I found this book utterly charming. I loved the meeting of Phoebe and Sam and their instant connection. When they parted and went their separate ways it was realistic that so much would be read into the communications that they had, because it’s very easy online to misread something and put your own interpretation into the words used.

I loved their individual journeys, particularly Sam’s search for his father. I also loved it when Phoebe met someone who paints stones. I have a friend who is a kindergarten teacher in the US who encourages her students to paint stones and leave them for others to find. She takes painted stones with her whenever she is travelling so that she can make an impact elsewhere, so this tied in perfectly with Phoebe’s experiences.

There were plenty of ups and downs with this book, as well as twists and turns and missed moments that will keep you guessing until the end. I really felt that this exquisite novel would make a wonderful movie, and hope that someone notices it and does just that.

Many thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

There is so much to say about this book but at the same time, I don't want to spoil a single second for you!

From the covers to the synopsis to every word in between, this book is gorgeous. Every single word is perfect, heartfelt and deliciously romantic. Sam and Phoebe are incredible characters, as are their friends and all the other supporting cast. Their relationship, as unexpected as it is, appears to be written in the stars, meant to be.

The way they meet, the way they part and each day in between just made my heart ache and soar in equal measure.

The settings we visit both in Scotland and various exotic locations around Europe are just swoon-worthy and dreamy. I adored the people that we met along the journey and I would love to have experiences like these, especially Phoebe's.

I genuinely read this book in 2 sittings as I just couldn't bear to part with Phee and Sam. I can't recommend it highly enough, it's a truly romantic story that needs to be enjoyed and talked about

DNF at 24%.

I liked the premise of this novel. Two people on the cusp of their own big adventure/voyage of self-discovery meet at St Pancras train station and strike up a conversation. Unbelievably they fall in love but decide to let fate decide, they will each go on their separate adventures and, if it was meant to be, they will meet again in 12 months time at the same place.

For me, the trouble was that I just didn't buy into the insta-lurve between Sam and Phoebe, I didn't really warm to either character or their romance and switching between two characters didn't really make for a cohesive reading experience. Having stopped and started the book twice I've regretfully decided it's not for me, no point in forcing myself to read a book if I'm not engaged.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This is one of those insta-connection stories, that is so thoughtful so genuine you cannot help but believe in it. Not only between Sam and Phoebe but also between the characters and the reader.

I did love visiting all the places that Phoebe travelled to and seeing Sam reconnect to his family home. But for me their separate travels dragged... as it was the anticipation of Sam and Phoebe meeting again after a year apart that kept me going.

This is, after all a love story with potential to go wrong. With a whole year apart, there is the issue of long distance, of meeting someone else and the simple point of maybe just changing their mind. There is actually so much potential for this book that I did not want it to end.

The Day We Meet Again is a treat of a book that you can not help falling in love with. And I certainly fell in love with this book. The Day We Meet Again  is filled with luscious moments, heartfelt emotions and gorgeous scenes that preventing me from putting it down.

Filled with anticipation, love and travel this is the perfect book.

I jumped with excitement when I received an invite to take part in the blog tour for ‘The Day We Meet Again’ Thank you to HQ Stories for the opportunity!

This modern day love story has been on my radar for months so I just couldn’t wait to dive in and meet Phoebe and Sam. They meet by chance at St Pancreas station as both of their trains are delayed, however they are both going in completely different directions. I was captivated from the moment they met and seeing their friendship blossom in the station. I even shed a tear when they agreed to part but promised each other they would meet again exactly a year later.

