While I Was Sleeping
an emotional and compelling novel that will make you cry
by Dani Atkins
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Pub Date 13 Jun 2020 | Archive Date 25 Jul 2018
Simon and Schuster UK Fiction | Simon & Schuster UK
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Description
'Have your tissues at the ready for this tear jerker of a read’ Closer
'Brings heart-wrenching surprises' Woman & Home
‘I simply adored this heart-breaking, brilliant read’ Sun
A brand new and brilliant emotional family drama for fans of Jojo Moyes and Dorothy Koomson, from the bestselling author of Fractured.
What if someone else was living your happy ever after?
When Maddie wakes up in a hospital bed, she can't remember anything about what happened to her or what has changed.
She just remembers she was about to be married and had everything to look forward to.
But it seems life has become a lot more complicated while she has been asleep ...
'This book is filled with the utmost compassion and it has stayed with me long after the final page … An absolute triumph of storytelling' Penny Parkes
‘A touching story about love, loss, survival and an unconventional friendship. Dani writes with heart and soul. Prepare to be moved’ Alice Peterson
‘A story of hope and love, this brilliant family drama shows that none of us knows what the future holds’ Prima
‘A warm and memorable novel, with a dilemma at its core, and will appeal to readers of Jodi Picoult and Nicholas Sparks. Atkins deserves more recognition for her commercial fiction. Thoroughly enjoyable’ Independent on Sunday
'Tear-jerker' Bella
Further praise for Dani Atkins' novels:
‘A heart-warming story of love and loss that will stay with you long after the last page’ My Weekly
‘A beautiful romance with a twist’ Woman
‘If you like Jodi Picoult then you’ll love This Love’Lovereading
‘Such a beautiful book’ Brewandbooksreview
‘A true celebration of life, family and relationships’ culturefly
‘What a stunningly beautiful love story, I’m bereft that it’s over’ RatherTooFondofBooks
‘Heartbreakingly beautiful. A must-read’ blogsbybooksby
‘Flawless’ reabookreview
‘I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone’ rachelsrandomreads
‘Poignant and heartfelt’ vivavoce
‘A heartbreaker of a book’ handwrittengirl
‘Heartbreakingly brilliant’ Daily Mail
'Truly magnificent storytelling’ Veronica Henry
'Fans of Me Before You will love this' Patricia Scanlan
‘For those of you who have ever wondered about you first love or thought about the one that got away, this story will speak to your heart. I read it in one sitting – and it’s heartbreakingly brilliant’ The Sun
‘This is easily one of the best books I have ever read, and I don’t say that often!’ thelunamayblog
‘A gripping and emotional family drama … With breath-taking plot twists, Dani explores themes of serendipity, friendship and love’ Fabulousbookfiend
Advance Praise
'Dani Atkins is the undisputed queen of fiction that packs a huge emotional punch' heat
'This book is filled with the utmost compassion and it has stayed with me long after the final page … An absolute triumph of storytelling' Penny Parkes
Praise for Dani Atkins' novels:
‘Heartbreaking and uplifting, stunningly insightful prose’ Penny Parkes
‘A heart-warming story of love and loss that will stay with you long after the last page’My Weekly
‘A beautiful romance with a twist’ Woman
‘If you like Jodi Picoult then you’ll love This Love’Lovereading
‘Such a beautiful book’Brewandbooksreview
‘A true celebration of life, family and relationships’culturefly
‘What a stunningly beautiful love story, I’m bereft that it’s over’RatherTooFondofBooks
‘Heartbreakingly beautiful. A must-read’blogsbybooksby
‘Flawless’ reabookreview
‘I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone’rachelsrandomreads
‘Poignant and heartfelt’vivavoce
‘A heartbreaker of a book’ handwrittengirl
‘Heartbreakingly brilliant’ Daily Mail
'Truly magnificent storytelling’ Veronica Henry
'Fans of Me Before You will love this' Patricia Scanlan
‘For those of you who have ever wondered about you first love or thought about the one that got away, this story will speak to your heart. I read it in one sitting – and it’s heartbreakingly brilliant’ The Sun
‘This is easily one of the best books I have ever read, and I don’t say that often!’ thelunamayblog
‘A gripping and emotional family drama … With breath-taking plot twists, Dani explores themes of serendipity, friendship and love’ Fabulousbookfiend
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781471165931 |
| PRICE | US$26.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Natasha P, Reviewer
I truly loved everything about this book a really wonderful, sad, moving book with great characters. Well done Dani
Dawn M, Reviewer
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Maddie has it all, a fabulous life, wonderful fiancé she is due to marry soon and she is pregnant waiting until after her wedding to share the news. One day tragedy strikes and she loses everything in the blink of an eye. I want to say so much more but I don’t want to give any spoilers.
I started this book yesterday on my commute to work and I had to breathe very deeply to stop myself ugly crying though this. Finishing it this morning I’m glad I wore waterproof mascara as I was a wreck. Dani’s books have that ability to reach into your chest, rip your heart out, do a little dance on it and leave you broken but in a good way!
Reviewer 255244
While I was sleeping was such a wonderful, sad and heartbreaking read, the characters were so well developed I was so drawn in by them, I loved every minute of this wonderful book by Daniel Atkins.
amanda m, Reviewer
What can I say except truly amazing, her best novel to date! Read it you won't be disappointed.
Lucy D, Reviewer
Loved loved loved this book. Could not get enough of it and stayed up way to late reading on a few hot summers evening. Its one of those books that had me hooked from the first page. A very emotional book, heartfelt and heartbreaking....sad yet happy. Although essentially a tragic yet beautiful love story, I felt this book was also about friendships, family and motherhood. I am still thinking about the characters as few days after finishing the book which to me is a sign of a great read. Anyone who is a fan of Fractured then this book is definitely one for you. One question remains; who does believe in Miracles?
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