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Laurie’s belief in love at first sight is shaken when a misted bus window in December reveals Jack, whose eyes lock with hers in a fleeting moment of pure magic. Determined to meet him again, she spends a year searching every London bus stop and cafe, only to discover that their reconnection happens instead at a Christmas party where Jack is introduced to her best friend Sarah. The novel traces Laurie, Sarah, and Jack’s decade-long friendship, heartache, missed chances, and the unexpected paths that lead to peace and love. Set against London’s winter backdrop, the story celebrates friendship, chance encounters, and the idea that destiny takes surprising turns.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Josie Silver
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