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What Happened to Us?

An emotional and heart-warming Irish novel to curl-up with from the #1 Kindle bestselling author
By Faith Hogan
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After ten years together, Carrie Nolan's world shatters when Kevin Mulvey leaves her for someone else. Determined to reclaim her happiness, Carrie finds support in a diverse group of strangers. But when a catastrophic event shakes her trust, she must confront how far she’s willing to fall before she can begin again. What Happened to Us? is a heartwarming and emotional journey about endings and fresh starts.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt contemporary romances with relatable characters and themes of resilience and new beginnings, especially fans of Cecilia Ahern, Jodi Picoult, and Sheila O'Flannagan.

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How far do you need to fall before you learn the true value of family and friends? And is it ever too late to start again...?

A heart-warming story full of winter warmth and new beginnings. Perfect for the fans of Cecelia Ahern from the No1 bestseller Faith Hogan.

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'A heartwarming, emotional read... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick.

Sometimes the end is only the beginning...

After ten years together, Dubliner Carrie Nolan is devastated when she's dumped by Kevin Mulvey without even a backwards glance. But on reflection, she had been sacrificing her own long-term happiness by pandering to his excessive ego – well, not anymore!

While Kevin is 'living the dream' with his beautiful new Brazilian girlfriend, Carrie seeks solace from a circle of mismatched strangers who need her as much as she needs them.

Then suddenly a catastrophic sequence of events leaves Carrie unsure if there's anyone she can trust.

How far do you need to fall before you realise it's never too late to start again?

Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern, Jodi Picoult and Sheila O'Flannagan.

Praise for What Happened to Us?:

'A heartwarming, emotional read... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick

'This delightful story will satisfy any reader longing for a happy ending to make things right' Judith Keim, bestselling author of The Beach House Hotel Series

'A story that stays with you long after you finish the last page' Rosie Hendry, bestselling author of the East End Angels series

'A thoroughly enjoyable story!' Love Books Actually

'I devoured this fabulous read' Sandra

'Another brilliant 5-star read for me from this author' Donna Maguire

'This is a wonderful uplifting character-driven story' Amazon Customer

'One of the best books I have read for ages' Suzanne

'I absolutely loved reading What Happened To Us?' Ginger Book Geek

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What Happened to Us? is praised as a heartwarming, emotional read perfect for a cosy day, with reviewers highlighting its lingering impact and delightful storytelling. Fans of uplifting, character-driven romances will appreciate this thoroughly enjoyable, page-turning tale.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781838938406

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Faith lives in the west of Ireland with her husband, four children and two very fussy cats. She has an Hons Degree in English Literature and Psychology, has worked as a fashion model and in the intellectual disability and mental health sector.

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