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Hope Street

An absolutely unforgettable and uplifting page-turner about love, home and new beginnings

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Hope Street

By: Mike Gayle
Narrated by: Adam Rojko Vega, Fenella Fudge, Susan Harrison
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 The greatest adventure is coming back home.

Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she's very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city's Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that's how she meets Connor.

Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home.

The uplifting and heartfelt new novel from the author of Half a World Away.©2025 Pizza FTD Ltd City Life Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Urban Feel-Good Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with (Lisa Jewell)
Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we're with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story (Ruth Hogan)
Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful
(Milly Johnson)
Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page (Alexandra Potter)
One of the best storytellers Britain has (Jenny Colgan)
Has all the feels and a whole lot of heart
Moving and uplifting
Told with warmth and charm
A beautiful story of love, friendship and community
A very sweet and emotional read
Known for his ability to pluck at the heartstrings
Touching, funny, beautifully characterised and undeniably romantic
The heart and goodwill shines through (Jojo Moyes)
Then, now, and forever one of the best (Lindsey Kelk)
A heart-rending tale full of warmth (Woman’s Own)
All stars
Most relevant
Mike Gayle has a way of bringing characters to life, you truly believe these people exist. You become so invested in their dramas, conflicts, obstacles, challenges, celebrations and good fortune. This is a beautiful story where “Hope” is certainly a fitting title. The narrators were perfectly chosen and portrayed their parts authentically.

Hope in more ways than one.

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Every character came to life in a novel I didn't want to end. The portrayal of Connor, a young man, differently a led with a huge heart. Truly inspiring.

Another wonderful read from Mike Gayle

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