The Broken Hearted Optimists Club Series
By Cass Lester
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About this series
Charley’s in a new relationship with perfect boyfriend, Ricky, slowly moving on from the death of her husband. But having only ever been in love once before, how can she know when it’s the real deal? Ricky is perfect, but she’s not convinced he’s perfect for her…
Taking the bull by the horns after separating from her cheating husband, Pam has signed up for online dating. And it’s exhausting. She’s determined to find new love, yet she can’t help feeling that she’s repeating old patterns.
Are Pam and Charley settling down, or just settling? They need to figure it out, fast. Otherwise, they might just lose The One – or even worse, lose themselves.
A beautifully uplifting story of second chances and taking risks for fans of Libby Page, Marian Keyes and Ruth Hogan.
Praise for The One After the One‘A gentle tale of love, loss, perseverance and friendship. I read it in one sitting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘It had me hooked from the first chapter, and kept me on my toes the entire time! I fell in love with the characters and the romance.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A touching read about friends, grief, moving forward, discovering an unbreakable bond, and finding true happiness again. Very written well, Lester held my attention and had me glued to my Kindle.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘The One After the One is a fast paced story of friendship, love, and second chances. It's a beautifully written book with characters you can't not warm to and care about.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A quick, easy and cute read that was both heart-warming and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Titles in the series (2)
- After the One: An uplifting novel of friendship, family and new love
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‘A treat of a book about love and friendship - sip a Prosecco and enjoy!’ Jacqueline Wilson, bestselling author of The Story of Tracy Beaker How do you move on after The One? April 16th is always one of Charley’s worst days of the year. It’s her husband’s birthday, a painful reminder of his death four years ago. So naturally, her car breaks down. She nearly gets run over trying to catch the bus. And then she’s made redundant. Her friends see the redundancy as a chance for her to start again and live the life she always wanted, but since being widowed Charley has clung to familiarity and avoided change like the plague. Then, out of the blue, her mother-in-law Pam pitches up in need of a place to stay after walking out on her 40-year marriage. Together, Charley and Pam find themselves at a crossroad. It’s not easy to move on after The One, but they can’t stand still forever. A gorgeously heartwarming and feel-good story for fans of Libby Page and Nicola Gill. Praise for After the One ‘I loved this sweetly engaging story of two women overcoming heartbreak at different stages of life – it envelopes the reader in a warm hug of friendship and hope.’ Sarah Steele, USA Today bestselling author of The Missing Pieces Of Nancy Moon ‘This was such a sweet and cheering read. With the first fictional mother-in-law I’d actually be glad to have! Everyone needs a Pam.’ Joanna Nadin, author of The Queen of Bloody Everything 'A feel-good story which will appeal to many ages and I look forward to recommending it to customers.' Coles Books, Bicester ‘A beautifully written and heartwarming story about love, loss and finding the courage to start again ... so witty and yet packed full of emotion throughout. I totally loved every second of this story – it really is a must-read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I fell in love with the story from the start. The relationship between Pam and Charley is delightful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This is my first Cass Lester book but I'm hoping it won't be my last! This book is full of emotion and truthfulness so you may need a few tissues to hand if you tend to get a bit blubbery but I just absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
- The One After the One: A gorgeously heartwarming and funny romance
2
How do you know if they’re The One (after The One)? Charley’s in a new relationship with perfect boyfriend, Ricky, slowly moving on from the death of her husband. But having only ever been in love once before, how can she know when it’s the real deal? Ricky is perfect, but she’s not convinced he’s perfect for her… Taking the bull by the horns after separating from her cheating husband, Pam has signed up for online dating. And it’s exhausting. She’s determined to find new love, yet she can’t help feeling that she’s repeating old patterns. Are Pam and Charley settling down, or just settling? They need to figure it out, fast. Otherwise, they might just lose The One – or even worse, lose themselves. A beautifully uplifting story of second chances and taking risks for fans of Libby Page, Marian Keyes and Ruth Hogan. Praise for The One After the One ‘A gentle tale of love, loss, perseverance and friendship. I read it in one sitting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘It had me hooked from the first chapter, and kept me on my toes the entire time! I fell in love with the characters and the romance.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A touching read about friends, grief, moving forward, discovering an unbreakable bond, and finding true happiness again. Very written well, Lester held my attention and had me glued to my Kindle.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘The One After the One is a fast paced story of friendship, love, and second chances. It's a beautifully written book with characters you can't not warm to and care about.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A quick, easy and cute read that was both heart-warming and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Cass Lester
Cass Lester spent many years at CBBC having a fabulous time making award-winning programmes including Jackanory, Big Kids, Kerching! and the Story of Tracy Beaker. She has published a number of children’s books and is now having a fabulous time writing adult fiction.
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