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This Thing Called Love: A totally emotional, heartfelt, uplifting book club read from Debbie Howells for 2025 Kindle Edition

by Debbie Howells (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

A truly unforgettable romantic story about family, love and serendipity, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Jill Mansell ✨

Two people’s lives are about to collide… but will they find love?

Far away, on a beautiful Mediterranean island, a little girl writes a letter to the Universe, with one wish – for something to change so that her father, Luke, can be happy again.

Little does she know, there are two strangers in search of Luke already. Bee, who has just found out a deep secret about her past. And Alex, who dreams of his mother finding some of her memories again, and who believes Luke might be the key.

As Bee’s and Alex’s lives are drawn together – in entirely unexpected ways – will they only find what they’re looking for? Or could the Universe also have a love story planned for two people who might just be soulmates, if only their paths could cross…

Readers love Debbie Howells:

‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready… We don’t know what may be around the corner… A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A massive WOW!… An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss… A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read… You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow… this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more… Incredible.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautifully written tearjerker, and worth every single one of my tears! I’m not prone to getting sentimental, so that’s saying a lot… It was sad and heartbreaking, but there was beauty… [It] reminds us of the power of love and what it can do… A five-star experience!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A book that made me cry so much… about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  1. Print length
    330 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Boldwood Books
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  5. Publication date
    May 5, 2025
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJQ2Z32P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1804150542
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Debbie Howells

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Debbie's first book was the psychological thriller, The Bones of You (2015). It was a Sunday Times bestseller and picked for the Richard and Judy book club.

Others have followed:

The Beauty of The End

The Death of Her

Her Sister’s Lie

The #1 Ebook bestseller, The Vow

The Secret

The House Sitter

Debbie also writes women's fiction, published by Boldwood Books:

The Life You Left Behind

The Girl I Used To Be

The Shape Of Your Heart

The Last Days Of You And Me

The Making Of Us

This Thing Called Love, out in May 2025.

Boldwood have also republished her self-published novels:

It All Started With You (formerly published as Wildflowers)

The Impossible Search For The Perfect Man

Time To Take A Chance

After working as cabin crew, a flying instructor, and a wedding florist, Debbie now writes full time in the peacefulness of the countryside where she lives with her partner and Bean the rescued cat.

Follow her on Instagram @_debbiehowells, or on Facebook @debbiehowellswriter.

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  • Sara Steven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    Debbie Howells does an excellent job of weaving storylines together that intertwine, compliment one another, and at times, parallel one another, all in an effort to eventually get the characters and their storylines to collide. Bee is down on her luck and feels she’s at the lowest point in her life–so much so, she finds herself back at “home” with her emotionally unavailable mother. This one choice propels her onto a path she never saw coming, with a small brief moment with a stranger somewhat fueling her on, not knowing just how serendipitous things will get for her.

    The same can be said for Alex. While his mom isn’t emotionally unavailable, she is withdrawn and different, and he finds himself making all of the decisions for her, often putting his own needs aside. A chance encounter in a hospital leads him to discover more about his mom’s past–and for both Alex and Bee, all roads eventually lead to Luke. Luke is the central character that ties everyone together, mostly enlightening Alex on the stranger he remembers running into not so long ago, a time where he felt like maybe he could do something outside of his comfort zone, despite not really having the opportunity to do so.

    What follows is a path to finding a way for everyone featured in This Thing Called Love to heal, all in different ways and what works best for them and their individualized characterizations. Bee is trying to figure out what family really means, and Alex needs to spread his wings more and know that in the end, everything will be OK. Luke could arguably be dealing with the most profound moments of healing out of everyone, and given everything he’s been through, it makes sense. Watching everyone grow and adapt was beautiful to see.

