Hopeless Romantics: right person, wrong time: the second-chance contemporary romance for summer 2026

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Ever wondered if one choice, one weekend and one person can change everything? Writer Tess has always been accused of being overly romantic by her best friend Carys.And when they m eet cheerful stranger Spencer and his more reserved wingman Ryan on the sleeper train to a wedding, Carys is all-in with the shared champagne while Tess holds back. Yet there’s a jolt of attraction between her and Ryan that Tess can’t ignore – a sense of recognition that feels real.As the weekend unfolds, with a twist that nobody saw coming, she asks herself – how do you know when it’s your life-changing moment? Show more