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This Time Next Year: 2021's most heartwarming love story Paperback – 3 November 2020

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An epic love story about two people born in the same place at the same time, who take thirty years to find each other. Perfect for fans of Love, Actually and One Day in December

The instant New York Times bestseller adored by readers around the world! Curl up with the refreshingly romantic and unputdownable rom-com which has everyone falling head over heels...

Get ready to fall for this year's most extraordinary love story

Quinn and Minnie are born on New Year's Eve, in the same hospital, one minute apart.

Their lives may begin together, but their worlds couldn't be more different.

Thirty years later they find themselves together again in the same place, at the same time.

What if fate is trying to bring them together?

Maybe it's time to take a chance on love...
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'Heart-warming and unashamedly romantic' RUTH JONES

'Sparkling and uplifting' MHAIRI MCFARLANE

'Every page of this book is perfect' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN

'Swooningly romantic...I didn't want to put it down' KIRSTY GREENWOOD

'I absolutely loved This Time Next Year...so funny and sad and brilliant on love, friendship and family. Plus it contains the finest comedic airport security scene since spinal tap' TOM ELLEN

'A beautiful debut full of heart, soul and serendipity with characters you can't help but fall in love with.' ALEX BROWN

'This Time Next Year will make you laugh, cry and keep reading long into the night - it's the escapist read everyone needs right now.' HOLLY MARTIN

'A funny, pull-at-your-heartstrings read, this is the perfect companion for curling up with hot chocolate and a blanket. Unashamedly romantic and packed full of holiday sparkle, it's a hug in book form.' JOSIE SILVER

Readers are falling in love with This Time Next Year-

'I loved every moment ... It's so clever and intricate and I adored it.'

'This is a book that I will definitely be re-reading... I fell in love with the characters.'

'This Time Next Year is utterly refreshing. Filled with love (a little lust) and laughter.'

'I completely loved this book! Blissfully indulgent on the romance ... I loved the writing'

'I was smitten with this story from the first chapter.'

'The book you're looking for!!'

'I enjoyed this beautiful and romantic story. The plot was well crafted and the characters were people I could relate to and empathise with. Definitely recommended.'

'The characters were great and I was sad to finish the book as I would no longer be spending time in their company. The story is lovely and also believable, I will be recommending this book to all my friends.'

'You'll start the book because it sounds cute, you'll keep reading it because the plot keeps unfolding and not once does it stand still or stagnate and you'll re-read it because you love all the people encapsulated within the pages so much.'

'This book is delightful. It's a big hug; a hot chocolate; your favourite onesie, all rolled into one.'

'I would really recommend this to anyone that really does believe in fate, enjoys proposals from a knight on a unicorn and knows that love will always win.'

'I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.'

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Publisher : ARROW LTD - MASS MARKET (3 November 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1787464946
ISBN-13 : 978-1787464940
Dimensions : 13 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 72,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 5,330 in Holiday Romance
- 10,181 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
- 14,795 in Romantic Comedy (Books)

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This was a truly wonderful read and once I started I couldn't put it down[...] The writing was absolutely perfect and I will definitely by looking out for more by this author[...] This is definitely a contender for my Book of the Year list, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this! ― Stardust Book Reviews

It was so refreshing to read a book that contained enough humour to make me laugh out loud more times than I have in a while. I thought that the storyline was pure fun, pure indulgence and pure escapism [...] I have a very strong feeling that Sophie Cousens' novel is going to soar and, if an author can create a unique and hilarious love story that just keeps on giving, I absolutely cannot wait to see how Cousens' puts her own individual spin on other novels in the future. ― BlogLovin

We adored this funny and heart-warming romance! ― Take A Break

Grab the tissues and snuggle up for a real feel-good rom-com ― IW Radio

This instant mood-lifteris a refreshing take on the boy-meets-girl tale ― Woman's Weekly

