A Love to Last a Lifetime: The epic love story from Clare Swatman, author of Before We Grow Old

The one that she wants...

Adam Bowers; handsome, funny and with the charm of a rock star, from the moment she laid eyes on him, teenage Erin was smitten. But first loves don’t always last, and after a whirlwind romance, Erin and Adam go their separate ways. Yet, Erin never lets go of the feeling that Adam may have been her soul mate...

The one that she needs...

Greg fell in love with Erin in their first week at university. Solid, trustworthy and hopelessly devoted to Erin, he knows he's better for her than the feckless Adam, who is forever leaving Erin broken-hearted, before winning her back with his charm. As far as Greg is concerned, it’s easy to promise the world, but it’s harder to love someone for a lifetime.

The one that got away...

Years later Greg and Erin are married, and although life hasn’t always been easy, Greg’s love for Erin has never dimmed. But when Adam comes back, in desperate need of Erin's help, everything changes. Erin starts to wonder whether fate is trying to tell her something...

Will Erin risk it all for the man she had thought was ‘The One’?

From the author of the bestselling Before We Grow Old, Clare Swatman. A Love to Last a Lifetime is for anyone who had a first love, a lost love or a love that lasted forever. Perfect for all fans of Sophie Cousens, David Nicholls and Josie Silver.

Reader Reviews for A Love to Last a Lifetime:

'What happens when you bump into "the one that got away"...at a point when your marriage is starting to slide? It's such a great idea for a story and I really enjoyed this book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Another book from Clare Swatman that does not disappoint! Easy to get into, easy to lose yourself in. Win win!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A moving and compelling story, engaging, emotionally complex, and a difficult subject handled sensitively and with great authenticity' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Praise for Clare Swatman:

'Warm, romantic and wonderfully written, it's an emotional and thought-provoking read with such relatable characters' Debbie Howells

'Leaves you rooting for everyone who is brave enough to follow their heart and not their head' Victoria Scott

'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' Sunday Mirror

'A breathless story of enduring love that will fill your heart and give you hope' Laura Kemp

'Such a special book, filled with broken and relatable characters, who you can't help but love. Just Gorgeous!' Emma Cooper

'Evocative, emotional and heart-stoppingly romantic' Cathy Bramley