
Where It All Began
Debbie Howells
The most unforgettable story of the year. A novel about mothers and daughters, love, and loss, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. ššš
āI want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all beginsā¦ā
It all begins when Edieās daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexieās arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature.
Even though Edieās marriage to Ryan isnāt perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother.
However, life ā in all its beautiful, messy glory ā doesnāt always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everythingās changed, and sheās moving as far away from her family as she possibly can.
But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because ā as everything in Edieās life changes ā she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save herā¦
The most unforgettable story of the year ā available now!
Readers love Debbie Howells:
āThis book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie⦠I cried a lot. I can see this as film!ā Lucy Mitchell, author
āA 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.ā Reader Review āāāāā
āWow⦠this book. Itās 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. Itās a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more⦠Incredible.ā Reader Review āāāāā
āOh boy! Itās poignant, itās raw, itās blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready⦠We donāt know what may be around the corner⦠A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.ā Reader Review āāāāā
āA book that made me cry so much⦠about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.ā Reader Review āāāāā
āSuch a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read thatāll make you cry!⦠Inspirational⦠You never know what fate will put in your way⦠A story of love, of loss and more.ā Reader Review āāāāā
Author - Debbie Howells.
Narrator - Melanie Crawley.
Published Date - Friday, 09 January 2026.
Copyright - Ā© 2026 Boldwood Books Ā©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The most unforgettable story of the year. A novel about mothers and daughters, love, and loss, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. ššš āI want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all beginsā¦ā It all begins when Edieās daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexieās arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature. Even though Edieās marriage to Ryan isnāt perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother. However, life ā in all its beautiful, messy glory ā doesnāt always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everythingās changed, and sheās moving as far away from her family as she possibly can. But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because ā as everything in Edieās life changes ā she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save her⦠The most unforgettable story of the year ā available now! Readers love Debbie Howells: āThis book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie⦠I cried a lot. I can see this as film!ā Lucy Mitchell, author āA 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.ā Reader Review āāāāā āWow⦠this book. Itās 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. Itās a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more⦠Incredible.ā Reader Review āāāāā āOh boy! Itās poignant, itās raw, itās blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready⦠We donāt know what may be around the corner⦠A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.ā Reader Review āāāāā āA book that made me cry so much⦠about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.ā Reader Review āāāāā āSuch a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read thatāll make you cry!⦠Inspirational⦠You never know what fate will put in your way⦠A story of love, of loss and more.ā Reader Review āāāāā Author - Debbie Howells. Narrator - Melanie Crawley. Published Date - Friday, 09 January 2026. Copyright - Ā© 2026 Boldwood Books Ā©.
Language:
English