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How to Fall in Love Again: Kitty’s Story
From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Is it ever too late to find your soulmate? From Amanda Prowse, queen of heartbreak fiction, comes a gorgeous story of finding love when you've given up hope. Kitty Montrose isn't sure she believes in true love anymore. When she was a little girl, she had dreamed of finding her soulmate. Someone to laugh with, cry with, and to share her twilight years. But it never happened. She has her gorgeous children and grandchildren, but her marriage was never the happily-ever-after love story she'd imagined. Then Kitty bumps into Theo, an old flame. The timing was never right for them before. Could now be the time for Theo and Kitty to fall in love again? Reviews for Amanda 'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL. 'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT. 'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN. 'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER. 'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO. 'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED. 'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.
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First published July 26, 2018
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Amanda Prowse
83 books1,942 followersPrevious Book: 'Swimming to Lundy', published th August 2024'.
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
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February 1, 2025
What can I say - another fantastic book from Amanda. I couldn't put this down and spent all day reading it. I love the concept of this series of three books - a love story from three points of view. Three beautiful, emotional stories of love and heartbreak. As in all of Amanda's books the characters are so well written and very easy to identify with. I became so emotionally involved it broke my heart in places and I shed a few tears along the way.
I make no secret that Amanda Prowse is my favourite author. I eagerly anticipate everything she writes and make sure I clear my weekend to read her new books as I know I will not be able to put them down.
I recommend you read all three books in order - start with Anna, then Theo then Kitty with a large cup of tea and a box of tissues handy.
Highly recommended - I would give it more than 5 stars if I could, I LOVED IT.
Thank you Amanda for such an amazing set of books, can't wait to read what you write next.
I make no secret that Amanda Prowse is my favourite author. I eagerly anticipate everything she writes and make sure I clear my weekend to read her new books as I know I will not be able to put them down.
I recommend you read all three books in order - start with Anna, then Theo then Kitty with a large cup of tea and a box of tissues handy.
Highly recommended - I would give it more than 5 stars if I could, I LOVED IT.
Thank you Amanda for such an amazing set of books, can't wait to read what you write next.
March 18, 2021
I think Kitty’s story was my favourite out of the three and it was good to read the story from her point of view after reading Anna and Theo’s. So cleverly written, not sure how you go about thinking and writing them intertwined like they are, but it definitely worked.
February 14, 2021
I bow to thunderous applause.
Yes! I have done it again and chosen a book at the end of a trilogy, rather than the beginning, having read the final book before reading the other two, Anna, and Theo!
In fact I didn't read How to Fall in Love Again: Kitty's Story, I listened to the audio version, beautifully brought to life by the wonderful accents and crystal clear speech of Carolynn Bonnyman.
I was swept away to Scotland and to Darrowfields, home to the daredevil child Kitty, basking in the love and warmth of her Dad's attention and struggling to understand her mother's ailing mental health.
This is a coming of age as well as a through the ages love story with Kitty at the heart of it and Angus and Theo secondary players. It is an exquisite tale of first loves and lost loves, of joy and happiness, darkness and despair.
It is a book of horse riding and accidents, of wide open spaces and swimming, of growing up with cousins Hamish and Rory and attending Vesey College.
Kitty learns about love in the hardest way possible, having to relinquish dreams and make tough decisions, only to have regrets about missed opportunities later in life.
However. Kitty is nothing if not brave and determined and ultimately, no matter what life feels like overloading her with, she is able to live in a dignified manner and is ultimately rewarded with her own version of a happily ever after.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this romantic story and will now do my backwards walk into books 1 and 2. Apologies to Amanda Prowse, as I am sure readers like me are severely frowned upon, ignoring the sequential nature of a three book love story and going rogue. To try and make amends, I'm blessed with a brain that works equally well backwards as it does forwards! 😉
Yes! I have done it again and chosen a book at the end of a trilogy, rather than the beginning, having read the final book before reading the other two, Anna, and Theo!
In fact I didn't read How to Fall in Love Again: Kitty's Story, I listened to the audio version, beautifully brought to life by the wonderful accents and crystal clear speech of Carolynn Bonnyman.
I was swept away to Scotland and to Darrowfields, home to the daredevil child Kitty, basking in the love and warmth of her Dad's attention and struggling to understand her mother's ailing mental health.
This is a coming of age as well as a through the ages love story with Kitty at the heart of it and Angus and Theo secondary players. It is an exquisite tale of first loves and lost loves, of joy and happiness, darkness and despair.
It is a book of horse riding and accidents, of wide open spaces and swimming, of growing up with cousins Hamish and Rory and attending Vesey College.
Kitty learns about love in the hardest way possible, having to relinquish dreams and make tough decisions, only to have regrets about missed opportunities later in life.
