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From the New York Times bestselling author of Just Haven't Met You Yet and This Time Next Year

'Romantic, wise and LOVELY' Marian Keyes

What would you do if the one that got away turned up the night before your wedding?

Audrey is marrying Josh; steady, dependable Josh, the love of her life. They share a flat and a bank account, and it's the only relationship that Audrey's ever had that feels like something she can put her trust in. But romance should be full of fireworks, and as the big day approaches, Audrey's found herself wondering if Josh really is 'the one'.

So, when Josh's sister Miranda arrives at their rehearsal dinner with Fred - Audrey's 'What If?' guy, the man she met six years ago and had one amazing day with but never saw again - Audrey can't help but see it as a sign.

Surely Fred's appearance the night before Audrey is due to get married can't be a coincidence. And when everything that could go wrong with the wedding starts to go wrong, Audrey has to wonder: could fate be trying to stop her from making a huge mistake?

______________________________________

Praise for Sophie Cousens:

'Heart-warming and unashamedly romantic' RUTH JONES

'Sparkling and uplifting' MHAIRI MCFARLANE

'Sweet and heartwarming' LINDSEY KELK

'Utterly brilliant, delightfully funny and impossible to put down' CATHY BRAMLEY

*******
Want more from Sophie Cousens? Pre order her next brilliant novel, The Good Part, now!



Trade Review
Romantic, wise and LOVELY * Marian Keyes *
A new Sophie Cousens book is always cause for celebration. Sweet, smart, funny and warm, Before I Do is rom-com writing at its best. * Lindsey Kelk *
I am the biggest fan of Sophie Cousens! She always delivers a true, laugh-out-loud, romcom with a ton of depth, and Audrey may be my favourite heroine. Before I Do could easily be her best book yet! * Lizzy Dent *
A must-read for every rom-com reader out there, Before I Do is warm, witty, and wise. I raced through it! It's Sophie's best book yet - she really is a writer to watch * Laura Jane Williams *

I'm a big fan of Cousens's beautifully written, pacy stories and this one is especially good on relationships,
expectations, second chances and how hard it can be to let go.

* Daily Mail *
A total page-turner - with an endearing protagonist and packed with humour and warmth, Before I Do is a dazzling romance. This book is definitely 'the one'! * Beth Reekles *
I adored this novel! Funny, clever, poignant, with characters that just leap off the page. I loved how I was never sure quite how it was going to end, and I kept thinking about it even when I wasn't reading. Thoroughly recommend! * Emily Stone *
So romantic . . . the love story was unexpected in the best possible ways * Rosie Walker *
I absolutely adored this clever, funny story - it's not only the best kind of romance but I want Audrey to be my new BFF * Rachael Lucas *
A fun, heart-warming, will-they-won't-they romcom that is perfect for summer or an anytime feel-good read * Laura Carter *
Sophie has transformed the idea of pre-wedding jitters into the most sensational love story. The characters are dazzling and the plot keeps you guessing right until the end. Totally glorious. * Hannah Doyle *
A funny, insightful, properly swoony rom-com, Before I Do genuinely had me stumped as to which way Audrey would go, and perplexed as to what I wanted her to do. Cousens' deft unfurling of Audrey's dilemma is brilliant. Say 'I do' to the book! * Pernille Hughes *
Bursting with brilliant characters and laugh-out-loud one-liners, this is a book to say 'I do' to * Heat *
A heart-warming, witty read * Closer *
Super-uplifting, super-funny and a super read! * Fabulous *
'Heartwarming, romantic and funny . . . it's impossible to put down!' * Peterborough Telegraph *
'A quirky and emotional love story with plenty of Sophie's trademark wit and humour - a joy to read!' * My Weekly *
'A must-read that will make you laugh out loud and take a breath in equal measure and you will not be able to put this book down.' * Belfast Telegraph *
'Quirky...this book isn't just simple romance - there is plenty of depth too, and twists that will keep you guessing right up to the final chapters!' * My Weekly *
'Before I Do is the perfect page-turner.' * That's Life! *

Before I Do: a funny and unexpected love story

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 29/09/2022
      ISBN13: 9781529393835, 978-1529393835
      ISBN10: 1529393833
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From the New York Times bestselling author of Just Haven't Met You Yet and This Time Next Year

      'Romantic, wise and LOVELY' Marian Keyes

      What would you do if the one that got away turned up the night before your wedding?

