ask what she truly wants...Then a message appears.From an old school crush she never quite forgot.As long-buried feelings resurface, Angie is caught between her loyalty to her husband, love for her teenage daughter, and the intoxicating possibility of something more.What happens when the life you built no longer fits?Who are you when everything changes?Is it ever too late to choose yourself?From bestselling author Frances Mensah Williams CBE comes a stand out, life-affirming story of new beginnings and finding joy when life takes you somewhere you never planned to go.‘A poignant story about one woman’s struggle to overcome her grief and find healing and joy once more.' Della Galton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very moving. A Great story!' Sheila NortonPraise for Frances Mensah Williams' novels:'Readers are sure to enjoy this uplifting work.’ Publishers Weekly‘I very much enjoyed this brilliantly written novel.’ Dorothy Koomson‘A witty, true, and, sometimes, heartbreaking portrayal of married life.’ Ayesha Harruna Attah‘A celebration of sisterhood. You won’t want to put the story down till it ends.’ Chibundu OnuzoReaders LOVE Out of this World:'I got attached to all the characters in this book in their own way. The writing was so beautiful...I really felt this book. It's one that gets under your skin.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Emotional, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, this is a story that lingers long after the final page.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An achingly beautiful and profoundly moving exploration of the human spirit.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was such a touching and thought provoking story about family, heartbreak, resilience, and healing, and it’s definitely one that will stay with me for a long time.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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