However. Kitty is nothing if not brave and determined and ultimately, no matter what life feels like overloading her with, she is able to live in a dignified manner and is ultimately rewarded with her own version of a happily ever after.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this romantic story and will now do my backwards walk into books 1 and 2. Apologies to Amanda Prowse, as I am sure readers like me are severely frowned upon, ignoring the sequential nature of a three book love story and going rogue. To try and make amends, I'm blessed with a brain that works equally well backwards as it does forwards! 😉
April 11, 2021
After taking a shower I have collected my thoughts into what I'm a about to type here. *WARNING* This Is A Rant Review!!! So before you read any of this, know that this is all my opinion and as such you are entitled to yours as well, and even if and when I say negative things, is no way a personal attack on anyone who might have enjoyed this book nor am I looking down on the romance genre. Now with that out of the way, I shall continue on with this review.
Quiet frankly, I don't know how to begin this properly. I was going between a 1 star and a 2 star because while I found this book to be horrible in many ways, I've settled for a 2 star rating. Again while this was terrible to read it wasn't the worst things I've ever read as it didn't romanticize things that shouldn't be for example. But even so, let me get into the things that this book did poorly.
Writing:
The writing while easy to read, I'll give it that, was extremely repetitive. And this book used way too many adjectives/adverbs where using a stronger word would have been better. Also what irritated me so much was the fact that as the reader we were constantly told things and feelings and not shown. I feel weird as a reviewer to say this to an author who should know this by now to show and not tell!!! And sometimes it wasn't at all necessary??? Like I could get if someone was sad, but we had to be told that for some reason? And if we weren't shown then just told and it's just like, um okay? And what perhaps irritated the most is that when the author did want to show sadness she had her main character Kitty cry. And while yes this is showing omg I cannot tell you how annoying it was to read Kitty cry literally almost every single page. And I'm not saying this in terms of toxic masculinity, let me be 100% clear on that! But there are other ways to show sadness, and really to me it got to a point where she cried over such things to a point where, although not the intention, was shown to be extremely self-centered and whiny. And because of that, among other reasons, did not let me sympathize with her at all. In summary, much of the writing I felt like could have been fixed at least with some editing? I still wouldn't have enjoyed the story but at least the writing would have been not so seemingly amateurish!
Story:
Plain and simple, after reading this book, there was absolutely no romance that I found reading this. Everyone in this book was extremely toxic, I didn't understand why anyone was with anyone. Someone would meet someone, talk to them so little, have sex with them, and then pine after the other in the most annoying way possible as if there was no one else on earth. The character motivations in the book made little to no sense. The use of the word f@g was completely unnecessary, and as a whole I felt this book to be a bit biphobic. And then near the end I felt that the gay character where there just as pawns to "show" how great Kitty was compared to the others. Also, Kitty is a hypocrite. I cannot tell you how unpleasant as a character she was to follow around.
Did I say this these characters were toxic and had as much chemistry as my attraction to a literal box of crayons??? And while the cheating in this book was disgusting to read about, I felt that it was worse for the bisexual man to be himself??? But it's like....excuse me Kitty, how the f*ck did you not know? I am reading this story and I knew way before you did! Like, the entire world revolved around her to the point where she just seemed so stupid. And I'm sorry if that seems harsh but you also cheated with someone that the book tried to pass of with someone who you apparently had a connection with after like a page with this man and like what??? And then later on in my opinion when he was somehow back in your life, you 100% manipulated him when he was grieving and on top of that, and in other moments too, you always have to make it about yourself somehow and how you know best???
I think if the book actually wrote some type of romantic moments between the characters then maybe maybe this would have worked, but I don't understand why the author had to use cheating or bisexuality to cause drama in the book. It was completely unnecessary, and even their reactions throughout was weird cause like....just leave each other! She said it herself that the sex wasn't good anyways!!!!
I'm just happy that this was a quick read for me, all things considered because this was so panful to get through. And I just want to say at the end here that I picked this book up in the first place because I admit, the cover is what got me. But omg, this is the perfect example of don't judge a book by it's cover. Cause while the cover is stunning, the story within is a dumpster fire and a complete waste of tree.
Quiet frankly, I don't know how to begin this properly. I was going between a 1 star and a 2 star because while I found this book to be horrible in many ways, I've settled for a 2 star rating. Again while this was terrible to read it wasn't the worst things I've ever read as it didn't romanticize things that shouldn't be for example. But even so, let me get into the things that this book did poorly.
