Ten Years

By: Pernille Hughes

Narrated by: Emma Sidi

‘Some days I feel like I’ve lived more than one lifetime, so, couldn’t we be right for each other this time around?’

Everyone is talking about this book:

‘What an absolute page-turner!…keeps you guessing before pulling off THE PERFECT ending!’ Anita Faulkner

‘Such a warm, lovely read with two characters you’re desperately rooting for’ Cesca Major, author of Maybe Next Time

‘It's a total belter… I loved the slow burn and just the warmth and funniness of the writing. Was gagging for them to get it together’ Kirsty Greenwood, author of Big Sexy Love

Becca and Charlie have known each other since university.
Becca and Charlies have also hated each other since university.

Until now. Until Ally’s bucket list. The death of their loved one should mean they can go their separate ways and not look back. But completing the list is something neither of them can walk away from.

And sometimes, those who bring out the worst in you, also bring out the very best…

Over the course of ten years, Becca and Charlie’s paths collide as they deal with grief, love and life after Ally.

Not since Emma and Dex in One Day and Will and Lou in Me Before You will you root for a couple as much.

©2022 Pernille Hughes (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

‘Like Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls had a love-story love-child’ Nancy Peach, author of Love Life

‘Such a warm, lovely read with two characters you’re desperately rooting for’ C.D. Major, author of The Other Girl

‘One of those books where my heart gives a little skip whenever I think about it’ Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘Took my breath away…I haven’t laughed or cried as much since PS I Love You’ Alex Brown, author of Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery

‘In between tears and smiles as I read, I also had proper heart flutters… the sign of seriously good story telling’ Jules Wake, author of The Spark

I absolutely loved this gorgeous, funny, touching book – it’s utterly romantic, with gloriously real characters you’ll fall in love with’ Rachael Lucas, Sunday Times bestseller

‘Had me reading until the early hours in the morning…A fabulous will they, won't they’ Holly Martin

‘I laughed, I cried, I swooned – I was utterly swept away from the very first page. Ten Years is a wonderful emotional roller coaster that is sure to pull at the heartstrings of every reader’ Kate Bromley

‘A beautiful book, so funny and poignant. I can’t stop thinking about it!’ Emily Kerr

‘A really addictive 'will they won't they' love story. Wonderful’ Olivia Beirne

‘A beautifully written, heartbreaking and uplifting story’ Natalie Normann

Takes a minute to get going but worth it

First, I love the narrator. She is superb. I've listened to this twice now within the last month. Love a good enemies to lovers story. I like the way the story sweeps across the years. There are a few times when the angst is a little too drawn out, and I wish we were given a little more details to each characters developing internal love. It was totally worth the credit and it will likely be one I go back and listen too again while skipping a couple chapters.

This needs to be made into a movie

The best slow burn romance I’ve read in awhile. And with such well-developed characters. Already fantasizing about who would be cast as Becca and Charlie ❤️

Great listen

Great story and a great narrator! Everything you wanted to know about all the characters is there - you don’t have to guess or wonder. Absolutely enjoyed this lovely book. Merci

Lovely written

Absolutely loved reading this book. I loved how the author brought these two characters that on the surface are different yet share the damd pain of losing a love one.

I love how over the years as they heal their hearts from losing a friend and fiancee they begin to see each other better.

Interesting plot, great narration, entertaining

First- this narrator is quickly becoming one of my favorites. She’s animated, gives it emotion, and inflection is great!

The story itself had me hooked. 2 genuinely loyal friends who put aside the contempt they have for one another to honor a loved one and keep her memory alive. While I’m not sure the background and relationship dynamics are fully believable, I’m not looking for realistic in books (i get plenty in real life) I’m looking for entertainment and a happily ever after, so I’m willing to look past that in the interest of feel good story. I also had a hard time relating to the MCs reaction a few things. But again, I’m the name of a happy ending, I wasn’t too terribly bothered by it.

Good story about love and loyalty that leaves you feeling hopeful about friendships and relationships if you find the right people :)