Publication Date: Feb 2026
Blurb:
When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn’t come as more of a shock. Partly because she can’t remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly because Joe died five months ago…
The gift is simple – twelve carefully-chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.
Tilly sets out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to vlog her journey, her story becomes more than her own. With help from Alfie, the bookshop owner, her budding new following and her friends and family, can Tilly’s year of books show her how to love again?
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a contemporary novel with dual timelines before and after Tilly’s husband’s death. Filled with emotions, sweet relationships, grief, healing, and a side of sweet romance.
Content Warnings:
Language: Moderate – Frequent uses of sh- and about 4 f- words
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kisses only, one is descriptive. Some fringe characters are gay, but no on page romance for these characters.
Violence: None
Substance Use: Alcohol use
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Cancer, death
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