One single mum With two jobs and two children, Jess Thomas does her best day after day. But it's hard on your own. And sometimes you take risks you shouldn't. Because you have to . . . On chaotic family Jess's gifted, quirky daughter Tanzie is brilliant with numbers, but without a helping hand she'll never get the chance to shine. And Nicky, Jess's teenage stepson, can't fight the bullies alone. Sometimes Jess feels like they're sinking . . . One handsome stranger Into their lives comes Ed Nicholls, a man with a past who is running from a deeply uncertain future. But he has time on his hands. He knows what it's like to be lonely. And he wants to help . . . One unexpected love story The One Plus One is a captivating and unconventional romance from Jojo Moyes about two lost souls meeting in the most unlikely circumstances. Praise for Jojo Moyes 'A deftly plotted narrative populated with likeable, engaging characters. A bittersweet story about love, learning and letting go. It's a tremendous read and I loved it.' Daily Mail 'Moyes provokes tears that are redemptive, the opposite of gratuitous. Some situations, she forces the reader to recognize, really are worth crying over.' New York Times 'Truly beautiful. Made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it.' Closer 'A triumph. Packs such an emotional punch, you'll need a box of tissues.' Elle