
The Time of My Life
An escapist story of new beginnings and second chances from Samantha Tonge for 2026
Samantha Tonge(Author)
Boldwood Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 10. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-1-80658-039-2 (ISBN)
Description
A gorgeous, unmissable story set in sunny Greece where it's never being too late to start over ?? Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Amanda Prowse, and Laura Pearson ????????How far would you go to change your life?
When Eliza Woods sees an advertisement for someone's whole life for sale - their house, car, all their belongings, even their clothes and cat - not to mention a trial-run in their job and an introduction to their friends... she decides it's fate.
Grabbing a different life with both hands is exactly what she needs. Even if 26-year-old Carrie's wildly-social life and job in a bar couldn't be more different from Eliza's quieter existence.
As for Carrie, she's heading off to Greece, desperate to run away from everything she's familiar with in England. The two women message each other after the deal has gone through, with Eliza excited to go for cocktails with Carrie's friends before her first shift at her new job.
What Carrie doesn't tell her is why she put her life up for sale. And what Eliza doesn't tell Carrie is that she's about to turn 75. And that isn't her only secret...
Don't miss this absolutely brilliant, escapist read. Available now!
Readers love Samantha Tonge:'WOW! Will keep readers flicking page after page. I loved the story... The author once again captures real life dramas... Takes you on a journey... Fabulous!' Goodreads reviewer ?????
'LOVED it!! I didn't want to put it down, I didn't want it to finish... Such an honest and heart-tugging read, but so positively and heart-warmingly told, with so many real and believable people. Every sentence was needed and every loose end tied up.' Reader Review ?????
'Oh what a joy, what a delight. Samantha's books and characters have a habit of wrapping themselves around you like old friends... There's a life-affirming thread of getting that balance in life, not letting things get on top of us or holding us back.... Brilliant, stunning... One to leave you with a big smile.' Reader Review ?????
'This book just pulled me in. The story pulled at my heart as I read on and on and on. I couldn't stop reading as I had to know what the ending was going to be!... I'm still thinking about this story... A beautiful story about friendship that I highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer ?????
When Eliza Woods sees an advertisement for someone's whole life for sale - their house, car, all their belongings, even their clothes and cat - not to mention a trial-run in their job and an introduction to their friends... she decides it's fate.
Grabbing a different life with both hands is exactly what she needs. Even if 26-year-old Carrie's wildly-social life and job in a bar couldn't be more different from Eliza's quieter existence.
As for Carrie, she's heading off to Greece, desperate to run away from everything she's familiar with in England. The two women message each other after the deal has gone through, with Eliza excited to go for cocktails with Carrie's friends before her first shift at her new job.
What Carrie doesn't tell her is why she put her life up for sale. And what Eliza doesn't tell Carrie is that she's about to turn 75. And that isn't her only secret...
Don't miss this absolutely brilliant, escapist read. Available now!
Readers love Samantha Tonge:'WOW! Will keep readers flicking page after page. I loved the story... The author once again captures real life dramas... Takes you on a journey... Fabulous!' Goodreads reviewer ?????
'LOVED it!! I didn't want to put it down, I didn't want it to finish... Such an honest and heart-tugging read, but so positively and heart-warmingly told, with so many real and believable people. Every sentence was needed and every loose end tied up.' Reader Review ?????
'Oh what a joy, what a delight. Samantha's books and characters have a habit of wrapping themselves around you like old friends... There's a life-affirming thread of getting that balance in life, not letting things get on top of us or holding us back.... Brilliant, stunning... One to leave you with a big smile.' Reader Review ?????
'This book just pulled me in. The story pulled at my heart as I read on and on and on. I couldn't stop reading as I had to know what the ending was going to be!... I'm still thinking about this story... A beautiful story about friendship that I highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer ?????
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Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80658-039-2 (9781806580392)
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Samantha Tonge
The Time of My Life
An escapist story of new beginnings and second chances from Samantha Tonge for 2026
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03/2026
Boldwood Books Ltd
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Samantha Tonge is the bestselling and award-winning author of over fifteen romantic fiction titles. Her books for Boldwood mark a broadening of her writing into multi-generational woman's fiction. She lives in Manchester with her family.