      Audrey is marrying Josh; steady, dependable Josh, the love of her life. They share a flat and a bank account, and it's the only relationship that Audrey's ever had that feels like something she can put her trust in. But romance should be full of fireworks, and as the big day approaches, Audrey's found herself wondering if Josh really is 'the one'.

      So, when Josh's sister Miranda arrives at their rehearsal dinner with Fred - Audrey's 'What If?' guy, the man she met six years ago and had one amazing day with but never saw again - Audrey can't help but see it as a sign.

      Surely Fred's appearance the night before Audrey is due to get married can't be a coincidence. And when everything that could go wrong with the wedding starts to go wrong, Audrey has to wonder: could fate be trying to stop her from making a huge mistake?

      ______________________________________

      Praise for Sophie Cousens:

      'Heart-warming and unashamedly romantic' RUTH JONES

      'Sparkling and uplifting' MHAIRI MCFARLANE

      'Sweet and heartwarming' LINDSEY KELK

      'Utterly brilliant, delightfully funny and impossible to put down' CATHY BRAMLEY

      *******
      Want more from Sophie Cousens? Pre order her next brilliant novel, The Good Part, now!



      Trade Review
      Romantic, wise and LOVELY * Marian Keyes *
      A new Sophie Cousens book is always cause for celebration. Sweet, smart, funny and warm, Before I Do is rom-com writing at its best. * Lindsey Kelk *
      I am the biggest fan of Sophie Cousens! She always delivers a true, laugh-out-loud, romcom with a ton of depth, and Audrey may be my favourite heroine. Before I Do could easily be her best book yet! * Lizzy Dent *
      A must-read for every rom-com reader out there, Before I Do is warm, witty, and wise. I raced through it! It's Sophie's best book yet - she really is a writer to watch * Laura Jane Williams *

      I'm a big fan of Cousens's beautifully written, pacy stories and this one is especially good on relationships,
      expectations, second chances and how hard it can be to let go.

      * Daily Mail *
      A total page-turner - with an endearing protagonist and packed with humour and warmth, Before I Do is a dazzling romance. This book is definitely 'the one'! * Beth Reekles *
      I adored this novel! Funny, clever, poignant, with characters that just leap off the page. I loved how I was never sure quite how it was going to end, and I kept thinking about it even when I wasn't reading. Thoroughly recommend! * Emily Stone *
      So romantic . . . the love story was unexpected in the best possible ways * Rosie Walker *
      I absolutely adored this clever, funny story - it's not only the best kind of romance but I want Audrey to be my new BFF * Rachael Lucas *
      A fun, heart-warming, will-they-won't-they romcom that is perfect for summer or an anytime feel-good read * Laura Carter *
      Sophie has transformed the idea of pre-wedding jitters into the most sensational love story. The characters are dazzling and the plot keeps you guessing right until the end. Totally glorious. * Hannah Doyle *
      A funny, insightful, properly swoony rom-com, Before I Do genuinely had me stumped as to which way Audrey would go, and perplexed as to what I wanted her to do. Cousens' deft unfurling of Audrey's dilemma is brilliant. Say 'I do' to the book! * Pernille Hughes *
      Bursting with brilliant characters and laugh-out-loud one-liners, this is a book to say 'I do' to * Heat *
      A heart-warming, witty read * Closer *
      Super-uplifting, super-funny and a super read! * Fabulous *
      'Heartwarming, romantic and funny . . . it's impossible to put down!' * Peterborough Telegraph *
      'A quirky and emotional love story with plenty of Sophie's trademark wit and humour - a joy to read!' * My Weekly *
      'A must-read that will make you laugh out loud and take a breath in equal measure and you will not be able to put this book down.' * Belfast Telegraph *
      'Quirky...this book isn't just simple romance - there is plenty of depth too, and twists that will keep you guessing right up to the final chapters!' * My Weekly *
      'Before I Do is the perfect page-turner.' * That's Life! *

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