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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A heartbreaking read of loss and hope from Laura Pearson

The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…

Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.

But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: ‘Find D’.

Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn’t seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.

It seems impossible. She doesn’t even know if Dot’s still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she’s still no closer to finding Dot.

What she doesn’t know is that her list isn’t just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again…

A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.

Readers are loving The Last List of Mabel Beaumont:

‘Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. I adored Mabel and her unlikely gang of colourful characters… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied’ Lisa Timoney

‘Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson

‘I’ve been inundated with books in the uplit genre but this is by far the best I’ve read… moving, life-affirming and utterly wonderful’ Matt Cain

‘I absolutely loved this book… I adore an older protagonist… who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug – but it had spark and wit and humour too. I was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!’ Clare Swatman

‘Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements… So many memorable characters… Beautiful and utterly affecting’ Louise Beech

‘Charming, warm and moving… A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it’s never too late to follow your heart’ Holly Miller

‘I adored it… A heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo’ Nikki Smith

‘I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh… what a beautiful story… Poignant and inspiring!’ Jennie Godfrey

‘Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat… Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon’ Karen Angelico

‘A beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it''s never too late to follow your heart… Moving, funny and emotionally clever’ Alison Stockham

‘Wonderful… Uplifting… A brilliant book… Clever and unforgettable. Dive in, and prepare to be inspired’ Ross Greenwood

The utterly heartbreaking, beautiful book club pick from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont

Dear Edie, I wanted you to know so many things. I wanted to tell you them in person, as you grew up by my side. But it wasn’t to be…

When Jess gives birth to Edie, it’s the happiest day of her life. She knows, from the moment her little girl’s hand grasps her finger, that her daughter owns her heart, completely and utterly. And even though Edie’s father has left them, and single motherhood isn’t easy, her beautiful, innocent child brings her untold joy.

But then Jess receives a diagnosis that changes everything. Edie’s life – that is just beginning – is interrupted by worried looks, heavy conversations. And Jess must face the possibility of leaving her daughter to grow up without her.

Propelled by a ticking clock, Jess knows what she has to do. She begins to put pen to paper, to tell her daughter everything she might need to know.

How to love, how to lose, how to forgive, and, most importantly, how to live when you never know how long you have…

A heartfelt story of the navigating forces of hope and love when all else seems lost. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and David Nicholls.

Readers love Laura Pearson:

‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel

‘Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements… Such a unique angle… So many memorable characters… Beautiful and utterly affecting’ Louise Beech

‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between. Most importantly I’ve learned… I’d give it 10 stars if I could’ Nicki’s Book Blog

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied’ Lisa Timoney

‘Such a treat!… Just beautiful… If you’re looking for a charming, warm and moving read, this is the book you need. A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it’s never too late to follow your heart’ Holly Miller

‘I adored it. Laura has written a heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo’ Nikki Smith

‘Well, I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh… what a beautiful story and an amazing cast of characters. Poignant and inspiring!’ Jennie Godfrey

‘Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places’ Karen Angelico

‘What a beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it''s never too late to follow your heart… Moving, funny and emotionally clever. Highly recommend!’ Alison Stockham

The utterly heartbreaking unforgettable story from NUMBER ONE bestselling author Laura Pearson

Once upon a time we were a family…

Back then, all I remember was laughter and joy. I was the first-born child, and I remember so clearly my parents’ joyful faces as I held my little sister, Phoebe, for the first time.

But then one devastating day, everything changed, when Phoebe died. And it tore us all apart.

Then the third daughter – baby Bea – was born. It was meant to be the start of us healing. Becoming a family again. But the truth was, nothing would ever be the same again.

Now Bea is all grown up. And she’s called me to say she’s pregnant. She says she wants to come home, and she has some questions.

After all these years, I know it’s time for our family secrets to come to the surface. The secrets we’ve been trying to pretend never happened. About the missing pieces in our family… And about the very worst day of my life…

A powerful, heartbreaking story about family, sisterhood, and the ties that bind us. A perfect read for fans of Susan Lewis, Sally Page and Amanda Prowse, from No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, Laura Pearson.

‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel

Readers love Missing Pieces:

‘Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow!!!! Missing Pieces is gripping, heartbreaking, and I didn’t want to put it down. Laura Pearson’s writing is phenomenal!!… This book grabbed me from page 1. It is gripping throughout and the ending had me crying! And I’ve only cried twice reading books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘If you want to have a rollercoaster of a ride, read this. If you want to use up a box of tissues, read this’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow … amazing… straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘A rollercoaster of emotions… The story will stay with me a long time… A book that I couldn’t put down… Deserves far more than five stars’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I had tissues near me each time I picked this book up to read, and the first time it made me cry I was in the bath, and my special pack of tissues were the other side of the bathroom door, argh! I cried with sadness and I cried with relief’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I’m quite an emotional reader and felt an almost physical ache in my heart as I read. I fully expected I’d cry but I didn’t. Not because Missing Pieces isn’t emotional, but because I had the feeling that if I let myself give in to the emotions it was engendering in me, I might never recover… Outstanding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

BRAND NEW from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont comes a powerful story of memory, loss, love, and new beginnings. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Colleen Hoover and Jojo Moyes.

When Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in hospital from a coma, the first thing she says is that her husband must be arrested.

He’s the reason she’s in here. She knows it. She remembers what he did. Clearly as anything.

But there are things Shelley has forgotten too, including parts of her childhood. And as those start to come back to her, so do other memories. Ones with the power to change everything.

But can she trust these new memories, or what anyone around her is telling her? And who is the mysterious hospital volunteer who brings her food and keeps making her smile? Is it possible to find your future when you''re confused about your past?

An unmissable and heartbreaking story, guaranteed to have readers reaching for the tissues!

Readers are loving The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up:

‘This is the kind of story that draws you in and will not let you go… Heartbreaking, heartwarming and absolutely stupendous. I loved it!’ Celia Anderson, author

‘Get your box of tissues ready when you read this book. Laura Pearson has written another beautiful story with a great emotional punch, and I loved every minute of it. A tough, eye-opening and important story told with compassion and sensitivity and characters who came alive on the page.An absolute must read.’ Louise Fein, author

‘Heartbreaking but brimming with hope. This wonderfully original and deftly crafted story hooked me from the first page. Shelley’s story will stay with me for a long time.’ Nicola Gill, author

‘Heart-wrenching, compassionate and empowering, Laura Pearson has done it again. An emotional five stars from me.’ Zoe Folbigg, author

‘I absolutely adored The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up. I loved the dual timeline, it kept me guessing throughout, and I loved the cast of characters around Shelley – the friends and family who helped her find herself and her lost memories again. It dealt with some sensitive issues with care, and I was completely lost in Shelley’s world, desperate for her to rediscover her truth.’ Clare Swatman, author

‘Intriguing, moving and full of compassion… Will stay with me for a long time to come. In Shelley, Pearson has created a character who represents abused women as so much more than the victims of their abuser. Shelley is funny and brave, she’s a friend, a business owner, a daughter, a partner. Her strength shines through from the very first page… Part mystery, part emotional drama and entirely engrossing, I highly recommend you read this book.’ Lisa Timoney, author

‘Pearson’s characters may not be safe, but her readers always are. You know you’re in good hands when you pick up a book by Laura. In Shelley Woodhouse, we meet another strong and complex woman, who, in her search for the truth about her forgotten recent past, discovers not just facts but love and hope… Another beautiful story with humanity at its heart.’ Amy Beashel, author

‘Uplifting... The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Uphandles a serious topic with empathy and grace.’ Alison Stockham, author

‘Such an absorbing, compassionate and ultimately optimistic novel. I loved it.’ Kate Eberlen, author

A heartbreaking story of family and betrayal. From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, Laura Pearson.

Two couples. One big secret…

Emily and Josephine have always shared everything. They’re sisters, flatmates and best friends. It’s the two of them against the world. When Emily has the perfect wedding and Josephine finds the perfect man, they know things will change forever.

But nothing can prepare them for what – or who – one of them is willing to give up for love.

Four people. Three couples. Two sisters. One unforgivable betrayal.

A totally heart-wrenching story about family, loyalty and obsession that will have you racing to the finish, from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.

Readers love Laura Pearson:

‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it’ Amy Beashel

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It’s a tender and uplifting read… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied’ Lisa Timoney

‘Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening… Such a beautiful story.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!… Absolutely EXQUISITE… A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest… A beautiful story that will never leave me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow… amazing… Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… Have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made… A really life affirming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The BRAND NEW emotional read from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, that fans of Colleen Hoover, Cecelia Ahern and Gabrielle Zevin will love.

These are the things Becca Valentine doesn’t know yet:

She doesn’t know that two men are about to come into her life. Both seeking her heart.

She also doesn’t know that everything rests on her love story.

Because there are four children she might have. And Fate has a secret little twist for Becca: if she doesn’t choose the right man at the right time, she may never meet those children.

But what if someone could influence her to follow her heart? Even if they knew it might risk their own chance of coming into being? Because the other thing Becca doesn’t know is that somewhere – in a place they call the Beforelife – there are four beings waiting. And where they are, almost anything is possible…

Readers love Laura Pearson:

‘Even when I couldn’t see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn’t put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I’m aware I’ve used that word before but it is!) and yet, it’s wonderful and I absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening… Such a beautiful story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!… Absolutely EXQUISITE… A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest… A beautiful story that will never leave me.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow… amazing… Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down… Have the tissues ready… it feels so real… it stays with you.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I am lost for words to describe this book which drew me in, enveloped me to the point where I was constantly thinking about the characters, worrying about them like they were my own. I fell in love.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made… A really life affirming read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ Nicki’s Book Blog

‘Gorgeous… Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it.’ Amy Beashel, author

‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. It’s a tender and uplifting read… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.’ Lisa Timoney, author

*This title was originally published as The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine.