The Man I Loved Before: A completely gripping and heart-wrenching page turner - Softcover

Mansell, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1838886249 ISBN 13: 9781838886240

Publisher: Bookouture, 2020

Synopsis

‘Dear Ben, I can only write you this letter because I know you’ll never read it…’

When Jem writes to her ex Ben, it’s to explain everything. All the secrets she kept from him – from the little lies she’d sometimes tell about how new those shoes really were, or how many glasses of wine she’d had that evening… right up to The Big Thing that happened on the night that changed everything. But she never expects he will actually see what she’s written.

She is just writing because she thinks it will help to get the words out. Later, she resolves, she’ll burn the letter, and then the past will be in the past for good.

Because Jem is doing fine now. She’s busy: working, spending time with her best friend, and looking after her mother, who’s in remission from cancer. She’s even dating again and has just met a guy who she thinks she could actually fall for. At long last, Jem is really, definitely somewhere close to happy.

But her mum finds the letter and thinks she’s doing Jem a favour when she posts it to Ben. And Jem’s new, carefully rebuilt life begins to unravel in ways she could never have imagined. Then, when her mother gets ill again, she finds herself asking who has the key to her future. The man she’s falling in love with now? Or the man she loved before?

A heartbreaking, beautifully honest novel that will stay with readers long after they finish it. Perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain, Amanda Prowse, and Susan Lewis.

Readers are loving The Man I Loved Before:

‘I loved this, just finished it and was crying buckets. Happy tears though… This was a brilliant read, funny in parts, heartbreaking in others… Fantastic.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Emotional, moving, heart-wrenching a novel that kept me turning the pages. I was so emotionally involved I needed a box of tissues near me at all times. So well written. Highly recommend this beautiful novel.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘A compelling tale of our time… Gripping and powerful… Brilliantly written… Entertaining, funny in parts and even romantic… Perfectly paced… After I finished, I couldn’t pick up another book for a week because I found myself stuck in this story.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘What a gorgeous story! It had me laughing out loud a lot and it had me snivelling as many times… This is a beautiful and at times hilarious story about learning to get to know yourself and even more important learning to accept who you are.’ B for Bookreview, 5 stars

‘Loved this book!!! Wow! Talk about relatable characters!… Such a great story. Finished it in two sittings. Anna Mansell has a new fan!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Evoked all my emotions… Heart-wrenching’ Book Reviews by Shalini, 5 stars

‘Omg what a touching book. Couldn't put this one down. Drew me in and lived each and every one of the characters… Was honored to have an early copy of this fantastic book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Loved it!! Such an emotional book… Definitely recommend the book. Loved the characters, story and writing style. The book made me laugh and cry.’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘Brilliantly written with great characters… I will be recommending it to everyone I know.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘WOW!!!! Loved this… A really great read that I thoroughly enjoyed.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow, what an emotional heartbreaking read, had me totally engrossed and enthralled!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Edition details

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838886249
• ISBN 13: 9781838886240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392