Audiobooks by Debbie Howells

Where It All Began - An emotional BRAND NEW novel on love and heartbreak from Debbie Howells for 2026 (Unabridged)

"A BRAND NEW heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story about mothers and daughters, love, and loss. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. Dear Lexie, it feels funny writing to you, but of course, you always wanted to go and do great things. So letters it is, until I see you again. I saw a flower today, and it reminded me of you... As Edie writes to her long-distant daughter, she finds herself going over her memories of Lexie's childhood, not just the moments that held them together, but also the things - and the person - who ultimately tore them apart. Perhaps by writing, she will be able to work out what went wrong. And if she can do that, surely she will find a way to bring Lexie back, to make their family whole again? But revisiting the past isn't as comfortable a journey as she'd hoped. And the truth comes with a revelation that will shock Edie, and change everything... The most unforgettable story of the year - available now! Readers love Debbie Howells: 'A massive WOW!... An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss... A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read... You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.' Reader Review 'Wow... this book. It's very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It's a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more... Incredible.' Reader Review 'Oh boy! It's poignant, it's raw, it's blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready... We don't know what may be around the corner... A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.' Reader Review 'A book that made me cry so much... about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.' Reader Review 'Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that'll make you cry!... Inspirational... You never know what fate will put in your way... A story of love, of loss and more.' Reader Review"

Debbie Howells (Author), Melanie Crawley (Narrator)

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The Life You Left Behind - A breathtaking story of love, loss and happiness from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells (Unabridged)

"A breathtaking story of love, loss, and happiness from the Sunday Times bestselling author Debbie Howells Two strangers. One missed flight. It only takes a moment to change a life. One year ago Casey Cassidy was happy. She had great friends, a wonderful teaching job and a busy life - until with one missed flight, everything changes. One year later Casey knows what it means to find that once-in-a-lifetime love people dream of. But when Ben leaves, her heart is shattered. Left facing a year of firsts without him, piecing her life back together seems impossible. But then a friend offers her a home in rural France. In the solitude and emptiness, Casey needs to come to terms with what's happened and find a way to move forward. She has no idea where that will take her one year later... A gorgeous and emotional read that will pull on your heart strings. Ideal for fans of Jill Mansell, Lucy Diamond and Jojo Moyes. What readers are saying about The Life You Left Behind: 'A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope' Rachael Lucas 'The writing was INCREDIBLE! I've never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' treatyoshelves 'Still crying. I do not think any other book touched me so much' itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget' coffee.break.book.reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful. Heart-breaking but beautiful' mrsbookburnee 'This book was gentle as well as powerful'️️ Reader Review 'Oh my what a beautiful book. So poignant and so true'️️ Reader Review 'Debbie Howells is a go to author for me, I don't need to read the blurb, I just need to read the book as, in my experience, they are all fabulous'️️ Reader Review"

Debbie Howells (Author), Penelope Rawlins (Narrator)

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For One Moment With You - A romantic and heart-mending story of love, loss and second chances from Debbie Howells for 2025 (Unabridged)

Debbie Howells (Author), Emma Powell (Narrator)

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This Thing Called Love

Debbie Howells (Author), Helen Phillips, Will Close (Narrator)

