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?

“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, bestselling author of The Guilty One and Good Bad Love.

“Busy mum, Cora has a guilty conscience over her husband’s death. Grieving daughter Fran is rebelling, while son Luke is silently falling apart. Enter Jacob, whose appearance brings joy but also pours oil on troubled waters. A poignant story.” –Woman’s Weekly.

“One of the most lyrical, magical, romantic stories I’ve read for a long time.” –Annabel & Grace.

“[A] heart-wrenching romance of near misses” –The Sunday Post.

“A touching, deftly written story about chance encounters, mothers and daughters, love and loss, identity… and finding our place in the world.” -Ella Allbright (aka Nikki Moore), author of The Last Charm and The Charm Bracelet.

“I raced through this sweet, emotionally satisfying romcom. After a chance encounter with a handsome Good Samaritan who rescues her drunk daughter Fran, widow Cora’s life is turned upside down. The only problem is that he’s 12 years younger than her – and Fran has also fallen for him…” -Joanne Finney, Good Housekeeping.

“A story of love, longings, secrets and forgiveness. The Central Line takes us on an urban journey filled with hope and possibilities.” -Nadia Marks, author of Among the Lemon Trees.

“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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York, Welcome to My World and It Started with a Kiss.

“This was a gorgeous read. I loved the beautifully relatable characters and the raw emotion. A really unforgettable, pull-at-the-heartstrings story!” -Jo Lovett, author of The House Swap and Just Friends.

“The Central Line was such 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, author of The Kissing Booth and Love, Locked Down.

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