The Last Train Home

Name: The Last Train Home
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529157765
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By Elle Cook

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Summary

The Last Train Home by Elle Cook is a heartwarming romance that unfolds unexpectedly when two strangers meet on their evening commute. Navigating their personal struggles, they find solace and connection in each other's presence, sparking a journey of self-discovery and heartfelt interactions. The story captures the magic of chance encounters and how they can profoundly change one's path.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of love and personal growth, set against the backdrop of life's unexpected journeys. It intertwines romance with the themes of chance meetings and destiny, promising heartfelt moments that captivate and inspire.

Description

A will-they-won't-they love story about two people who cross paths on the last train home and spend seven years finding their way back to one another. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Laura Jane Williams.

Beautiful and compelling Heidi Swain
Two sparkling leads who will steal your heart! Holly Miller
One of the best books I have read this year Emma Cooper

On the last train home you expect to find...

Standing space only
Drunk people singing
The overpowering smell of McDonald's

You never expect to find love.

When Abbie and Tom cross paths travelling home after a night out, their eyes meet across a crowded carriage and their connection is unmistakable.

What they don't know is that moments later they'll both be caught up in an event that will change them forever.

It is one that will bring them together. But it will also tear them apart.

A lot can happen in seven seconds. A lot can happen in seven years.

Can they find their way back to each other?

Don't miss The Last Train Home!

This is an awesome book! It gripped me from start to finish... A wonderful, unconventional, captivating romance Sue Moorcroft
A right-person-wrong-time story that will stay with you That's Life Magazine
I absolutely devoured this funny, moving, unputdownable novel. Jenny Ashcroft
A wonderful, heart-warming, different love story. Tracy Rees
A beautiful, uplifting story from start to finish Virginia Heath
A compelling modern love story brimming with emotion and heart Fiona Gibson
A heart-wrenching roller coaster full of missed opportunities and tenderness. Caroline Khoury
Romantic, warm and swoon-worthy Emily Stone
A gorgeous love story full of suspense, drama and tenderness. Eleanor Ray
A touching story of love, fate and second chances. Fiona Lucas
Very easy reading Daily Mail
...full of emotion and feels very real - we loved it Fabulous
...these two characters feel believably flawed The Times

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Last Train Home by Elle Cook is a romance novel that captures the serendipitous nature of chance encounters on a late-night train. It explores the spontaneity of human connections, highlighting how an unexpected meeting can lead to profound changes in people's lives. The first chapter reflects on the allure of fleeting moments and the mystery of 'what if' scenarios, set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet intimate night-time journey through London.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529157765

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

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Contemporary Romance Elle Cook Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Elle Cook worked as a journalist and in PR before becoming a full-time novelist. She is the author of contemporary romances- The Man I Never Met, The Last Train Home and The Wedding Game. Elle is also the author of six historical timeslip novels under her real name, Lorna Cook. Her books have sold over 400,000 copies combined. She lives in coastal Essex with her husband and two daughters.

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