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A BRAND NEW unforgettable and heartwarming novel of love, second chances and unexpected connections. đ Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse and Dorothy Koomson.'Bold and deeply moving.â Heidi Stephens âââââA message from the past. A chance for a new beginning âď¸â¨
Angie Ansah is standing at a crossroads. Her marriage has changed, her heart feels uncertain, and for the first time in years, she is beginning to ask what she truly wants...
Then a message appears.
From an old school crush she never quite forgot.
As long-buried feelings resurface, Angie is caught between her loyalty to her husband, love for her teenage daughter, and the intoxicating possibility of something more.
What happens when the life you built no longer fits?
Who are you when everything changes?
Is it ever too late to choose yourself?
From bestselling author Frances Mensah Williams CBE comes a stand out, life-affirming story of new beginnings and finding joy when life takes you somewhere you never planned to go.âA poignant story about one womanâs struggle to overcome her grief and find healing and joy once more.' Della Galton âââââ
'Very moving. A Great story!' Sheila Norton
Praise for Frances Mensah Williams' novels:
'Readers are sure to enjoy this uplifting work.â Publishers Weekly
âI very much enjoyed this brilliantly written novel.â Dorothy Koomson
âA witty, true, and, sometimes, heartbreaking portrayal of married life.â Ayesha Harruna Attah
âA celebration of sisterhood. You wonât want to put the story down till it ends.â Chibundu Onuzo
Readers LOVE Out of this World:'I got attached to all the characters in this book in their own way. The writing was so beautiful...I really felt this book. It's one that gets under your skin.' Reader review âââââ
'Emotional, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, this is a story that lingers long after the final page.' Reader review âââââ
'An achingly beautiful and profoundly moving exploration of the human spirit.' Reader review âââââ
'This was such a touching and thought provoking story about family, heartbreak, resilience, and healing, and itâs definitely one that will stay with me for a long time.' Reader review âââââ
Frances Mensah Williams CBE is the author of acclaimed contemporary fiction novels, including Out of This World and Tell Me About It, published by award-winning pulisher Boldwood Books. She is an entrepreneur, consultant, executive coach, and TEDx speaker, and was awarded a CBE in 2020 for services to Africans in the UK and in Africa.