

The author switched from the reality of the situation to a flashback to when Hadley was skiing with her dad, for example, or when her mother met Hadley’s dentist, who soon became her Mom’s boyfriend. Smith, sure knows how to write a great novel, but the only downside to this was that the beginning of the book was confusing. People who enjoy a great love story that not only portrays teenage love but shows the importance of family and giving second chances, would love this amazing book. After Hadley and Oliver are separated at customs, she begins to wonder if she will ever see Oliver again. A seven hour flight begins to seem like a seven minute one, even though Hadley has claustrophobia.

Soon after, she figures out his name is Oliver and he will even be sitting in the same row as her on the plane. Hadley discovers that he is British and they will be on the same flight.

Being stuck at the crowded JFK national airport for three hours does not seem appealing, until she meets an amazing boy in the small waiting area. After being four minutes late to her dreadful flight to London, where she would attend her father’s second wedding, Hadley is frustrated and confused. For readers who enjoy a great love story, with heartbreak and second chances, this is a book for you. Smith’s book, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, drew me in on the first page with its heartwarming tale of first loves. ‘The STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT is sweet, tender and uplifting – everything you could want.Jennifer E. I read it in one sitting and when I finally put it down I was beaming and a bit tearful…A sweet, charming, romantic book, it’s begging to be turned into a film.’ Keris Stainton ‘I absolutely loved STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. Hadley is a witty and charming protagonist and Smith’s fantastic writing makes you believe that first love really can blossom in just 24 hours, even at 40,000 feet.’ The Bookseller ‘The STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT is a cracking read full of heart and humour. If you don’t read this book in one sitting there may well be something wrong with you… An absolute treat!’ Cat Clarke ‘I gulped down this book like a glass of ice-cold water on a scorching hot day. Andrews in Scotland, and her work has been translated into twenty-nine languages. She earned a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of St. Smith is the author of This Is What Happy Looks Like, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, The Storm Makers, You Are Here, and The Comeback Season.
