Jill Santopolo received an MFA in fiction writing, is the author of three successful children's and young-adult series, and works as the editorial director of Philomel Books. An adjunct professor in The New School's MFA program, she travels the world to speak about writing and storytelling. You can visit her online at jillsantopolo.com or follow her on Twitter at @jillsantopolo. She lives in New York City.

The heartbreakingly romantic instant international bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick for fans of One Day

'A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.' Stylist Magazine

'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart.' Taylor Jenkins Reid

'A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.' Stylist Magazine

'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart.' Taylor Jenkins Reid

He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last?

Lucy is faced with a devastating choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story - their story - at the very beginning...

Lucy and Gabe meet at University on a day that changes their lives - and the world - forever. As the city burns behind them, they kiss for the first time.

When they meet again a year later, it seems fated. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love.

Is it fate that brought them together? Is it choice that kept them apart? Their journey will take Lucy and Gabe worlds apart, but never out of each other's hearts.

This devastatingly romantic novel about the enduring power of love, with its shocking, unforgettable ending, is perfect for fans of One Day.