    I wanted to discover where the storylines would end up, how the characters would deal with the collision, and the fallout (or wins) that would follow suit. The story was beautifully told and had a mix of everything I appreciate in a well-written romance/friendship novel–love; loss; heartbreak; perseverance; revelation. It was a definite five-star read!
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  • Lori M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming read that gives you all the feels!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    This Thing Called Love is a heartwarming, wonderful book by Debbie Howells. On a day when Bee loses her job, her boyfriend, and her room she also bumps into someone who spills coffee all over her. What a day, right? Little did she know that all of these things would lead her on a journey in search of her father and maybe herself. Ever since Bee way born, her mother never told her about her father. Bee doesn't know his name to this day and she's an adult. There's no name on her birth certificate other than her mother's. When Bee has no other choice, she moves back in with her mother until she can find another situation. Her mother is not the warm, fuzzy type. She constantly harps on Bee that she can only stay a short time and that she needs to find a job. She's the only person in Bee's life who calls her by her full name, Bethany. One day when her mother is out, she finds her diaries and goes snooping for information about her father. When Bee finds a name, Luke Friday, she thinks he must be her father. When she asks her mother later, she is furious that Bee read her diaries, and found his name.

    Bee looks Luke Friday up online and finds that he was in a band and now lives in Majorca. Bee knows what she has to do and books a flight to Majorca. She writes down Luke's information and proceeds to pack. Bee's mother is angry that she's going to find him, but she's angry about everything. The man who bumped into Bee on her bad day is Alex. He can't stop thinking about the pretty girl he bumped into that spilled coffee on her jacket. He's moved back home to be a caregiver for his mom, Rachel, who has early onset dementia. It's very difficult as she goes in and out of different times and memories. Alex has to help her do everything and keep the door bolted to keep track of her. Rachel used to be the lead singer in a rock band and Alex wants to try to track the band members down. There's research about music helping dementia patients with their memory and Alex is hoping it will help his mother.

    It turns out that both Alex and Bee are looking for the same man, Luke Friday. Luke and his 9 year old daughter, Mack, are suffering terribly. Luke's wife and Mack's mom passed away in a tragic accident 2 months ago. Mack is very worried about her Dad because he's so sad and doesn't seem to be doing well. Will Bee find Luke and Mack? How will Luke respond to her being his daughter? Did he know her mother was pregnant? Did he choose to not be a part of her life? Will Mack enjoy having a half-sister? Will Alex find Luke and convince him to get the band back together for his mom? Will Alex and Bee remember each other after a casual bump a few months back? Will the music help Rachel become Roxy again? This is a wonderful book that will make you feel so many emotions. I really enjoyed This Thing Called Love and rate it 4 stars. The book is available now and should be added to your TBR pile! #ThisThingCalledLove
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  • Lisa(New Hampshire)
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Only in the darkness can you truly see the stars."
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    I love everything about “This Thing Called Love.” The characters and the storyline filled me with joy, made me laugh and allowed me to escape to exotic locales I had only dreamed about. Our group of friends, both old and new, were surrounded by beautiful music, the magic of romance, family togetherness and the wonders of faith. Dee was at a crossroads in her life and set off to Majorca to seek out her father, praying with all of her heart that he would be happy to see her. Alex returned home to care for his mom who has early onset dementia. His days are filled with working from home and worrying about his mom, with little time for anything else. When the opportunity arose for him to also travel to Majorca, he jumped at the chance to take a little time for himself.

    Back in the day, Alex’s mom was in a rock band and they had quite the following. Alex hoped that by bringing music back into her life that perhaps she would feel better about everything else that was going on. As luck would have it, they ran into Kevin, who was the drummer and Leo, who was one of the roadies. From this miraculous event came the reunion of the band, plans for a one night performance, and new beginnings for everyone. Even though I worried about Alex’s mom throughout the book, it was important to become educated about early onset dementia, and to understand that someone’s life is not over when they are diagnosed. When his mom got on stage and the lights dimmed, she sang like an angel and mesmerized the audience. Love conquered all that night and everyone’s lives were brighter because of the faith they had in each other.
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  • Sarah P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    A great read about real life.
    An optimistic page-turner.
    I loved the setting and all of the characters.
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