Winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2022. A gorgeous love story that will restore your faith in humanity

Lisa was a professional astronomer: a stargazer. And when she gazed at her husband Alex, she saw that behind his tough exterior was a man full of love.

Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But when Lisa dies suddenly, their universe is shattered.

Then Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because of her. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to find his way back to love, and to hope. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars…

Praise for Dani Atkins:

‘A captivating story that packs an emotional punch’ Heidi Swain

‘Beautifully written… A simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting tale of love, loss and sacrifice’ Heat

‘Atkins writes with immediacy and compassion’ Mail on Sunday

‘Powerful. Ruthlessly honest. Hauntingly moving… Intense and emotional, I loved every moment of it’ Kate Furnivall

‘A stunning, heartfelt story of fierce maternal love, sacrifice and second chances’ Alice Peterson