Breathtaking, smart and sexy, Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave is a story of love and longing, exploring the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make. This contemporary romance spans cities, decades, and heartbreaks, following a relationship that begins with one chance encounter in Paris, 1978.

• The story begins when Erica, an English student abroad, meets Laure, a Ph.D. student at the Sorbonne, on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in 1978.
• Their undeniable spark ignites a relationship that will define their lives and subsequent decisions.
• Fate brings Erica and Laure within touching distance again and again across decades.
• The narrative centers on whether they will be brave enough to seize the life they truly want.

This novel has received high praise from critics and authors:

• "A moving examination of true love and passion" - The Guardian
• "The biggest weepy since One Day" - Stylist
• "Emotional and addictive" - Daily Mail
• "A heart-rending tale of missed chances" - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain
• "Tender, sensual and thrumming with life" - Lucy Steeds, author of The Artist

• Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Pages: 448 pages
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• Publication Date: March 12, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1035007495
• ISBN-13: 978-1035007493
• Dimensions: 14.7 x 4 x 22.6 cm
• Weight: 425 g

Read Kiran Millwood Hargrave's Almost Life, a beautifully told story about desire, freedom, and the roads we do and don’t take.