From the bestselling author of THE LOUDNESS OF UNSAID THINGS comes a compelling new novel that illuminates the joys and sorrows of an ordinary life and delivers profound insights into human nature.
‘She glanced back at the sleeping boy on the back seat and flashing blue and red lights caught her eye in the rear vision mirror. A police car pulled up behind her. There was nowhere to go. What had she done?’
Rose knows that she should be happy. She has a thoughtful son, a kind boss and a dream box full of savings for a rainy day. But sometimes the brick in her chest gets so heavy that it’s all she can do to simply watch the minutes tick by on the oven clock.
Things change when a stranger arrives. Rose can’t believe that someone like Ellie would want to be her friend. Ellie always knows what to do. She is bright and shiny and seems so caring. With Ellie by her side, things feel possible again, and Rose starts to remember who she is. Soon, she can’t imagine how it was without Ellie there.
Sometimes, all you need is one friend to change your life. Because the best things
in life are free. Aren’t they?
A novel about discovering that what you need is often right in front of you. And that friendship can hide many truths.
To enter, tell us the name of the stranger in Rose's life. ANSWER: Elliehttps://goodreadingmagazine.com.au/competitions/win-the-opposite-of-lonely/Terms And Conditions:
1. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2025. 2. Employees and the immediate families of the promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible. 3. The judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. 4. The first correct entries drawn from the competition in April 2025 will win the book. 5. The promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail. 6. The winners of the prize will be notified by email in May 2025.
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