I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about Milly Johnson’s latest release, Same Time Next Week.
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- Category : Contemporary Romance
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster UK (27 Feb. 2025)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1398523577
- ISBN-13 : 978-1398523579
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Summary:
Welcome to Spring Hill, home to a square of independent shops and cafes, a thriving local community and nearby the newest venture, Ray’s Diner. Here a group of women meet once a week over a cup of something warming.
Amanda is primary carer to her elderly mother and one of the only women in a male-dominated company. Used to being second-best all her life, is this her time to finally break ranks and shine?
Sky works at the repair shop, patching up old teddy bears, and their owners’ hearts. But her heart beats for the one man who is strictly off-limits.
Mel has been a loyal and loving wife to Steve for thirty years. Then when he goes to his old school reunion, life as she knows it will never be the same again.
Erin is trying to get over a traumatic loss where her guilt weighs more than her grief. Can she find the first step to healing lies in sharing an hour with strangers once a week?
Astrid is feeling in need of a change and a challenge. But when a fantastic opportunity presents itself, who is around to convince her she is worthy enough to take the risk?
Can these women find the answers to their worries, acceptance, courage, support here? Join them at the same time next week to find out…
Same Time Next Week Review
Milly Johnson once again delivers a heartfelt, uplifting, and utterly compelling story in Same Time Next Week. With her unique writing style and insight, she introduces us to a group of women whose lives intertwine at Spring Hill, each navigating personal struggles, challenges, and triumphs.
From the very first page, I was drawn in – Milly’s storytelling has a way of making me reluctant to leave her characters behind. I intended to pace myself, but that plan quickly went out the window as I became completely invested in how Amanda, Sky, Mel, Erin, and Astrid would find their way through life’s twists and turns.
I adored every single character, each one bringing something unique and valuable to the group. Their individual journeys, filled with heartache, growth, and transformation, are what make this book so special.
What I loved most about this story is how it balances the rawness of relationship drama and conflict—the kind that gets me so riled up—with the heartwarming support and resolutions that make me literally cheer (and cry happy tears). Each of these women face real, deeply relatable issues, from caregiving and workplace struggles to heartbreak, guilt, and self-doubt. The way Milly Johnson normalises these experiences is one of her greatest skills, making readers feel seen, understood, and perhaps even motivated to make changes in their own lives.
The novel’s pacing is spot-on, carrying the perfect blend of tension and resolution. And oh, the obstacles! I’m a firm believer in the universe placing stumbling blocks in our way to steer us in the right direction, and in Same Time Next Week, those stumbling blocks feel more like mountains. But with friendship, encouragement, and a strong foundation, even the steepest climbs become manageable. That’s the heart of this story—women lifting each other up, standing together, and proving that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
A beautifully written, emotionally resonant novel that leaves a lasting impression, Same Time Next Week is another triumph for Milly Johnson. If you love stories that celebrate friendship, resilience, and the power of support, this is one you won’t want to miss.
An easy 5 stars from me.
Books I’ve Read by Milly Johnson
Milly Johnson is one of my favourite authors (you can probably tell!). The links below either take you to my reviews on Goodreads or on the blog.
- The Happiest Ever After
- Together, Again
- The Woman in the Middle
- My One True North
- The Magnficent Mrs Mayhew
- The Mother of All Christmases
- The Perfectly Imperfect Woman
- Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage
- Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe
- The Teashop on the Corner
- It’s Raining Me
- A Winter Flame
- White Wedding
- An Autumn Crush
About the Author
Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, and has sold millions of copies of her books sold across the world. The Happiest Ever After is her twenty-first novel. Milly’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of kindness. Her books inspire and uplift but she packs a punch and never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility and joy of second chances and renaissances. She writes stories about ordinary women and the extraordinary things that happen in their ordinary lives. Twitter @millyjohnson Facebook Author Page