'A wonderfully written, funny and moving debut with an intriguing mystery at its heart... Unforgettable.' - Claire Douglas, bestselling author

'Thought-provoking, beautifully observed study of love' - JILL MANSELL, bestselling author

'With all the twists and turns of this book, I was hooked from the start' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Lizzie James is happy.

She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend since school, and she sees her family every Thursday night for take-away and trashy TV. Lizzie likes her uncomplicated life.

Then a letter arrives one day from her first love, Roman. A letter dated the day he disappeared, 12 years before. As Lizzie uncovers the secrets of the letter, she discovers what really happened the year her life fell apart - and all avenues lead back to Roman.

Lizzie James thought she was happy, or somewhere close to happy, at least. Now she's not so sure.

'I LOVED Somewhere Close to Happy. It made me cry several times but was also really funny. It is incredibly good and I am sure it will be huge.' - Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request

*Perfect for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Mhairi McFarlane and Cecelia Ahern and Kate Eberlen's Miss You. This is a novel you won't soon forget.*

"In her protagonist Lizzie, Lia has created a character whose journey and emotional depth is a triumph." - Woman's Weekly Fiction Special

"You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll love this warm and tender story." - Fabulous Magazine, The Sun

"Lia Louis could give PS I Love You author Cecilia Ahern a run for her money with this funny and moving debut." - Sunday Post

"Told with warmth, this is an enjoyable, bittersweet page-turner." - Good Housekeeping