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Pub Date 28 Oct 2026 | Archive Date 5 Nov 2026

General Fiction (Adult) | Women's Fiction

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Dee’s life unfolds through first love, loss, heartbreak and the enduring strength of friendship from the summer of 1977 to the eve of her fiftieth birthday on the Greek island of Paros.

From a teenage romance to the devastating loss of the man she believed she would spend her life with, Dee is forced to rebuild herself more than once. As she creates a new life and reconnects with family she never knew existed, she begins to believe that happiness may still be possible.

Then, on the night of her fiftieth birthday, an unexpected face from her past appears, making her wonder whether love has not slipped away after all.

Dee’s life unfolds through first love, loss, heartbreak and the enduring strength of friendship from the summer of 1977 to the eve of her fiftieth birthday on the Greek island of Paros.

From a teenage...

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A Note From the Publisher

Joanna O’Donoghue spent many years working in education. After raising her family, she travelled widely, gaining experiences that inspired her writing. In her first book, Lockdown Stories, she shares accounts of pandemic life from people she met on her travels. Published in 2025, Gutsy Travels recounts her adventures in remote corners of the world while living with Crohn's disease. Her latest book, When Love Slips Away, is her first work of fiction.

Joanna O’Donoghue spent many years working in education. After raising her family, she travelled widely, gaining experiences that inspired her writing. In her first book, Lockdown Stories, she shares...

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