This was the first book I've read from this author and it was just okay. It was hard for me to get into and the characters didn't keep my attention.

The concept of this book was interesting, and I really shouldn’t have expected a romance story to be the central point.
The book was mainly about Sam and Phoebe’s individual years, adventures and trips. So I found the majority of it not gripping me, but that’s because I suppose I expected something else.
It also was a little too insta lovey, but maybe just because I haven’t experienced that.

I enjoyed this book. It was great escapism & I liked the characters a lot. I felt it wasn’t long enough. I could’ve spent more time with Phoebe & Sam.

Such a lovely, lovely love story.
It has everything; romance, heartbreak, hope, reconciliation... and above all it's a triumphant story about friendship.
You will find yourself willing on the characters as the plot develops and becoming more emotionally invested in that that you've probably been in a long time.

This book is one that I will recommend to many a people. The story shows how love can show no distance, but also how distance can affect love and the struggles couples work through. I really liked the points of view and the book was one of my favourites. If you like a romance and a young love story, then this is the book for you.

A love story of will they or won't they. Meet Phoebe and Sam, setting off on their own adventures for a year. Coincidentally both of their trains are held up so they decide to go for a coffee.

We get to know Phoebe and Sam as people as they fulfill their adventures that they set out to do.

The plan is set, for a years time. But we all know things don't always go to plan.

A book to warm your soul. Take chances, take risks and follow your heart.

A well written and pleasurable read.

Could a chance meeting have been fate?

Who wouldn't love this book!? The characters make you feel you are part of their lives, you experience their highs and lows just as you would in your own lives with the hope that the ending would turn out well for them, after all a fairy tale always does doesn't it? This is a fabulous love story - humorous, poignant and a true reflection of modern life. A great read - highly recommended.

Cute story and also adorable cover too. Was easy to understand the plot by the cover which I didn’t mind at all. I did find some of the characters hard to really “fall in love with” though and some of the descriptions didn’t really help me to visualise myself into the story. Would read more from the author though as I loved the basics of this book.

This is a will they won't they romantic story about a couple who meet my chance in a crowded train station. Unfortunately, I could not engage with the characters despite the engaging premise.

This is a nice romance with a diference being carried out over a long distance.
Unfortunately for me the story just seemed to drag on that little bit too long hence only 3 stars.

A touching, cute-as-a-button story, packed full of romance and discovery. Perfect escapist fiction with a cracking premise.

A good read When Phoebe decides to take a year away travelling round Europe she is scared and anxious but determined to try and get away from everything for a while but things don't go to plan and as she waits at the railway station fate takes a hand and she meets Sam a stranger and they are instantly attracted to each other They have desitions to make which will eventually have a big impact on both their lives and while they both have problems to sort out will they eventually meet up again as they have planned or are they never to meet again

A really lovely book that tests whether there’s such a thing as love at first sight. Phoebe and Sam meet at St Pancras station as their trains are delayed. It’s such an evocative book that you feel the differing atmospheres of the places that they visit - from Sam’s trips to Skye and Phoebe’s to Paris and beyond ... a heartfelt book that has you rooting for both of them. No spoilers!!

4* a little staccato in places but otherwise a really great read.

Phoebe is off to Paris. Sam is going to Scotland. They are both at St.Pancras station about to head off on their respective adventure when their trains are cancelled and they meet.

There is an instant attraction and they spend these few hours together trying to learn everything about each other.
There is a bit of dithering from both Phoebe and Sam. Wondering if they should continue on their separate
journey or should they give it up and stay together.

Eventually, they both decide to go their separate ways. They made a plan to meet up again, at the exact same spot in one years time.

Such a perfect will they - won't they romance with characters to fall in love with.

A will they or won't they love story. Wrote in such a way to maintain your interest and with characters that you actually begin to really feel for. Crossing your fingers for a good ending. Lighthearted and most enjoyable.

I have been excited about this book for what seems like forever, and when i got chance to be on the blog tour i was over the moon and look at the beautiful parcel that arrived. How lovely, i love the little pouch .

So firstly, the cover - this is just a thing of beauty - i cant even. Its just something else. So - i suppose i should stop gushing and maybe talk a bit about the book.

Within the first few pages, i was crying. Miranda just has a way with words that kick you in the feels. We meet Phoebe & Sam. They are both setting out on their year long adventures, adventures they had promised themselves. Both their trains are delayed so on a whim, they go for coffee and their connection is instantaneous.

However, its a real one - but instead they decide they must carry on with their adventures. If they both feel the same in a year to the day - they will meet again.

We then follow them as they start out on their own journeys and i loved getting to know them both, i felt warmth for the pair. We discover their feelings, their lives and personalities. Their journey is something else but what i loved most about this book? The words.

I could picture every single place, every single morsel of food, every hideous postcard. They just connected with me and thats what i adored the most. My feelings were all over the place and i knew for me this would be an emotional journey especially with the tears so early on.

So with the nights drawing in, please take some time to sit down and get to know Phoebe and Sam.

This was just a bit ‘hmmmm’ for me. I never had the feeling of not wanting to put the book (kindle) down. I never felt engaged or connected with the characters. However, I would read this author again as the writing style/flow was enjoyable. I’m sorry for the negativity and grateful for the advanced copy.

Two very important areas for consideration in any book are grammar and research - no matter how good the story is, the reader will switch off if these two elements are not en pointe.
A reader will always visualise themselves in the scene, so it is important to get details correct and from the very first chapter, if you know St Pancras and have ever used Eurostar, you'll stumble with this book. Unfortunately, it wasn't something that could be ignored (such as a lack of continuity), and thousands upon thousands of people use Eurostar and St Pancras each week, so that's a lot of people who'll wince. That initial lack of reality set the tone for the rest of the book for me. Unfortunately, the layout of St Pancras wasn't the only sticking point as there were other anomalies (a single day of research would have offered some clarity) that made me feel very let down by author and editor.
The premise was better than the book, which was a light-hearted, long-distance romance.
NB I read an arc of the book and it is quite possible the final edit sorted out the issues.

Decent read, really enjoyed it. It wasn't a new concept but Dickinson certainly did it in her own, brilliant way. Great read.

Phoebe and Sam meet by chance at St Pancras station, just as they are about to head off in opposite directions on individual adventures. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but with their undeniable chemistry too strong to ignore, they pledge to meet in the same spot, 12 months from now if they both still feel the same.

The year sees both Phoebe and Sam go on their own journeys of self-discovery and acceptance, dealing with family issues, previous relationships and self-acceptance, all while trying to get to know each other at a distance with minimal contact.

A largely enjoyable read, however the love at first sight plot felt slightly far-fetched and Phoebe and Sam’s mis-communications as they tried to conduct a relationship via text message, based on only knowing each other for four hours was at times frustrating. Individually, the characters were likeable and their journey’s related, but as a pair they were a little infuriating! Still a nice happy ending!