The Place We Met

Description

Perfect escapism from a rising star in women's fiction - heartbreak, humour and romance set in Lake Como, Italy Taggie is only a few months into her job as an events manager in Lake Como. She's rushed off her feet, but distraction is what she needs to forget why she left England. Lucy arrives at Lake Como with her perfect new boyfriend, Pete. Falling fast in love, she's sure that life is about to start for her, it feels so right with him. But as New Year's Eve approaches and the women meet by chance, it becomes clear this isn't the perfect place of new beginnings. While Lucy is willing to do anything to keep hold of Pete, the past Taggie so desperately wanted to escape is catching up with her . . .

Isabelle Broom was born in Cambridge nine days before the 1980s began and studied Media Arts in London before joining the ranks at Heat magazine, where she remains the Book Reviews editor. Always happiest when she is off on an adventure, Isabelle now travels all over the world seeking out settings for her novels, as well as making the annual pilgrimage to her true home - the Greek island of Zakynthos. Currently based in Suffolk, where she shares a cottage with her dog Max and approximately 467 spiders, Isabelle fits her writing around a busy freelance career and tries her best not to be crushed to oblivion under her ever-growing pile of to-be-read books.

Utterly romantic -- Adele Parks * bestselling author of The Image of You * Fresh, intelligent romantic fiction with a sparklingly escapist setting and a festive feel - a great read for winter * Sunday Mirror * A writing powerhouse -- Carrie Hope Fletcher * bestselling author of All That She Can See * Satisfying romance set in an exotic location . . . The perfect getaway read for when the rain and wind are lashing at the window * Red Magazine * Wonderful -- 12 of the Best Christmas Books * Prima * Prepare to be swept away to Lake Como for a NYE party you'll never forget with this brilliantly written novel * Fabulous * A sparkling read from a brilliant author * Bella * Heart-warming and wonderfully romantic. And as for Lake Como - that setting truly shimmers! Perfect for New Year in such a magical setting. I picked up the book and then found it almost impossible to put down -- Rosanna Ley * bestselling author of The Little Theatre by the Sea * Atmospheric Christmas escapism * My Weekly * A story that intrigues and surprises -- Kate Eberlen * bestselling author of Miss You * A thoroughly indulgent escape from those chilly winter nights, The Place We Met is guaranteed to transport you to a wonderland of hidden secrets, shocking pasts and surprising romance. I devoured this smart, enthralling story of two women whose fates are entwined in the most incredible way. Isabelle Broom is the queen of heartfelt fiction. She just gets better and better -- Victoria Fox * author of The Silent Fountain * I experienced sheer joy in reading The Place We Met . . . I was swept away in the romance, the emotions and the gorgeousness of the writing * Linda's Book Bag * Praise for Isabelle Broom * - * We loved it! * Closer * Warning: you will shed tears and end up booking a trip! * Prima * Prepare for tears and laughter * Fabulous * Unashamedly romantic * Sunday Express * Brilliantly evocative -- Paige Toon Brilliant, warm and beautifully judged - I raced through it -- Cathy Kelly A lovely, absorbing novel, full of beauty and mystery -- Kate Eberlen So evocative you can practically smell the paella and sangria * Closer *