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''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan''
Sunday Express

''A sheer delight from start to finish'' Sophie Kinsella
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They live five hundred miles apart. Yet their lives are about to collide . . .

Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan

''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes
''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes
''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell
''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde
''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell
''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle
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Lissa loves her job as a nurse, but recently she''s been doing a better job of looking after other people than looking after herself. After a traumatic incident at work leaves her feeling overwhelmed, she

Trade Review
This sweet romance will lift your spirits * Sunday Mirror *
A timely window into the world of frontline health workers, and an escapist treat for life-swap dreamers * Mail on Sunday *
This uplifting story is one of Colgan's best to date * Daily Mirror *
So charmingly described that it made me want to hot-foot it to the Scottish Highlands . . . beautifully written, emotionally intelligent and poignant to read about the many ways health workers help their communities * Daily Mail *
With a cast of memorable characters . . . charming illustrations by Jenny Colgan herself, and an uplifting storyline, this is one of her best novels * Sunday Express *
A romantic tale that brings a much-needed dose of happiness * Woman *
This book will leave you smiling * Bella *
A heartwarming read - we loved it. * Closer *
Another treat from the queen of feel-good * Woman's Weekly *
A heartwarming, emotional read that raises vital issues * Heat *
A magic story, heartwarming, addictive and a lovely book to read * Woman's Way *
As fresh and invigorating as a breath of sea air -- Fanny Blake * S Magazine *
The sweetest, loveliest book. Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting -- Marian Keyes
A naturally funny, warm-hearted writer who creates characters to love and care about long after you've finished reading -- Lisa Jewell
The most delicious, comforting, satisfying treat -- Jane Green
An evocative, sweet treat -- Jojo Moyes

Five Hundred Miles From You the lifeaffirming

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A Paperback / softback by Jenny Colgan

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    View other formats and editions of Five Hundred Miles From You the lifeaffirming by Jenny Colgan

    Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
    Publication Date: 28/05/2020
    ISBN13: 9780751572018, 978-0751572018
    ISBN10: 0751572012

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    ''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan''
    Sunday Express

    ''A sheer delight from start to finish'' Sophie Kinsella
    ___________________________________

    They live five hundred miles apart. Yet their lives are about to collide . . .

    Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan

    ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes
    ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes
    ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell
    ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde
    ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell
    ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle
    ___________________________________


    Lissa loves her job as a nurse, but recently she''s been doing a better job of looking after other people than looking after herself. After a traumatic incident at work leaves her feeling overwhelmed, she

    Trade Review
    This sweet romance will lift your spirits * Sunday Mirror *
    A timely window into the world of frontline health workers, and an escapist treat for life-swap dreamers * Mail on Sunday *
    This uplifting story is one of Colgan's best to date * Daily Mirror *
    So charmingly described that it made me want to hot-foot it to the Scottish Highlands . . . beautifully written, emotionally intelligent and poignant to read about the many ways health workers help their communities * Daily Mail *
    With a cast of memorable characters . . . charming illustrations by Jenny Colgan herself, and an uplifting storyline, this is one of her best novels * Sunday Express *
    A romantic tale that brings a much-needed dose of happiness * Woman *
    This book will leave you smiling * Bella *
    A heartwarming read - we loved it. * Closer *
    Another treat from the queen of feel-good * Woman's Weekly *
    A heartwarming, emotional read that raises vital issues * Heat *
    A magic story, heartwarming, addictive and a lovely book to read * Woman's Way *
    As fresh and invigorating as a breath of sea air -- Fanny Blake * S Magazine *
    The sweetest, loveliest book. Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting -- Marian Keyes
    A naturally funny, warm-hearted writer who creates characters to love and care about long after you've finished reading -- Lisa Jewell
    The most delicious, comforting, satisfying treat -- Jane Green
    An evocative, sweet treat -- Jojo Moyes

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