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Before We Grow Old

By: Clare Swatman
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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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 11 years they were inseparable, but then, at the age of 18, Will just upped and disappeared.

Twenty-five years later Will is back.

Is fate trying to give them a second chance?

Still nursing the heartbreak 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 an audiobook 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.

©2022 Clare Swatman (P)2022 Boldwood Books Clean & Wholesome Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good

Critic reviews

"A beautifully written tale of enduring love." (Rowan Coleman)

"Irresistible.... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day." (Sunday Mirror)

"A bittersweet debut about love, loss and second chances." (Good Housekeeping)
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Although the story line was good, I have to admit jumping a few chapters towards the end as I got a little bored! The end was touching though.

okayish!

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I enjoyed listening to this book, and got through it in only a few days. the narrator was very good and the characters very believable. the story was a bit predictable but overall very enjoyable.

a good read

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This is the first Claire Swatman book I have read/listened too. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a book and Karen Cass brought it to life in only a way she can ~ Karen is one of the best narrators we are lucky to have in audible.

There is a 🚨TRIGGER WARNING 🚨 for anyone dying from cancer or have had a loved one go through it.

I totally believe that you will be with your soul mate as nothing that is meant for you will not go by you, this book proves that "The One" doesn't get away!

This book was cleverly written so we didn't listen to the daily physical things involved with a dying cancer patient but instead the emotions Will felt. Obviously this book was bittersweet, the only thing that annoyed me, was Jacob knew he had a brother in Kieran because Fran told him but Will didn't mention he had a daughter to Jacob, so he didn't meet his little sister Elodie, even though they must have met by the end of the book ~ a tad frustrating!

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Very Emotional

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Really enjoyed this book! It was a bit of emotional rollercoaster which had me tears but loved it all the same .

Loved this !!

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I absolutely loved this audio book. Above story stemming from childhood ... a lovely narrator voice to. will be looking for more books from this author.

a beautiful romantic tale

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