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Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny'' Josie Silver

''Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings'' Holly Miller

''A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope'' Miranda Dickinson

Lost:
Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin.
Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.
If found, please return to Sophie Williams.

Sophie Williams has the perfect career and it''s all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, and more importantly, the secrets of her past.

Samuel McLaughlin is an open book. He lives for the present and life for him is his big Irish family and his friends.

Against all expectation, Samuel breaks down the walls of Sophie''s ordered world and they spend the perfect week together, but when Sophie discovers

Trade Review
Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny. Readers are going to love it! * Josie Silver *
Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings
A heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending. -- Olivia Beirne
An evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable. * Woman & Home *
A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope. -- Miranda Dickinson
Sophie and Sam's story was a gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. -- Fiona Harper
Fans of authors Jojo Moves and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read from Emma Cooper. * Hello *
An evocative, warm and character-driven read * Woman *
While this is resolutely a romantic story, the lines of love between friends and family are explored with such depth and delicacy...Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour. * Magic Radio *
It's a tale to restore your belief in love conquering all... Witty and warm * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
Praise for THE SONGS OF US:
A warm and touching novel about love and loss, and the healing power of family * Woman and Home *
Poignant and beautifully written * Woman *
[A] sweet, moving debut * Good Housekeeping *
This is a very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching and so poignant. I have laughed and cried and cried . . . it reminded me to hold my family close and tell each of them how much I love them -- Jo Thomas
The Songs of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of a book that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read -- Fiona Harper
Quirky, clever and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again -- Katie Fforde

The First Time I Saw You

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    A Paperback / softback by Emma Cooper

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/01/2020
      ISBN13: 9781472265029, 978-1472265029
      ISBN10: 1472265025

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny'' Josie Silver

      ''Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings'' Holly Miller

      ''A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope'' Miranda Dickinson

      Lost:
      Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin.
      Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.
      If found, please return to Sophie Williams.

      Sophie Williams has the perfect career and it''s all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, and more importantly, the secrets of her past.

      Samuel McLaughlin is an open book. He lives for the present and life for him is his big Irish family and his friends.

      Against all expectation, Samuel breaks down the walls of Sophie''s ordered world and they spend the perfect week together, but when Sophie discovers

      Trade Review
      Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny. Readers are going to love it! * Josie Silver *
      Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings
      A heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending. -- Olivia Beirne
      An evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable. * Woman & Home *
      A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope. -- Miranda Dickinson
      Sophie and Sam's story was a gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. -- Fiona Harper
      Fans of authors Jojo Moves and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read from Emma Cooper. * Hello *
      An evocative, warm and character-driven read * Woman *
      While this is resolutely a romantic story, the lines of love between friends and family are explored with such depth and delicacy...Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour. * Magic Radio *
      It's a tale to restore your belief in love conquering all... Witty and warm * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
      Praise for THE SONGS OF US:
      A warm and touching novel about love and loss, and the healing power of family * Woman and Home *
      Poignant and beautifully written * Woman *
      [A] sweet, moving debut * Good Housekeeping *
      This is a very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching and so poignant. I have laughed and cried and cried . . . it reminded me to hold my family close and tell each of them how much I love them -- Jo Thomas
      The Songs of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of a book that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read -- Fiona Harper
      Quirky, clever and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again -- Katie Fforde

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