‘A total triumph’, ‘Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once’, ‘Highly recommended’*The Independent best ‘never-too-late’ story of 2021, and one of the 8 best uplifting books of the year*IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO BE LOVED?’Wonderful . . . An utter treat’ KATE MOSSE’A heartfelt coming-of-age story . . . Remarkable’ LAURIE FRANKEL, New York Times bestselling author ‘A heart-warming, joyous love story – original, hopeful and totally charming’ ADELE PARKS ‘I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough’ LORRAINE KELLY’Albert is one of the most endearing characters I’ve met in a long time . . . Proof that it’s never too late to find a happy ending’ SUSAN WIGGS, New York Times bestselling author’A bright, clear, sharply intelligent writer’ JENNY COLGAN’Will put a smile on everyone’s face . . . A great big hug of a book!’ – MICHAEL BALL, Radio 2 ‘Wonderful. Written with such a good heart