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The heartwarming rom-com from the Sunday Times bestseller
When love strikes a chord, it's time to face the music . A beautiful reissue of the sparkling rom-com from Sunday Times bestseller Carole Matthews

The funny, uplifting novel from the Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestseller
Fern has the voice of an angel but as an underpaid barmaid and pub singer, she's going nowhere fast. Then she enters the TV talent show Fame Game and this could be her big break. But then, things are never that simple.

Evan David's exquisite tones have enthralled opera buffs throughout the world. Everyone around him panders to his every need but what he really needs now is a break - from everything.

Two worlds collide when Fern becomes Evan's assistant and neither is prepared for the dramatic effect they have on each other. Something happens when they're together, and it's more than just music .

Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:

'A gorgeous novel that will delight'
KATIE FFORDE

'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'
MILLY JOHNSON

'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'
CATHY BRAMLEY

'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'
TRISHA ASHLEY

'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'
SARAH MORGAN

'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'
MIKE GAYLE

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