A Love to Last a Lifetime
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading







The story follows Laura, who is confined to her home after experiencing a trauma, leading her to observe life from her window on Willow Crescent. As she grapples with her isolation, she depends on her husband Jim and best friend Debbie for support, highlighting themes of vulnerability and the struggle to reconnect with the world.
The story follows twenty-two-year-old Ted Green, who, on a cold December night, contemplates ending his life at Waterloo Bridge due to feelings of loneliness and despair. This beautifully written tale explores themes of enduring love and the human experience, capturing the depths of hopelessness and the potential for change. As Ted's journey unfolds, readers are invited to witness the transformative power of connection and the possibility of finding hope even in the darkest moments.
Some people are just made for each other... When seven-year-old Fran first met Will they knew instantly that they were made for each other. For eleven years they were inseparable, but then, at the age of eighteen, Will just upped and disappeared. Twenty-five years later Will is back. Is fate trying to give them a second chance? Still nursing the heart break from all those years ago, Fran is reluctant to give Will the time of day. The price Will must pay is to tell the truth - the truth about why he left, the truth about why he's back... And Fran has her own secrets to hide. The time has come to decide what Fran and Will really want from life - before it's too late. Unashamedly romantic, Before We Grow Old is a book full of love, laughter and tears, and you'll be rooting for Fran and Will from the moment you meet them. Let Clare Swatman whisk you away for the love story of the year. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Isabelle Broom Praise for Clare Swatman: 'A beautifully written tale of enduring love' - Rowan Coleman 'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror 'Wonderful' - Sun 'A bittersweet debut about love, loss and second chances' - Good Housekeeping 'A lovely debut' - Prima 'An utterly gorgeous love story' - Katy Regan.
The most unlikely friendship. The most unexpected consequences. When Anna's husband cheats on her, she's sure she'll never be happy again. But then she meets 94-year-old Grace. Despite an age gap of more than fifty years, the pair set out together on a life-changing journey halfway across the country in search of some answers. Sometimes the only way to move on is to revisit the past. But will Anna and Grace be prepared for what they find? A story about love, female friendship, heartbreak and learning to forgive.
Sisters Katie and Georgie have always shared a close bond. While Katie enjoyed the freedoms of youth, Georgie remained at home. But now Georgie is grown up, and it's time she started exploring. Their mother Jan loves them with all her heart. So what if she kept them out of sight when they were young? She just cared for them so much. She wanted to protect them. But maybe there was another reason for her protective behaviour. If the sisters venture too far afield, it could destroy the facade of their childhood. This family's about to discover that while lies can cause pain, the truth could destroy them all...
Before You Go is powerful story of love and loss, by debut author Clare Swatman.When Zoe's husband Ed dies, her world caves in. But what if Zoe can get Ed back?You find your soulmate . . . Some people stare love in the face for years before they find it. Zoe and Ed fumbled their way into adulthood, both on different paths - but always in the same direction. Years later, having navigated dead-end jobs and chaotic house shares, romance finally blossoms. Their future together looks set . . . Then the unthinkable happens.One morning, on his way to work, Ed is knocked off his bike and dies. Now Zoe must find a way to survive. But she's not ready to let go of the memories. How can she forget all of the happy times, their first kiss, everything they'd built together? Zoe decides she has to tell Ed all the things she never said. Now it's too late. Or is it?