The Best is Yet to Come, Katy Colins
The Best is Yet to Come, Katy Colins
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The Best is Yet to Come

Author: Katy Colins

Narrator: Eilidh Beaton

Unabridged: 12 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 03/18/2021

Synopsis

When you feel invisible, friendship can offer a ray of hope ‘Emotional and heartwarming’ Mike Gayle, All the Lonely People ’This life-affirming tale is exactly what we all need to be reading in these trying times’ Heat Sometimes it’s the things we don’t say that we need others to hear the loudest . . . Izzy has always taken everything in her stride but motherhood is proving more difficult than she thought. She keeps telling herself it’s just a phase but the dark clouds are starting to appear. Neighbour and widower Arthur might be in the winter of his life but he’s not ready to be packed off to a care home. He’s determined to do things his way. When Izzy hears about Arthur’s big move, she offers to help. But Arthur isn’t telling her the whole story. It takes courage to admit you need a friend and when you feel invisible, all you need is a ray of hope. After all, what if the best is yet to come? ***** ‘Uplifting, warm and full of heart’ ‘I’ve never related to a character more’ ‘Heartwarming and full of hope’ ‘Emotional and life-affirming’ ‘A gorgeous warm novel’ ***** ‘This book was exactly what I needed, great escapism’‘Wonderful and heartfelt novel that will swell your heart and leave you smiling’‘An absolutely enchanting and heart-warming story’‘An uplifting read that will stay with me’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bianca on May 18, 2021

Evie is a first-time mum, struggling with her new role, probably suffering from post-partum depression. Her cul-de-sac neighbour, Arthur, is eighty-four and lives by himself. He's been a widower for almost two years. He's lonely and depressed. Will their meeting and forging a relationship help? The......more

Goodreads review by Dawn on March 22, 2021

The Best is Yet To Come is a story about unlikely friendships, and centres around new young mum Izzy and Arthur, her elderly neighbour. Two of the loveliest book characters ever. They live in the same cul-de-sac but and are only vaguely aware of each other, they don’t even know each other’s names. A......more

Goodreads review by Eeva on March 11, 2021

Actual rating 3,5* I really enjoyed this book, it's well written nad bothe fun and very sad. Shows reality of new mothers who think every other mum around has it all figured out but her. I'm also a new-ish mum and I can totally relate. Mums are constantly bombarded with mixed messages (formula vs bre......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on June 02, 2021

Told from the dual perspectives of Izzy and Arthur, we hear the story of two individuals who are struggling. Izzy, a new mum, is struggling to come to grips with motherhood and the loss of identity that accompanies the feelings of doom she feels daily. Arthur on the other hand is struggling after th......more

Goodreads review by Soph on March 20, 2021

CONTENT WARNINGS: loneliness, suicide, death of a loved one, grief, postnatal depression, cancer. This book was just exactly what I needed to read right now and I fell in love with it from the first page. It has the perfect balance of lighthearted fun whilst addressing topics that are both importanc......more

Quotes

Praise for Katy Colins ‘This emosh read is heartbreaking but uplifting Fabulous ‘A comforting yet emotional read of pure escapism’ ‘Emotional and heartwarming’ All the Lonely People ‘Let us with a smile on our face’ ‘Heartwarming and full of hope’ The Authenticity Project ‘Absolutely gorgeous – heartwarming and emotional. I loved it’ Rachael Lucas, ‘Warm, wonderful and life-affirming’ The Cornish Cream Tea Summer ‘A proper feel-good story about an unexpected friendship that brought a happy tear to my eye’ Josie Lloyd, ‘Emotional, uplifting and bursting with hope. This is a story about learning how to live again’ The Neighbours ‘Uplifting, heartwarming and utterly life-affirming’ Jessica Ryn, ‘A special book about love and friendship that will touch your heart’ A Postcard from Italy ‘Tender, hopeful and uplifting’ Emma Cooper, ‘What a gem! It had me weeping and smiling and I couldn’t put it down’ Who Does He Think He Is ‘Joyful, uplifting and wise’ Katie Marsh, ‘Tackles some important issues in her trademark uplifting way’ The Gin O’Clock Club ‘A heartwarming story that reels you in from the first page – a story of friendship and community with two unforgettable characters’ Lynsey James, ‘An uplifting novel about an unexpected friendship full of emotion’ The Man I Didn’t Marry

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