Libby has a good life with a gorgeous husband and a home by the sea. But over time she is becoming more unsure if Jack has ever loved her - and if he is over the death of Eve, his first wife. When fate intervenes in their relationship, Libby decides to find out all she can about the man she hastily married and the seemingly perfect Eve. But in doing so she unearths devastating secrets. Frightened by what she finds and the damage it could cause, Libby starts to worry that she too will end up like the first woman Jack loved . . .
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Another masterpiece from Dorothy Koomson . . . A must-read that will have you gripped *****' (Heat )
The author has crafted another wonderful tale that has the usual twists you would expect (Sun )
Gripping and compelling (Closer )
Dorothy Koomson is a fine writer whose prose is compulsive in the same way as chocolate (Sunday Express )
The author has crafted another wonderful tale that has the usual twists you would expect (Sun )
Gripping and compelling (Closer )
Dorothy Koomson is a fine writer whose prose is compulsive in the same way as chocolate (Sunday Express )
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By Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
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Format:Hardcover
Koomson's books always seem to have an element of mystery to her books - we know certain things about the characters and certain events, yet there is always something in the background we don't know everything about, and this is usually the crux of the story, and ends up shocking the reader, something I love about her books. Her last novel, The Ice Cream Girls, certainly didn't disappoint on this front, and now this one manages to trump even that, I was absolutely glued to this book from start to finish.
We begin at the scene of Libby and Jack's road accident. Libby is in a bad way, and she is upset at her husband about something, but we are clueless as to what. The accident is actually a very important part of the whole book, and is constantly flashed-back to throughout the book, with the accident parts occurring in italics to separate them from the present day. Surrounding this story, we have what is going on with Libby and Jack in the present day and this was also exciting to read. Libby is a likeable character - she clearly loves her husband Jack very much but feels she very much lives in the shadow of Jack's former wife Eve. Koomson writes Libby as a sympathetic character - I felt like I was meant to dislike Jack for how he treats Libby, but for me neither of these were the best character in the book.
Eve is the one character we hear a lot about right from the start of the book, yet in reality we know nothing definite about her until halfway through when Libby makes a discovery at their home which threatens both her marriage to Jack and her own mental state. Libby discovers something that belongs to Eve, something which reveals every intimate detail about the woman who Jack still adores, and Libby is shocked by this information.... Read more ›
We begin at the scene of Libby and Jack's road accident. Libby is in a bad way, and she is upset at her husband about something, but we are clueless as to what. The accident is actually a very important part of the whole book, and is constantly flashed-back to throughout the book, with the accident parts occurring in italics to separate them from the present day. Surrounding this story, we have what is going on with Libby and Jack in the present day and this was also exciting to read. Libby is a likeable character - she clearly loves her husband Jack very much but feels she very much lives in the shadow of Jack's former wife Eve. Koomson writes Libby as a sympathetic character - I felt like I was meant to dislike Jack for how he treats Libby, but for me neither of these were the best character in the book.
Eve is the one character we hear a lot about right from the start of the book, yet in reality we know nothing definite about her until halfway through when Libby makes a discovery at their home which threatens both her marriage to Jack and her own mental state. Libby discovers something that belongs to Eve, something which reveals every intimate detail about the woman who Jack still adores, and Libby is shocked by this information.... Read more ›
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Kindle Edition
I blame My Best Friends Girl for this obsession with Dorothy Koomson novels! what an excellent book, from start to finish it has had me completly hooked, so much so i'm quite sad i finished it so quickly. Following on from The Ice Cream Girls, DK has managed to keep two plotlines moving alongside another to meet with another excellent twist and explosive ending. not as upseting as some of her earlier novel, this like Ice Cream makes the reader really gt into the minds and lives of the characters, esp Eve and Libby. love it and in fact i might start it again!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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As always with Dorothy Koomson, I am unsure that she falls into the Chick Lit genre as her books always have an element of drama about them. Her books always seem to radiate true emotion and I always finish one of her books feeling sad that I have to wait for another. This book was no different and as I write my review I can't help but be annoyed that I will again have to wait what seems like forever for another one of her books.
This particular story seems at first glance to be a straight cut story about Jack's wife who died Eve. However, things are far from straightforward and as soon as you pick up the book and start to read you are drawn into the current life of Libby who is struggling with things, as well as Eve's past life and the secrets she holds.
The story is told cleverly and although towards the latter part of the book I thought I had it all figured out, I was shocked to realise I was wrong. Libby is a lovely character who has her own insecurities about her husband Jack and the things he hides. Although it's clear that Jack has a troubled past you can't help but warm to him as a reader. He may not be perfect but you can't help but feel that his heart truly belongs to Libby.
