Briefly, Forever

For fans of One Day**,** A Man Called Ove**,** Remarkably Bright Creatures and Me Before You comes a deeply moving story about loving someone when forever is never promised. ‘Fans of A Man Called Ove and great writing will devour this’ ANNABEL MONAGHAN ‘An absorbing, tender exploration of love’ JOSIE LLOYD ‘A refreshingly nuanced take on romance tropes’ MAURENE GOO Life is not measured by the years we have, but by the love it holds. Alexander Kirk writes perfect love stories, but he doesn’t believe in them. When his favourite café is taken over by Wendy, a quirky single mother with two kids and strawberry earrings, their relationship unfolds exactly like the novels Alexander pens: enemies-to-lovers, laughter, longing and a happiness that feels almost scripted. Except this isn’t one of Alexander’s stories. Briefly, Forever begins where most love stories end – with loss. Moving between the tender beginnings of Alexander and Wendy’s relationship while following Alexander as he learns how to parent – and love – her children without her. It is a book about grief and joy, and about loving fully even when happily ever after isn’t guaranteed. It reminds us that the most important part of a love story is not how it ends, but how it changes the lives it touches.