The One Plus One

Name: The One Plus One
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405941723
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Discover the author of Me Before You, the love story that captured a million hearts

By Jojo Moyes

Series: Penguin Picks

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Summary

In The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes, a single mother named Jess Thomas juggles multiple jobs to support her family, including her two children and a large dog. The story unfolds during a quirky road trip where Jess, her daughter, and a wealthy yet troubled businessman named Ed find themselves thrown together by a series of unexpected events. This heartwarming tale explores themes of love, resilience, and the unexpected connections that can change lives.
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The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes is now one of Eight New Popular Penguin Picks.

One eternal optimist...
Jess Thomas, with two jobs and two kids and never enough money, wears flip flops in the hope of spring. And when life knocks her down, she does her best to bounce right back. But no one told her it's okay to ask for help.

Plus one lost stranger...
Ed Nicholls is the good guy gone bad. He had it all, then one stupid mistake cost him everything. Now he'll do anything to make it right.

Equals a chance encounter...
Ed doesn't want to save anyone and Jess doesn't want saving, but could Jess and Ed add up to something better together?

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The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes is praised for being a life-affirming and uplifting novel, combining a love story, road trip, and family drama into an engaging narrative. Reviews highlight the book's ability to provoke laughter and tears while addressing modern life in Britain with a touching and gently humorous approach. Moyes is commended for her storytelling prowess, creating a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience for readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405941723

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 528

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Fiction General Fiction Jojo Moyes Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Penguin Picks

About the Author

Jojo Moyes is a novelist and screenwriter. Her books include the bestsellers Me Before You, After You and Still Me, The One Plus One, The Giver of Stars, Someone Else's Shoes and her short story collection Paris for One and Other Stories. Jojo's novels have been translated into forty-six languages, have hit the number one spot in twelve countries and have sold over fifty-seven million copies worldwide. Me Before You has now sold over fourteen million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke. In 2023, Jojo joined BBC Maestro's online platform of world-class experts with her course, Writing Love Stories, which is available now. Jojo lives in the UK.

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