I felt like I was taken on both Phoebe and Sam’s year journey in so much detail, even though Sam was in Scotland and Phoebe was touring Europe. The format of alternating chapters for these beautiful characters was definitely a way of keeping me on my toes. The whole concept of will they or won’t they will keep you completely engrossed till the very last page! ❤️

Miranda’s narrative is mesmerising to the point I felt this story should totally be entitled to be made into a film! ‘The Day We Meet Again’ is about keeping faith in love and dealing with any challenges that life tries to throw at you. This has to be one of my favourite love stories and was totally worth the wait. Please go and discover this magnificent story for yourself! I give ‘The Day We Meet Again’ a stunning 5*/5* 😊

This is a light-hearted, easy read. I loved the start of this book with the love at first sight moment in the train station, but I then felt irritated by the decision for them to spend a year apart. When you have just met someone that you really really like, you just want to spend every waking moment with them. Who on earth would suggest spending a year apart – what a waste of your life. It just seemed a bit odd. Anyhow, I ploughed on, sometimes feeling a little exasperated with the two of them, wanting to bang their heads together. The middle bit of the book dragged on a little bit, but the ending was sweet (if a little predictable).

I have read a couple of books by Miranda Dickinson so jumped at the chance to grab this on Netgalley and then also bought the physical book to read, I couldn't resist the rose gold foiling! How pretty does it look?

We follow Phoebe and Sam who meet at St Pancras station on a day when they are both setting off for a year of new adventures. It's a case of love at first sight and both agree to go their separate ways but meet in a year if they still feel the same about each other.

The book is written in three different parts, the first is their initial meeting, the second covers their year apart, and the third part is their return to England and their potential meeting.

I live for a love at first sight moment, it can make an interesting story. I did find the second part a little slow, with alternating chapters between Sam and Phoebe, I found myself wishing their year away until they were hopefully reunited. I didn't feel as much of a connection with either of them as I thought I would. At times I just wanted to bash their heads together from their daft decisions, but I guess their imperfections made them all the more relatable and human. Who wants a perfect character?

That said, the third part was a great read. I enjoyed how everything was played out and the few surprises that took place.

This is an enjoyable and cute love story. Great if you are looking for something lighter to read. Another of Dickinson's books I have enjoyed.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A feel good book easy to read especially as I was on a beach relaxing at the time. characters were well defined but the plot a bit less so. Only a minimum of research would have put a London to Edinburgh train at Kings Cross as I see other reviewers have pointed out.

This is a feel good romance in which delays to trains at leads to unexpected heartache.
Sam and Phoebe have plans – he is going to Scotland to find his family; she is taking a tear out to travel and find herself. When they meet the attraction is instantaneous but as circumstances force them apart they agree to meet one year later, same time, same place.
Two stories intertwined with breath taking scenery, engaging characters and hope of a future together.

Phoebe and Sam meet by the Betjeman statue in a very crowded St Pancras station in London when all the trains have been delayed for hours. They feel an immediate spark between them, slipping easily into conversation as though they have known each other for years. The snag is that both are about to head off on grand adventures which will see them apart for a year. Despite only knowing each other a few hours, they sense that they are just right for each other and agree to meet in the same place exactly a year on.

‘We’ll meet again at St Pancras station, a year from today. If we’re meant to be together, we’ll both be there. If we’re not, it was never meant to be . . .’

Oh how I loved the part of the book where Sam and Phoebe meet. It was just so romantic, the idea of them falling in love at first sight and feeling that strong connection so immediately just had me melting. I also loved their agreement - if it was meant to be, it would all work out for them. While they were apart, they agreed only to contact each other once a month. Well, that didn't last long and I did so enjoy their text messages as they began to get to know each other more.

Sam was off to Mull for a year, the island where he was born, and part of what he wanted to achieve on his year out was to try to find out what had happened to his family way back when he was little. This is a place like many island communities where everyone knows everyone and Sam is sure that he will be able to uncover the mystery. I don't want to say too much about that so as not to spoil the plot, but will say it was quite an emotional journey that ends up bringing him right here to Edinburgh. It has been a long time since I have been to Mull but after reading Miranda Dickinson's descriptions of the island, it's very tempting to hop on a train myself and find a wee pub with a cosy fire and some folk musicians playing. And maybe get snowed as happens at one point although admittedly that's not likely this fine Autumn day!

