Joseph and Evelyn’s New England beach homes have been side by side for generations. And in the summer of 1941, on the shores where they were raised, these two childhood friends fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, Joseph and Evelyn gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: she has received a tragic diagnosis, and he cannot live without her. So in one year’s time, they will end their love story on their own terms.
More About the Book

Praise

Worldwide Publishing Sensation with Over 20 International Editions

Perhaps the best love story of the year…easily one of the most life-affirming love stories you’ll ever read.

Isaac Fitzgerald on The TODAY Show

I’ve never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel—the truths we owe ourselves and others; the difference between self and selfishness; the parts of love that make us want to leave… and the parts that make us desperate to stay.

Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist

This bittersweet tale, both heartbreaking and heartfelt, will leave even the most stoic reader with tears in their eyes.

Booklist (starred review)

Neff debuts with a moving story of love and mortality… Poignant revelations and dramatic turns ensue… Fans of The Notebook will gobble this up.

Publishers Weekly

A candid romantic saga…With many recent novels focusing on the pandemic, Neff’s is a reminder of the historical events that stunned Americans and uprooted daily life prior to 2020. Recommended for women’s fiction discussion groups.

Library Journal

Spanning decades and brimming with love, this book will move you and change you.

Reader’s Digest

Beautiful, tender, and filled with grace, The Days I Loved You Most is a testament to enduring love and its many wondrous ripple effects. With remarkable skill, Amy Neff weaves a tale filled with wisdom about aging, devotion, and the ways those we love the most mold us forever. A gorgeous and unforgettable debut.

Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran

Fans of Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook will devour this unforgettable story about loss, second chances and the lengths to which we are willing to go for love. Grab your tissues and call your book club because your next must-read has arrived!

Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire

Read More Praise

About Amy Neff

Amy Neff’s debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is a love letter to the seaside town where her family has spent summers since the early 1900s. The Days I Loved You Most is being published in the United States and Canada by Park Row, and in the UK by Bloomsbury; it also is being translated into twenty editions—and counting. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two sons. Connect with her on social media, or find her online at amyneff.com.

More About Amy