When Marian Fleury finds a love letter hidden in her husband Theo’s belongings, her heartbreak puts her on the first plane to Ireland. With her sister Claire’s wedding only a week away, she has the perfect excuse to escape to the Irish coast and decide where her future truly lies…
Marian is shocked by how quickly she adjusts to the beautiful sandy shores, shopping for dresses and collecting roses for the perfect wedding bouquet. As the ocean sparkles before her, the wind soft against her face, she manages to keep the pain Theo has caused her a secret and remembers that as a little girl she always wanted Ireland to be her home.
Yet just as Marian thinks her past is behind her, Theo arrives in town. He begs for her forgiveness, his handsome face and olive skin making her heart race like always, and suddenly she wonders if he might start afresh in the village with her.
But when she stumbles upon the woman her husband was sending letters to, in a beautiful cottage among the wildflowers, Marian learns that Theo has an even bigger secret. Can Marian find the strength to take the next steps in her own life, or is she about to lose everything?
If you could spend just one more day with someone, who would it be?
When Lili sends a jokey ‘knock-knock’ message to her best friend Em, she doesn’t expect to hear back. Because – as Lili notices the chill in the air, and the little robin in her garden – she realises Christmas must be just around the corner once again. A whole year since she last saw Em.
But then this time someone replies. ‘Who’s there?’ It can’t possibly be Em, but Lili wants to believe it could be, and she hastily suggests meeting.
However when she gets to the meeting place, there only one other person there waiting. A man. And not just any man. The most handsome man Lili’s ever seen, Dylan… And he is also waiting for someone he’s been missing.
As the days get shorter and Autumn turns to Winter, will two lonely hearts spend another Christmas without their loved ones? Or can they welcome an unexpected friendship? Or maybe even more, if they can just help each other to focus on not what they’ve lost, but what they’ve found…
It is a novel that blends the emotional weight of grief with the hope of second chances and unexpected connections. At the center of the story is Lili, a kind, selfless young woman who gives so much to others in her small town yet struggles to open up about her own pain.
The novel kicks off with a spontaneous, emotionally charged moment: Lili sends a text to her late best friend Em, never expecting a reply. But when a response does come—from Dylan, a stranger with his own hidden grief—it marks the beginning of a transformative journey. Dylan is not only charming and skilled in the kitchen, but also carries a quiet sadness that mirrors Lili’s. Their connection feels fated, gently moving from chance encounter to something deeper and more meaningful. The romantic arc between Lili and Dylan is filled with sweetness, longing, and a touch of magical realism that adds a whimsical, almost spiritual layer to the story. Both characters are healing, and their growing bond becomes a testament to letting go of the past in order to embrace the future.
The novel shines through its heartfelt portrayal of love, loss, and human connection. With a strong focus on compassion and emotional healing, it gently explores the idea that sometimes, the universe—or something greater—intervenes when we need it most. Will You Stay Another Day? offers a tender, hopeful escape for readers who appreciate romance layered with quiet mystery and meaningful introspection.
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