"Set in a beautiful Lake District village, Katie Marsh’s fifth novel is an emotional story of hope, love and courage."
There is often something extra-affecting about novels that have their roots in real life events and Unbreak Your Heart is no exception.
Seven-year-old Jake has spent much of his short life in hospitals receiving treatment for a life threatening heart condition and is absolutely determined not to leave his single dad, Simon, to live alone, resolute in his ambition to find Simon someone to love and to love him.
His hopes for his father are equally mirrored by Simon’s love and hopes for his son and the sacrifices he makes to ensure that Jake’s life is as good as it can be.
Into this mix Marsh introduces us to the wonderful Beth, who moves into the cottage next door and who changes Simon and Jake’s lives forever.
Inspired by the courage of Katie’s daughter who was born with a cleft lip and palate and who underwent seven operations in eight years, Marsh’s latest is an extraordinary story about, hope, love, yes of course, but also of courage.
It also about the redemptive and healing power of friends and family, how persistence pays off and above all a reminder that even in the darkest times of pain and difficulty, the light does shine through and can transform broken hearts.
Marsh is always at her best when depicting the dynamics of close personal relationships and has a talent for crafting completely addictive stories that are both heart-wrenching and life-affirming without veering into schmaltz.
That Unbreak Your Heart is also perfectly seasoned with some beautifully weighted moments of humorous relief merely adds to the pleasure of this transformative tale.
| Primary Genre | Romance / Relationship Stories |
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ONE BOY'S WISH. ONE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE STORY
Seven-year-old Jake's heart is failing and he doesn't want to leave his dad, Simon, alone. So he makes a decision: to find Simon someone to love before he goes.
Beth is determined to forget the past. But even when she leaves New York to start afresh in a Lake District village, she can't shake the secrets that haunt her.
Single dad Simon still holds a candle for the woman who left him years ago. Every day is a struggle to earn a living while caring for his beloved son. He has no time for finding someone new.
But Jake is determined his plan will succeed - and what unfolds will change all three of them forever.
Unbreak Your Heart features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Coping with / advice about cancer, Fiction, General Fiction, Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions, Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics, Family and health, Health & Fitness
Unbreak Your Heart is available in Paperback
Unbreak Your Heart was written by Katie Marsh and published by Hodder Paperback an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton
Unbreak Your Heart has 432 pages
£8.09
