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The Best Days of Our Lives

Published
Apr 2025
Main Genre
Women's Fiction Women's Fiction
Pages
282

About This Book

The gorgeous and emotional new novel from Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Shari Low, Cathy Bramley and Lucy Diamond ❤️

When Mallory receives life-shattering news, she decides to use this summer to make sure her family and friends are prepared for whatever might come.

But Mallory has a challenge when it comes to her mother, Gigi. Following the loss of her husband, Gigi is lonely. So when Mallory makes a shocking discovery that shows a new side to Gigi's relationship with her estranged sister Rose, she decides to intervene and make a last attempt to reunite them.

Returning to her mother's quiet hometown, Mallory and her cousin Penny try to get to the bottom of a dispute that has lasted more than sixty years, involving a lost wedding dress and a heartbreaking secret. But with Rose and Gigi determined to ignore their daughters' efforts, will Mallory be able to put her affairs in order before it's too late?

Readers love Helen Rolfe's books!

'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low

‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…' Jo Bartlett

‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!' Sue Moorcroft

'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland

‘This incredibly special book celebrates friendship. It is rich with perfectly flawed characters and relatable themes that had me visiting many emotions. Ultimately, it's perfect and I can highly recommend it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘ This is an excellent book, it will take your emotion on a roller coaster ride' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Good book throughout, couldn't put it down. Loved how it ended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'It's a Helen Rolfe book, so it's worthy of nothing less than five stars!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I'd love it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A must read!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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