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Star-Crossed

A delicious romantic comedy about good friends, true love and all the signs of the Zodiac. Why rely on fate when you can rewrite the stars?

I loved this completely. 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, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER

Smart, compelling and different.

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

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).

This fresh, romantic comedy by Minnie Darke has been described as Marian Keyes meets Love Actually, and is a perfect Sunday afternoon read.

A delightfully easy read . . . charming

Minnie Darke lives in Hobart, Tasmania with her husband and three children. Her first novel Star-crossed has now been sold to over 30 territories across the world, and is about to be made into a six-part limited TV series.

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'I loved this completely. A bright, brilliant, joyful love story... A total triumph.' 
Josie Silver, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER 
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Justine and Nick are meant to be. 
 He just doesn’t know it yet… 
 
When Justine Carmichael bumps into her teenage crush, Nick Jordan, she knows she can’t leave her future happiness to chance. This time, she’s going to give fate a helping hand. 
 
 An aspiring journalist on a local paper, she knows Nick always reads his horoscope. So she can’t see any harm in making a few alterations to Aquarius over the next few weeks… 
 
 After all, Justine doesn’t really believe in the stars, it’s only a bit of fun. 
 
 What could possibly go wrong? 
 
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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.

Minnie Darke

A sweet and engaging tale that will warm even the most cynical heart.

I loved this completely. A bright, brilliant, joyful love story.

Josie Silver, author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER on STAR-CROSSED

The beautiful and romantic new book from the author of Star-Crossed

A feel-good romance by the author of Star-crossed, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes. 
 
Arie and Diana were destined to be together. 
 
Arie falls for Diana in a heartbeat. Their love creates a life for them, a marriage and a home. Pianist Diana wants to capture this in a song for Arie. 
 
But that’s not where the story ends… 
 
After Diana debuts their song to a room full of strangers, tragedy strikes and Arie never gets to hear it. 
 
There’s still a verse to come. 
 
Diana’s melody lives beyond her and the lost love song begins to find its way back home. Can it help Arie to find new hope, and a new love? 
 
 Readers love Minnie Darke 
'Witty, mischievous and intelligent... if you enjoy Marian Keyes or Mhairi McFarlane, you'll enjoy this. 
'A clever and witty comedy' 
'Warm, funny, addictive, I couldn’t put it down.' 
'A smart and funny novel' 
'Beautifully written with warmth and wit... a truly delightful read.' 
'Uplifting, romantic and fabulous... I loved this charming book.'

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