You Were Always the One

By Debbie Howells

Discover the BRAND NEW heartbreaking and utterly unforgettable read from International Bestseller Debbie Howells, author of For One Moment With You. A must-read for fans of Cecelia Ahern, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse

He's the one she walked away from. She's the one he never forgot...

Eighteen years ago, Holly broke up with the love of her life, Riggs, so she could become the 'grown-up' she felt ready to be. Then Miles came into her life, with the promise of everything they could be together. And for a long time, their home and family felt like enough.

But now Miles has betrayed Holly, and she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love, marriage and happiness.

And then she bumps into a stranger on the street. Except it's not a stranger. It's Riggs. And one look at him is enough to tell her - she never stopped loving him. But is it enough for her to contemplate leaving the life she's built, even if it no longer makes her happy?

Determined to be honest with herself and with Miles, Holly starts thinking about a very different future. But then Miles makes an announcement that changes everything...

You Were Always the One is a heartbreaking - but ultimately uplifting - story about family, forgiveness, and the complicated choices love can force us to make.

Readers love Debbie Howells:

'This book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written... I cried a lot. I can see this as film ' Lucy Mitchell, author

'A massive WOW ... An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss... A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read... You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.' Reader Review

'Wow... this book. It's very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It's a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more... Incredible.' Reader Review

'Oh boy It's poignant, it's raw, it's blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready... We don't know what may be around the corner... A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.' Reader Review

'A book that made me cry so much... about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.' Reader Review

'Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{:: }. This could easily be a read that'll make you cry ... Inspirational... You never know what fate will put in your way... A story of love, of loss and more.' Reader Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1806567695
• ISBN13: 9781806567690
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"