Almost Forever: An emotional debut perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes

Almost Forever: An emotional debut perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes
Laura Danks

Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Cecelia Ahern and Jojo MoyesCan love truly conquer all?When a vicious attack leaves Paul in a coma on his wedding day, the doctors fear he will never wake up. But his fiancée Fran will never give up hope.Fran has always known Paul is the only man for her, from the first moment they locked eyes as children to the day he finally told her he loved her. Paul can’t leave her, not now their lives are just about to begin.Love will always find a way… won’t it?What readers are saying about Almost Forever:‘A wonderful love story that had me laughing, crying, getting frustrated with the characters and smiling too.’ NovelKicks‘Definitely had me crying at points’ FNM‘Much more than just a love story. It is a tale of hope, perseverance and about life after the worst case scenario.’ Cheryl M-M’s Book Blog‘An intelligent and sophisticated romance, I’ll be adding Laura Danks to my list of authors to look out for in the future.’ Cosy Books‘I couldn’t put it down!’ Amazon Reader‘Emotional, thought provoking and endlessly romantic!’ Amazon Reader‘It's about growing up, it's about love, loss, and having the courage to take action and be who you want to be. Loved it.’ Amazon Reader‘A love story with a twist that will have your emotions in turmoil’ Amazon Reader‘Thoroughly enjoyed the book. very moving, could not put the book down.’ Amazon Reader

Can love truly conquer all?

When a vicious attack leaves Paul in a coma on his wedding day, the doctors fear he will never wake up. But his fiancée Fran will never give up hope.

Fran has always known Paul is the only man for her, from the first moment they locked eyes as children to the day he finally told her he loved her. Paul can’t leave her, not now their lives are just about to begin.

Love will always find a way … won’t it?

Almost Forever

Laura Danks

ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES

Contents

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Author Bio (#u0fec97df-7bfd-52f8-ac59-aa1f66d5a930)

Acknowledgements (#ulink_baaba5a1-340c-560f-b6ea-17c4e94c28e8)

Dedication (#ulink_39c81f5a-5632-5eeb-ad3a-2d612842d28a)

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Chapter Two (#ulink_9643e98f-8870-5d73-8026-7cc4055fa3a3)

Chapter Three (#ulink_cf0eb064-4aac-5769-b784-34792fd28834)

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Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

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LAURA DANKS

was born and raised in Italy and studied Classics in Milan, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Indiana Jones, her childhood hero. Instead of treasure hunting, in 2001 she moved to London and worked in Online Advertising, a fifteen-year career she decided to give up to write full-time.

She now lives in a two-hundred-year-old cottage near Cambridge with her husband, her two kids, Hugo the cat and a typewriter.

Author’s Note

Born as a homage to the tragic love between Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s Divina Commedia – Inferno, Canto V, this story has taken a deeper and more personal significance when my father suffered a stroke and suddenly the emotions I committed to paper were actually very real and familiar.

My dad is recovering well, but 15 million people around the world suffer a stroke every year and many are not quite as fortunate. So I decided to dedicate this book to them and their families, and donate part of my royalties to the Stroke Association (www.stroke.org.uk (http://www.stroke.org.uk)) to support their tireless work and research.

A special mention also goes to an amazing young writer, Jemima Layzell, who died of a ruptured giant aneurysm and donated her organs to eight people. Her poignant quote beautifully introduces Paul and Francesca’s story. For more information about Jemima, her book The Draft and her charity please visit: www.jemimalayzell.com (http://www.jemimalayzell.com).

Acknowledgements (#ulink_0e5128f8-efe6-5240-a826-6391ce4a0767)

Firstly, to everyone who bought a copy of this book, thank you for supporting my fundraising effort, it’s an extremely worthy cause.

Thank you also to Pete, for his unshakable support, I couldn’t have done it without you.

To Suzanne and Debbie, thank you for your patience with my ‘first draft’ and its many iterations.

To my family in Milan, grazie for cheering me on, even if my work may never be translated into Italian.