Phoebe's journey was rather more adventurous as she was spending a whole year travelling and working in Europe. This was a real challenge for her, and one many of her friends thought she wouldn't have the courage to do but she proved them wrong. It sounded like a great way to spend a year but also a bit scary. Her job restocking a library in Italy sounded idyllic. I liked the way that Phoebe seemed to grow more confident with each challenge she faced until one which just proved too much - I'll say no more!

The author managed to keep up the whole 'will they, won't they' idea throughout the book, throwing in a few surprises along the way. I do feel that this would make a fantastic film, the kind that would have starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan when they were younger. It's a gorgeously romantic story to warm your heart and make you believe in the possibility of love at first sight.

The story between Phoebe and Sam starts at St Pancras station, when they accidentally bump into each other, and found out love at first sight does actually exist, but they both have to leave for a year! Sam is going to Scotland to find information about his father and find out where he lives/or if he is still alive . 
Phoebe is going travelling to Paris and Italy to help find herself and gain confidence. When the 12 months are up, will Phoebe and Sam arrive back into St Pancras, and meet up? Or will someone end up with heartbreak?
It took me a while to get into this book, as I was only interested in Phoebe’s travels (sorry Sam!), however I still got annoyed how attached they got to each other even thought they have only met once!. 
The Last 40% of the book, I got really into and was racing to see what happened at the ending, and I wasn’t disappointed. I would really recommend reading/going to buy the book This book is perfect if you read One Day in December!

Two and a half star rating.
Train troubles take strangers Sam and Phoebe on a trip of a lifetime. A frothy, chic lit kind of a story. What I can’t get round is why someone who lives in London would be going to Scotland from St Pancras when literally just across the road is Kings Cross station and a direct train service - doesn’t make much sense! Then again, neither do the actions of this pair who were pretty tiresome to say the least, as we “chuffed” along to the end. I’d expected far more from this book, so it was quite a disappointment. The idea was great and I loved the description and the way it was written, but it all fell a little flat in my opinion.

The Day We Meet Again by Miranda Dickinson is a beautiful contemporary love story that will enchant from the start.
Do you believe in love at first sight? A love that blossoms and takes over your whole life is a beautiful sight to see. “It feels… like my world just exploded into colour.” Due to Miranda Dickinson’s ability to weave her words, the reader ‘feels’ enveloped in an atmosphere of love. We can sense the depth of feeling and feel the invisible tie that binds.
The whole novel is beautifully written. The reader feels part of the action as we get caught up in the emotions.
The novel is so much more than just a love story. It is an exploration of roots. A character wants to know if they are a product of their genes or their upbringing. We all want to know where we come from. “Where you come from is rooted deep within.” We are not our parents. “You’re not him… you don’t have to repeat [his] mistakes.” We are unique and not destined to repeat the sins of our fathers.
The past may be a cruel place. Life deals blows. Trust is hard to come by. Fear not faith rules lives. Fear prevents us from living fully. We are alive but only going through the emotions. We need to take a risk and learn to trust again. “Where love is, hope is there too.”
Miranda Dickinson masterfully uses her words to paint scenes. The novel is in two halves – on Mull and in Edinburgh, and travelling through Europe. These two contrasting locations spell freedom in contrast to stifling London.
The novel is written in the first person from the points of view of both Sam and Phoebe. Their voices alternate in the chapters. We come to know them intimately. They are both realistic and likable. The dialogue flows effortlessly between them.
I adored The Day We Meet Again. Love oozed from the pages, swirling around me. This was my first book by Miranda Dickinson but I shall be hunting out more.
I want to leave you with my favourite quote:
“Kindness has power and your words have the potential to change the world.”
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

A chance meeting at Sir John Betjeman's statue in St Pancras station seems serendipitous, but Sam is on his way to the Scottish Isles and Phoebe is off to France for the trip of a lifetime. Both are searching for something, their journeys more emotional than geographic, but something happens at the station, but will it have a happy ending?

