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From the bestselling author of The Authenticity Project comes a brand-new uplifting and feel-good novel that everyone is falling in love with...

Nobody speaks to strangers on the train. But what would happen if they did?

Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work. Every day, she sees the same people and makes assumptions about them, even giving them nicknames. But they never speak. Obviously.

Then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction.

With nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don't match reality. But when Iona's life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most?

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Great read so totally enjoyable, got caught up listening and into the stories l forgot time

Enjoyable

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I listened to this book in a day. I absolutely loved the story and all the characters. It reminded me of Milly Johnson’s natural style in joining the characters together.

Wonderful characters

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A Most enjoyable listen. The characters and their stories drew me in. Well crafted and interwoven.

A didn’t want it to end…

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As another listener said “it’s like a warm hug” and I couldn’t agree more. So well written and fabulous narration. Loved all the characters and was so sad to reach the end. A definite one to listen again. Really charming.

Just perfect

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Such a beautiful book. Funny, heart warming, perfectly observed - a really enjoyable listen. Voices done perfectly by the narrator. Really recommend. Just hope I bump into Iona on the train one day!

A wonderful listen

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