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Before I Saw You

A joyful read asking ‘can you fall in love with someone you’ve never seen?’
By Emily Houghton
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Before I Saw You delves into the lives of two individuals, Alice and Alfie, who find themselves as hospital neighbours, separated by a curtain. While they both deal with their own physical and emotional challenges, a connection blossoms through their conversations, as they share hopes and fears without ever seeing one another. This touching narrative explores themes of healing, friendship, and the unexpected ways people can impact each other's lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by heartwarming tales of unexpected connections and emotional healing. Set in a unique hospital environment, it weaves a touching story of two strangers who form a remarkable bond despite never having seen each other's faces. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives filled with hope, love, and resilience.

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It is beautifully written with characters that have such great depth.'
***** 'An absolute joy and a love story about falling in love and allowing yourself to be loved.'
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The Flatshare meets Me Before You, this book flips modern dating on its head and asks if you can really fall in love with someone you've never seen.

CAN YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN?

Alice and Alfie are strangers. But they sleep next to each other every night.

Alfie Mack has been in hospital for months recovering from an accident. A new face on the ward is about as exciting as life gets for him right now, so when someone moves into the bed next to him, he's eager to make friends. But it quickly becomes clear that seeing his neighbour's face won't happen any time soon.

Alice Gunnersley has been badly burned and can't even look at herself yet, let alone allow anyone else to see her. She keeps the curtain around her bed firmly closed, but it doesn't stop Alfie trying to get to know her. And gradually, as he slowly brings Alice out of her shell, might there even be potential for more?

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Before I Saw You by Emily Houghton is praised as a charming and emotional romance featuring deeply relatable characters. Reviewers highlight its heartwarming and inspirational narrative, drawing comparisons to other beloved romantic tales. The story is commended for its emotional depth, engaging plot, and its ability to make readers both smile and feel deeply connected to the characters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784165574

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 400

Collections

Contemporary Romance Emily Houghton Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Emily Houghton is the author of BEFORE I SAW YOU. She is an Essex girl at heart but now spends most of her time between London and Suffolk. Emily worked in digital product management at Tesco and Barclays for seven years and it was during a sabbatical from work, travelling around India, that her first book was born; the first draft is still written on her phone! After a whirlwind few months, Emily quit her corporate job to live her dream of writing full-time. A true Gemini at heart, she's got many interests and is a trained spin and yoga teacher. She has a curiosity for life and has a passion for all things well-being, one day hoping to create her own retreat space with a lot of dogs! Her writing, whilst centering around love stories, often touches on deeper emotional themes such as self-love, healing and the power of finding yourself.

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