Writing:
The writing while easy to read, I'll give it that, was extremely repetitive. And this book used way too many adjectives/adverbs where using a stronger word would have been better. Also what irritated me so much was the fact that as the reader we were constantly told things and feelings and not shown. I feel weird as a reviewer to say this to an author who should know this by now to show and not tell!!! And sometimes it wasn't at all necessary??? Like I could get if someone was sad, but we had to be told that for some reason? And if we weren't shown then just told and it's just like, um okay? And what perhaps irritated the most is that when the author did want to show sadness she had her main character Kitty cry. And while yes this is showing omg I cannot tell you how annoying it was to read Kitty cry literally almost every single page. And I'm not saying this in terms of toxic masculinity, let me be 100% clear on that! But there are other ways to show sadness, and really to me it got to a point where she cried over such things to a point where, although not the intention, was shown to be extremely self-centered and whiny. And because of that, among other reasons, did not let me sympathize with her at all. In summary, much of the writing I felt like could have been fixed at least with some editing? I still wouldn't have enjoyed the story but at least the writing would have been not so seemingly amateurish!
Story:
Plain and simple, after reading this book, there was absolutely no romance that I found reading this. Everyone in this book was extremely toxic, I didn't understand why anyone was with anyone. Someone would meet someone, talk to them so little, have sex with them, and then pine after the other in the most annoying way possible as if there was no one else on earth. The character motivations in the book made little to no sense. The use of the word f@g was completely unnecessary, and as a whole I felt this book to be a bit biphobic. And then near the end I felt that the gay character where there just as pawns to "show" how great Kitty was compared to the others. Also, Kitty is a hypocrite. I cannot tell you how unpleasant as a character she was to follow around.
Did I say this these characters were toxic and had as much chemistry as my attraction to a literal box of crayons??? And while the cheating in this book was disgusting to read about, I felt that it was worse for the bisexual man to be himself??? But it's like....excuse me Kitty, how the f*ck did you not know? I am reading this story and I knew way before you did! Like, the entire world revolved around her to the point where she just seemed so stupid. And I'm sorry if that seems harsh but you also cheated with someone that the book tried to pass of with someone who you apparently had a connection with after like a page with this man and like what??? And then later on in my opinion when he was somehow back in your life, you 100% manipulated him when he was grieving and on top of that, and in other moments too, you always have to make it about yourself somehow and how you know best???
I think if the book actually wrote some type of romantic moments between the characters then maybe maybe this would have worked, but I don't understand why the author had to use cheating or bisexuality to cause drama in the book. It was completely unnecessary, and even their reactions throughout was weird cause like....just leave each other! She said it herself that the sex wasn't good anyways!!!!
I'm just happy that this was a quick read for me, all things considered because this was so panful to get through. And I just want to say at the end here that I picked this book up in the first place because I admit, the cover is what got me. But omg, this is the perfect example of don't judge a book by it's cover. Cause while the cover is stunning, the story within is a dumpster fire and a complete waste of tree.
July 30, 2018
After surfacing from the book hangover of both Anna and Theo, I was thrilled to find out there was a third book, that linked to their story; that of Kitty.
Amanda Prowse has a way of telling the story from different perspectives, which makes you see a situation in totally separate lights. I was hooked from start to finish, and it was exciting to read parts of the entwined story which you remembered so clearly from the previous books, yet, they were written in a way that added another dimension to the knowledge you already had.
I rooted for Anna through her story, I wanted to champion Theo through his ups and downs, and I cried for Kitty, and cheered for her happy ending!
I shan't give anything away (no one wants spoilers!) but suffice to say, Kitty's story kept me gripped!
Even though I have been busy nursing my unwell father, this book was unputdownable! (don't worry, no fathers were neglected during the reading of this book!)
How To Fall In Love Again (Kitty's Story) can be enjoyed as a stand-alone, but personally, I recommend reading all three - it just adds to the experience!
Amanda Prowse has a way of telling the story from different perspectives, which makes you see a situation in totally separate lights. I was hooked from start to finish, and it was exciting to read parts of the entwined story which you remembered so clearly from the previous books, yet, they were written in a way that added another dimension to the knowledge you already had.
I rooted for Anna through her story, I wanted to champion Theo through his ups and downs, and I cried for Kitty, and cheered for her happy ending!
I shan't give anything away (no one wants spoilers!) but suffice to say, Kitty's story kept me gripped!
Even though I have been busy nursing my unwell father, this book was unputdownable! (don't worry, no fathers were neglected during the reading of this book!)
How To Fall In Love Again (Kitty's Story) can be enjoyed as a stand-alone, but personally, I recommend reading all three - it just adds to the experience!
May 1, 2021
Having read Theo and Anna’s story, I have been dying to read the third book which centres on Kitty as well as gives us closure on the previous novels. To be honest all three books all read as standalones but would probably suggest reading the other two books before this one.
The story goes back and forth, leading up to current day. I couldn’t wait to find out more about Kitty and loved seeing her as a child as well as growing up into the woman she is now. This is definitely Kitty’s story and I quickly loved her character as much as I had with Theo and Anna. Things definitely haven’t been straight forward in her home and personal life. The setting of her family home where she grew up is both heart-breaking as well as heart warming.
I have to say I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted the story to end whilst I was reading the story but I don’t think it could have been anymore perfect. The author has you caring a great deal for these characters and you really want the best for them and to be happy. Hats off to the author for doing such a wonderful job in how she turns it all around.