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SandraD

Slow, but gains momentum and finally gets there

Reviewed in Australia on 3 January 2021

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There's a difference in English vs American love stories - they're slightly more tortured and tormented; more angst; less hot and heavy; and they take the long drawn out route to get to their HEA. This book didn't give an indication of the local setting, so you don't know until you start reading. And it was a slow start. Minnie's story for me was an interesting journey with a quirky backstory. Her attitude at times was a bit draining and her not wanting Quinn's advice or his help in her 11th hour of need was frustrating as hell and lost me as a supporter, especially as it affected Leila and others as well. Thankfully at around the 89% mark, she (and her mother) finally turn their lives around, which was refreshing, albeit, a long time in the making, so the last 10% was enjoyable but ended too soon. I was waiting the whole book for Minnie and Quinn to finally connect the dots and see that their lives had crisscrossed several times, but sadly, only one of these were mentioned quickly on the last page. Leila her BFF, was delightful. With crazy hair and a crazy wardrobe, she has the loud and proud personality to pull it off. She is a positive influence on dowdy-ho hum Minnie and keeps her from wallowing from the safety of her home alone, especially at New Years.
More editing is required unfortunately.

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Tara Stewart

I won’t forget this gem for a long while!

Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2021

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4.5

This book was recommended to me by two friends and because I have a huge gaping hole in my life due to no new Mhairi, Lia or Marian books to read, I hunted it down right away. I am very happy to say I loved it.

It wasn’t predominately a romance and there is a skill that Cousens has (yay!), just like my other favourite authors (mentioned above) that makes me care about ALL of the characters—their stumbles and moments of triumph. I was a puddle of emotions at times.

Don't get me wrong I adored this as a romance too. It was everything I could ask for. I felt so much energy between these two and it was delivered so deliciously in small bites—the very last moment made all of my wishes come true

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SLC

Sweet holiday season romance.

Reviewed in Australia on 20 December 2020

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As with any Romcom it is predictable but an entertaining read without being too sappy. Likeable characters and an enjoyable structure.

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My ultimate feel good book

Reviewed in Australia on 1 August 2020

Oh I loved this gentle romcom book, it had me smiling many times the way through.
Minnie has always hated New Years Eve, somehow she feels its jinxed maybe because she was a minute too late to be first the baby born in the nineties in a local competition and then her mother’s favourite name Quinn was given to that very baby. She instead became Minnie Cooper and has always been told by her Mum that things wouldn’t have happened to a Quinn Cooper.
What happens when she meets the Quinn who ‘stole’ her name?
This was such a feel good novel for me and I loved seeing Minnie’s growth throughout the story. Even though we could tell Minnie’s Mum loved her, I could totally understand why Minnie didn’t have much self confidence. Thank goodness for her best friend Lelia.
Interspersed at the start of some chapters the book has some sliding door moments when Minnie and Quinn actually met on the dreaded New Years Eve without them knowing over the past number of years. It did take one of two of these moments, to get into that groove.
This had all the hallmarks of a romcom I love, supportive friends, quirky characters, funny moments, some snarkiness and the realisation that someone means more than you than you thought.
Read in two sittings.
Thankyou to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy to read.

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A fun read

Reviewed in Australia on 17 August 2020

3.5 stars for me

This was a sweet read and while I enjoyed Minnie and Quinn and their complicated path to their HEA I didn’t feel connected to their story. I loved the blurb and the story followed it but I just wanted more. I liked the banter and the backstory with the mums was a great twist. I will definitely give this author another try.

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Laura

Loved it!

Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2020

The true strength of This Time Next Year is the characters. Quinn and Minnie are flawed, relatable and grounded. Add to them a colourful cast of secondary characters and you've got yourself a great read.

This book felt like a warm hug, it captivated me and I was unable to put it down. You follow Quinn and Minnie's lives over the course of a year; there is laughter, let downs and great triumphs. This was an absolute pleasure to read and I can't wait to see more from Sophie Cousens.

I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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L Jones

Wonderful, refreshing read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2020

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I loved every moment of reading This Time Next Year. I kept expecting Davina McCall at any given moment. This was such a wonderful, refreshing read. Neither Minnie nor Quinn were the type of characters I typically come across in books but now they are all I want to read.

I just loved that these characters didn’t meet and fall straight into bed together. I have authors I can count on when that is the type of story I’m looking for. Sophie is clearly the type of author that is going to bring me touching, human, realistic characters and I’m here for it.

