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Bring Me Home Kindle Edition

by Nicola Haken (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 272 ratings
A tale of friendship, acceptance, and second chances...

Hugo Hayes has it all; the voice, the money, the looks. Adored by fans all over the world, there’s nothing more he could ever wish for. Or so it appears. But no one sees what happens off stage. Nobody knows where he came from, what he goes through, where he’s heading…

Except the girl he left behind. She’ll know. She always did.

Helen Jenkins is starting over. Back on the diet and heading for a career change, it’s time to stop wallowing in the past and give up missing the best friend who traded her in for fame and glory eight years ago. Harder than it sounds when his image and voice seem to follow her wherever she goes…

Harder still when he appears at her front door one rainy spring night.

Hugo is falling. After all these years, will Helen still be prepared to catch him before the inevitable crash? Or has he lost the only home he’s ever known, forever?



*Please note: Recommended for adult readers only. This book contains scenes, language, and references that may pose as a trigger, or be uncomfortable to read, for some people.*
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  • "The way in which Nicola Haken wrote Hugo Hayes and Helen Jenkins' childhood friendship and adult romance was incredibly raw, incredibly honest and incredibly realistic. A MUST READ!" ~ Totally Booked
  • "I love a best friends/second chance tale, and Helen and Hugo is one of the best I have read."~ Janeane @ BJ's Book Blog
  • "I've read a lot of second chance books and they usually follow a certain formula however this story is unlike anything I've read before." ~ Goodreads Reviewer

About the Author

Sasha Higgins is a classically trained actress and voice artist. She was born in Hong Kong and raised in Hampshire, England, and Detroit, Michigan. She majored in creative writing and French at the University of Michigan, where she won a Hopwood Award for her writing and then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has performed on the West End, at the Geffen, and off-Broadway. She has starred in numerous independent films and voiced the role of Miranda in The Tempest for BBC Radio 4. She currently lives in Venice, California, with her husband, Ethan, and two rescue dogs.

Nicola Haken lives in Rochdale, England, with her husband and four children. She is the author of multi-genre romance, including the Amazon international bestseller, Broken. When she is not busy playing with her imaginary friends (or talking about them with real life friends) she can usually be found carrying out her ordinary mum/housewife/all-round-slave duties, bingeing on boxsets, drinking too much Pepsi Max, or fussing over her menagerie of pets. Oh, and if the kids ever ask, she moonlights as the Pink Power Ranger while they're sleeping . . .

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HY3YTRP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 6, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09GZBS1SN
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 272 ratings

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Born in Manchester, England, Nicola Haken is an author of multiple genre-hopping romance novels, including A Different Kind of Love, Bring Me Home, and Broken. She lives in Rochdale with her husband, four children, and a menagerie of pets, is addicted to Pepsi Max and chicken nuggets, and wishes Harry Styles was her best friend. 
When she’s not locked in her office playing with her imaginary friends, she can usually be found reading, binge-watching boxsets, or belting out great songs and pretending she doesn’t sound like a cat in distress.

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  • R.A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching story . R. A
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
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    What a great story to show the struggle with autism and depression. It was very intense on the way someone with autism on how there brain works. Its a must read.
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  • ms_bear_105
    4.0 out of 5 stars Relatable and exciting!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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    The characters developed naturally and had you cheering them on as they faced real world struggles of depression, autism, and the courts of public opinion. Really loved how they both learned from Hugo's treatment.
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  • Andrea Merritt
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely read.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this easy read. It was a beautiful love story and different from my usual reads. So many emotions. 5 stars
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  • Stacey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helen and Hugo, Best friends
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
    Helen and Hugo have been childhood best friends since primary school and been each other's rock. Through the ups and down of each other lives. Well, primarily the ups and downs of Hugo's life. Hugo has autism and trying to function through it. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of support given to Hugo's parents to help navigate him through it. They tried their best but it didn't help as much. But, Hugo was always keen to playing music and singing to help calm him. When Hugo and Helen were 18 or 19 he sought out the opportunity to go to something like Britians got talent. He was recognized for his talent and voted through. Helen on the other hand when younger was teased for her weight. But, Hugo never saw that and only saw Helen as the person. This book rung me through the ringer. So much guilt and emotion throughout this book. I love how this book dealth with mental issues, drinking, the highs and lows of Hugo's feelings. This book didn't make me cry, but it did open my eyes on how we as a society deal with someone's struggles of mental issues. If we are a celebrity I think it's worst. This sort of brings me to think of Brittany Spears. Anyways, I highly recommend this book. This is how two best friends were there for one another. Then at a split second when one gains instant fame and there is no more time for the best friend. Hugo cut off all ties. Not knowing how to properly time manage his time. Well better yet, how his past manager just pushed him from one gig to the other and ignoring his requests. Then at one point, poor Hugo lashes out and hurts himself so badly because he is so frustrated. Anyways, Hugo and Helen after some years being outside of their lives reconnect and rebuild their friendship. But underlying their friendship their true feelings for one another comes out.