How to Fall in Love Again is an endearing read that will pull on your heart strings and have you go through an array of emotions. It’s such a gentle and beautifully written story by an author who knows how to capture her readers attention and have them cut themselves off to the outside world. I was mesmerized by the writing and all in all it makes for a wonderful, yet bitter sweet book. If you’ve read them, then you will know what I mean. If you haven’t yet read them, well all I can say is that you really should.
The story goes back and forth, leading up to current day. I couldn’t wait to find out more about Kitty and loved seeing her as a child as well as growing up into the woman she is now. This is definitely Kitty’s story and I quickly loved her character as much as I had with Theo and Anna. Things definitely haven’t been straight forward in her home and personal life. The setting of her family home where she grew up is both heart-breaking as well as heart warming.
I have to say I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted the story to end whilst I was reading the story but I don’t think it could have been anymore perfect. The author has you caring a great deal for these characters and you really want the best for them and to be happy. Hats off to the author for doing such a wonderful job in how she turns it all around.
How to Fall in Love Again is an endearing read that will pull on your heart strings and have you go through an array of emotions. It’s such a gentle and beautifully written story by an author who knows how to capture her readers attention and have them cut themselves off to the outside world. I was mesmerized by the writing and all in all it makes for a wonderful, yet bitter sweet book. If you’ve read them, then you will know what I mean. If you haven’t yet read them, well all I can say is that you really should.
June 15, 2019
Gripping love story
Kitty is in her fifties and is moving house and entering a new chapter of her life. While she is packing her house up she reflects upon her life. She talks about how she has her childhood romance with angus. How they stay together for years and he proposes and then she has a child with another man who she discovers she loves as well. She Marry's a man and watches her life come tight for it to be broken in a heart beat. She goes threw life drifting but can she find the love of her life again and truly be happy.
Thus book had me gripped as a typical love story and how life can really be harsh but it should all work out in the end.
My favourite character was kitty I think she is a very strong character and deserves to be happy.
My least favourite is Angus I don't think he should have been dishonest to kitty but also to himself.
I would definitely recommend this book even if I did read it backwards
Kitty is in her fifties and is moving house and entering a new chapter of her life. While she is packing her house up she reflects upon her life. She talks about how she has her childhood romance with angus. How they stay together for years and he proposes and then she has a child with another man who she discovers she loves as well. She Marry's a man and watches her life come tight for it to be broken in a heart beat. She goes threw life drifting but can she find the love of her life again and truly be happy.
Thus book had me gripped as a typical love story and how life can really be harsh but it should all work out in the end.
My favourite character was kitty I think she is a very strong character and deserves to be happy.
My least favourite is Angus I don't think he should have been dishonest to kitty but also to himself.
I would definitely recommend this book even if I did read it backwards
January 14, 2024
How to Fall in Love Again (written in Kitty’s perspective) was a carefully crafted novel featuring a good plot and several unexpected twists that leave readers feeling shocked. This story explains the risk in putting all your trust and love into one person, and features several complicated family dynamics that all together create a well-rounded story.
In my opinion, this novel could be considered rather predictable, featuring common events following a basic pattern.
*mild spoilers below*
For example, at the start Kitty is seen to fall in love, and is unsure whether the love is required. (As with most love stories,) it is, and Kitty and her man become engaged. Then, as young teenagers do, they get married soon after. Something happens between them, and they realise they made a mistake and feel trapped in their marriage. Therefore they break up. Then another boy Kitty knows looses his wife, and Kitty assists that boy to get over it. They both continue to heal up their emotional scars, supporting each other to the point where they end up getting married to each other.
Any reader would argue that this story features a very basic pattern, although Amanda Prowse does a good job in covering up the basic storyline with interesting twists to make the novel her own.
December 29, 2018
What began with Anna and Theo’s stories , continues with Kittie’s story.
Whilst this can be read as a stand-alone book, to really understand the nuances of the story you need to read Anna and Theo’s stories too. The stories are told from different perspectives but intertwined together to form an overall narrative.
Anna lives an idyllic existence in Scotland on her parent’s estate with her beloved parents. Unfortunately her mother becomes clinically depressed and Kitty is sent off to boarding school. It is there she meets Theo her best friend at school. Her cousins also bring home from school their friend Angus who steals her heart, and her virginity! When she and Angus decide to marry, Angus doesn’t seem to be as excited as Kitty would like. After Kitty reacts impulsively after a drunken evening out with Theo, things become very strained for Kitty and Angus. Angus, Kitty and Theo find their lives forever entwined.
Kitty’s story is one of great happiness, great sadness, and the trust that things can work out for the best even in the bleakest times. Highly recommended.
Whilst this can be read as a stand-alone book, to really understand the nuances of the story you need to read Anna and Theo’s stories too. The stories are told from different perspectives but intertwined together to form an overall narrative.
