When Nathan meets Cara, sparks fly. Her smile lights him up, and he falls for her fast. Being with her is like taking a deep breath, after the terrible thing that happened three months ago.





Cara feels the same. And this joy is a gift - because her life is shattered, too. Nathan feels like a new start.





But they're both hiding a secret. And the secrets intertwine in a way neither of them could imagine.





There's no way Cara and Nathan can be together. But, despite everything, they find it impossible to be apart.





This is a stunningly written, thought-provoking drama about loss, atonement, and love which defines a lifetime.



Miranda Moore writes fiction and non-fiction and works as a freelance editor and writing coach. She won DFB and Arvon's Search for a Storyteller 2024 and the Wells Festival of Literature Book for Children Competition 2023. She is also a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, helping students with their writing. She sings in a covers band and loves wild places, good company and beautiful food. She lives with her family in the Scottish Borders. A Beautiful, Terrible Thing is her first novel.



Powerful and complex, it's a beautiful and compelling exploration of love and forgiveness. Bravo to Miranda!



I found this book incredibly moving. Brutal, beautiful and ultimately hopeful, this coming of age story is layered and affecting. I loved the addition of the music and the way it captured Cara and Nathan's journey. A deep look at love, loss, grief and all the emotions in between. A rare new voice.