I often like books that keep me on my toes with shock after shock factor but in the last couple of years I’ve found myself really enjoying these books that take their time, with characters that grow like climbing roses.

This book is told over the period of a year but also a few decades. It’s so clever and intricate and I adored it. I completely loved how everything came full circle in the most lovely way. I already know this a book I will reread and it will be awesome to do so knowing what I know now.

Thank you Sophie for such a wonderful book just when it was most needed.

Where do you want to be this time next year?

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Win

Do buy this! Minor spoilers in this review

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2020

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I'm leaving this review for those folks suspicious of glowing 5 star reviews (like myself). Nothing against folks who give 5 stars to nearly everything they read and use loads of superlatives. But it makes me suspicious, so I always look for the 3 and 4 stars for the "truth" if you know what I mean...

What a debut novel! Goodness me, Sophie can write!

The characters were all phenomenally well written, full of flaws and charm and growth! Ah to be human and learn from your mistakes and to better yourself in the process - every single one of them! Even the ex-gf that was supposed to be a "bitch" was an interesting 3d character - rather than just the bitch! Well, both exes actually!

This book is for folks that like slow burn with a big serving of character development & growth. Also, to those that like their romance with tons of sex, this isn't for you. It's a very sweet story and you don't need the sex to sell their relationship and love.

Also although not the same, it did remind me, slightly, of One Day in December - and not just because they are both set in London.

Anyway, truly loved these characters - they warmed my heart! Even the weirdos! Haha

Hope you buy it and enjoy it as much as I did! I know I used a few superlatives myself but they were truly warranted - the plethora of exclamation points were not, they were me in my natural bubbly state trying to convince you ;)

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JJW

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2020

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I read ‘This Time Next Year’ in one sitting, and absolutely loved it. It’s a classic RomCom (a properly funny one) and the plot really zips along, but it also has real depth and originality that make it an unusually excellent read. Both the heroine Minnie and the hero Quinn have stuff to work out before they get their happy ending, and the events and emotions that propel the story feel real and and complex. There’s a delightful array of characters alongside Minnie and Quinn (special shout out to Clive) and some really quirky vignettes where the author sums up characters in an unusual and insightful way. I also loved Minnie’s relationship with her best friend Leila - their friendship felt like a love story too.

I’d love to read more by Sophie Cousens, and in the meantime will be recommending ‘This Time Next Year’ to anyone looking for a hilarious, moving, memorable and engaging book.

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Kennedy 85

A fresh funny rom com with heart - I need to see the movie version!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2020

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I was smitten with this story from the first chapter. I loved the banter between Quinn and Minnie, and the writing felt fresh and funny. I love rom coms that while funny, also have a little more to them and this felt like a book with something to say. It touched on themes of responsibility to family, mental health, and self belief. The cast of secondary characters was wonderful, everyone needs a Leila in their life and I can’t wait for someone to make this into a movie. Richard Curtis take note. Five stars.

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Lisa

This time next year ... I will have completely forgotten about this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2020

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I was looking forward to reading this book as I liked the premise. However, it’s just ok and nothing new or remarkable. It was billed as a ‘hilarious, laugh out loud’ book but in reality I didn’t find any of the very obvious, pantomime style jokes that funny. As an example - there’s a hammed up scene where the main character’s best friend has bought her a vibrator for her birthday and she gets pulled over in the airport for having it in her bag ... I mean, hilarious! I also found Quinn thoroughly obnoxious and not worthy of Minnie’s attention, as a friend or love interest, which is fairly critical given it’s the main thread of the story. The group of friends at Minnie’s pie company ‘no hard fillings’ didn’t really work for me either - couldn’t see why such a mixed bunch would be friends with seemingly very little in common between them or even basic knowledge of each other’s personal lives. Minnie’s mum was also a very annoying character - I would suggest her negative attitude and way she speaks to her daughter is verging on psychological abuse!

And to top it all off, there’s a you’re / your error on page 122 of the kindle version (‘you’re brother’s buying’) which is pretty poor given the reviews I’m sure this must have gone through.

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