A legendary band， an iconic lead singer， and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation。 Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate， regret， and moving on by the author of A Day Like This。

In the 1990s， Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna， securing his place among music legends。 His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord。 And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives。 Who was she？

Evie Waters’s two grown children discover an iconic photo in an old magazine of a “mystery girl” with their mother。 It all started in a wistful time and place for Evie， her twenty-fifth summer。 A young columnist forging her career。 Backstage euphoria。 A long-shot interview。 And an almost cosmic connection with an enigmatic musician on the rise。

What happened between them is a hidden story no one， not even Evie’s family， knows。 Until now。 Worlds apart， Carter and Evie finally reveal the story—joyful， regretful， and unforgettable。 It was a time when the stars aligned for a love so profound the whole world felt it。 It was as if it would last forever。