The Time of My Life: An escapist story of new beginnings and second chances from Samantha Tonge for 2026

Længde: 9T 21M
Sprog: Engelsk
Format
Kategori: Romaner

A gorgeous, unmissable story set in sunny Greece where it’s never being too late to start over 💖 Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Amanda Prowse, and Laura Pearson💃☀️🇬🇷 How far would you go to change your life?

When Eliza Woods sees an advertisement for someone’s whole life for sale – their house, car, all their belongings, even their clothes and cat – not to mention a trial-run in their job and an introduction to their friends… she decides it’s fate.

Grabbing a different life with both hands is exactly what she needs. Even if 26-year-old Carrie’s wildly-social life and job in a bar couldn’t be more different from Eliza’s quieter existence.

As for Carrie, she’s heading off to Greece, desperate to run away from everything she’s familiar with in England. The two women message each other after the deal has gone through, with Eliza excited to go for cocktails with Carrie’s friends before her first shift at at her new job.

What Carrie doesn’t tell her is why she put her life up for sale. And what Eliza doesn’t tell Carrie is that she’s about to turn 75. And that isn’t her only secret…

Don’t miss this absolutely brilliant, escapist read. Available now! Readers love The Time of My Life: ‘A cleverly-woven story of love and loss, with a stunning background of Greek island culture and a cast of characters that delight and intrigue the reader… The theme of the challenges of coming to terms with the past is inspiring. I adored it!’ Celia Anderson

‘This was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It was inspiring for a senior woman. It should be made into a movie. BRAVO!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story with a beautiful multigenerational twist that had me laughing and tearing up in equal measure. I loved the exploration of “it’s never too late to start over.” Eliza is a total icon; 75 years young & taking on the world!… Just wow!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me turning the pages, hungry to discover what would happen next… This book reminds us of the power of second chances… I found it incredibly moving… A beautiful story that is ultimately uplifting and joyous.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was hooked reading this and was unable to put it down. It’s another fabulous book from Samantha Tonge and I’m once again in awe of her storytelling prowess and creativity.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The Time of My Life is the perfect title for a book that took me away to sun-drenched Greece, introduced me to characters I will never forget and let me revel in the happiness between the friends, both old and new. Drama, and a few tears, were shed on the way to a magical ending that everyone deserved.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book had me hooked from the first page!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved everything about this story… I loved escaping to Greece with Carrie… the descriptions were so vivid… A really heartfelt story that both made me think about life changes and made me emotional. I really did not want to put it down and now I am sad the story is finished. Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 10. marts 2026
E-bog: 10. marts 2026