Perfect for fans of One Day in December and Notting Hill, this is an unforgettable love story about sliding doors and chance encounters by the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author.
'I raced through this sweet, emotionally satisfying rom-com' Good Housekeeping

'I was enamoured with this story' Prima
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What if you've already crossed paths with the love of your life?
Cora and Jacob live in London's vast metropolis; he at one end of the Central Line, she at the other.

Their paths have crossed a thousand times without them knowing.

When a chance encounter on the underground brings them together, it seems they're destined to fall in love.

But although they live in the same city, their worlds are miles apart.

Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. And as events begin to divide them, they start to wonder:

Are they meant to be together, or were they never meant to meet?
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Readers are falling in love with Saskia Sarginson's novels . . .
'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping

'Intensely romantic' Sunday Mirror

'A wonderful, heart-tugging romance' Prima

'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' Sun

'A gorgeous story of what-ifs and maybes' Miranda Dickinson

'Heartbreaking' Bella

'Timeless and moving' Holly Miller

'So much more than a love story' Lisa Ballantyne

'Have tissues to hand' Best

'Touching, deftly written' Ella Allbright

About the Author

Saskia Sarginson was awarded a distinction in her MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway after a BA in English Literature from Cambridge University and a BA in Fashion Design & Communications. Before becoming a full-time author, Saskia's writing experience included being a health and beauty editor on women's magazines, a ghost writer for the BBC and Harper Collins and copy-writing and script editing.

Saskia lives in south London with her partner and four children.

Reviews
I raced through this sweet, emotionally satisfying rom-com * Good Housekeeping *
I was enamoured with this story * Prima *
[A] heart-wrenching romance of near misses * Sunday Post *
A poignant story * Woman's Weekly *
One of the most lyrical, magical, romantic love stories I've read for a long time . . . I defy anyone to read this without a lump in their throat and a tear in their eye. Truly a wonderfully romantic read * Annabel & Grace magazine *
A gorgeous story of what-ifs and maybes, The Central Line is fresh, modern and utterly relatable. Saskia Sarginson writes with wisdom, humour and pin-sharp insight into human nature and the power of hope. An achingly wonderful love letter to seizing the day, this is the love story you will remember from 2022 -- Miranda Dickinson, the Sunday Times bestselling author
A warm and cosy read, with characters you can't help but root for and feel for. A gorgeous blend of family dynamics and dizzying new romances, it's truly transportive. -- Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth
So much more than a love story, this engrossing novel about guilt, trust and the secrets we keep will stay with me for a long time -- Lisa Ballantyne
A gorgeous read. I loved the beautifully relatable characters and the raw emotion. A really unforgettable, pull-at-the-heartstrings story! -- Jo Lovett
A touching, deftly written story about chance encounters, mothers and daughters, love and loss, identity... and finding our place in the world. -- Ella Allbright
A wonderful story of love, family and second chances. Full of heart, humour and will-they-won't-they? moments. A gem - I loved it -- Eleni Kyriacou
A story of love, longings, secrets and forgiveness. The Central Line takes us on an urban journey filled with hope and possibilities -- Nadia Marks
Praise for Saskia Sarginson's other novels:
With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses * Good Housekeeping *
Intensely romantic * Sunday Mirror *
A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises * Sun *
A wonderful, heart-tugging romance * Prima *
An unforgettable story about once-in-a-lifetime love. A heartfelt and emotional depiction of two people thrown together by destiny then torn apart by circumstance. Powerful, timeless and moving - I loved it -- Holly Miller



Book Information
ISBN 9780349428710
Author Saskia Sarginson
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Piatkus Books
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 124mm * 28mm