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What Happened That Night

A page-turning read by the No. 1 Bestselling author

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What Happened That Night

By: Sheila O'Flanagan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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 THE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLER

'A fabulous tale with refreshingly inspiring heroines' ***** Heat

Sheila O'Flanagan is the bestselling author of THE MISSING WIFE, and her new bestseller WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT will enchant readers who love the novels of Marian Keyes and Lisa Jewell.

Then

When Lola Fitzpatrick catches the eye of Philip Warren, she's new to Dublin and loving it. He's used to getting what he wants...and she can't resist him. Until one night he forces her to make an impossible choice.

If she'd known then what she knows now, everything might have been different.

Now

Lola's daughter Bey has inherited her mother's impulsive streak and it takes her down dangerous paths.

Then one night she too finds herself in front of a man she loves, with impossible choices of her own to make.

For both women, what happened that night changes everything. For better. For worse. For ever.


What readers are saying about What Happened That Night:

'Brilliant book from start to finish. Another smash from Sheila O'Flanagan' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

'A great, warm, life-affirming read that is not your traditional 'romcom', but offers so much more' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

'This is an exquisite book - everyone who loves a family story will love this book. Ready to change your life?' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Excellent book. I looked forward to reading it every day on my commute... On one occasion I was so engrossed I missed my stop' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars


(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited©2017 Sheila O'Flanagan Contemporary Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction

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Critic reviews

'A fabulous tale with refreshingly inspiring heroines' *****
'The mother/daughter relationship is particularly well evoked'
This warm family story of mother and daughter
See the aftermath as this family tries to put right their mistakes. You'll be rooting for them.
Praise for Sheila's other novels: 'Smart and twisty'
This GONE GIRL-esque novel will have you gripped until the very end
Sheila O'Flanagan has written another first class bestseller. I read the book in one sitting as it was so enjoyable, full of romance and kept you riveted until the last page
Escapist in every sense, this easy-to-read romance has a steely edge
Must read
An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement
A fabulous tale with refreshingly inspiring heroines
A heartfelt tale, told with the sincerity and humour we've come to expect from Sheila O'Flanagan - this is a real page turner
The perfect holiday companion... O'Flanagan is one of our best-known, best-loved and most prolific women's fiction authors. A thoroughly satisfying, well-paced plot from a sure and experienced pen
Romantic and charming
All stars
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Loved it, it really kept me wanting more. Great idea of chapter titles too. Looking out for more.

Diamonds, love and great characters

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Couldn't stop listening to the story and was beautifully told. A gem of a read

A wonderful read

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Lola’s story at the beginning was great, but then Bey came into the picture and it was just one pity party after the next. The title of the book felt slightly irrelevant to the story. Predictable ending and felt like Bey should not have worked for her fathers family after they treated her so badly through the years.

Classic rich vs poor story with poor coming out on top as a shining star and everything slotting into place.

Narration was lovely.

Started well but then dragged on and became predictable

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I think the narrator brought the story to life. A pleasant read, the story was a nice distraction. Good topics.

Pleasant and very well read

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amazing nice lovely and can recommend this to all. truly lovely story amazing and truthful

loved this book

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