Happy Ever . . . After
by Seb Earl
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Pub Date 22 Nov 2018 | Archive Date 4 Jan 2019
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Description
The bestselling French novel about learning to reconnect with life and love after a sexual assault, newly translated into English and now available in the UK
When Emily wakes up in the middle of her bed, shaking and sweating from yet another nightmare, she knows it will not stop easily. The sexual assault she suffered eight years ago has left an enduring mark on her mind.
In the immediate aftermath, she moved back to live with her parents and, since then, they have happily provided sanctuary. But at what price? Emily is not free, and her inner doubt and anger are increasing their stronghold over her life.
Thrust into action by her best friend, Sarah, Emily finally finds the courage to move out and start a new life on her own. She soon meets Olivier, a charming French man.
As she realises how her future happiness depends on her ability to face the past, Emily begins the slow, and at times painful, journey to finding inner peace. But can she truly put her ordeal behind her? And is everything exactly as it appears?
About the Author
SEB EARL was born in France where he studied and started working in computer science. In 2003 he moved to the UK. Seb and his wife now live in Salisbury with their several cats. If you would like to connect or find out more, Seb loves to hear from his readers on facebook.com/seb.earl.author/ and his website seb-earl.com
The book is inspired by the women in his life, including victuims of sexual assault who helped by sharing their stories with him.
Advance Praise
"I loved this book, it is moving and real".
"A beautiful novel dealing with a very sensitive issue rarely discussed by victims themselves.”
"An exciting and captivating story. Realistic characters and dialogue."
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781911538097 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Hristina P, Reviewer
Happy Ever... After is a book about moving on, about learning to let go of the past, and finding the strength to come out of your own shell. The main character, Emily, is a sexual assault survivor, and the focus of the events of the book is the changes she decides to make when it comes to her battle with the PTSD that followed the assault.
The book is written beautifully, despite the heavy nature of the topics at hand, the writing maintains a fairly light atmosphere and an easy to consume tone which captivates the attention. I loved Emily as a lead, watching her development throughout the book was one of the best parts, as well as the dynamics that were written between her and the other characters, they were another high point.
I found the storyline interesting, the characters well developed, and the writing easy to read. This is a great book, that fans of the romance genre are sure to enjoy.
Tracey H, Reviewer
This book is written beautifully despite the hard subject matter.
I loved the lead character and also the dynamics between her and other characters.
I found the storyline interesting and the characters were very well thought out. A good read
Bookseller 188203
Emily went out with her friends and was too drunk to get home so her best friend put her in a cab and sent her home. Emily didn't make it home before the cab driver took advantage and did the unthinkable which changed Emily's entire life.
After the assault Emily moved back in with her parents. After 8 years her best friends talks her into moving out into her own place.
Happily Ever.....After is a story about what women go through after a sexual assault. How it affects us and how we cope. This story may be one that is to the extreme but none the less it shows the struggles and how debilitating it can be for the victim.
Emma D, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. I found that I just wanted to give the main character Emily a little annoying at times, but I was won around by the end. The content could be a bit upsetting to those less used to reading crime or thrillers, but it was very well written, and never without empathy or consideration. I would read other books by Seb Earl and would recommend this book to others. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.
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