Publisher's Synopsis
'A beautifully written tale of enduring love' Rowan Coleman
One night in December, Marianne Cooper is running away from a party. Having found her boyfriend in a passionate clinch with someone else, she can't get away fast enough.
That same night, twenty-two year old Ted Green is trying to make the hardest decision of his life. What he really needs is someone he can confide in.
When Marianne meets Ted, with the lights of London shining around them, the night becomes one they'll never forget. Because this night might just be the start of a love story to last them a lifetime. But as Ted watches Marianne leave in a black taxi, all he can think is he should have asked for her name and phone number.
In a story spanning twenty years, join Ted and Marianne as they navigate life's twists and turns, joys and heartbreaks, while all the time wondering - will fate ever bring them together again… Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Isabelle Broom.'I loved The Night We First Met by Clare Swatman. Warm, romantic and wonderfully written, it's an emotional and thought-provoking read with such relatable characters.' Debbie Howells
Praise for Clare Swatman:
'The Night We First Met is a breathless story of enduring love that will fill your heart and give you hope.' Laura Kemp
'The Night We First Met is such a special book, filled with broken and relatable characters, who you can't help but love. Just Gorgeous!' Emma Cooper
'The Night We First Met' is a gorgeously romantic, sliding doors love story about how The One will find you in the end.' Katy Regan
'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measures, Before We Grow Old is the tender story of a chance meeting between former childhood sweethearts Fran and Will, and is packed with secrets and revelations. Through her beautiful writing, Clare Swatman delivers a powerful lesson in learning to love with your whole heart and accepting the same, no matter what life throws at you.' Sarah Bennett
'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror
'Wonderful' - Sun
