TEN YEARS. TWO LOVES. ONE LAST CHANCE.
'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart' Taylor Jenkins Reid
**'**No one writes about love, in all its beautiful mess, the way Santopolo does' Carley Fortune
'The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it' Paige Toon
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FATE BROKE HER HEART ...
It's been ten years since Lucy Carter Maxwell lost her soulmate. Having hidden from love ever since, she's stunned to find it pulling at her when she discovers an old, forgotten box of Gabe's photographs.
Desperate to find the hope she has been searching for, Lucy begins to unravel the secrets that Gabe left behind.
... CAN NEW LOVE SET HER FREE?
The journey leads Lucy to Italy and into the path of Dr. Dax Armstrong. The pain in his sad, intense eyes, matches Lucy's own - his touch reignites her in a way that no one has since Gabe.
Afraid of these newly awakened parts of herself, Lucy can feel the comfort of her old life tugging at her. But with an earth-shattering secret waiting in the shadows, can Lucy ever embrace love, if she doesn't embrace the truth?
A devastating love story about fate, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Paige Toon and Claire Daverley.
READERS HAVE BEEN SWEPT AWAY BY THE LOVE WE FOUND:
'A love story for the ages. If love is not like this I don't want it' ?????
'Beautiful, sad, hopeful, loving, and more' ?????
'Santopolo masterfully captures the raw and complex emotions of love, loss, and healing...an absolute must-read' ?????
'I truly adored this amazing story' ?????
'Folks, grab another box of tissues... a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of second chances' ?????
'Do yourself a favor and add this wonderful book to the top of your TBR list. I promise you'll be happy you did' ?????
In this contemporary fiction novel, Lucy's journey of self-discovery and healing takes her to Italy, where she encounters Dr. Dax Armstrong. Their shared pain and the spark of a new romance bring a sense of hope and possibility, challenging Lucy to confront her past and embrace her future.
For fans of Carley Fortune (This Summer Will Be Different), Taylor Jenkins Reid (Carrie Soto Is Back), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), Rebecca Yarros (In the Likely Event), and Rebecca Serle (Expiration Dates).
HarperCollins 2025