It Was Always You

Discover the gorgeously uplifting, romantic read from BESTSELLER Lisa Hobman. Perfect for the fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Maxine Morrey

Some things are worth the wait…

Lily and Adam have been inseparable for as long as either of them can remember- well, since primary school. For years, being best friends was everything: easy, constant, unquestioned. Until one day, it wasn’t.

At eighteen, Lily realises she’s in love. Not a passing crush, but something deep and unshakeable—with Adam. She says nothing, unwilling to risk the one person she can’t imagine losing. But silence comes at a price. What starts as a harmless joke leads Adam straight into the arms of someone else: Eve.

Years pass, and life moves on. Then Adam finds himself back at the beginning—single, heartbroken, and turning to the one person who has always been there. Lily helps him rebuild, as she always has, putting his happiness above her own.

But this time, something feels different.
Is this finally their moment or have they already missed it?

Previously published as The Girl Before Eve

Praise for Lisa Hobman:

Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft

'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain

'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin

'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn

'Simply gorgeous’ - Jessica Redland

'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' - Kim Nash

'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman

'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot

'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' - Nancy Barone

'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett