Growing up, sisters Libby and Nicky never knew who they’d find at breakfast.
Their parents fostered children of all ages, and although the girls loved playing their part in providing a safe haven, it meant that life was rarely peaceful.
Now as a single mother of two, Libby’s life is still anything but peaceful. In her work as an antenatal coach, as well as for the charity she and Nicky run for teenage mothers, Libby uses all the skills she learnt growing up surrounded by children. Her days are full, caring for her family, the mothers-to-be and the latest strays she has welcomed into her home. But in the dark of the lonely nights, Libby worries she’s falling apart at the seams.
One troubled boy and a reckless decision she made thirteen years ago still haunts her.
Two hearts that were broken, still not mended.
The time has come for Libby to look out for herself. As her family, friends and her community have known forever, Libby is one of a kind, and if she can just learn to love herself, she may be able to welcome back the love she let slip through her fingers.
Uplifting, heart-warming and irresistibly good for the soul, it’s impossible not to fall in love with a Beth Moran story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Warm, Feel-Good, Heart-Squeezing Delight
It Had to Be You by Beth Moran is the kind of book that makes you settle into your seat on page one and think, “Ah, yes… this is exactly what I needed.” And honestly? It absolutely is.
Moran pulls you straight into a world full of charm, chaos, and characters who feel like the sort of people you’d accidentally overshare with at a coffee shop. Every chapter adds a new emotional spark — sometimes sweet, sometimes hilarious, sometimes the kind that sneaks up and pokes you right in the feelings. It’s effortless, comforting storytelling with just the right amount of messiness.
The pacing hums along beautifully, never dragging, never rushing — just carrying you through the heroine’s journey like a friend saying, “Come on, you’ve got to see this bit.” And the romance? Slow-burn perfection. It strolls onto the page with all the chemistry and tenderness you want, smiling like it knows exactly what it’s doing.
The characters are wonderfully flawed and loveable, the kind of cast you want to cheer for even when they’re stumbling, hesitating, or making life choices that definitely need a group chat intervention. Their warmth and humour give the story its glow, and watching their connections grow is half the joy.
A definite five stars from me: uplifting, heartfelt, and exactly the sort of book you reach for when you want comfort, charm, and a story that leaves you wearing a big, dopey grin. Perfect for readers who love romances filled with heart, humour, and hope.
Beth Moran is the author of fourteen novels including the number one bestseller, Let it Snow. These are mostly set in and around Sherwood Forest, where she can be found most mornings walking her spaniel, Murphy. Prior to becoming an author, she worked as a biochemist doing cancer research and was an antenatal educator. While her older children have all now flown the nest, she is a foster carer for teenagers and babies so life is never boring.