Anna lives an idyllic existence in Scotland on her parent’s estate with her beloved parents. Unfortunately her mother becomes clinically depressed and Kitty is sent off to boarding school. It is there she meets Theo her best friend at school. Her cousins also bring home from school their friend Angus who steals her heart, and her virginity! When she and Angus decide to marry, Angus doesn’t seem to be as excited as Kitty would like. After Kitty reacts impulsively after a drunken evening out with Theo, things become very strained for Kitty and Angus. Angus, Kitty and Theo find their lives forever entwined.
Kitty’s story is one of great happiness, great sadness, and the trust that things can work out for the best even in the bleakest times. Highly recommended.
October 22, 2020
This was my first ever Amanda Prowse read- I loved it - I am now a fan. A captivating story from start to finish- it tackled so many themes of love and loss, mental health, struggle and acceptance of coming out, infidelity, life long friendships, the vast sorts of child- parent relationships, the grief and coping of the death of a partner, finding the one or not. My favourite quote- "There are many journeys that end somewhere glorious, but they dont always start that way. Try to look towards the future." The central character of Kitty is inspirational throughout. I am hooked Amanda Prowse.
September 8, 2020
Ah, Amanda Prowse is an absolute storytelling QUEEN!
I was so happy to read this book, the third one in the trilogy. I love that Anna had her story, Theo had his and this one was Kitty's, and when you read them in order, they make so much sense!
All three of these characters are wonderful in their own ways and as a middle-aged woman who has been on her own for some time, it is lovely to know that age is no barrier to finding true love. This was a very romantic story but was modern and realistic as well.
Loved it!!
I was so happy to read this book, the third one in the trilogy. I love that Anna had her story, Theo had his and this one was Kitty's, and when you read them in order, they make so much sense!
All three of these characters are wonderful in their own ways and as a middle-aged woman who has been on her own for some time, it is lovely to know that age is no barrier to finding true love. This was a very romantic story but was modern and realistic as well.
Loved it!!
July 29, 2018
To write basically the same story across three different books but from different points of view, while avoiding mass repetition, is such a fabulous concept and I think Amanda Prowse has pulled it off brilliantly! I enjoyed learning more about Kitty’s character and found I had far more empathy for her than when reading either Anna or Theo. A great book to end this series!
October 27, 2018
What a fitting end to a wonderful trilogy! I have loved and devoured every single word of this trilogy and this could possible be my favourite of the three books.
To really enjoy this book read the other two books first - Anna and then Theo.
Five big fat shiny stars and highly recommended!
To really enjoy this book read the other two books first - Anna and then Theo.
Five big fat shiny stars and highly recommended!
May 24, 2022
Kitty’s story started full of promise for me that it could make up for book 2 (Theo), it’s missing content, weak characters and general underwhelming plot. Sadly, Kitty wasn’t to be my saviour for this trilogy.
I did like Kitty, her story was somewhat different to the others and could have been brilliant but too many vague/cut too short character builds. I feel much more should have been explored from Kitty’s past and she was entitled to a much better ending for her story.
Disappointed and feeling a bit robbed after reading this trilogy.
I did like Kitty, her story was somewhat different to the others and could have been brilliant but too many vague/cut too short character builds. I feel much more should have been explored from Kitty’s past and she was entitled to a much better ending for her story.
Disappointed and feeling a bit robbed after reading this trilogy.
September 22, 2024
Book #3 & final one in this series & didn't want it to end. Will def be reading more from this author. Fabulous🎊🎉🎊🎉
October 13, 2020
Purchased this book as an easy read story but it surprised me. Really enjoyed the book and found it hard to put down.
August 12, 2018
I read this reluctantly. After loving Anna and Theo and their stories, I didn’t want Kitty coming in and changing my view! I was however quietly delighted. Kitty’s story gives another dimension to Anna & Theo’s story and gives a great background into her life. Without giving anything away, The end of the book (and at several places before) I was reduced to a snivelling mess in the nicest of ways! Mrs Prowse again weaves her magic of storytelling to bring us no less than three books which all intertwine!
July 7, 2025
A great read… thoroughly enjoyed reading the journey of Kitty…
August 17, 2018
I enjoyed every minute of the book. I loved the way it all developed over a whole lifetime. I got to know the characters from their childhood till they became elderly..... and because I got to know them so well, I experienced all their losses and also all their happiness. Great read.
November 27, 2022
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February 9, 2020
A slower start but worth persevering with. I didn't think I could love Theo anymore, but I do!
December 2, 2020
Good, but a little too predictable.
August 16, 2018
I jumped in with both feet. I'd read Anna and Theo and I just couldn't resist even though I was supposed to be saving it to read on holiday. I was completely blown away!
I cannot even begin to put into words how this book makes me feel. I thought at the time (and said as much on my earlier reviews) that having two perspectives of one great love story was literary genius. This takes it to a whole new level.
