
Start at the End
The brand-new heart-rending and emotional read for Summer 2026, a love story for the ages
Emma Grey(Author)
Corvus (Publisher)
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-80546-462-4 (ISBN)
Description
A powerful love story like no other for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.
'This isn't just a romance. It's a story about . . . the fragile way love lingers even after everything falls apart.' Reader review, five stars
When Audrey and Fraser tumble into a love story for the ages, theirs is an epic, unbreakable romance - until one tragic moment upends everything.
Facing the unimaginable, wrestling with guilt, they're left haunted by 'what ifs'.
Would their lives still have imploded if they'd done one little thing differently? Where would they be if events had unfolded the other way around?
This is a love story - but not the one you're expecting.
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Readers are falling for Audrey and Fraser's journey of love, loss, and starting again.
'No notes! I loved every second of this! . . . but wow- just wow!' Reader review, five stars
'This book touched my soul!' Reader review, five stars
'Devoured in a day!' Reader review, five stars
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'A talented, beautiful writer. I loved this book immensely' Robinne Lee, author of The Idea of You
'Clever, tender and heart-wrenching' Sandie Docker, author of The Lyrebird Lake Hotel
'I laughed, I ugly-cried, I absolutely loved it' Pip Drysdale, author of The Close-Up
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'This isn't just a romance. It's a story about . . . the fragile way love lingers even after everything falls apart.' Reader review, five stars
When Audrey and Fraser tumble into a love story for the ages, theirs is an epic, unbreakable romance - until one tragic moment upends everything.
Facing the unimaginable, wrestling with guilt, they're left haunted by 'what ifs'.
Would their lives still have imploded if they'd done one little thing differently? Where would they be if events had unfolded the other way around?
This is a love story - but not the one you're expecting.
________________________________
Readers are falling for Audrey and Fraser's journey of love, loss, and starting again.
'No notes! I loved every second of this! . . . but wow- just wow!' Reader review, five stars
'This book touched my soul!' Reader review, five stars
'Devoured in a day!' Reader review, five stars
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'A talented, beautiful writer. I loved this book immensely' Robinne Lee, author of The Idea of You
'Clever, tender and heart-wrenching' Sandie Docker, author of The Lyrebird Lake Hotel
'I laughed, I ugly-cried, I absolutely loved it' Pip Drysdale, author of The Close-Up
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Reviews / Votes
Emma Grey is a talented, beautiful writer, full of wit and wisdom and brilliant observations. I loved this book immensely -- Robinne Lee, author of THE IDEA OF YOU Equal parts tender, hilarious, and achingly perceptive, Start at the End broke my heart, and then swiftly put it back together again. I laughed, I ugly-cried, I absolutely loved it! -- Pip Drysdale, author of THE STRANGERS WE KNOW Emma Grey's delicate balance of light and shade in her storytelling is nothing short of genius -- Tess Woods, author of THE VENICE HOTEL Emma Grey delivers a graceful, emotionally honest tale in Start at the End, capturing the many possibilities of life with warmth and sensitivity. It's an uplifting read that reminds us new beginnings can emerge from even the hardest moments -- Megan Rogers, author of THE HEART IS A STAR This book should come with a hanky and a tub of ice cream. Start at the End is devastating, hopeful and deeply human. Emma Grey has done it again - written a book just for me. I suppose I'll let her share it with the rest of the world -- Jane Tara, author of TILDA IS VISIBLE From one of grief's most haunting 'what ifs', Emma Grey crafts a tender-hearted, life-affirming tale of love, loss, and finding oneself again -- Kate Horan, author of ON THE EDGE Grey is the queen of breaking readers' hearts and mending them again. And boy did she turn up the emotional dial with Start At The End. A clever, tender and heart-wrenching examination of what it means to love -- Sandie Docker, author of THE LYREBIRD LAKE LADIES CHOIR Grey writes about raw grief with hope and honesty in a style to rival Marian Keyes. Her writing shimmers with warmth and wry humour. Prepare to demolish this in a weekend -- Kate Solly, author of THE PARADISE HEIGHTS CRAFT STORE STITCH-UP Captivating and original, this exquisitely crafted story sits in the ache of loss and gently shows us how to breathe again. Emma Grey writes as though emotion itself is her native tongue -- Anna Johnston, author of THE BORROWED LIFE OF FREDERICK FIFEMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Atlantic Books
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80546-462-4 (9781805464624)
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Emma Grey
Start at the End
The brand-new heart-rending and emotional read for Summer 2026, a love story for the ages
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06/2026
Corvus
€5.49
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Emma Grey is a novelist, feature writer, photographer, professional speaker and accountability coach. She wrote her first novel for adults, The Last Love Note, in the wake of her husband's death as a fictional tribute to their love. She lives just outside Canberra, Australia.