The two main characters are lovely, but also frustrating, they both have emotional damage, and anxiety, which in some ways increases as the story progresses. The setting and cast of characters for their travelogue is wonderful and gives the story authenticity and depth, as they start to realise the true purpose of their year away from their everyday lives.

The twist stops this story from being predictable. The last part of the book shows how the couple have developed emotionally but is it enough for them to live fulfilled lives?

A story of self-discovery, friendship and love, with just a hint of magic.

I received a copy of this book from HQ in return for an honest review.

This is a book that I could imagine as a Netflix romcom that I'd put on for background noise but secretly love.

Sam and Phoebe meet by chance at St Pancras station when their trains are delayed. Sam is going to the Isle of Mull in search of his dad and Phoebe is spending a year between France and Italy. They get to know each other well in a few hours and agree to meet back at St Pancras in a years time, once they've done what they've set out to do.

With most romance books, I always need to suspend belief and just go with the cheesiness. I love the characters of Sam and Phoebe and their individual stories of their adventures during that year are really well written but it seems so long. When the year is up, it feels like everything is a little rushed and how the story goes in the last 30% of the book irked me a bit.

When I started this I had a feeling it was going to be a cringey meet-cute story but it wasn’t, i felt like it went on a bit but it wasn’t cringey like I expected. I loved how after Phoebe and Sam met they didn’t give up on their individual plans and continued with their journeys and how they both sent postcards to each other on their journeys. I loved everyone Phoebe met on her journey and I particularly loved the pebble idea, such a lovely way to spread joy and leave a little message for people to brighten their days. I think that’s something I may get do in the future so thank you Miranda for the idea. Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this, I enjoyed it even though I thought I wasn’t going to 😂.

Good escapism! I found the descriptions of places fantastic; evocative without being overly described. Fairly predictable love story with a great premise. Can love at first sight last a year with little contact? Lovely descriptions of minor characters, finely drawn but so realistic. I really enjoyed the idea of the pebble painting. Sunny afternoon on the beach read.

32 year old Phoebe Jones is off on a European adventure, travelling for a year. She’s having second thoughts which are only made stronger by the delay of all trains at St Pancras. Sam Mullins doesn’t do complications and he’s taking a year to go back to his childhood home on the Island of Mull. They have an instant connection and share as much as they can about each other while waiting to go their separate ways. Even if you don’t believe in fate you will believe that this was meant to be. 🙂

I loved both narrations and was engrossed in their separate lives as they learn about themselves, where they belong and life. Phoebe making new friends and experiencing the life of a local in the places that she stays and Sam on his quest to find out more about his childhood really is compelling. Phoebe’s burgeoning confidence is awesome! During the first half of the story I think I identified more with her purely because Sam had his barriers up and wouldn’t let us in.

The settings feel so real. I’ve been taken to Montmarte, Rome and Puglia with Phoebe. Sam has taken me to Edinburgh, Scotland and the Island of Mull. With both, Cornwall and London. What an itinerary!

So I’m reading along, absorbed in their lives when bang! Woah. I didn’t see that coming. One decision really does change everything. Such an emotional read for the rest of the story. I wasn’t really sure where Miranda Dickinson was taking us. But I had quite a few tears. And what a tense run up to the ending! Totally wrung out emotionally and a sobbing wreck at the final scene. Perfection.

So much to love in this story but especially:

The gift from Luc and Tobi and how it is used
Square Jehan-Rictus and the moment of epiphany
The gift from Giana and the effect it has
The musical/creative theme

The Day We Meet Again isn’t your usual will they/won’t they romance. There’s so much to experience on this romantic adventure that you don’t want to miss. Highly recommended.

Loved this book, told from the perspective of both Sam and Phoebe, I adored the characters and felt like I was with them the whole way through the book. Highly recommend

This would probably be a good choice for hardcore romance fans, but not enough layers, depth or conflict for me, unfortunately.