Worlds Apart

"How I Loved This Story" is a debut novel that explores the enduring power of first love, spanning 18 years, 11,000 miles, and a lifetime of misunderstandings. It follows Amy, who fled England with her pregnant daughter, and Chris, the love she left behind. When Chris reappears in Amy's life, old secrets and new revelations cast doubt on her world and her chances of a happy ending.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

"How I loved this story! It has it all—an evocative setting, complicated characters, and a tale that keeps you turning those pages. Super!" —Imogen Clark

Eighteen years ago, teenage Amy fled England, pregnant and heartbroken, to start over in New Zealand with her parents. Now, Chris, the love she left behind, has walked into her beloved café by the beach and thrown her life into turmoil. As far as Amy is concerned, Chris chose to ignore the child she was carrying when they last met. She raised their daughter alone and created a happy home for them both on the other side of the world. But with Chris suddenly back in her life, she can no longer ignore the past and begins to wonder what really happened all those years ago.

Old secrets and new revelations cast Amy's world into doubt. What if this is her last chance at something truly meaningful? Can there really be a happy ending for everyone?

Amy's life was turned upside down when she saw Chris again. It had been eighteen years since they last saw each other, and Amy had since moved to New Zealand to start a new life. But now, Chris was back, and he was determined to win Amy back.

Amy was initially hesitant to reconnect with Chris. She had built a life for herself in New Zealand, and she didn't want to disrupt it. But as she spent more time with him, she began to see that he had changed. He was no longer the carefree teenager she had once known, but a grown man who had grown up and matured.

As they spent more time together, Amy and Chris began to rekindle their old feelings for each other. They talked about their past and their future, and Amy realized that she still loved Chris. But there were still obstacles in their way.

One of the biggest obstacles was the distance between them. Amy lived in New Zealand, while Chris lived in England. They were thousands of miles apart, and it was difficult to maintain a long-distance relationship. Amy was also worried that Chris would not be able to accept their daughter, who was now eighteen years old.

Despite these obstacles, Amy and Chris were determined to make their relationship work. They started to communicate more regularly, using video calls and text messages to stay in touch. They also made plans to visit each other, and Amy finally decided to move back to England to be closer to Chris.

It was not an easy decision, but Amy knew that it was the right one. She missed Chris terribly, and she wanted to be with him. She also knew that their daughter would be happy to have her parents back together.

When Amy arrived in England, she was surprised to see how much Chris had changed. He had grown up and matured, and he was now a successful businessman. He had also become a better father to their daughter, who was thrilled to see her mother again.

Amy and Chris spent the next few months getting to know each other again. They went on dates, went on trips, and spent time with their daughter. They were happy to be back together, and they knew that their love was strong enough to survive anything.

But as they settled into their new life together, Amy began to notice some strange behavior from Chris. He was distant and cold, and he seemed to be hiding something from her. Amy was worried that he was still holding onto his past mistakes, and that he was not ready to commit to their relationship.

One day, Amy confronted Chris about his behavior. She asked him what was wrong, and he finally admitted that he was still struggling with the guilt of abandoning their daughter eighteen years ago. He had been young and selfish when he left, and he had never forgiven himself for it.

Amy was devastated to hear this. She had always believed that Chris had loved their daughter just as much as she had, and she had never thought that he would be capable of such a thing. She felt like her whole world had come crashing down around her.

But Chris was determined to make things right. He knew that he had to prove to Amy that he was worthy of her love and that he was committed to their relationship. He started to attend therapy and work on his past issues, and he also made a promise to himself to never abandon their daughter again.

Amy was skeptical at first, but she eventually decided to give Chris another chance. She saw how hard he was working to change, and she knew that he was truly sorry for his past mistakes. She also knew that she loved him more than anything in the world, and that she was willing to forgive him for anything.

Over time, Amy and Chris's relationship began to heal. They became closer than ever before, and they were able to move past their past mistakes and build a strong and healthy relationship. They were grateful for the second chance that they had been given, and they knew that they had found their true love.

In the end, Amy and Chris's love story was a testament to the power of forgiveness and second chances. They had faced many obstacles along the way, but they had never given up on each other. They had learned that love was strong enough to survive anything, and that even the deepest wounds could be healed with time and effort.

As Amy and Chris sat together on their porch, watching the sunset over the ocean, they knew that they had found their happy ending. They had been through so much together, but they had come out stronger and more in love than ever before. They were grateful for the second chance that they had been given, and they knew that they would never let it go."

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662509155