Skip to main content
book cover for Where It All Began

Where It All Began

An emotional BRAND NEW novel on love and heartbreak from Debbie Howells for 2026

You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. Sign In or Register Now

Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app


1

To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.

2

Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.

Pub Date 9 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 9 Apr 2026


Talking about this book? Use #WhereItAllBegan #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!


Description

A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story about mothers and daughters, love, and loss. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. 💔💐💌

Dear Lexie, it feels funny writing to you, but of course, you always wanted to go and do great things. So letters it is, until I see you again. I saw a flower today, and it reminded me of you…

As Edie writes to her long-distant daughter, she finds herself going over her memories of Lexie’s childhood, not just the moments that held them together, but also the things – and the person – who ultimately tore them apart.

Perhaps by writing, she will be able to work out what went wrong. And if she can do that, surely she will find a way to bring Lexie back, to make their family whole again?

But revisiting the past isn’t as comfortable a journey as she’d hoped. And the truth comes with a revelation that will shock Edie, and change everything…

The most unforgettable story of the year – available now!

Readers love Debbie Howells:

A 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.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow… this book. It’s 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. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more… Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready… We don’t know what may be around the corner… A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A book that made me cry so much… about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!… Inspirational… You never know what fate will put in your way… A story of love, of loss and more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story about mothers and daughters, love, and loss. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. 💔💐💌

Dear Lexie, it feels funny writing to...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781837037490
PRICE £1.99 (GBP)
PAGES 312

Available on NetGalley

NetGalley Reader (EPUB)
NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB)
Send to Kindle (EPUB)
Send to Kobo (EPUB)
Download (EPUB)