Dorothy Koomson has again written a book that is not only powerful but one that is quite heart wrenching. When the past of Jack and Eve begin to come out you begin to realise that things are quite as black and white as they seem. I found myself desperately wanting everything to be okay.
I loved the fact that story had two very separate threads, one in the past and one in the current, but the two stories would intertwine magically. I also loved the setting being mainly in Brighton as well as London.... Read more ›
This particular story seems at first glance to be a straight cut story about Jack's wife who died Eve. However, things are far from straightforward and as soon as you pick up the book and start to read you are drawn into the current life of Libby who is struggling with things, as well as Eve's past life and the secrets she holds.
The story is told cleverly and although towards the latter part of the book I thought I had it all figured out, I was shocked to realise I was wrong. Libby is a lovely character who has her own insecurities about her husband Jack and the things he hides. Although it's clear that Jack has a troubled past you can't help but warm to him as a reader. He may not be perfect but you can't help but feel that his heart truly belongs to Libby.
Dorothy Koomson has again written a book that is not only powerful but one that is quite heart wrenching. When the past of Jack and Eve begin to come out you begin to realise that things are quite as black and white as they seem. I found myself desperately wanting everything to be okay.
I loved the fact that story had two very separate threads, one in the past and one in the current, but the two stories would intertwine magically. I also loved the setting being mainly in Brighton as well as London.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Read and loved all Koomsons books but this one is the best by far. I have never had so many early nights because I cant wait to go to bed to read it!!! It keeps you guessing from beginning to end and is a real page turner. Do not miss out on this book, it has something for everyone.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By CC
Format:Hardcover
The Woman He Loved Before tells the tale of a woman called Libby, whose husband is still very much troubled by the death of his wife, Eve. One day, whilst recovering from a serious accident, Libby comes across Eve's diaries and that's when everything really starts to unfold. Libby discovers that Eve ran away from home at a young age and ended up in London where the streets are definitely not paved with gold......
Initially I found this book quite slow to get into but once Libby discovered Eve's diaries, I could not put the book down and must have read half of it in one or two sittings. I really felt for Eve, she seemed so innocent and you longed for her life to change for the better. There were many twists and turns in this story and the ending is a big surprise.
This is not your average fluffy chick lit and I found this to be a very intelligent, emotional, thought-provoking read. I look forward to reading more by Dorothy Koomson.
Initially I found this book quite slow to get into but once Libby discovered Eve's diaries, I could not put the book down and must have read half of it in one or two sittings. I really felt for Eve, she seemed so innocent and you longed for her life to change for the better. There were many twists and turns in this story and the ending is a big surprise.
This is not your average fluffy chick lit and I found this to be a very intelligent, emotional, thought-provoking read. I look forward to reading more by Dorothy Koomson.
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i choose this rating for the dorothy koomson book as i am a massive fan of the authour,great book,loved it
Published 6 days ago by Donna Coulthard
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Good story
Another brilliant story from Dorothy Koomson. There are always a few surprises at the end of her stories. Most enjoyable.
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An interesting start but story although enjoyable became rather predictable. Not her best book others had more depth Thank you
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I could not put this book down. This is the second book of Dorothy Looks on I've read (the other being The Ice Cream Girls) and I just love her reading style! Read more
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Bought this for the wife she says it was an easy read with a very good story line to follow, and easy to pick up again even if it was a week or two in between reads. Read more
Bought this for the wife she says it was an easy read with a very good story line to follow, and easy to pick up again even if it was a week or two in between reads. Read more
Published 21 days ago by ian
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Great Story
Couldn't put it down - very moving. Dorothy is a new author for me, read the Rose Petal Beach first and think I will be reading a lot more of her stuff.
Published 22 days ago by Veronica Lyons
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The Woman He Loved Before
This book was absolutely amazing! I cannot praise it enough! Like people have said, it appears at first glance to be a simple story with a straight forward plot line however... Read more
Published 24 days ago by M
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Love Dorothy, so loved the book
Amazing....... she never disappoints me..... gripped to the end as always.... Thank you Dorothy.....you're the best.... I love every book you've written....
Published 27 days ago by michelle haney
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I found this book very disappointing especially after the rave reviews. I finished it but found Eve diaries boring in parts and agree with other reviewers about the one dimensonal... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Catherine Carvell
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Book got better half way through, so glad I didn't give up reading it, very sad ending, glad the father in law got his comeuppance, nasty man, what goes around comes around.
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