    Ok, I got this ARC book for review and I'm so glad I read it. I hope you all take a chance to read this too. I think if I go on i'll just spoil the book and I don't want to do that. I read through this book almost all night. I don't recommend doing that. I hope you will read this book once it's out.
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  • Courtney Jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
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    This was such a beautiful story! I loved it from beginning to end. This is one of my top reads of the year.
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  • Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
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    Great read. 4.5 stars. Unique characters and story. So many ups and downs and little twists. I truly enjoyed it.
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  • Wendy Livingstone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
    Hugo and Helen have been best friends since childhood and have been each other’s rock through thick and thin. Hugo follows the path of fame and fortune, which help calm him with his issues, while Helen has her own struggles to overcome. The struggles are real and is does not take much to go in a downward spiral, but luckily there are great supporting characters to help. This is a well written story which covers sensitive issues with compassion and care. This is an emotional roller coaster, which is raw, gritty, and powerful, and with friendships, family, second chances, engaging and realistic characters, which leads to a toughing and endearing page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
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  • Anne Milne
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
    I am sure I could not have picked a better book as my first by Nicola, one thing I know it will not be my last.

    This story is astounding. From the first chapter I became immersed in the lives of Helen and Hugo. I've read a lot of second chance books and they usually follow a certain formula however this story is unlike anything I've read before. I was obsessed with reading and finding out more about where life took them.

    The pure love between Hugo and Helen was so beautiful to read their love for each other was something special. The way Hugo's depression and mental health issues were written touched my heart. For Hugo navigating daily life and dealing with others expectations and also their misconceptions about him is hard. I have had no experience with any of the issues raised but it is obvious either Nicola does or she did a great deal of research. I feel educated with being preached at. I have a better understanding and a greater feeling of empathy. Several times I had to stop as I couldn't read through my tears. Everything about this story is special it is one of empathy understanding and unconditional love. A truly beautiful story that everyone needs to read.
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  • Fishing Wife
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2022
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    First read by this author and it was so moving. Hugo and Helen two young people who helped each other through so many things, but Hugo made a decision that to allow Helen to follow her dream he had to let her go whilst he was dealing with his music which Helen had helped him with . Hugo knows he made a mistake by cutting Helen out and knows he needs her in his life. Helen was such a beautiful creature even not having seen Hugo in years she was still there for him. Hugo has a long road ahead but he knows if Helen is beside him he has hope. Loved these characters
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  • Cundykj
    4.0 out of 5 stars I’ll have Harry Judd instead please
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2021
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    I’ve never got the whole Harry Styles thing. Zayn was by far and away the best looking member of One Direction. Sure, Harry has nice hair but if it was a One Direction only beauty contest he would be in fifth place. I don’t feel bad about saying that because I don’t think Harry Styles is ever going to read my book review.

    Harry was the muse for Hugo Hayes but I’m switching muses in my head.

    Hugo loves Helen Jenkins and Helen loves him. She’s always understood him, cared for him and been his voice when she needed to be. But monumental stardom along with autism and mental health issues cause the friendship to falter, although neither Hugo or Helen ever forget the other.

    It was a really good read. I felt like the autism storyline could have had a bigger focus but that said the author dealt really well will the mental illness and anxiety part of it.

    No Harry Styles for me, can I swap for a Harry Judd?
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  • Heather Black
    5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional roller coaster!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2022
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    I loved the fresh take this book had on the characters love story, both main characters were so richly written especially Hugo. The descriptions of anxiety and depression were an absolute gut punch in places, so relatable!

    First book I've read by the author but I doubt it will be the last!
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  • Jax
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2021
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    What can I say. This woman’s talents are amazing. I love the story of Helen and Hugo. It was a rollercoaster, it was emotional, it was beautiful. Thank you Nicola for another brilliant book.
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