Five First Chances

An uplifting and moving love story about second chances and destiny, perfect for fans of One Day, Jojo Moyes and Josie Silver.

'Emotionally heart wrenching!'
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'It's been so long since a book properly made me cry . . . I was sobbing'
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'I couldn't put it down. Emotional and beautifully written'
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'A love story to remember'
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Have you ever wondered What If . . . ?

Lou feels like she is stuck on the wrong path: alone, in a city far from home, watching other people being happy. When the man she's in love with announces his engagement to someone else, Lou is consumed by 'what ifs'.

Then she finds herself slipping back in time to a night two years ago, where one small decision changed everything.

Suddenly, Lou has a chance to fix her mistakes. But as she finds herself stuck in a loop, living out alternate versions of her life, her choices lead her down roads she could never have imagined.

And in each life, she notices her path intersecting with one person again and again . . .

Lou is about to realise that the greatest love stories aren't the ones we expect, but the ones we choose to fight for.
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Readers are falling in LOVE with One Last Chance . . .

'Reminiscent of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and Rebecca Serle's In Five Years' Booklist

'A heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster' Ashley Winstead

'Jost threads her novel with humour' The Times

'An absorbing love story . . . Heartbreakingly poignant' Samantha Young

'Tugs at the heartstrings' Publisher's Weekly

'Captivating and poignant' Annette Christie

'Gorgeous, heart-breaking' Saskia Sarginson

'Moving, compelling' Francesca Hornak

'Irresistible' Margarita Montimore

'Full of hope and heart' Glendy Vanderah


Genre: Romance

"Captivating and poignant, Five First Chances is a reminder that every risk we take can bring us closer to the life we were meant to lead. Jost will break your heart but hold onto the pieces with care." - Annette Christie

"Sarah Jost takes an irresistible concept and imbues it with tenderness and introspection. Five First Chances is a touching time loop story that explores the nuances of love, family, and friendship, and the beauty of life's imperfections." - Margarita Montimore

"A clever, thoughtful exploration of what could have been--and what might still be, if only we had the chance to try again. In First Five Chances, Sarah Jost expertly weaves a compelling time loop concept with profound themes of friendship, family, loss, and love." - Shauna Robinson

"Jost's brilliant debut is a fascinating exploration of how the choices we make affect our relationships, and ultimately our ability to feel good about our lives. Full of hope and heart, this book is a compassionate ode to the beautiful messiness of being human." - Glendy Vanderah

"What rules of physics wouldn't you bend to bring back someone you loved? Sarah Jost's inventive debut is a heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster that asks big questions about how to be at peace with our all-too-short mortal lives. A tender love story tucked inside a larger tale of a woman coming into her own, this lightly magical fable of love won and lost is perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Josie Silver." - Ashley Winstead