Five Days

When Jesse Lightning meets Minnie Byrne, he is having a bad day.

Reeling from the effects of a very bruised heart, the last thing Jesse wants is a new friend. But Minnie is hard to say no to, and reluctantly Jesse realises that her impetuous playfulness might do him good.

So when Minnie suggests they go on fortnightly platonic dates with no strings, no promises, no expectations beyond good company, Jesse agrees before he has a chance to think too deeply about it.

Two friends.

Five days.

No chance of another broken heart.

Until Jesse reveals a secret that proves Minnie’s heart isn’t as safe as she thought. Thank goodness five days isn’t enough time to fall in love…

Once you meet Jesse and Minnie you’ll never forget them. This is bestseller Zoë Folbigg at her absolute best with a story of friendship, love and taking chances. Perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Mike Gayle, JoJo Moyes and David Nicholls.

Readers love Zoë Folbigg:

‘Another page-turner from the ludicrously talented Zoë Folbigg.’

‘An absolute cracker of a book! I couldn’t put it down and finished it within 24 hours of starting it.’

‘A beautifully written story that shows friendships can be formed in the most peculiar of places. I loved it! 💖’

‘I loved it from start to finish, a real heartwarming story with many ups and downs along the way ❤️’

‘I LOVED this book, it had me hooked from the first few pages. Reading it I felt like I was watching an epic film, I was so immersed in the world of the main characters, and following their story felt incredibly real. In fact every time I put it down I couldn’t wait to get back to it! Thoroughly recommend.’

‘It’s up there as one of my favourite reads this year, such an easy and enjoyable read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’

‘I loved this book from start to finish. From the first chapter I was hooked. Thoroughly recommend.’

Praise for Zoë Folbigg:

'Deftly written, seamlessly portrayed and achingly romantic.' Caroline Khoury on Five Days

'From London to Paris, LA and Provence, this story and its main characters has it all - romance, glamour as well as a huge dollop of quirkiness! Jesse and Minnie were so real they felt like friends, and I was dying for them to get together from the moment they met. Zoe is such a talented writer, and I absolutely adored this fabulous story from beginning to end. Don't miss it!' Clare Swatman on Five Days

'A wonderful read that’s got everything – romance, suspense, a New York Christmas setting and an unputdownable plot.' Samantha Tonge on A Fairytale of New York

'The Three Loves of Sebastian Cooper is a cleverly constructed, brilliantly insightful book with a glorious cast of characters. You’ll be racing through the final chapters!' Paige Toon

'A beautifully-written, perfectly-crafted novel about love, loss and family that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I love how we meet the entire cast of characters (some of whom you'll love, others you'll hate!) in the present and then weave back in time to discover their connection to the infamous Sebastian Cooper. Pacy, evocative, intriguing and complex - I loved it! Lorraine Brown

'Folbigg's beautiful tale of love and loss owned my heart from page one. Riveting and touching with an intriguing cast of characters from Sebastian Cooper's past and present, this gorgeous story is a must-read. Highly recommend!' Jacquelyn Middleton

'Zoë Folbigg's new novel, The Three Lives of Sebastian Cooper is a brilliant, warm-hearted take on the complexities of love, and the messiness and joy of family life.' Ian Critchley, book reviewer

'The Night We Met will warm and break your heart in equal measure, and make you laugh out loud and sob quietly. A lovely gem.' Heat

'Bestselling author Zoë works her magic again in this lovely tale' Now! on The Distance