Love Will Tear Us Apart

Exploring the complexities of love and friendship in marriage.

Holly Seddon author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Atlantic Books

Published:7th Mar '19

Should be back in stock very soon

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The story follows Kate and Paul, childhood friends who marry under a promise, as they face the challenges of love and friendship in Love Will Tear Us Apart.

In Love Will Tear Us Apart, the complexities of marriage and friendship are explored through the lives of Kate and Paul, childhood friends who made a vow to marry each other if they remained single by thirty. As they approach their tenth wedding anniversary, the couple begins to question the foundation of their relationship. Is their friendship enough to sustain a marriage, or has the promise they made become a burden?

Kate grapples with a secret that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed life together, revealing that the past is never truly behind us. The story delves into the emotional turmoil that can arise when love is tested, and the characters must confront the reality of their choices. As they navigate this crisis, they are forced to reevaluate what it means to love and to be loved.

Love Will Tear Us Apart is a poignant narrative that captures the essence of modern relationships, highlighting the delicate balance between friendship and romantic love. The book is a heartfelt examination of how promises can shape our lives, sometimes leading us to unexpected and painful truths. With its relatable characters and deep emotional resonance, this novel is a compelling read that will linger in the hearts of its readers.

Oh my goodness this book... [A] beautiful book about a marriage & life long friendship, told movingly & slightly mysterious. Highly recommend. * Cecelia Ahern, author of PS. I Love You *
An emotionally intelligent portrait of a relationship. * Daily Mail *
One of themost moving and involving books I have ever read... just perfect. I absolutely loved it. * Gillian McAllister, author of The Evidence Against You *
Beautifully written, with an intricate yet perfectly constructed backstory, and characters I didn't want to leave. A must-read. * Clare Mackintosh, author of After the End *
Genuinely compelling, addictive and deeply satisfying to the very last page, Love Will Tear Us Apart is my book of the year. I absolutely loved it. * Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner *
This pacy, emotional drama is brilliantly written and will suck you in from start to finish. * Sun on Sunday *
A razor-sharp, fast-paced plot and wonderfully complex characters. Not since The Girl on the Train have I been so captivated by a work of suspense. * Tess Gerritsen, author of The Shape of the Night, on Try Not To Breathe *
Such a GRIPPY book. * Marian Keyes, author of The Break, on Try Not To Breathe *
I couldn't put this down - totally captivating. * Jane Fallon, author of Faking Friends, on Don't Close Your Eyes *
You'll be fully hooked from page one... A brilliant, gripping, must-read. * Glamour on Try Not to Breathe *
Thought-provoking, clever, twisty and totally compelling. Bravo! * Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife, on Don't Close Your Eyes *
A gripping story with engaging, brilliantly written characters. * Cosmopolitan.com on Don't Close Your Eyes *
Intriguing, dark and romantic * Celia Ahern, author of PS. I Love You *

  • Short-listed for Hearst Big Books 2019 (UK)

ISBN: 9781786490551

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 248g

344 pages

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