I fell in love with Anna and Theo, but was also drawn to Kitty as a character when I was reading Theo and am so glad that Amanda decided to share Kitty's story with us. I love that as you read it, from kitty's point of view, you're taken back to a time in Theo's life when things were hard, but you suddenly have a new perspective. Seeing his life from her point of view and understanding fully the complexity of the relationships.
I really enjoyed the way the story was told, through memories and flashbacks. It kept it interesting without being too heavy going. I'll admit that I cried a few times, but I wont say why, because I'd hate to spoil the story for anyone.
I have adored all the characters throughout this great love story and Kitty made them all come to life again and made me love them even more.
I also found that the way that the characters deal with such complicated family and social issues is once again highlighting what an amazing writer Amanda truly is. Her ability to take really complex, sensitive and sometimes taboo subjects and write them into her stories with such sensitivity, accuracy and passion makes this book even more addictive.
I found the ending to be perfect. I was disappointed it was all over. I have enjoyed so much learning all about Kitty (and Anna and Theo) but I'm not left wanting more, like I am with so many books, this I feel left me feeling the journey was complete. I was left a little emotionally wrung out and had a bit of a book hangover, but wow what an incredible journey.
Whilst Kitty could be easily read as a standalone book, I would thoroughly recommend reading Anna and Theo too. I don't think it matters what order you read them in, but if you love the characters it's a great way to really learn more about them.
I cannot even begin to put into words how this book makes me feel. I thought at the time (and said as much on my earlier reviews) that having two perspectives of one great love story was literary genius. This takes it to a whole new level.
I fell in love with Anna and Theo, but was also drawn to Kitty as a character when I was reading Theo and am so glad that Amanda decided to share Kitty's story with us. I love that as you read it, from kitty's point of view, you're taken back to a time in Theo's life when things were hard, but you suddenly have a new perspective. Seeing his life from her point of view and understanding fully the complexity of the relationships.
I really enjoyed the way the story was told, through memories and flashbacks. It kept it interesting without being too heavy going. I'll admit that I cried a few times, but I wont say why, because I'd hate to spoil the story for anyone.
I have adored all the characters throughout this great love story and Kitty made them all come to life again and made me love them even more.
I also found that the way that the characters deal with such complicated family and social issues is once again highlighting what an amazing writer Amanda truly is. Her ability to take really complex, sensitive and sometimes taboo subjects and write them into her stories with such sensitivity, accuracy and passion makes this book even more addictive.
I found the ending to be perfect. I was disappointed it was all over. I have enjoyed so much learning all about Kitty (and Anna and Theo) but I'm not left wanting more, like I am with so many books, this I feel left me feeling the journey was complete. I was left a little emotionally wrung out and had a bit of a book hangover, but wow what an incredible journey.
Whilst Kitty could be easily read as a standalone book, I would thoroughly recommend reading Anna and Theo too. I don't think it matters what order you read them in, but if you love the characters it's a great way to really learn more about them.
December 11, 2018
Kitty Montrose lives an idyllic life in the Scottish Highlands. An adored only child, she swims in the Italianate pool of their ancestral home and delights in the closeness she shares with her horse-riding mother and her beloved dad. As a young teen, the perfection of her world is shattered when her mum is diagnosed with severe clinical depression. The illness takes up residence in their home like a dark monster lurking in every corner. Kitty finds solace and escape in the arms and bed of her friend Angus. Soon they are married, with a baby on the way. But what happens when Angus turns cold and unfeeling? Kitty needs a knight in shining armour. Can her old flame, Theo Montgomery, help her to discover her perfect life? Or is it too late for them both?
Word of warning, you have to have read ‘Anna’ and ‘Theo’ to truly appreciate this book. This delightful read follows on from Prowse’s masterpieces that are ‘Anna’ and ‘Theo’, I must confess, I was unsure as to whether I would enjoy this read as I love Anna so much and would consider myself Team Anna. However, I immediately found myself taken into Kitty’s story, we start with her childhood, and we get to see her experience of growing up and the story of her adulthood. The joy of these books by Prowse is how she endears the reader to every character, it did not matter that I adore Anna as Kitty is equally sympathetic and has her own sad tale to tell. I was swept away into this book and completely enjoyed the final instalment in the Anna, Theo, Kitty story.
Yet again, this is another stunning, beautiful read, packed with real emotion, heartache and warmth. Everything about this book screams love and human feelings, Prowse has captured human emotion spectacularly well and it is a complete joy to enter their world. As well as a beautiful plot, the characters are out of this world. Reading this felt like returning to old friends. I laughed with them and I cried with them, most of all I felt every experience and emotion they went through, this really is fiction at its best.
Prowse has done it again with this stunning, beautiful read. Get ready to cry as you enter the complicated world of Anna, Theo and Kitty once more.
