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The Light We Lost

By: Jill Santopolo
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‘Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart.’ Taylor Jenkins Reid

'This book kept me up at night … did not disappoint' Reese Witherspoon

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EVERY LOVE STORY HAS A BEGINNING…

11th September 2001. Lucy and Gabe meet in New York on a day that will change their lives – and the world – forever. As the city burns behind them, they kiss for the very first time.

Over the next thirteen years they are torn apart, then brought back together, time and time again. It’s a journey of dreams, of desires, of jealousy, of forgiveness – and above all, love.

And as Lucy is faced with a devastating choice, she wonders whether their love is a matter of destiny or chance.

…WHAT IF THIS IS HOW THEIR STORY ENDS?

This devastatingly romantic novel about the enduring power of love, with its shocking, unforgettable ending, is perfect for fans of One Day and Talking at Night.

Readers can't stop thinking about The Light We Lost:

'One of the best books I have ever read … keep your tissues handy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Astonishingly good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A love story of epic proportions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Beautifully written, an emotional journey about first love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'WOW! Just wow!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Critic reviews

‘This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint.’ Reese Witherspoon

‘A stunning book, perfect and unputdownable.’ Jill Mansell

‘Emotional and heartbreaking.’ Sarah Morgan

‘An epic love story.’ Prima

‘A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.’ Stylist

‘Your new tearjerker has arrived: Fans of Me Before You and One Day will love/weep over this elegant novel.’ New York Post

‘Heart-wrenching yet beautiful.’ US Weekly

‘An affecting and beautifully-written story about love and missed chances, and how global events can change the course of a single person's life.’ Julie Cohen

‘A heart-wrenching love story… impossible for the reader to put the damned book down!’ Irish Independent

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Got frustrated at the characters decisions and the ending was abrupt. I wanted to know what happened when she went home

Very good

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If you think you found the light, then you will definately enjoy this book. So beautifully written!.

One of my best reads this summer

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I loved this book. Would not have chosen it but was part of Reece Witherspoon’s book club. Well written and well read.

Brilliant

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This was a truly beautiful, heartwarming, heartbreaking story with a simple narrative telling the story of a woman and her life and love in NYC. It was beautifully narrated by the author. A wonderful listen.

A simple story, beautifully told

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Just loved the book. So beautifully written and moving. Definitely recommend and you will love the narration as it feels so authentic

Wonderfully moving

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