The Next Chapter

Paperback Published on: 17/07/2025
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Synopsis

'A beautiful love story, this one is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’ RACHEL GREENLAW

'Tender, funny and life-affirming. I loved it!' HEIDI SWAIN

‘A true heartwarmer’ HEAT

Lily Brown is ready to turn the page and see what adventure awaits . . .

Lily Brown prides herself on her organised, surprise-free life. Whether it's charity yoga for polar bears or crafting a ninety-six-piece balloon arch, Lily always goes the extra mile. But when her adoptive father asks her to reconnect with her birth mother, Lola Starr – a legendary pop punk singer who vanished from fame – Lily decides to venture off the well-trodden path.

With her best friend Seb, Lily tracks Lola to her humble hotel on the beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland, far from the glamorous life she imagined. Hiding the truth, Lily gets to know Lola and finds a kind, free-spirited woman. If life wasn’t complicated enough – she meets Noah, a charming travel writer on a quest to discover hidden gems.

As Lily takes a chance and embraces new possibilities, she begins to question whether the safe rules she’s built her life around are what she really needs.

Praise for Rebecca Ryan:
'I absolutely loved this book!' SARAH TURNER (The Unmumsy Mum)
'Snortingly funny and painfully perceptive' LAUREN BRAVO
'Brilliant, immersive & unputdownable' TRACY REES
'A sparkling novel with a relatable protagonist' WOMAN'S OWN

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781398538795
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 270g
  • Languages: English

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The Next Chapter
A delightful, heart-warming and funny book
This was such a delightful, heart-warming, funny book, perfect for a summer read! Lily has always known that she was adopted, and that her birth mum wa... READ MORE
Carrie Beth
The Next Chapter
Enjoyed reading
I loved spending time with Lily and Seb as they travelled to the Isle of Skye (Lily sounds worse at travelling light than me!). This was the perfect boo... READ MORE
Karen  Kingston
The Next Chapter
My first read by Ryan, but it won’t be my last
This had a slow start and it took me a while to get invested, but it is a sweet and heartfelt story about discovering what it means to come out of your com... READ MORE
Eve Webster
The Next Chapter
I loved it!
The Next Chapter is a beautiful and entertaining novel about second chances and facing the past. Lily Brown is a fantastic protagonist: funny, smart, and g... READ MORE
Noemi Proietti
The Next Chapter
Hilarious, heart-warming & uplifting
This book is an uplifting warm hug in a book that will make you laugh & cry. Perfect for overthinking millennials like me & stacked full of British humour,... READ MORE
Silver Star Reads
The Next Chapter
Read it
A lovely story of finding out about your past. You might need some Pringles to read it , you will get it once you read it !!!!!Set in a beautiful part of S... READ MORE
Ros Carling
The Next Chapter
Chaotic and beautiful!
I really, really enjoyed this book! I will admit that I wasn’t hooked straight away. I found Lily too chaotic to read about at first, but around the 20% ma... READ MORE
Claire R
The Next Chapter
Read it
A lovely story of finding out about your past. You might need some Pringles to read it , you will get it once you read it !!!!!Set in a beautiful part of S... READ MORE
Ros Carling
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Next Chapter
Emotional and funny
This was an interesting read about love, loss, stepping out of your comfort zone and letting yourself take a risk. Lily was very likeable and relatable giv... READ MORE
NI Munos
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.