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Men I’ve Loved Before

By Adele Parks
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Men I've Loved Before by Adele Parks is a compelling exploration of relationships and self-discovery. The story follows a woman who seems to have it all but is haunted by unresolved emotions from her past. As she navigates love, marriage, and the complexities of modern life, she is forced to confront her history, which leads to insightful and sometimes surprising revelations.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories of self-discovery and relationships interwoven with emotional depth and candid reflections. This novel explores the intricacies of love, marriage, and personal choices, offering a compelling journey through the complexities of past and present relationships. If you appreciate character-driven narratives with a contemporary twist, this could be an engaging read for you.

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What if The One was actually the one that got away? A riveting story of love and the paradox of choice from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies, Just My Luck, and Both Of You.

From the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author comes a modern romantic fiction novel about second chances in love

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What if The One was actually the one that got away? A riveting story of love and the paradox of choice from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies, Just My Luck, and Both Of You.

Natalie and Neil have everything they could want: a stylish London house, two high-flying careers, a close-knit group of friends and family. And best of all: an ideal marriage. Having children, they’ve agreed, would only disrupt their carefree lives.

But then Neil turns thirty-five, and suddenly he’s longing for a baby. However, Nat has not had a similar change of heart.

As they no longer agree on this fundamental issue, their once perfect relationship starts to crumble. Nat starts to think about her exes and wonders if one of the men she has loved in the past can offer her a future, or by looking over her shoulder is she simply going to trip up?

Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks asks the ultimate ‘what if’ question in this insightful, smart, funny novel about revisiting your past…

Praise for Men I’ve Loved Before:

‘A fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth’ Daily Express

‘A wicked pleasure’ Woman & Home

‘Observant, sensitive and we like this a lot!’ Closer

‘A dazzling novel full of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women… This is Parks at her best’ Heat

‘She is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining’ Daily Mirror

Praise for Adele Parks:

‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last’ Lisa Jewell

'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes

‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley

‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable… brilliantly crafted’ T.M. Logan

‘An absolute joy’ Jane Fallon

‘As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones

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Men I’ve Loved Before by Adele Parks is praised for its blend of comedy, real-life themes, and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight it as a wicked pleasure, featuring sharp observations and insights into relationships. It's described as dazzling, with emotional set-pieces and insightful depictions of relationship dynamics, embodying Parks at her best.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780008409135

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Adele Parks MBE was born in North Yorkshire. She is the author of 21 bestselling novels including most recently the Sunday Times and ebook Number One bestseller Both of You. Adele's recent Number One bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck were shortlisted for the British Book Awards and have been optioned for development for TV. Adele has lived in Botswana, Italy and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature. Find Adele on Twitter @adeleparks, Instagram @adele_parks and Facebook @OfficialAdeleParks or visit www.adeleparks.com.

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