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One Last Gift

The most heart-warming love and festive story of the Winter season
By Emily Stone
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One Last Gift by Emily Stone is a heartwarming journey of love, loss, and new beginnings. The story follows a young woman who, after a heartbreaking loss, discovers a scavenger hunt left by a loved one. As she follows the clues, she learns to embrace life’s unexpected turns and finds hope and healing along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartfelt stories exploring themes of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family. With a tender narrative, the author invites readers to reflect on the importance of relationships and personal growth through life's unexpected challenges. If you appreciate emotional, character-driven journeys, this book could be a delightful addition to your reading list.

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Follow your heart on a romantic, uplifting journey, from London to the Hamptons to the south of France and the beautiful Welsh mountains, from the author of Always, in December.

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'Do not miss this book. Please, please, please read this. It is absolutely beautiful' - READER REVIEW 'Heartbreakingly beautiful. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one day' - READER REVIEW 'An emotional roller-coaster... it reminded me of P.S. I Love You and I adored it' - READER REVIEW 'Emily Stone has a way of writing that makes you feel emotion like no other' - READER REVIEW 'Heartbreaking, romantic and full of warmth. Waterproof mascara recommended!' - SARAH MORGAN 'A gorgeously poignant novel. Emotional and wholeheartedly romantic, Cassie and Sam's story is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet' - HOLLY MILLER Will you be brave enough to follow your heart? For as long as Cassie can remember, it had been the three of them: Cassie, her big brother Tom, and Tom's annoying best friend Sam. Now, Tom is sorted, Sam is flying high, and Cassie thinks she's figured it all out. Then tragedy happens and three become two. For Cassie, picking herself up seems unimaginable. Until she finds an envelope addressed to her, asking her to follow the trail to one last gift... And suddenly what seems like an ending leads Cassie to something unexpected, beautiful, and new... Take a heartwrenching and uplifting romantic journey, from London to the Hamptons to the south of France and the Welsh mountains, with Emily Stone, the author of Always, in December. What readers are saying about One Last Gift... 'You better believe I'm crying. A beautiful tale. Although heart-breaking at times, it's filled with love and hope. Just perfect. It felt like a big hug in a book. The book of choice this winter!' 'Truly a love story, but make sure you have tissues nearby... 10/10 recommend!' 'Absolutely beautiful... One Last Gift is a book I haven't been able to stop thinking about' 'Incredible... filled with love, friendship, grief, loss, heartbreak, hope, and so much more' 'The writing is impeccable and will leave you wanting more' 'A heart-warming, heart-wrenching, beautiful story' Your favourite authors adore Emily Stone's books: 'A poignant, heart-tugging, life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' - JOSIE SILVER 'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' - CATHY BRAMLEY 'LOVED this emotional story about love, grief and taking the chances life throws at you' - CLAIRE FROST 'Max stole my heart! A sweeping story of love, loss and self-discovery. I LOVED it' - EMMA COOPER

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One Last Gift by Emily Stone is praised for its heart-tugging and emotional depth, likened to a warm hug. Reviewers describe it as a gorgeously romantic tale that combines love, loss, and self-discovery, reminiscent of a Richard Curtis-style tearjerker. The book promises an engaging, emotional journey that's both tender and poignant, making readers laugh, cry, and smile.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781472289896

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Emily Stone is the author of five bestselling festive romance novels, including Always, in December. Her novels have been translated into eleven languages. Emily has lived in many places over the years, including London, Wales, Cornwall, Germany and Mozambique - before finally settling down in Bristol, where she spends most of her free time with her two rescue ponies. Emily Stone is the pen name for Becky Hunter, and she also writes speculative romance under her own name.

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