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  • Published: 3 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781405940092
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $26.00

Until Next Weekend

The unforgettable and feel-good new novel that will make you laugh and cry




The unpredictable and uplifting novel from a brand new voice in modern romantic fiction.

Noah and Kate were meant to be together forever.

Married with two gorgeous sons, it looked like they'd got their happy ever after.

But marriage isn't easy. And one day, Kate left, taking their two boys with her.

These days, Noah is a weekend dad - and it breaks his heart. He misses the chaotic meal-times, the bedtime stories, the early mornings and the late homework.

Suddenly, he decides enough is enough - he has to win his family back. Starting with Kate.

The only problem?

In six weeks' time, Kate is getting married to someone else...

  • Published: 3 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781405940092
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $26.00

About the author

Rachel Marks

Rachel Marks studied English at Exeter University before becoming a primary school teacher. Despite always loving to write, it wasn't until she gained a place on the 2016 Curtis Brown Creative online novel writing course that she started to believe it could be anything more than a much-loved hobby. She lives in Gloucestershire with her husband and their three children. Hello Stranger is her third novel.

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Praise for Until Next Weekend

Praise for Rachel Marks

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Wonderful ... compassionate and unpredictable

Graeme Simsion, author of <i>The Rosie Project</i>

A sweet and moving tale about second chances

Heat

I loved this original, at times painful but truly thought-provoking book. A triumph

Katie Fforde

Sometimes a book comes along and really does make you think... This engaging read is both heart-breaking and full of hope

Woman & Home

Heartbreaking and hopeful; this book is a keeper

Woman's Weekly

Clever and engaging read

Woman

A heartbreaking, funny and emotive read

The Sun

Heartbreaking, heartwarming, perfect!

Rosie Goodwin, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

Until Next Weekend is a total delight. Beautifully observed, painfully funny and profoundly moving, it's a wise and wonderful story of hope and love. I adored it!

Miranda Dickinson, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

Within a few pages I was totally invested in Noah and his relationships. I laughed with him, cried for him and cheered him every step of the way. Rachel Marks packs a novel with all the emotions - hope, fear, love, despair and - ultimately - joy

Clare Pooley, bestselling author of <i>The Authenticity Project</i>

A delightful, heart-warming read - a reminder that we all get a second act in life. The characters feel so real... I'm sure I must know them somehow!

Sophie Cousens, author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>This Time Next Year</i>

Unpredictable and satisfying

Heidi Swain, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

I've just raced through this book! The gripping, emotional story of a man trying to rescue his life. Gorgeous characters & serious themes but written with a very light touch. Highly recommended

Sophie Claire, author of <i>A Forget Me Not Summer</i>

I raced through this warm, delightful read about stepping up to the challenges of being a bona fide grown up in a complicated world. Full of joy and hope and perfect for now

Fiona Gibson, author of <i>When Life Gives You Lemons</i>

As tender and emotional as it is funny, it made me laugh out loud A LOT, and it made me sob. If you want characters to fall in love with, to have all your heartstrings tugged, and to feel fully uplifted, then Until Next Weekend is for you

Cressida McLaughlin

Marks' lightness of touch - and authentic dialogue - propel you forward, as will the characters . . . Rachel Marks is a name to watch

Woman & Home, 'Best Books 2021'

Poignant, compelling . . . Marks' lightness of touch and authentic dialogue propel you forward

Woman & Home, 'Book of the Month'

Beautifully uplifting and at times unexpected

OK!

Uplifting

Sunday Express

A real page-turner . . . compelling. Her lightness of touch - and authentic dialogue - propels you forward

Woman's Own Magazine