This Time Next Year
Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton were born minutes apart on New Year's Day 1990 at the same London hospital, and a mix-up gave Quinn the name, and the prize money, meant for her. Thirty years later they meet again at a New Year's Eve party. Quinn seems to have everything, while Minnie's pie business is struggling and her housing is precarious. Chance keeps throwing them together over the following year. The story jumps between earlier New Year's Days, and All About Romance noted that it reads in places more like British women's fiction than a straight romance.
About This Book
This Time Next Year is a contemporary romance novel by Sophie Cousens, first published in 2020 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. It runs 368 pages.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Born minutes apart on New Year's Day, Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton find their paths crossing repeatedly over the course of a single, fateful year.
- Features Fated Mates / Chance Encounters
- Chance-driven connection dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Implied imbalance due to Quinn's success vs. Minnie's struggles.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary fiction and lighthearted romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton share a birthday and a unique, long-standing connection due to a mix-up at the London hospital where they were born. As adults, their lives look very different: Quinn appears to have everything, while Minnie struggles with her pie business and housing. Their encounter at a New Year's Eve party initiates a series of chance meetings over the next year, forcing them to confront their past and their evolving connection.
Central Conflict
The tension between the characters' past history regarding the birth-day mix-up and their current, disparate life circumstances, complicated by their recurring chance encounters.
Setting
London, England
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Sophie Cousens
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593191200
This Time Next Year: quick answers
- Who wrote This Time Next Year?
- This Time Next Year was written by Sophie Cousens.
- When was This Time Next Year published?
- This Time Next Year was first published in 2020 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- What genre is This Time Next Year?
- This Time Next Year is a contemporary romance novel.
- How many pages is This Time Next Year?
- This Time Next Year is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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