The World Outside My Window: A BRAND NEW page-turning and breathtaking novel from Clare Swatman for summer 2023

Laura is trapped in her house, unable to leave due to a trauma, and is forced to face the world outside to find her husband, Jim. However, she discovers that Willow Crescent is a community that is eager to help her. When it dawns on them that Jim may have been hiding secrets, Laura has a choice to retreat or start living the life that was waiting for her. Clare Swatman's novel "The Night We First Met" is a touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality, featuring relatable characters that will never be forgotten.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 05 June 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

Laura is confined to her home due to a traumatic incident, unable to leave her house and relying on her husband Jim and best friend Debbie for support. One day, Jim disappears without a trace, and Laura is left to fend for herself. As the police show little interest in finding him, Laura is compelled to venture outside and search for her husband on her own. However, what she doesn't realize is that her neighborhood, Willow Crescent, is a close-knit community that is eager to help her.

Arthur and Carol, the neighbors next door, are ready to rally the neighbors, while Marjorie and her daughter Faye at number nine are seeking their own reasons to engage with the world. Sonja at number seven believes she may have seen Jim in London, and widower Ben at number four understands the loneliness of being alone. Laura has a whole world waiting to embrace her if she can find the courage to step out of her comfort zone.

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the Jim Laura thought she knew may have been hiding some unfathomable secrets. Laura faces a choice: retreat back behind her window and continue living in isolation, or start living the life that was waiting for her all along.

"The Night We First Met" by Clare Swatman is a remarkable achievement. It is a sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality. The characters are relatable, and the reader can easily empathize with their struggles and triumphs. The writing is warm, romantic, and wonderfully written, making it an emotional and thought-provoking read.

This book has received praise from various reviewers, including Helen Rolfe, who described it as a "sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality." Debbie Howells also loved the book, calling it "warm, romantic, and wonderfully written."

In conclusion, "The Night We First Met" by Clare Swatman is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with relatable characters. It is a touching, emotional, and thought-provoking read that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802806816