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Star-Crossed

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‘I loved this completely. This is a bright, brilliant, joyful love story that spreads into the size of a small town, with its chorus of voices and old homes and childhoods and gossips. A total triumph.' Josie Silver, bestselling author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER

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A gloriously feel-good romantic comedy about good friends, true love and all the signs of the zodiac, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes.

Destiny doesn't happen by accident . . .

When Justine Carmichael (Sagittarius, aspiring journalist and sceptic) bumps into her teenage crush Nick Jordan (Aquarius, struggling actor and true believer) it could be by chance. Or it could be written in the stars.

Justine works at the Alexandria Park Star - and Nick, she now learns, relies on the magazine's astrology column to guide him in life.

Looking for a way to get Nick’s attention, Justine has the idea of making a few small alterations to the horoscope for Aquarius before it goes to print.

After all, it’s only the stars. What could possibly go wrong?

Critics Review

Smart, compelling and different.

Daily Mail
The very definition of feel-good
Red Magazine
A beautiful, uplifting book full of humour and humanity, and sprinkled with enough magic that I finished it hoping that we are all, even if only a little bit, at the mercy of the stars.
Cressida McLaughlin, bestselling author of The House of Birds and Butterflies
If you loved David Nicholls’ One Day, go out and buy this now
Herald Sun
The funny, clever, big-hearted love story of the year. Brilliant!
Heather Rose, bestselling author of The Museum of Modern Love
You don’t need to care a thing about astrology to find Star-Crossed a five-star delight. A sharp, funny and irresistible rom com.
Lisa Gabriele, bestselling author of The Winters
This playful, big-hearted and witty debut will not only keep readers engaged, but make them wonder about the interplay of destiny, decisions and pure luck (with a little stardust thrown in).
Shelf Awareness
[A] romantic and warmly humorous novel
Courier Mail
This fresh, romantic comedy by Minnie Darke has been described as Marian Keyes meets Love Actually, and is a perfect Sunday afternoon read.
Family Circle
A delightfully easy read . . . charming
Evening Standard
Author Minnie Darke
Narrator Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
Duration 13 hours and 47 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781473580770
Format Audiobook
Publisher Transworld
Genre Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance
Availability GB, IE

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