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A hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read for fans of David Nicholls and Beth O'Leary.-?Nell has always known the date she''s going to die.After a psychic predicted her death date twenty years ago, she has lived life accepting she would never see forty embracing adventure and travelling the world, choosing fun over commitment and laying down roots.So, when the fateful day comes, Nell feels ready. She sends five excruciatingly honest confessions to her sister, parents and past loves, knowing she won't be around to face the consequences. Then, with her heart laid bare, all that''s left to do is check into a glamorous hotel and wait for the inevitableBut when Nell unexpectedly wakes up the next morning broke, single and very much alive, she must figure out exactly how to seize this second chance at life. And then it also hits her:What on earth happens now that everyone knows how she really feels?This is the perfect book club read for fans of David Nicholls, Holly Smale

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A heartwarming and hilarious novel about family, stories and second chances - perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell*THE TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH*''A delight . . . her wry humour can induce proper snort-laughs' The Times'Funny, clever and sharply observed, You Get That From Me is a story about love, family and the secrets we keep. I laughed, shed more than a few tears, and I rooted for its fabulous cast of strong female characters. One of the best books I've read in ages' Fiona Lucas, author of The Last Goodbye'Funny, warm and wise, You Get That From Me is a captivating read about love, family, and journeying into motherhood. A beautifully-crafted novel, spanning three generations of women whose stories and secrets are sure to steal your heart' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You'An absolute page-turner . . . no matter which path you choose, it's how you love that truly matters. A truly life-affirming read'Sheila McClure, author of The Break-Up Agency'Heartwarming' Heat***You can't choose your family... Stella thought she knew how her life would turn out. A stellar career, the perfect husband (not like her own good-for-nothing dad), two gorgeous children, a dog to take on muddy countryside walks. But here she is: forty, single, living with her mum and grandmother, and trying to choose the ideal sperm donor out of a catalogue. Bonnie might be an expert in genetics, but she knows there are some things you shouldn't hand down to your children - like the secret of what really happened in her marriage forty years ago. Florence has raised two generations of wonderful women in this house - but her life, and the story of her blissful marriage, are more complicated than she's ever admitted. When all three women start writing down their stories for Stella's unborn child, the secrets and memories woven into the house begin to resurface. You can't choose your family - but maybe you can choose what you make of it...Full of warmth, wisdom and laugh-out-loud humour, You Get That From Me is a story about love, mothers and daughters, and the unexpected paths that life can take us down.***Readers are falling in love with YOU GET THAT FROM ME:'I absolutely loved this book . . . you'll find yourself laughing and smiling, shouting and crying whilst reading the same page. It is all so beautifully written' 'An utterly delightful family drama that will capture the hearts of even the toughest readers! Loved this wonderful story' 'This is the perfect book!''An absorbing, page-turning novel... about motherhood, love and all that life throws at us. A recommended read''The characters are extremely likeable and relatable and I couldn't put it down. The story has humour throughout whilst covering real issues from the aspect of each character''Absolutely fantastic read that I couldn't put down and have been thinking about since it finished''This was such a great read! I loved the perspective of the three different women and sharing their advice''This was a brilliant generational story about relationships and parenthood . . . entertaining and uplifting''Lovely story set around 3 generations of women. Discovering secrets, reliving past decisions and reaching conclusions' 'What a beautiful book'

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Would you risk your future to change your past?'Hilarious, thoughtful and so cleverly plotted. I wept buckets toward the end and it makes life feel much warmer' JESSICA RYN, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside'A tender and poignant novel that taps into the "what if" in all of us, By This Time Tomorrow is filled with clever twists, humour and heartbreak. This thoughtful story about second chances is a life-affirming, magical read' HOLLY MILLER, author of The Sight of You'Hilarious, heartbreaking and unputdownable - I loved it' DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of The Moment I Met You'A delightful story of 'what ifs' and new beginnings - warm, funny and hugely relatable' FIONA GIBSON, author of When Life Gives You LemonsJessica Bay has it all - and it's all too much. Between moody teenagers, a hectic job and a husband who can recall that the last time they slept together was 632 days ago but somehow can't remember to put the bins out, Jess is close to breaking point. Desperate for change, she moves the family to a tiny island in the English Channel. An island that has a secret: it can take you back in time to relive any day in your past. To have another go at doing it right. But as Jess becomes dizzy with the fact that she can, she forgets to consider if she should. Because changing even one moment in your past will change your whole future in unknowable ways. How much of her supposedly imperfect life is Jess willing to gamble? And will she realise the risks before she loses everything?'A truly magical book that had me laughing one minute and crying the next - magnificent!' EMMA COOPER'A perfectly magical mix of hilariously funny and heartbreakingly emotional - I adored it!' RACHAEL LUCAS'Thought-provoking, heartwarming and snort-out-loud funny - I adored By This Time Tomorrow. We'd all like to turn back the clock on occasion, wouldn't we? Charlotte Butterfield has created a story full of sensitivity, imagination and warmth' FIONA LUCAS, author of The Last Goodbye'Warm, witty and the mother of all what ifs for weary women!' LAURA KEMP, author of Bring Me SunshineReaders LOVE Charlotte Butterfield!'A wonderful read, full of humour, love and angst' 'A great cast of characters who are as likeable as they are funny, a story that has that real feel-good factor' 'Full of heart' 'Charming''Read this book. You too will love it''An amazing story from the first page until the last''Lives up to the standards of Sophie Kinsella, Abby Clements and Carole Matthews''A wonderful debut: engaging, emotional and entertaining'

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