Before We Grow Old

By: Clare Swatman

Narrated by: Karen Cass

Some people are just made for each other....

When seven-year-old Fran first met Will they knew instantly that they were made for each other. For 11 years they were inseparable, but then, at the age of 18, Will just upped and disappeared.

Twenty-five years later Will is back.

Is fate trying to give them a second chance?

Still nursing the heartbreak from all those years ago, Fran is reluctant to give Will the time of day. The price Will must pay is to tell the truth - the truth about why he left, the truth about why he’s back....

And Fran has her own secrets to hide. The time has come to decide what Fran and Will really want from life - before it’s too late.

Unashamedly romantic, Before We Grow Old is an audiobook full of love, laughter and tears, and you’ll be rooting for Fran and Will from the moment you meet them. Let Clare Swatman whisk you away for the love story of the year. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Isabelle Broom.

©2022 Clare Swatman (P)2022 Boldwood Books

Critic reviews

"A beautifully written tale of enduring love." (Rowan Coleman)

"Irresistible.... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day." (Sunday Mirror)

"A bittersweet debut about love, loss and second chances." (Good Housekeeping)

Heart warming novel

Wonderful read I could not stop listening to this audio book. The twists and turns of emotion had me laughing and crying
This book really woke up some dormant emotions and feelings in my own life

upbeat for a tear jerking ending

couldn't wait to finish it even though you know the badic ending. the performance was terrific.

Happily not happy ending

Read it if you like sad happy stories I loved it and am happy the ways it ended

Beautifully told story…

Another masterfully read book by Karen Cass, sharing a beautiful story of lost love, forgiveness, and moving on.

Heart wrenching

Easy to fall in love with the characters and all their flaws. It was very realistic in a lot of ways but so gutting. I had to give it a 4⭐️ because I did want a happier ending.