Word of warning, you have to have read ‘Anna’ and ‘Theo’ to truly appreciate this book. This delightful read follows on from Prowse’s masterpieces that are ‘Anna’ and ‘Theo’, I must confess, I was unsure as to whether I would enjoy this read as I love Anna so much and would consider myself Team Anna. However, I immediately found myself taken into Kitty’s story, we start with her childhood, and we get to see her experience of growing up and the story of her adulthood. The joy of these books by Prowse is how she endears the reader to every character, it did not matter that I adore Anna as Kitty is equally sympathetic and has her own sad tale to tell. I was swept away into this book and completely enjoyed the final instalment in the Anna, Theo, Kitty story.
Yet again, this is another stunning, beautiful read, packed with real emotion, heartache and warmth. Everything about this book screams love and human feelings, Prowse has captured human emotion spectacularly well and it is a complete joy to enter their world. As well as a beautiful plot, the characters are out of this world. Reading this felt like returning to old friends. I laughed with them and I cried with them, most of all I felt every experience and emotion they went through, this really is fiction at its best.
Prowse has done it again with this stunning, beautiful read. Get ready to cry as you enter the complicated world of Anna, Theo and Kitty once more.
November 12, 2022
Well...one of many times in my life where not even reading the synopsis of a book hasn't really worked in my favor. This is a case where I think this is a good book...it's just not for me and it's not the type of story I would ever choose for myself IF I knew anything about it before I started. I know people who would love this book and I will recommend it to them. I personally just don't enjoy these types of stories that span years of a person's life...like from their teens until their children are grown.
This is also the 3rd book in a series...but each book tells the same story from a different POV...I think? That's a cool idea...and it has me curious to maybe some day if I am in the right mood check out those first two books. I think this story works fine on its own but maybe it works better if you read the first two...you know...first.
I also didn't love how long this book was. Probably just an issue for me because I don't like long stories to begin with and I'm also, as mentioned earlier, not a fan of these types of stories. So I was kind of bored for most of the book. But I think that's a me thing and NOT a fault of the book or author.
So three stars because even though it didn't work for me...I didn't hate it and I am bookmarking the first two books in the series for a maybe someday I will get to these list.
This is also the 3rd book in a series...but each book tells the same story from a different POV...I think? That's a cool idea...and it has me curious to maybe some day if I am in the right mood check out those first two books. I think this story works fine on its own but maybe it works better if you read the first two...you know...first.
I also didn't love how long this book was. Probably just an issue for me because I don't like long stories to begin with and I'm also, as mentioned earlier, not a fan of these types of stories. So I was kind of bored for most of the book. But I think that's a me thing and NOT a fault of the book or author.
So three stars because even though it didn't work for me...I didn't hate it and I am bookmarking the first two books in the series for a maybe someday I will get to these list.
October 20, 2024
Some books find you at the perfect moment, and for me, “How to Fall in Love Again” was one of those. Feeling a little low, I picked it up knowing it would be an easy read, but what I didn’t expect was to be utterly captivated by the end of chapter one. Amanda Prowse weaves a story that reminds us of the strength and resilience we carry within, even when we feel at our weakest. Through the lens of modern family dynamics and complex relationships, this book beautifully illustrates how our lives and loves intertwine, forming an intricate tapestry of hope, loss, and eventual joy.
It’s more than just a love story; it’s a narrative about rediscovery and the belief that, despite past heartbreaks or disappointments, there’s always hope. The journey of Kitty and Theo is a gentle reminder that, in the end, everything falls into place just as it was meant to. Their story reassures us that one day, no matter how many obstacles we face, we’ll find our own “Theo” — someone who makes us believe in love again. And like Kitty and Theo, when we look back, we’ll tell our younger selves that everything turned out perfectly, exactly as it was destined to be.
This book isn’t just a story; it’s a comforting whisper to both my present and future self that life has a beautiful way of working itself out
It’s more than just a love story; it’s a narrative about rediscovery and the belief that, despite past heartbreaks or disappointments, there’s always hope. The journey of Kitty and Theo is a gentle reminder that, in the end, everything falls into place just as it was meant to. Their story reassures us that one day, no matter how many obstacles we face, we’ll find our own “Theo” — someone who makes us believe in love again. And like Kitty and Theo, when we look back, we’ll tell our younger selves that everything turned out perfectly, exactly as it was destined to be.
This book isn’t just a story; it’s a comforting whisper to both my present and future self that life has a beautiful way of working itself out
July 14, 2023
Based on the title and cover I probably wouldn’t have picked this one up.
It was lent to me so I read it. It was a great story of Kitty’s life. She’s “lovely” and very relatable. She loves riding her pony over the moors, she loves her family and their rural property in Scotland. She attends a posh private boarding school and marries her childhood sweetheart. It all seems pretty idyllic and predictable except when it’s not.