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Making of Us

"Preorder the BRAND NEW heartfelt book club pick from bestseller Debbie Howells Two people are about to take off on a journey that could change their whole lives. . . As the plane surges up into the clouds, Stevie finds herself clutching the hand of the stranger sitting in the seat next to her. It is a moment that will change everything. But Ned is heading to see his dying mother, and Stevie is returning to France to escape a terrible loss in her past. Neither of them can think about that tiny flame that just flickered between them. But then their paths keep crossing, leading them both to the same beautiful community garden in a small French village; run by a mysterious old man named Zeke - a man with many of his own secrets. As it becomes clear that fate is going to keep bringing them together - the two of them have to ask - are they ready for a happy-ever-after? Do they even know how to find it? As the seeds grow into plants and flowers all around them, Stevie begins to wonders if Zeke - and his garden - might just have the answers. . . The Making Of Us is a heart-warming, uplifting novel about love, heartbreak, and living your truest life. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Nicholas Sparks. Readers love Debbie Howells: 'Wow. . . this book. It's very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It's a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more. . . Incredible. ' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A massive WOW!. . . An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss. . . A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read. . . You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale. ' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh boy! It's poignant, it's raw, it's blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready. . . We don't know what may be around the corner. . . A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended. ' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautifully written tearjerker, and worth every single one of my tears! I'm not prone to getting sentimental, so that's saying a lot. . . It was sad and heartbreaking, but there was beauty. . . [It] reminds us of the power of love and what it can do. . . A five-star experience!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A book that made me cry so much. . . about acceptance of loss and death. . . about soulmates and friendship. I loved it. ' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Debbie Howells (Author), Claire Storey, Will Close (Narrator)

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The Last Days of You and Me (Unabridged)

"They didn't know - when Winter gave way to Spring that year - that their lives were all about to change. . . Marnie didn't realise - when she stormed into a bookshop one day, demanding a self-help book - that she was about to make a new best friend. Bookshop-owner Rae didn't know she had been living like a shadow since her parents died. But then Marnie exploded into her life. And suddenly she realised things had to change. . . more so when she meets handsome nurse, Jack. And when Forrest's life is turned upside down by a fatal car crash, he knew he was being given a second chance, but didn't know why. He thinks Marnie might just be the woman he's destined to be with. But - as she discovers that she has an illness she may never recover from - what if it's too late for them?Can it ever be too late though? To make friendships that change everything. To grow, to change, to start again. Even - for two unlikely new best friends to find love at last. . . ?The Last Days of You and Me is a heartbreaking, uplifting, magical story about friendship, love and above all what it means to truly live. Perfect for fans of Me Before You, Love Actually and One Day."

Debbie Howells (Author), Craig Anderson, Imogen Church, Rosalind Lailey (Narrator)

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Time to Take a Chance (Unabridged)

"There's an inner strength buried somewhere inside of you, Lizzie. When you find it, it will change your life forever. I wish with all my heart that I was going to be here to see it, but of course here lies the irony: it's only when I've gone that you'll discover it. Just four days ahead of her wedding, Lizzie Lavender receives a letter her mother wrote for her, a year ago, just before she died.Shocked into realising life is passing her by, she runs away, heading for the West Country, where she plans to clear her head and reconsider her options. Fate, however has its own ideas and Lizzie has no idea that a tiny village, two guardian angels and a host of new friends are exactly what she needs. And then there's Tom - who she can't help but feel she's met before...As she rediscovers the magic in life, will she at last take a chance to find the happiness that has so far eluded her?Previously published as This is Your LifePraise for Debbie Howells:'A warm, uplifting story' Clare Swatman'A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope' Rachael Lucas'The writing was INCREDIBLE! I've never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan treatyoshelves'I do not think any other book touched me so much' itsallaboutbooksandmacarons'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget' coffee.break.book.reviews'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee"

Debbie Howells (Author), Imogen Church (Narrator)

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The Impossible Search for the Perfect Man (Unabridged)

"Imagine for a moment, your husband leaves you. Then through a bizarre twist of events, you find yourself working with the girl he's left you for - and even worse, she's pregnant. . . Louisa's not really up to any more complicated relationships. Right now, she doesn't need them. She has good friends. Okay, so one has a screwed-up husband and the other a very strange horoscope habit. Not to mention her ex-husband's new girlfriend, who Louisa has somehow found herself giving relationship counselling to. She doesn't need anyone else with problems in her life right now. It would be nice, wouldn't it? To find a straightforward man, who isn't remotely messed up. Now there's a thought. . . But does such a man even exist?She thinks not. But, she resolves, a life of helping other people find their happy-ever-afters is still something. But then handsome vet Marcus walks into her life. And everything changes. . . Set in the Hampshire countryside against a background of horses and vets, this is a story about friendship and love, and life's way of throwing in the unexpected. . ."

