The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight

Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything? Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A. Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it. Review "An extraordinary look at chance, connections, and the power of family and love, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight will make your heart sing." ( Elizabeth Scott, author of Between Here and Forever and Something, Maybe ) [...] "This phenomenal depiction of an instant connection shows that everything happens for a reason. Smith's unique story will make you contemplate the magic of fate. I've been waiting for a love story like this forever." ( Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of So Much Closer and When It Happens ) "Romantic and wise, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a must-read. And the second you meet Oliver, you're going to pray you miss your next flight." ( Sarah Mlynowski, author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn?t Have) ) "A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate. . . an endearing and lushly written account of how it feels to fall in love." ( The New York Times Book Review ) "The elegant, poignant story is written primarily in present tense, giving the novel a cinematic effect and intensifying Hadley's roller-coaster emotions over the twenty-four-hour period. Hadley is a determined, thoughtful protagonist who, given little bits of luck, isn't afraid to create her own destiny. She anchors this bittersweet-mostly sweet-consideration of loss, marriage, fate, and love." ( The Horn Book Magazine ) "A closely observed, ultimately moving tale of love, family and otherwise. . . Smith's acute insights make Hadley's heartache and loss as real as the magical unfurling of new love. " ( Kirkus ) "A fast-paced and entertaining novel with a superlatively romantic premise." ( Publishers Weekly ) Fixed : ?