by Jojo Moyes
First published 2019
Journalist Ellie stumbles upon a passionate letter from 1960, written by a man pleading with his lover to leave her husband. Captivated by the forbidden romance, Ellie delves deeper into the lives of these star-crossed lovers, even as her own relationship with a married man threatens to unravel. As the mysteries of the past and present collide, Ellie must confront the power of love, loyalty, and the sacrifices we make for those we cherish. At its heart, a poignant story about the enduring allure of love, the weight of our choices, and the fragility of happiness.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance, second-chance
432 pages · Paperback