Debbie Howells (Author), Mia McCallum (Narrator)

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It All Started With You - A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells for summer 2023 (Unabridged)

"A totally brilliant, escapist and uplifting read that will break your heart and put it back together again, perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber. I always thought I was going to be a girl who did something. I was going to run my own business and find fame and fortune! Fall in love... But here I am. Still waiting for it all to happen, sitting on the floor, surrounded by lilies and roses, trying to do my best friend's wedding flowers because - in her words - 'how hard can it be, Frankie?'. The answer is actually 'very hard' but it's not the only thing that's tough right now. My boyfriend won't commit, I barely have a job, and once again I have the hangover from hell... What I don't know is that life's about to throw me a curveball. A new friend I will make with a beautiful, sad-eyed little boy who is so very tragically ill. I still don't know about that heartbreak. Even so, in this moment, I know that it's time for some changes. Maybe it's time to make my dreams come true? To try to become a marathon-running, healthy-living, wildly-in-love florist-to-the-stars! Because I'm beginning to realise that you only get one chance at life. I don't yet know how you change everything, all at once, but what I do know is it all starts with me... Previously published as Wildflowers by Debbie Howells."

Debbie Howells (Author), Helen Phillips (Narrator)

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The Shape of Your Heart (Unabridged)

"Pre-order the brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind. 'When the world says 'give up', hope whispers, 'try it one more time'. ' Callie's always been the least ambitious of her sisters but also the happiest, until fate snaps her fiance before they can say I do. One year later, she is still putting her life back together, but she might be ready for more. With so much life left to live, she has to find a way to be happy. Nathan knows not everyone gets a second chance at life and he's not going to waste his. He's left the city behind, moved to Cornwall and is starting over. When he meets a beautiful woman at the beach it feels like fate, but her heart belongs to someone else. Could Callie and Nathan be just what the other needs?"

Debbie Howells (Author), Alicia Grace Turrell, Nikolas Salmon (Narrator)

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The House Sitter

"The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James Never rely on the kindness of strangers… You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe. But behind your back I immerse myself in your life of luxury – sipping your wine, lounging by your pool, wearing your designer clothes. And now I’m addicted to the high life, I can’t let it go. It’s simply to die for… An unputdownable thriller about secret, lies and deadly obsession. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. Readers are GRIPPED by Debbie Howells and The House Sitter: ‘I feel like I ran a mile … this book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a great whodunit and mind blowing twists!’’ NetGalley review ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘Wow! What a rush. A fast paced and twisted whodunit. I was kept guessing until the end.’ More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!’ NetGalley review ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. Walter ‘So creepy and really makes your skin tingle .. I flew through it in a day/night. A must read!’ Netgalley review ‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ Liz Nugent ‘So creepy and really makes your skin tingle .. I flew through it in a day/night. A must read!’ Netgalley review"

Debbie Howells (Author), Sophie Roberts (Narrator)

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The Girl I Used To Be - The BRAND NEW heartbreaking, uplifting read from Sunday Times bestseller Debbie Howells for 2022 (Unabridged)

"The brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind. Marie Kondo for the soul. Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other's lives since they were just teenagers. Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house, a grown-up stepdaughter and a husband with a good job. What she doesn't have is joy. When she runs into Will it sparks something in her, a longing for the Anna she used to be. Together they embark on a journey to find what brings them joy, to discard what doesn't and to become the people they always wanted to be. But in finding themselves, can they also find each other? Praise for Debbie Howells: 'A warm, uplifting story' Clare Swatman 'A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope' Rachael Lucas 'The writing was INCREDIBLE! I've never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan _treatyoshelves_ 'I do not think any other book touched me so much' itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget' coffee. break. book. reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee"

Debbie Howells (Author), Geri Allen, Toby Webster (Narrator)

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