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‘Inspiring, thought-provoking and incredibly moving – Samantha Tonge hit me straight in the heart with the wonderful tale of Tilda and Milo.’ No.1 bestselling author, Shari Low

Meet Tilda Wright…

Tilda has done everything she can to make her life neat, protected, tidy. No longer the girl who was scared of everything, whose family pushed her away, who hit rock bottom. Now she runs her life – as she does her successful business – with the utmost organization. As long as she keeps everyone at arm’s length, she will be fine. She will be safe.

But then a chance encounter with a man who’s fallen on hard times changes everything. Milo needs a break, and self-contained Tilda surprises herself by deciding she should help him. Just for a while. A few days at the most.

Maybe all he needs is someone to organize him, to help him clean up his act? She is sure she knows how to kick-start Milo into turning his life around.

What Tilda doesn’t know is that – with this single act of kindness – it might actually be her own life that’s about to change forever…

A totally gorgeous, heartbreaking and uplifting story, about friendship, trust, and finding love in unexpected places, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Shari Low and Faith Hogan.

Readers love A Single Act of Kindness:

‘Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! A thought-provoking, heartfelt and uplifting read about learning to really live – and love – again… My single act of kindness would be to wrap up this book and press it into the hands of readers everywhere!’ Fiona Collins, author

‘Loved this book! An eye-opener and a page-turner, it celebrates our ability to change and to get up again when we fall. A beautiful story guaranteed to touch your heart and restore your faith in human nature.’ Hazel Prior, author

‘A joy to read. Sparkling with witty dialogue and full of wise words… a masterpiece of storytelling.’ Celia Anderson, author

‘Powerful and emotional… Really broke my heart before slowly putting it together again, it’s filled with love, and I adored every single moment… Without question, this will be one of my books of the year – quite wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my goodness!… a compelling and tender story… A book that touched my heart. A book I won’t forget and a book that you truly need to read. If my heart had a library, A Single Act of Kindness would have a special place on its shelves.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my goodness my heart feels full after reading this really emotional and heartwarming story… Beautiful… It was inspiring to read… Touched my heart on every page.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh wow!… One of my books of the year… If you like a read to restore your faith in human nature or even yourself, this could be the very thing. Of fortitude and bravery, of kindness and life. Stunning.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Worthy of every star bestowed upon it!… My emotions were put through the wringer, I laughed, I cried and finished the book with a satisfied smile.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Details

Author
Samantha Tonge
Narrator
Claire Storey
Duration
9 hours 11 minutes
Release Date
23 April 2024
ISBN
9781835189900
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup

Synopsis

‘Inspiring, thought-provoking and incredibly moving – Samantha Tonge hit me straight in the heart with the wonderful tale of Tilda and Milo.’ No.1 bestselling author, Shari LowMeet Tilda Wright…Tilda has done everything she can to make her life neat, protected, tidy. No longer the girl who was scared of everything, whose family pushed her away, who hit rock bottom. Now she runs her life – as she does her successful business – with the utmost organization. As long as she keeps everyone at arm’s length, she will be fine. She will be safe.But then a chance encounter with a man who’s fallen on hard times changes everything. Milo needs a break, and self-contained Tilda surprises herself by deciding she should help him. Just for a while. A few days at the most.Maybe all he needs is someone to organize him, to help him clean up his act? She is sure she knows how to kick-start Milo into turning his life around.What Tilda doesn’t know is that – with this single act of kindness – it might actually be her own life that’s about to change forever…A totally gorgeous, heartbreaking and uplifting story, about friendship, trust, and finding love in unexpected places, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Shari Low and Faith Hogan. Readers love A Single Act of Kindness:‘Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! A thought-provoking, heartfelt and uplifting read about learning to really live – and love – again… My single act of kindness would be to wrap up this book and press it into the hands of readers everywhere!’ Fiona Collins, author‘Loved this book! An eye-opener and a page-turner, it celebrates our ability to change and to get up again when we fall. A beautiful story guaranteed to touch your heart and restore your faith in human nature.’ Hazel Prior, author‘A joy to read. Sparkling with witty dialogue and full of wise words… a masterpiece of storytelling.’ Celia Anderson, author‘Powerful and emotional… Really broke my heart before slowly putting it together again, it’s filled with love, and I adored every single moment… Without question, this will be one of my books of the year – quite wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my goodness!… a compelling and tender story… A book that touched my heart. A book I won’t forget and a book that you truly need to read. If my heart had a library, A Single Act of Kindness would have a special place on its shelves.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my goodness my heart feels full after reading this really emotional and heartwarming story… Beautiful… It was inspiring to read… Touched my heart on every page.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh wow!… One of my books of the year… If you like a read to restore your faith in human nature or even yourself, this could be the very thing. Of fortitude and bravery, of kindness and life. Stunning.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Worthy of every star bestowed upon it!… My emotions were put through the wringer, I laughed, I cried and finished the book with a satisfied smile.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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