A funny, heartfelt, and beautifully observed romance about friendship, unexpected connections, and those moments that can change everything.

Writer Tess has always been a hopeless romantic, much to the amusement of her more practical best friend, Carys. But when the two women board a sleeper train to a wedding and meet charming stranger Spencer and his quieter friend Ryan, it's Carys who's ready to embrace the adventure.

Tess is a little more cautious. Yet there's something about Ryan she can't quite explain. An instant connection, an unexpected spark, and a strange feeling that they somehow already know each other.

As the wedding weekend unfolds, an unforeseen twist changes everything, leaving Tess questioning the choices she's made, the chances she's missed, and whether some encounters really are meant to happen.

Can one weekend and one unexpected person completely change the course of your life? And how do you recognise a life-changing moment when you're right in the middle of it?

Blending Mhairi McFarlane's trademark wit with emotional depth, complicated friendships, and a wonderfully tender slow-burn romance, Hopeless Romantics explores love, regret, timing, and the courage it takes to open yourself up to something new.