Kitty’s life is tainted by her mums severe depression but also inspired by her dad’s unfaltering love for his wife. Kitty marries her first love and together they raise two wonderful children, they appear to have the perfect marriage. Things are never as they seem though and how quickly life can change.
This book is a real life drama with loveable characters, it’s well written, easy to read and realistic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the ending is fairly easy to predict the journey there is not.
A great holiday read for those that love romantic chick lit
It was lent to me so I read it. It was a great story of Kitty’s life. She’s “lovely” and very relatable. She loves riding her pony over the moors, she loves her family and their rural property in Scotland. She attends a posh private boarding school and marries her childhood sweetheart. It all seems pretty idyllic and predictable except when it’s not.
Kitty’s life is tainted by her mums severe depression but also inspired by her dad’s unfaltering love for his wife. Kitty marries her first love and together they raise two wonderful children, they appear to have the perfect marriage. Things are never as they seem though and how quickly life can change.
This book is a real life drama with loveable characters, it’s well written, easy to read and realistic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the ending is fairly easy to predict the journey there is not.
A great holiday read for those that love romantic chick lit
September 4, 2019
A fantastic book to end the Anna, Theo and Kitty trilogy.
This book really tied up all the loose ends and un-answered questions from Anna and Theo. I loved being reunited with all the characters again and now feel sad that it has come to an end.
This story focuses on Kitty’s upbringing and life and like Anna and Theo, she didn’t have it easy. Initially I didn’t like Kitty in the previous 2 books, I felt that she was the other woman, coming between the perfect couple Anna and Theo but this book made me see her in a different light and if I had to choose a favourite character out of the 3, it would actually be Kitty. I didn’t like Angus from the start, I felt Kitty was too good for him.
I especially enjoyed reading about Sophie growing up.
This story made me see grief in a different way too. I miss my mum terribly and I always will and as it said in the book, it’s about finding a new normal.
This book really tied up all the loose ends and un-answered questions from Anna and Theo. I loved being reunited with all the characters again and now feel sad that it has come to an end.
This story focuses on Kitty’s upbringing and life and like Anna and Theo, she didn’t have it easy. Initially I didn’t like Kitty in the previous 2 books, I felt that she was the other woman, coming between the perfect couple Anna and Theo but this book made me see her in a different light and if I had to choose a favourite character out of the 3, it would actually be Kitty. I didn’t like Angus from the start, I felt Kitty was too good for him.
I especially enjoyed reading about Sophie growing up.
This story made me see grief in a different way too. I miss my mum terribly and I always will and as it said in the book, it’s about finding a new normal.
April 9, 2024
What a wonderful love story!
Switching time frames from past to future is a clever way to hold the reader's interest. I was gently swept into this story as I learned the characters wit and wisdom. I recalled my own youth, the pangs of uncertainties, first loves, etc.
The gradual realization of how things don't always pan out the way you imagined they would shines a light of maturity in the hearts of people who yearn for something they know they will never have. I admired Kittie's resolve to be honest about her situations, and her strength to follow through.
This is one of those books that cause me to slow down my reading as I approach the final pages because I've come to love the characters and I don't want the story to stop. However, Ms. Prowse dose a lovely job of tying up loose ends and presents a satisfying conclusion.
I look forward to reading more from her.
Switching time frames from past to future is a clever way to hold the reader's interest. I was gently swept into this story as I learned the characters wit and wisdom. I recalled my own youth, the pangs of uncertainties, first loves, etc.
The gradual realization of how things don't always pan out the way you imagined they would shines a light of maturity in the hearts of people who yearn for something they know they will never have. I admired Kittie's resolve to be honest about her situations, and her strength to follow through.
This is one of those books that cause me to slow down my reading as I approach the final pages because I've come to love the characters and I don't want the story to stop. However, Ms. Prowse dose a lovely job of tying up loose ends and presents a satisfying conclusion.
I look forward to reading more from her.
November 18, 2022
I absolutely adored this book. I had really enjoyed the first two books - Anna and Theo - hearing their love story from both their points of view. Kitty does appear in both those books and plays a significant role in their lives but doesn't actually feature much. Here, we get to know Kitty from a very young age and find out how she becomes part of Anna and Theo's life.
I will be honest that I didn't have a very high opinion of Kitty before, but now I find her a character so worthy of love. I'm glad I know her story now.
As always, Amanda Prowse has written such an engaging and emotional story which was so compelling.
I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was excellent too.
I actually think that How to Fall in Love Again is the stand out book of the trilogy. It is such a beautiful love story.
I will be honest that I didn't have a very high opinion of Kitty before, but now I find her a character so worthy of love. I'm glad I know her story now.
As always, Amanda Prowse has written such an engaging and emotional story which was so compelling.
I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was excellent too.
I actually think that How to Fall in Love Again is the stand out book of the trilogy. It is such a beautiful love story.
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