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‘A gorgeously bittersweet novel, unflinching and heart-wrenching – you will need tissues – yet full of warmth, wit and joy. I was cheering on The Cancer Ladies’ Running Club right to the finish line.’

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‘Beautifully written with honesty, humour and fabulous characters – an inspiring story that’s not afraid to tell the truth.’

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JOSIE LLOYD’S first novel, It Could Be You, was published in 1997 and since then she has written 19 bestselling novels (as Joanna Rees and other pen names), including the Sunday Times number one hit Come Together, which she co-authored with her husband, Emlyn Rees. Josie has also written several best-selling parodies with Emlyn, including We’re Going On A Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came To Tea. She lives beside the seaside with her family and dog, Ziggy, and goes swimming in the sea all year round. You can find her on Instagram @josielloydwriter or on Twitter @josielloydbooks

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The Cancer Ladies’ Running Club

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