The Girl Who Couldn't Leave

She hasn’t left her house in five years. Can love unlock the door?


It’s been 1,825 days since Fiona Dexter last set foot outside 14 Wellington Drive.


She knows she’ll never sit on the beach to watch the sunset.

Laugh with her family at the café around the corner.

Or fall in love.


But when single mother Bethany, from the house next door, shows up with two-year-old Evie, Fiona knows she has to help.


As Fiona dances with Evie in the kitchen, and talks with Bethany late into the night, she realises it’s time to face her past. But will sharing her secrets set her free, or close her off from the world forever?


The perfect hopeful and heart-warming read we all need! It reminds us that life continues no matter where we are, and that living is all about finding someone to share the journey with. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will love this emotional and uplifting story.


Readers absolutely love The Girl Who Couldn’t Leave:


‘AMAZING! I adored this read… will break your heart in a million pieces! This was beautiful, heartbreaking, the writing will blow you away!’ @oh.happy.reading


‘Fantastic page turner!!! An absolute must read… I was completely absorbed from the first page until late at night when I could only put it down because I'd finished it… will stay with me for a long time… ABSOLUTELY loved this book… unputdownable addictive romcom.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Brought tears to my eyes… I was hooked into the story right from the beginning… captivating and wonderfully written… I would definitely recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Absolutely brilliant. I stayed up way past my bedtime to read it, it was that good… I really enjoyed this, it was emotional at times but also quite light and funny.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘An emotional rollercoaster ride readers won’t easily forget… sensitively written and beautifully-told page-turner… will have readers reaching for their tissues… sobbing their hearts out.’ Bookish Jotting


‘Will totally capture your heart and leave a lasting impression… I just loved this book from the first page to the last. It’s a story that will bring a smile to your face… just wonderful.’ SIBZZREADS, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Pulled on my heartstrings... This story is so beautifully written... I found really hard to out down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I loved this gem of a novel!... I loved watching Fiona discover the true meaning of home… Well done on all grounds.’ Anne Marie Bennett, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘A beautifully written story of friendship, love and hope… An easy heart-warming read, with lovable characters. It makes your heart melt.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Loved this story and read it in one sitting. Beautifully written and put together and a credit to the author.’ Life Via a Line, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I couldn’t put it down, I was gripped from the very start. Highly recommended.’ Fiction Vixen Reads


‘Wonderful, heart-warming book… I really loved this story and didn’t want it to end!... Highly recommend this one!’ Little Mo’s Book Recs, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