THE LOVE I COULD HAVE HAD

THE MUST-READ ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE YEAR

‘Original, heartfelt and absorbing, I read it in one sitting.’ JOSIE SILVER, bestselling author of One Day in December

What if you could do all the things you never did . . .

Meet Olivia. Her life is just about perfect. She has a great job, a close-knit family — and she’s going to marry the love of her life this summer.

So what’s missing? She’s twenty-eight years old and she’s never left her hometown. And Jake is the only boyfriend she’s ever had. Her friends tell her how lucky she is — and Liv believes them. But there’s still something bugging her.

After a romantic lakeside picnic to celebrate their one-year engagement, Liv takes a stroll to clear her head. She slips and loses her balance, plunging into the cold lake water . . .

When Liv wakes up, she’s in a hospital bed. The nurse tells her she was brought in by a dog walker who found her unconscious.

But Liv has no scratches or bruises. And there’s no engagement ring on her finger.

Her family, her fiancé and everyone else she thought she knew don’t know who she is. And Jake is about to propose to somebody else.

So now Liv has a chance to do all the things she never did. But maybe she doesn’t want to. Maybe she wants Jake to fall in love with her all over again . . .

The Love I Could Have Had is an extraordinary and unforgettable novel for anyone who has ever believed in destiny and soulmates — or paused to wonder what your life might look like if you'd made a different choice.

This powerful love story is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Audrey Niffenegger, Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls, Colleen Hoover, Laura Barnett, Rebecca Searle and Holly Miller.

READERS LOVE C.J. CONNOLLY, SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 KATIE FFORDE DEBUT ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR:

‘A page-turning, electrifying read — with wit, warmth, and a compelling twist of “otherness”.’ HELEN LEDERER

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was amazing! I was hooked from the beginning and finished it in one sitting . . . it was emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful at times. This really is a must read!!’ Jaclyn F.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow wow wow!!! I could not put this book down, I read almost all of it in one sitting! I absolutely loved the ending and the way this entire book was written was absolute perfection . . . I will be recommending this to absolutely everyone, it was just so good!!’ Ciara W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An enjoyable read! It’s fast paced and keeps you interested.’ Kumud B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is extremely well written and thought provoking. I thought about it long after I finished the story. I hope to see more books from this author. A marvellous debut novel.’ Sheri N.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It tugged at my heartstrings. The decisions they are faced with, the sadness but also happiness. What an amazing read. I loved the ending! I highly recommend.’ Jeannette K.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put this down — I was rooting for everyone. The pacing was great, well-written characters, and a really intriguing story. I would love to read more from this author.’ Marley H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really, really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time!’ Tiffany R.