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You Only Live Once
The Read Yourself Happy Collection (Related to this series)
- Author
- Maxine Morrey
- Narrator
- Gloria Sanders
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 14 June 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Rural communities, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice and issues, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Dogs as pets
What to expect
Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.
When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.
When her brother offers her spare room to his oldest friend, Jack, Lily’s reluctant – but knowing how much she owes her family, can’t say no.
A lodger takes some getting used to but to her surprise, Lily begins to enjoy Jack’s company. Slowly but surely, Jack encourages Lily to step outside her comfort zone.
But taking risks means facing the consequences, and telling people how she really feels, means Lily might have to face losing them. But as the saying goes - you only live once - and being brave could mean Lily gets a second chance at love…
Praise for Maxine Morrey:
'I absolutely love Maxine’s books - it’s so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh
'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "...but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton
'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge
'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake
‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Writing Garnet
‘A warm hug of a book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel’s Random Reads
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Details
- Author
- Maxine Morrey
- Narrator
- Gloria Sanders
- Duration
- 8 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 June 2022
- ISBN
- 9781801626194
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Rural communities, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice and issues, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Dogs as pets
Synopsis
Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her brother offers her spare room to his oldest friend, Jack, Lily’s reluctant – but knowing how much she owes her family, can’t say no. A lodger takes some getting used to but to her surprise, Lily begins to enjoy Jack’s company. Slowly but surely, Jack encourages Lily to step outside her comfort zone. But taking risks means facing the consequences, and telling people how she really feels, means Lily might have to face losing them. But as the saying goes - you only live once - and being brave could mean Lily gets a second chance at love…Praise for Maxine Morrey:'I absolutely love Maxine’s books - it’s so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "...but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Writing Garnet‘A warm hug of a book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel’s Random Reads
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