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It Must Be Love

It Must Be Love

An uplifting and gorgeously romantic love story

Summary

Get ready to fall for this year's most poignant and romantic love story...

Fourteen days together.
Fifteen years apart.
Their love story isn't over yet...

When Abbie met Oz they were young, idealistic students from different backgrounds, but their connection was unmistakable. Then Oz went home to Istanbul and life moved on.

Years later, Abbie and Oz meet again - a chance encounter that could change everything.

Despite leading very different lives, they find themselves drawn to eachother once more. But they have commitments, jobs and families that take priority - and too much time has passed... Hasn't it?

From London to Istanbul, Paris to Beirut, It Must Be Love is a heart-wrenching story that will leave you believing in the power of fate and destiny. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Sophie Cousens.
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READERS ARE FALLING HEAD OVER HEELS FOR IT MUST BE LOVE...

'A real rollercoaster ride of emotions ... I felt them all!'

'Wistful, touching ... takes you on a wonderfully romantic journey'

'The characters are ones you can easily warm to and take to your heart'

'This book had me entranced from the beginning'

'I was hooked!'

'Fans of One Day will love this'

'You are sure to be weeping by the end. A fab read with a cup of tea and mountain of biscuits'
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PRAISE FOR IT MUST BE LOVE...

'Life-affirming and unforgettable, this is a very special love story' Holly Miller

'One of the most wonderful will-they-won't-they books I've read' Lorna Cook

'A gorgeously romantic and evocative debut ... I know it's going to be a hit!' Emma Hughes

Reviews

  • One of the most wonderful will-they-won't-they books I've read. I wasn't sure who Abby was going to end up with and the way the ending rolled around was really unexpected.
    Lorna Cook

About the author

Caroline Khoury

Caroline Khoury was born in Beirut to a Lebanese mother and Welsh father, and grew up in suburban London. She recently returned to the UK after more than a decade in Hong Kong, Japan and America.
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