The Almost Wife: An absolutely gripping and emotional summer read / Jade Beer

‘Made me sob my heart out... heartbreaking.’ The Writing Garnet

Helen knows exactly how many stitches to hem a gown, the best type of silk for summer and how to make any woman look beautiful… what she doesn’t know is how to fix her own broken heart.

Helen Whittaker’s beloved husband died three years ago. She misses him every moment of every day. The only thing that eases her pain is her job at The White Gallery – a gorgeous boutique tucked away in her tumbledown, wisteria-covered cottage in the English countryside.

Helen doesn’t know how to ask for help – not even from her own daughter, who feels so distant since it happened. Helen doesn’t even know she needs saving… but this summer everything is going to change…

Sometimes life’s unexpected twists can change everything in a moment. Sometimes heartbreak is the only way you can begin to heal. And sometimes second chances can be found in the most unlikely of places.

An unforgettable and emotional book-club read about family, love and life’s unexpected second chances. If you love Jojo Moyes, Nancy Thayer and Mary Alice Monroe, you will adore this unputdownable summer page-turner.

Readers absolutely love The Almost Wife…

‘You’ll need to grab a box of tissues… one of the most captivating, beautiful, and flawlessly written book I think I have ever read… PERFECTLY perfect in every way.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars

‘I am not going to lie, but I sobbed in this book. Not just a little trickle of tears, I sobbed where it got plain ugly. God, I loved this book!... I feel like I have made new friends… I cried with them, laughed with them, cheered with them and my heart broke with them.’ Zoo Loo Book Blog, 5 stars

‘This book was so good, a good beach read or a book club choice... Grabbed my attention from page one.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘An emotional journey filled with tears of happiness and sadness.’ B for Book Review, 5 stars

‘A story of love, life and family… a rollercoaster of emotions… would make a perfect summer read, in fact a perfect anytime read!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘As frothy and heart-warming as a summer wedding – perfect for reading by the pool, cocktail in hand.’ Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Villa

‘An emotional and touching story.’ Keeper Bookshelf, 5 stars

‘A fun, glamorous story that sparkles with insider detail.’ Polly Williams, Sunday Times bestselling author

‘A gripping story, would love to read more books from the author... Excellent read.’ 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer