Where It All Began: An emotional BRAND NEW novel on love and heartbreak from Debbie Howells for 2026

‘I want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all begins...’

It all begins when Edie’s daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexie’s arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature.

Even though Edie’s marriage to Ryan isn’t perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother.

However, life – in all its beautiful, messy glory – doesn’t always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everything’s changed, and she’s moving as far away from her family as she possibly can.

But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because – as everything in Edie’s life changes – she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save her...

The most unforgettable story of the year – available now!

‘This book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie... I cried a lot. I can see this as film!’ Lucy Mitchell, author

‘A massive WOW!... An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss... A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read... You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow... this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more... Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready... We don’t know what may be around the corner... A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A book that made me cry so much... about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!... Inspirational... You never know what fate will put in your way... A story of love, of loss and more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