{"product_id":"if-only-a-novel-isbn-9781443459273","title":"If Only: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Eberlen, the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e, returns with a serendipitous and modern romance. For fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes, \u003cem\u003eIf Only \u003c\/em\u003eis the story of two people who fall in love and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe secrets that tear them apart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can you know someone until you learn to talk about the past?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLetty and Alf are the only English speakers in an Italian class in Rome, where they discover that the language that really connects them is dance. Alf is nineteen, a former ballroom champion who seems reassuringly confident and at ease with himself. Letty, twenty-two, is unusually reserved and studious, having been forced to give up her childhood dream of becoming a ballet dancer. They come from different worlds, but when they waltz around the Piazza Navona together, a passionate relationship begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan their decision to live in the moment in the Eternal City keep their histories from encroaching? Why is Alf living in a shared apartment, estranged from his family? And what has wrenched Letty away from the apparent security of her Oxford University degree? They each find themselves haunted by the fear that the secrets not yet shared will tear them apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf Only\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel about identity, secrets, passion and dance—and the indefinable collision of physical, emotional and intellectual excitement that we call falling in love. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If ever a couple was ‘meant to be’ it’s Tess and Gus. This is such a witty, poignant and uplifting story of two lives criss-crossing over the years, with near-miss after near-miss...I couldn’t put it down” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSophie Kinsella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brilliantly constructed, with wonderful characters you’ll be cheering on, this romantic story is full of poignant moments, has a huge heart and a massive feel-good factor. Engrossing and entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Eberlen develops two wonderfully distinct storylines, but her characters are carefully connected by proximity and circumstance. . . . Eberlen’s characters are so real and deserving of love-thankfully it’s safe to root for them both, and root for them you will.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Eberlen...excels in creating realistic characters whom readers will adore-including Tess’ unusual sister, Hope; Tess’ sassy best friend, Dolly; and Gus’ impulsive college pal, Nash. Eberlen also shines at keeping the story moving through 16 years of friendship, purpose, and love. Swoon-worthy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Eberlen’s marvelous debut novel captivates and immerses.... This worthy, wonderful, and witty read is a must-have for all romantics who believe in hope.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If romantic fiction is your cup of tea, you’ll love this touching story of a pair of 20-somethings who meet at a language school in Rome [...]  Kate Eberlen’s previous book, \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e, was a bestseller and [\u003cem\u003eIf Only\u003c\/em\u003e] is just as good, with wonderful descriptions of Rome’s iconic landmarks.\"   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \"\u003c\/strong\u003eI loved it!  I keep thinking about the characters and their lives.  It’s wonderful to feel Kate’s passion for my beloved art form ballet.  I felt touched in many ways reading this novel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarianela Nuñez, Prima Ballerina of The Royal Ballet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Eberlen tackles serious emotional issues with empathy and compassion, adding depth to a love story with a difference and its ballroom dancing lead characters will charm fans of \u003cem\u003eStrictly Come Dancing\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kate Eberlen’s first book, \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e, was a huge hit and [\u003cem\u003eIf Only\u003c\/em\u003e] is just as compelling. Wildly romantic, touching and wise, it will keep you reading until dawn.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If ever there was a time we needed to be swept off our feet and transported elsewhere, this is it. Cue Kate Eberlen's wonderfully romantic second novel, set in Rome [....] Perfectly plotted.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful love story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBella (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The author of the brilliant \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e is back with a new read you’re sure to love.  . . . . Exquisite.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun's Fabulous magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While we’re all stuck at home, we need to be able to live and love vicariously so [\u003cem\u003eIf Only\u003c\/em\u003e], with its romantic Rome setting is just the thing for some literary escapism.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I adored this book: wildly romantic, heart-achingly sad, warmly funny and really clever. Deserves to do just as brilliantly as [\u003cem\u003eOne Day\u003c\/em\u003e].” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An unashamedly romantic novel, but one that also deals with the ongoing and deep-seated effects of grief. Both intricate and engrossing, its real pleasure lies in Eberlen’s assured writing with its level of detail and rich characterization.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thoroughly deserving comparison with David Nicholls’ wonderful \u003cem\u003eOne Day\u003c\/em\u003e (and I don’t say that lightly), this is commercial fiction of the very highest order.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookseller (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Just the thing for long Summer nights.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tantalising . . . What makes [\u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e] such a satisfying read is that both narratives are thoroughly satisfying in their own right, with plenty of great subplots . . . A guilty pleasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReader's Digest UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This debut romance by the British author playfully upends the expectation of happily ever after.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHELLO! Canada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those lovely, comfy duvets of a book that pulls you in and wraps itself around you. A beautifully simple idea, and a simply beautiful book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon Toyne, bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e is utterly charming, engaging, moving, a story which is both wonderfully romantic yet also true to life. The perfect summer read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Mosse, author of Labyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Two lives are unknowingly interwoven in this tantalizing, perfectly-pitched journey through a crater-filled emotional landscape. \u003cem\u003eMiss You \u003c\/em\u003eis charming, comforting, acutely honest and belongs on the same shelf as \u003cem\u003eOne Day\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Ellen, author of Rock Stars Stole My Life!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If David Nicholl’s novel \u003cem\u003eOne Day\u003c\/em\u003e and Richard Linklater’s \u003cem\u003eBefore Sunset \u003c\/em\u003efilms were to meet, have a brief, thrilling affair and end up producing an unexpected love child, it would be Kate Eberlen’s \u003cem\u003eMiss You\u003c\/em\u003e. A warm and funny romance that will divert and delight you in equal measure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeah McLaren, bestselling author of The Continuity Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This delightful novel is a page-turner, and its suspense comes not only from how and when the lovers will find each other, but whether or not they will manage to grow into the people they are meant to be by the time they do.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Hilton, author of The Hole in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Funny, poignant and really rather lovely.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperAvenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889023971557,"sku":"NP9781443459273","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781443459273.jpg?v=1730230331","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/if-only-a-novel-isbn-9781443459273","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}