The Minute I Saw You

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I was hooked almost immediately and loved the blatant initial chemistry between Hannah and Sonny in their first meeting and was as confused as Hannah when a couple of weeks later he was like a different person.

When I first went to live with my aunt and uncle, it took a lot of coaxing to get me to open up, while Charles could’ve talked the hind legs off a donkey. June was quieter, more willing to embrace the silence. I feel a pain, missing her – she was very comfortable to be around, a soothing, calming soul who always made me feel safe. But it was Charles who challenged me, who encouraged me out of my shell and who helped me to rediscover my voice and the confidence I���d had…’ The author seems to be renowned for her emotional, heartwarming and poignant romantic fiction and “The Minute I Saw You” is no exception. It was a pleasure to read a romance that was clean and didn’t involve adult scenes and I especially liked, that the story covered a budding relationship without the physical side. The Minute I Saw You takes the reader directly into the lives of Hannah and Sonny. When these two lost souls meet, the connection is immediate and strong. What was meant to be a no strings attached style romance, turns into something much more poignant. Despite both parties resisting any form of a relationship due to a whole host of personal baggage, life works in mysterious ways and it transforms this potential couple’s outlook on love. When Sonny is faced with some devastating news, he makes some adjustments to his life. This change results in a different kind of connection between Sonny and Hannah. They discover the true value of friendship and support. Despite the obvious level of attraction that simmers between them, they learn to connect on a different level. Along the way, this couple confront their personal demons, difficult pasts and they learn to trust again. But are they ready to let love into their lives? I enjoyed watching Hannah and Sonny get close, seeing their friendship grow and evolve throughout (without them realising how close they were actually getting). I loved the rest of the additional characters – Bertie for one will having you laughing but Matilda and Archie will prove extra special too. Wow Wow Wow! This was classic Toon and I absolutely loved it. If I had a spare 5 minutes of listening time then I took it, I hated having to put it down and step away from Hannah and Sonny.I always know I can tryst a book by Paige Toon to give me some escapism!... Hannah and Sonny's relationship is gorgeously flirty and the whole book is uplifting, touching and romantic while hitting some pretty big topics. I'm sad it's over!... This was a pure delight to read.' GIOVANNA FLETCHER, Sunday Times bestselling author of Some Kind of Wonderful THIS.BOOK.WAS.AMAZING!!! It has been a while since I read a romance book that I felt was impossible to put down and totally transport me, but The Minute I Saw You was everything I look for in a five star read!

Worldwide bestselling author Paige Toon, has more than a dozen published novels behind her but unfortunately I hadn’t yet read one, so I was keen to read one of her books after hearing such good things about her stories. “The Minute I saw You” is her latest novel and aptly named for its unique optometry theme. I’m so pleased I read this book, as although it’s no denying a romance, the powerful emotional themes running through it, makes this story so much more. I’ve never read a book which focuses on one of the issues covered and I was without doubt, caught out by the revelation of it. It broke my heart to read in places and I really can’t imagine how Hannah and her parents felt during the years gone by. Hannah'nın ise yapışık bir ikizi varmış. Kalçadan yapışıklarmış iki ayrı insan ama bir kısımdan yapışıklar. Bir zaman sonra Anna, artık kendi başına hareket etmek istemiş, ayrılmak istemiş. Ameliyat başarısız olmuş ve Anna ölmüş. Hannah, bu acıyla yaşamaya devam etmiş. I don't want to talk about the story too much, it is so special that I want you to discover Hannah and Sonny's history for yourself. I will say my heart broke a little, the secrets and surprised were not what I expected. I think we all try to guess what may happen, or what the dramatic twist may be and I hadn't predicted this at all, well not completely. Paige Toon is a relatively new author to me, and my best friend and I took it upon ourselves to read ‘The Minute I Saw You’ as a read along.

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I can’t wait to fall properly in love with Hannah and Sonny (and like all of Paige’s heroes, Sonny is HOT!) Toon’s leads are interesting, well presented and haunted by their pasts, as well as present day hang ups. Toon paired this couple up very well, they complimented each other but there was also a sufficient amount of tension between Sonny and Hannah which helped to move the novel along. I liked the initial attraction between these two, the complications, personal baggage, trust issues, the obvious chemistry, tension levels and eventual pathway to happiness. Supporting Hannah and Sonny are great cast of secondary characters who lift this novel to greater heights. I really loved the canine companion included in the story, it was a heartwarming touch. Personal relationships, friendships, extended family and support networks remain of the utmost importance in The Minute I Saw You. I appreciated Toon’s focus on these aspects within her novel. Ortak arkadaşlar çıkıyor, Sonny ve Hannah'nın yolları sürekli kesişiyor. Sonny, terapist desteği alıyor, Hannah amcasının köpeğine bakıyor o burada yokken.. Şöyle ve böyle ikisi zaman geçirmeye başlıyor.. kitapta uzun uzun sohbetleri okumaktan sıkılmıştım artık.

When Hannah meets Sonny, she's irresistibly drawn to him. The best thing is he's only in town on holiday which works for Hannah as neither of them do long-term relationships. But as time goes on and their chemistry shows no sign of cooling, they start to question their reasons for shutting each other out. Are they both too broken to find love? And if they tear down the walls between them, will they still like what's on the other side? I often think it’s a shame that romance novels are often looked at with disdain. They can also contain thought provoking storylines and elements in a format that is actually more likely to reach people due to the fact that they come wrapped in the blanket of a comforting narrative where we know everything’s more or less going to be all right. At its core, The Minute I Saw You is exactly the type of read that you want to enjoy lounging somewhere in the sun, perhaps sipping a good drink. It has some lovely messages and ideas through it, is well written, and gives you exactly what you want. Hilarious, compelling, sexy and warm, with characters so vivid you actually miss them when it's over... Highly recommended’ LUCY VINE, author of Hot MessSome people believe that it’s possible to fall in love simply by gazing into another person’s eyes but Hannah, who spends her working life staring into the eyes of strangers, has never felt anything out of the ordinary for any of her clients. Then she meets Sonny and a spark ignites between.