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  • By: Paige Toon
  • Narrated by: Heather Long
  • Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (316 ratings)

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Someone I Used to Know

By: Paige Toon
Narrated by: Heather Long
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Summary

A beautiful story of love and second chances, with a remarkable family at its heart, from the Sunday Times best-selling author.

So much can change in half a lifetime....

Then

At 15, George is the foster brother Leah never asked for. As the angry, troubled boy struggles to come to terms with his circumstances, Leah finds herself getting drawn closer to him.

Theo’s wealthy family have mysteriously pulled him out of boarding school, and he’s now enrolled at the local state school with Leah and George. When their worlds collide that summer, the three teenagers form a bond they believe will be unbreakable. But life doesn’t always go to plan....

Now

Shocking news brings Leah back to Yorkshire, baby daughter in tow. But Emilie’s father, Theo, isn’t with them, and George has unexpectedly returned. After half a lifetime, have they healed the scars of their pasts? Will coming back home set their hearts in a different direction?

©2021 Paige Toon. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved.

Critic reviews

"A beautiful story about love and family and healing broken hearts. It swept me up and wouldn’t let me go - I loved it." (Beth O’Leary)

"Gorgeous, brimming with heart, this is Paige Toon at her best. Beautiful and accomplished.... A class act." (Milly Johnson)

"Utterly brilliant.... I want to go back and read it all again. A book that highlights the strength of love and the importance of compassion and understanding." (Giovanna Fletcher)

"An absolute tearjerker, full of love for the family we’re born into and the one we build along the way. This book will live in my heart for a long, long time." (Lindsey Kelk)

"This novel almost finished me off! An absolute heartwarming delight delivered with Paige's trademark warmth. The wonderful cast of characters will stay with you long after you've reached the final page." (Katy Colins)

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Beautiful written

I love Paige Toon books, this is by far one of my favourites. So descriptive and you just fall in love with characters straight away. Narrator was brilliant too. I could go on and on about this book it was so good, just beautiful ❤️

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Beautiful

Just beautiful loved every bit of this book highly recommended great read could not stop listening

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A lovely story

I warmed to this book instantly. This isn’t my usual genre. The narrator was brilliant.

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Simply beautiful

Having read or listened to all of Paige Toon’s books, I’ve been looking forward to the release of this one for so long and I was not disappointed! Without a doubt this is one of my new favourites. A beautiful and emotive story narrated perfectly.

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AMAZING STORYLINE !!

Well what can I say other then Paige Toon never fails to dissapoint with a truly amazing novel .. the storyline is so gripping from start to finish . the emotions that I felt all the way through from laughter to sadness to literally crying like a baby is so overwhelming. the unexpected twists ..no spoilers !! had my head buzzing . The characters are just impossible not to love .. I really did love this book . Its one you definitely won't be able to put down . ..

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the truth the pain the tranquility

strange a bit like my family life which was why it's made me cry so much as a grown up

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Just lovely

Real heartwarming story, twists and turns -a real rollercoaster. I think this would make a wonderful film.
Feels like a great escape, enjoy!

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Lovely Gentle Story

You kind of know where this story is going, but the parts about fostering are really interesting, insightful and heartwarming. Lifts it above the usual love story. Very enjoyable and beautiful read.

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Weird misleading twist

I thoroughly enjoyed this but felt the twist wasn’t clever, it was was misleading. Anyway loved the characters. They were absolutely lovely. I loved the heart of the book too. Thanks

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Truly an amazing writer

Like all of Paige toons books, this is also really good. I loved the characters and the story, definitely worth a read. This story has stuck with me for quite some time.

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