There are four of us: Samuel, Lucy, Thomas, and me – Eliza. And – if you’ve heard of the afterlife… well, we live in the beforelife.

We came into being the day Becca Valentine was born. We’ve been by her side ever since. What she doesn’t know yet, is that one day she might become our mother.

Then two men come into her life. Both seeking her heart. And then we realise: everything rests on Becca’s love story. Because one of the men is Lucy and Thomas’s father. And the other is mine and Samuel’s. And there’s simply no way we can all be born.

We all want her to make the right choice. We all want to be born. To hold her hand one day. To feel her stroke our hair. To call her our mother.

Then we discover there is something we can do. We can change Fate. But we only have a single chance each. How would you make sure you were born? And what if doing that isn’t what’s best for the person you already love the most in the world – your mother? 

The most original, powerful, heartbreaking novel of the year, from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont.

Readers love The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine:

‘Laura Pearson is officially my author find of 2024!… The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine blew me away. The thought of these little ‘almosts' watching their mums was an incredible concept… It was just genius… My heart. I bow down to Laura. I loved it.’ Mel Sherratt, author

‘Inventive and wonderfully moving… The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine truly touched my heart. I have never read anything like it – a clever, touching and thought-provoking read that will stay with me.’ Charlotte Rixon, author

‘A gorgeous (and very clever) book. Actually stayed in bed this morning just so I could finish it, and I adored it, even if I am a little weepy now!’ Jennie Godfrey, author

‘Full of beautifully written characters, and its clever, compelling storyline had me so hooked I devoured it in one day.’ Clare Swatman, author

‘Wow! I honestly have no words. This was so beautifully written, so completely unique… A rollercoaster of emotions. I read this in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down… Really touched my heart and will stay with me forever.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My favourite book of the year… I just wanted to keep reading… the characters became so important to me.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Incredibly unique… A brilliant concept, and I read it obsessively within the day!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book left a profound impact that lingers long after the final page… Incredibly moving and powerful… Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, gripping you from beginning to end.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book truly is incredible!… I went though every conceivable emotion.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Laura’s books read like she’s written them with so much love and kindness, like she truly cares for these characters and their lives as if they were her own children… A stunning book… As dramatic as it may sound, her books make for a better world in my opinion.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