The Life She Could Have Lived: FROM BESTSELLER LAURA PEARSON FOR 2026. A heartwarming, life-affirming love story about fate, friendship, perfect for fans of One Day and Taylor Jenkins Reid
The BRAND NEW heartwarming read from the author of the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, perfect for fans of One Day, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Maybe in Another Life and Cecelia Ahern! ✨
‘Warm, wise and deeply insightful, I adored every page.’ No.1 bestselling author, Shari Low
What if the answer to one little question could change your whole life?
Soon after Anna goes on the best date of her life with a man called James – she and her best friend Nia visit a fortune teller. Who tells Nia that she will have one great love. But all she tells Anna is that her future is with a man whose name begins with a J.
It won’t be James though – he never calls. And then Anna meets Edward – gorgeous, kind, loving. He’s all she’s ever dreamed of. Until he asks her to make a choice about their future.
If Anna says ‘yes’ to him, her life will go one way. If she says ‘no’, it’ll go another. Both of the worlds could be happy. Both of the worlds could be heartbreaking… But as Nia meets her one great love in both worlds, which of Anna’s answers – yes or no – will bring her life together with the person who she’s fated to be with?
Readers love The Life She Could Have Lived:
‘I love a Sliding Doors-style story and this one hooked me in right from the start, making me question what I’d do differently in my own life. I was laughing one moment and in tears the next. Simply gorgeous.’ Jessica Redland, bestselling author
‘Thought-provoking, tender, wise and hopeful, The Life She Could Have Lived is the kind of book you finish with a deeply satisfied sigh. I loved it.’ Kate Storey, bestselling author
‘Genuinely uplifting read – have the tissues on hand! I read this book in one sitting, couldn’t put it down… Beautiful read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a moving and beautifully written book. The Life She Could Have Lived explores grief, regret, and the weight of the past with so much tenderness and honesty. It’s about the quiet moments of life—the ones we often overlook—that end up shaping everything… bittersweet, emotional, and full of heart.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely enthralling… I was completely hooked from start to finish.’ Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I think a lot of people look back at their lives and think about how a decision changed everything… This book made me cry and laugh. It will be one I’ll reflect back on for a long time. I can’t wait to now read more Laura Pearson books!!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Reading a book by Laura Pearson is like meeting a new person, hearing their story, and walking away with a new friend. Her characters feel real, their emotions raw, and their journeys unforgettable. A beautiful, reflective read that stays with you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fantastic characters and very clever storytelling makes for a beautiful book, which will stay with you long after you finish it… Even when I forced myself to put my ereader down, within a few minutes I’d picked it up again. My advice is to start it early in the day otherwise you will be reading long pass your usual lights out.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a beautiful and heartfelt book… Brilliant… I was grabbed from the very beginning.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This novel captivated me in the most wonderful way, and I cherished every moment of it… I found it nearly impossible to set it aside because I was eager to see what would unfold next.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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ASIN : B0F4WTD1XQ
Publisher : Boldwood Books
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 12, 2025
Language : English
File size : 2.2 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 338 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1836034780
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #12,037 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #99 in Women’s Fiction (Kindle Store) #109 in Contemporary #122 in Friendship Fiction (Kindle Store)
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W. Hayes –
Worked for me
The parallel plot line executions worked for me, though it did get a bit difficult to separate one from the other toward the end. With that reservation, I found it a page-turner most of the way. The author went very thoroughly into the kids vs. no kids scenarios and I found both believable and, I think, emotionally true. I found her take on the consequences of what-if-different-decision-had-been-made to be unique among the several books I’ve read.
Mary B. Goring –
Sweet
Really enjoyed this story of parallel lives, of endless possibilities. Laura Pearson is such a gifted storyteller and writer. I’ve loved all her titles that I’ve read.
Brenda –
Confusing for me
I really wanted to like this book. I heard nothing but good things about it, so it may just be a “me” thing. I found it confusing and hard to track. The saving grace were the chapter subtitles.
Stuart –
Stuart
I enjoyed reading this book however parts were confusing to me. The author seemed to skip around a lot and sometimes I lost the connection to what I had just read. I did finish reading the book but still have some unanswered questions about parts of it.
Pattio –
What would have been…
A conundrum many of us have wondered about: what if my life was different? It’s a little confusing to go back and forth between reading the different scenarios, but it’s so well organized by alternating chapters and section artwork headers. We’re so used to reading a straight line story. An enjoyable read!
Diana Treese –
Back and forth through the years
I gave this book at three because there were a lot of times where I did not like the whining and complaining about having children. Well, it’s the most wonderful thing but it’s the most awful thing. I feel like I wasted my time this story makes no sense to me.
Rocky –
Unusual ..and a great read!
The cover illustration sets the formula. One girl but two different life outcomes. Interesting characters intersecting in both possible lives. I recommend! And I am a grandma. I was hooked right away.
Dawn Klintworth –
Thought provoking
Love the storyline. Makes you think about all the decisions we make in our own lives. Was hard to keep track of which Anna we were talking about at times but overall great read!
LS –
We all must wonder about the paths untaken…this was a fast and entertaining read like all of Ms. Pearson’s books.
Welsh Annie –
I always love a sliding doors story – and always think how very difficult it must be to have two connected stories running along different paths, both equally engaging, without either reader or writer losing the plot. As you’d expect, Laura Pearson does it with absolute perfection – from the start point of Anna making the decision whether to be a mother, then following different tracks based on whether her answer is “yes” or “no”. The realities of motherhood are vividly captured – the good, and the bad – but equally the challenges of choosing career and travel and finding that too can have its significant downsides. It’s an unexpectedly easy book to read – the signposting is very clear, and the storylines diverge more than enough to avoid confusion. Really cleverly, both tracks feature the same characters who are important in Anna’s life – and scenes and events are sometimes mirrored, seen from a different perspective. There’s often humour found in that clairvoyant prediction – and I was particularly impressed with the unpredictability of the two stories’ endings. The whole structure really works – both alternative lives visited on the same day every year, the date’s importance varying in significance depending on the path followed. And as for Anna, I loved her – whatever course she chose to take through life, and whatever mistakes she might have made, just wanting her to find happiness. Superb – and very highly recommended..
Sue Bowers –
Okay but got more than a tad confusing about which version of Anna I was actual reading about by the end
Anne Marie TERRY –
Not really enjoy the storyline to be honest. Not a fan of ‘what if’. Many paths open noone knows where they lead.
irene –
Excellent